20 Week UltrasoundDate: 01/28/2006

Well, yesterday we went to the Dr's office for the big ultrasound and saw about a 1/2 hour of baby. It truly was amazing. We saw feet, hands, face, profile, the heart, all the organs, it was awesome! The coolest part was that we were able to tell what most of the stuff was.

Here's the stats so far: Baby weighs almost a pound, about 13.5 oz. Due date based on size and measurements is June 14th, but she said since it is so close to the original, they won't officially change it. So keep hoping Grama D!

We did get a glance at the area which you would be able to tell the gender from, but she knew we didn't want to know so really went quick there. Especially since I was naming off all the things that we were looking at. I think she knew I knew what I was doing.

Poor Daddy, who I think really would like to know, had 3 chances for her to tell him if it was a boy or girl (when I went to the bathroom) respected our decision not to find out.

He was a little disappointed because he wasn't sure what he was looking for. So she said if it's a boy you will see a turtle, if it's a girl a hamburger. He didn't know what to look for at first when she did the quick veiw. So she went back and did an indepth veiw, and Peanut was being modest--blocked anything he/she had with the umbilical cord!It was absolutely hilarious! We were the last appointment of the day and were in there about an hour and some change. Connie was wonderful.

Hope you enjoy the pictures, I know they can be a little hard to tell what they are.

20 Week Dr Appointment

: 01/25/2006
Just had the 20 week Dr appointment. Everything is looking good. My BP is great, I am gaining as she wants me to (1 lb/wk), baby's heartbeat is strong (145-150 BPM). Everything is going smoothly.When she was looking for the heartbeat, she started on the right and moved her way over to the left, which is where Peanut hides out. All the movement, kicking and heaviness is always on the left. Every once in awhile it is on the right, but 9 of 10 times, the left. Also, I did feel one morning movement on both sides at once, guess Peanut was stretching!Funny story, ironically enough, she asked me if I had felt any movement, which of course I have. Peanut is not still anytime that I am. Mover and a shaker in there. But I told her most of the movement has been the fluttering type, with a few pokes. While she was taking the heartbeat, which took about 30 sec to a minute, Peanut actually kicked the Doppler. Guess it was invading personal space!Brian and I have scheduled the big ultrasound for this Friday, so on the 27th we will see it all. I am really excited about that. We could find out the sex then if we wanted to, but we are going to wait till the birth. I will update with pictures then!

Peanut is nocturnal...2nd appt

Everyone keeps asking, "have you felt the baby move?" to which, me not knowing what to feel has said no. I have heard that it is a fluttering feeling at first, but still didn't know what that meant. Well, it's about 4:20am here and I can feel it. It almost tickles. So I think there has been prior movement, I just slept through it.Why am I awake at 4am you ask? Oh that would be my joys of pregnancy. My back is sore, can't get comfortable, which the Dr says is because of sciatica (I don't know if I spelled that right) but it has to do with the baby laying on the siatic nerve. I guess it usually happens later on, but lucky me, I have it now. She referred me to PT so I can learn some stretching exercises to help it. It also causes a charlie horse feeling in my right butt cheek, which is not pleasurable either.The appointment went well, I heard the heartbeat, which she said is good and strong. I am gaining as they want me to. Blood pressure is good too. I will meet with her one more time and then we schedule the big ultrasound.I will keep you updated if anything exciting happens! Thanks for reading!

1st Dr. Appt

Well, today was our first dr's appointment, we met with Dr. Johangten (pronounced Johansen) and she did all the regular checks, weight, blood pressure, and then the ultrasound. She did this to confirm the due date of June 17th. The baby measured at 4.7 mm, which is just right for the due date.

The ultrasound was truly a humbling experience. To see this little life moving around like crazy, when I can't feel him/her myself. Both Brian and I got kinda teary-eyed. WOW! There really is a baby in there! She called the baby "Peanut" and it is kinda sticking.

We got three ultrasound pictures and it is so amazing, at 12 weeks you can already see so much, feet, hands, head, it's all there, and moving around.

I am uploading the ultrasound pic so that those who are far away and weren't here for Thanksgiving that we didn't get to brag to can see it. I hope that this site allows us to share this amazing experience with you even though miles separate us.

Love,

Mommy Christi