25.5 Weeks

My 24 week appointment got canceled due to the blizzard, so I am going in today for the *last* appointment of my second trimester. I can't believe how quickly things are moving along. All in all I'm feeling pretty good. The tiredness is starting to set in again, and I'm coping with the almost constant heartburn. Hopefully the midwife can give me some tips on how to prevent it, though I think the only option is to wait it out. The baby's room is painted and decorated, and Lucy's room just got painted this week. So we are well on our way to have two adorable girls rooms!

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!