A few new things to report this week-
Just had my latest appointment and got the results from our 20 week ultrasound and the blood screening that tested for Downs Syndrome, Trisomy 18, and Spina Bifida. All came back normal! Although neither of us had been worrying about the results, it was definitely a relief to get the "perfectly healthy" from my midwife. I've gained just the right amount of weight (by 24 weeks the range is 12-17lbs and I've just hit 12) and my belly measurement was also "normal". The baby's heart rate was normal, although it took a little while to get it! Every place my midwife would put the doppler wand on my belly the baby would kick it and then move right away! Already feisty :) Next test to pass is the glucose test next month for gestational diabetes.
The baby is SUPER active- mostly in the early mornings, bedtime, and lots of random times throughout the day. I've even felt what I'm pretty sure are hiccups a few times over the past few weeks! Feeling the Little's movements is one of the best feelings in the world! Most days I'll lie down to take a nap and watch my belly move as she (he?) starts wiggling. It's incredible to see bouncing and rolling through my skin! When Alex happens to be at home he always puts his face on my belly, talks, and prods when we wake up and when he gets home from work. Over the past month he's gotten quite a few kicks to the face and neck!
As far as the usual pregnancy complaints go I don't have many! After the morning sickness finally went away (at almost 17 weeks!) the only real "complaint" is tiredness. Some days I barely have the energy to walk through the grocery store and put away the cold groceries. Other than that, I have no back pain, hip pain, etc, though occasionally my abs are sore from all the stretching the little guy is making them do! I keep hoping that the regular exercise, stretching, and good posture are keeping all these things at bay, but I know I have
lots of growing to do between now and the end of August.
Hmm... What else? I'm still hanging onto my non-maternity clothes. Some pairs of pants I have to leave unbuttoned and loop closed with a hair-tie. Recently some of my shirts have gotten just a little bit too short, but I'm making everything last as long as possible! Most maternity clothes are
way too big on me, so luckily my current wardrobe has been flexible enough! Other than that we've got the nursery mostly set up- furniture is all in and organized, but still working on ordering the rest of the cloth diapers, hanging a curtain, and organizing the closet which is currently full of fabric, yarn, and various craft supplies. Once we get it a little more put together I'll take some pictures and put them up!
I think those are all the updates I have. We are getting closer and closer to welcoming Baby R and we are SO excited! 15 weeks to go!
Here's the two most recent photos of the ever growing belly!
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| At almost 25 weeks! |
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| Almost 25 weeks! |
