Ready for Little Feet to Start Kicking

Well here we are almost halfway through the pregancy. I think I've officially popped. Yes, I know I'll get bigger but right now it is hard for Ben and I to imagine it being possible. I feel great but am noticing the subtle differences that happen when I lean over for something or get up from a deep seat. Guess there will be more of that to come! 

 

 

 

I never knew I thought grainy black and white photos (aka Sonograms) could look so special. Guess that is another thing you learn when you are pregnant. We went for our third sonogram this week and this one was considered a big one because I'm halfway through the pregnancy. We have been going to a specialist for our sonograms because we did genetic testing in November. We decided to have the genetic testing since we know risks increase due to my age and we wanted to be prepared if our baby was going to need extra support. It was stressful just imagnining all the things that could already be creating problems but I'm glad we went throught the process. It involved a sonogram and blood test and then several days of waiting but all of the results were very positive!! Now we are continuing to go to the specialist because I think my doctor refers most of her patients there as a precaution - and I am 'advanced maternal age' even though no one comes out and says that part!

For this sonogram, lots of measurements and calculations were taken and thankfully everything with our baby looks on track. Brain, spine and organ development all looked good. I've also been trying to patiently wait to feel a kick or two. I read several weeks ago that it could happen between 16-22 weeks so of course I wanted it to happen at 16 weeks. When it didn't happen week 16, 17, or 18, I couldn't help being worried. On a different doctor's visit last week we heard the heartbeat which made me feel much better. The sonogram was also great reinforcement that the baby is still safe and healthy.  Basically, I learned due to where the baby and placenta are positioned, I will just have to be a patient patient until week 22 probably before I feel those little feet kicking. Until then, I'll have to be satisfied with a photo of the cute feet.

 

This was also the sonogram where we could find out the gender... but we've decided to wait, so we did not learn the BIG news. It is really strange to know our doctor and the sonogram tech know the sex even though we don't but I can't wait for Ben to tell me at delivery. I just can't imagine how happy we both will be. So for now, we will keep calling the baby our bean, even though weighing in at 9 ounces he/she is no longer much of a bean! Here are some of my favorites from the 19 week sonogram.

 

 

Here are those little adorable feet!

 

This week I made one more visit to the hospital maternity ward to visit my friends, Lynsey and Taunya, and meet their new little boy, Trac. Lynsey and I work together and it has been really nice having someone else pregnant nearby to share concerns and experiences. I was so happy to see momma and baby doing great even after Trac made an early surprise appearance. Congrats to Lynsey and Taunya! I'm looking forward to lots of future play dates with my little ones future classmate.

 

Last thing, to follow up from my last post, I did make dinner for Ben last night. Well before I go any further, it wasn't I that made dinner, we made dinner but that's way more fun than making it all alone anyways. I did pick out the recipe and go to the grocery store (so I get a few points) and then we made our feast together. We made a salad and chicken with tomatoes and basil over linguine. Delicious!

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