Ultrasounds

I have had a lot of practice ultrasounds during this pregnancy with the intern at work. It's much easier for her to practice on the same person, and most patients aren't in the mood. Anyway, we had another ultrasound this week, and the baby is currently halfway between breech and transverse, meaning she's sort of sideways facing my belly button. There is plenty of time for her to turn, so it's nothing to worry about at this point. She's currently about a foot long and weighs nearly a pound. She is VERY active right after I wake up, and certainly tells me when she's hungry, or she doesn't like how I'm sitting. In the last 24 hours I can tell that she has changed position becuase the bulk of the kicking has moved. Pretty soon others will be able to feel the movement as well. It will be interesting to see Lucy's reaction to that! I'm also starting to get myself geared up for her birth. While pregnancy isn't 'new' to me, normal labor and delivery is uncharted territory.  I am nervous but very excited to have that experience this time.

Helga

Well, we had our 20 week check up today, and everything is going great. My blood pressure was on the low end of the normal range, so no signs of pre-eclampsia at this time.  My weight and measurements were all right on track. During the ultrasound we got confirmation that we are indeed having girl, and that she looks very healthy (she was even waiving to us!). She was measuring a few days smaller than what she is, but well within the normal range.  So it's unlikely that she's going to be a 10 pounder, which is VERY okay with me! So, if anyone feels like doing some painting, I have a blue nursery that needs a makeover!

Popped Out

Just as before my body did a good job of hiding my pregnancy until close to 20 weeks. Over the weekend I went from looking a little bloated to being obviously 5 months pregnant. My appetite is also telling me that I'm at the halfway point. I feel like a bottomless pit these days, so I'm thankful that I'm drawn to fruit and vegetables. No cravings to speak of, but plenty of aversions! All in all this pregnancy is going by quickly and without much fanfare, which is a welcome change! I just hope it can stay that way. Tomorrow is my 20 check up and ultrasound. So technically tomorrow is when I find out the gender even though we already have a VERY good idea of what we are going to hear.