IT'S A....

BOY!

It looks like we have ourselves a little man in the family! The ultrasound was amazing even though we only got a few 3D pictures because he was being so shy. When we first saw him he was laying on his stomach and wouldn't turn over. The u/s tech had to wiggle my tummy to make him roll over, only then he had his foot in between his legs so we could not see what was there. The lady asked me what I thought we were having and I said "I know it is a girl", she told me that I would be surprised and proceeded to tell me that I was wrong, that it was a boy. My Mom, Josh's Mom, and Josh were all stunned. My Mom began squealing and I believe Josh just sat there amazed. He didn't believe her at first until she kept going back to his bottom and his "turtle" was still there. We got quite a good look at it on the DVD. We spent the next 30 minutes trying to get him to move and watching him stretch and play with his hands. He was amazed by his hands and fingers, he kept them close to his face at all times. The experience of having our Mothers there was very special to the both of us.

As for me, I am still in shock that we've got a little man on our hands. I guess I had hoped for a little boy so badly that I thought I would never get one. I wanted to cry watching him wiggle around on the screen, knowing that he was comfortable and having a good time. It was just that, but remembering all the emotional stress we had gone through with the spotting and bleeding and realizing that he could have not been here...it just hit me. I am so thankful and lucky to have this precious little boy in my life.

My doctor's appointment went well. I'm still loosing weight, atleast I haven't gained any. BB's heartbeat was 154bpm this time, she said everything sounded great. They tried to do a quick ultrasound to check on the placenta but tech was busy. Our next appointment is for August 1st and 9am for an ultrasound.

This family is on cloud nine! We've been watching the DVD non-stop =) As for names, we're still undecided but I will let you all know when we set something in stone.

Seeing BB Again...

Today is our 16 week checkup and 3D ultrasound appointment. I am extremely anxious and yet nervous to see BB again. I know that she has grown tremendously since our last glimpse and I am so excited to see just how much. It just isn't real to me that today we will more than likely find out what the gender of this baby is, for good. There are so many positives about either, Tristyn would make a great big sister to a little brother or sister. Although Josh and I know that it is a girl, it is still fun to wonder. For some reason I can't shake the antsy feeling I have, even though I haven't been thinking of the ultrasound much lately. I have tried keeping it off of my mind so that I would not get this way. I guess the anticipation of everything is killing me. I hope that today the Midwives give me permission to get off of pelvic rest, that would be awesome. I'm nervous about the placenta previa, even though in my mind I'm sure it's gone. There is still a thought lingering about what if it is not gone? I know I am being a worry wart but that is something I do best.

My final guess before the big ultrasound: GIRL!

Can't wait to see our little BB!

The Most Wonderful Birthday Gift

15w 4d

Yesterday was my birthday and I had a marvelous day. By the time evening rolled around we had made it home from a tasty Japanese meal and were settling in to watch a movie before bed. My stomach felt quite tight and so I put on a pair of comfortable pj's and relaxed on the couch. I had my hand on my stomach and suddenly started feeling flutters from both the inside and outside. I thought that I might be making it up so I told Josh to feel my tummy and he too felt the tiny flutters of movement. How special is it that I felt BB for first time on my birthday? I think it's extremely special, something that I will never forget. Thanks for the wonderful gift BB.

I've been feeling her again today and it's amazing. I thought at first I would feel kicks but this is definitely not just kicking. I'm loving it! Tomorrow is a relaxing day and then Tuesday is the big day!

The Name Game

Seeing as how we find out the gender of BB in less than a week I have been in a crunch trying to pick out a name. I have searched endlessly to no avail for a name for this child. Nothing seems to fit or flow with our family. A friend had suggested picking out several names and not actually deciding until the birth of the baby. I think this is a wonderful idea, it's just coming up with those few names to choose from! I am sure something will come to us in time, but I am anxious for it to hurry up and make an appearance =)

The pregnancy has been going along without a hitch lately. I am not so tired anymore and the morning sickness is slowly but surely fading away. The whole family is ecstatic about our 3D ultrasound appointment on Tuesday. Josh, his Mom, my Mom and Tristyn are going to the appointment with me. We are planning on showing everyone else the DVD once we return. I still have not come up with a cute way of telling everyone BB's gender. I want to do something special but haven't had any ideas just yet. I am getting extremely nervous about the ultrasound, only because I am so excited. We will finally know for sure if Tristyn will have a sister or brother and to me that is thrilling! Less than a week until we find out ;) On Tuesday I also have my 16 week OB checkup where I could have the AFP test completed. Josh and I have decided not to have it done, we didn't when we were pregnant with Tristyn either. So it should just be a quick in and out appointment to check my weight and BB's heartbeat.

Speaking of BB's heartbeat we rented a fetal doppler so we can listen to it everyday. I rented one during my pregnancy with Tristyn and it was something that Josh and I enjoyed doing together on a daily basis. Now Tristyn gets to join in on the fun of listening. It is always a challenge to find BB's heartbeat, she always runs from us and we have to hunt her down. Tristyn was the total opposite, always trying impress us by being in the exact same place each time. T really enjoys listening, she sits so quietly and stares at the monitor. It makes me wonder if she remembers that sound.

The belly has not had any significant grow spurts lately but is getting bigger everyday. I am sleeping better these days, thankfully. I haven't been craving anything particular just chinese, baked potatoes, and desserts. I still have not gained any weight, I am actually down 12 pounds from my 6 week appointment. I have finally taken some more belly shots...

14 Weeks - Pregnant with Tristyn

15 Weeks - Pregnant with BB

.....until next week!

Second Trimester!

Wednesday is the first day official day of the second trimester! I am thrilled to be moving along so quickly. The "bump" was nonexistent until Monday morning when I awoke to a whole new belly. Over the course of the night little BB had a major growth spurt. It is unreal how much different I look now, just take a peek for yourself...
It grew eh? Amazing I know! I am still shocked by how much bigger I feel and difference it has made in the skin on my stomach. Goodbye saggy belly, hello tight skin! Hahaha.

Things have been going great. It has been exactly a week since my last vomiting episode, I hope that I am over that hurdle for the time being. The only symptom I have had is exhaustion. I am constantly in need of a nap and I love going to bed early. Although once I initially fall asleep I tend to wake up easily and have trouble getting back to that deep sleep. I feel like I am not getting enough rest at night because of this. Hopefully this too will pass.

Exciting news! Yesterday I scheduled our 3D/4D ultrasound appointment for Tuesday, June 27th at 4pm. I will be 16 weeks then so we will find out the gender of lil BB. That is also the day of my next OB appointment. 21 days and counting =)