I have been on cloud 9 all day. I can't stop thinking about that little wiggle worm in my tummy. Now that I am over the shock, I can share the details of yesterday's ultrasound.
First of all, my tech said that she is quite active! She changed positions constantly and seems to enjoy playing with her feet. She has all her fingers and toes and they even checked things like her liver, stomach, brain, etc. From what I could tell, she is perfect. She measured almost a week ahead, but I am sticking with my original due date for now because I was tracking my ovlation and know when I conceived. I think it's right. I am actually relieved because I haven't been eating 300 calories more per day or even eating quite as much as I was pre-pregnancy. I guess I don't need to worry though, because she looks fine. She currently weighs about 6 ounces.
James is one proud Daddy. He watched the DVD of our baby 4 times yesterday and smiled and commented every time she moved a foot or lifted her head. He even picked out an outfit for her from Toys 'R Us last night. He keeps telling me that he loves both his girls. He was sad to leave us this weekend, but he made it safely to Maryland.
And unless I have some major gas tonight, I am feeling flutter after flutter. She's at it again-- this peanut can't stay still. :-) I can't wait until I feel kicks. I love this baby girl already. God's blessings never cease to amaze me. I wish James was here to take my picture because this mama has grown. Not sure what I've gained because the doc forgot to weigh me last week and I didn't complain. :-) It'll just be more of a shock next time when I learn that I've gained 500 pounds. :-) Really though, I doubt I've gained more than 7 pounds, and 4 of them are in my chest and butt!
I'm always questioning the rumblings in my tummy too, whether or not it's gas or baby! Early in the morning though I'll definitely feel the little thumps, I love it.
My bras barely fit anymore! and my belly is getting huge. My friends were joking tonight that I have a 10 pound beach ball strapped to my stomach. :) I'm not complaining because our peanut has grown so much, (s)he is a big baby!
I love that we both call ours peanut. Does your family call her that? My aunt called me the other day and said, "how's peanut?" and my hubby's best friend said tonight, "when Peanut gets bigger..." So cute!
How long did your ultrasound last? How much was it? (If you don't mind me asking) :)
I love hearing all your pregnancy stories! Keep them up! of course :)
Posted by: girl from florida at October 28, 2005 11:47 PMGirl from Florida, our first ultrasound lasted a pretty long time ... it was SO cool! I felt the same way ~ when I saw our little guy up on the screen for the first time, I was like, "My God, that's INSIDE me!" :) Life is SO amazing. Hannah, I worried, too, that I was SO small when I was pregnant ... and I was SO relieved to know that everything looked just fine. I was worried that the ultrasound would show something bad, but thank goodness everything was great! :)
Posted by: Lisanne at October 29, 2005 01:02 PMI voted girl!!! I just knew it was a girl too!!! That's the only the second time I've been right on those things!!! I'm soooo happy for you. I pray that I have a girl someday too, moter and daughters have such special relationships!! Congrats!!!! xoxoxo
Posted by: Shelby at October 29, 2005 01:27 PMIt could most definitely be your little girl that you are feeling moving :) I'm so very excited for you. Sounds like you had a wonderful u/s. And OF COURSE you are in love with her :))
Posted by: Melany at October 30, 2005 07:35 AM