BOY!!!!
We are beyond excited to have one of each. We saw the boy parts a few times since our not so shy guy kept flashing his goods, which was great for us! Everything looked great, although we weren't able to get a clear picture of the heart since he was facing the other way. In four weeks I'll have another ultrasound to look at things again...yes please. Bring on the ultrasounds!The baby boy is 12 ounces and is in the 50th percentile at this time. And the doc says we're still looking good for the Dec 10th c-section, so if everything goes well than that will be the big day! Only 19 weeks left!Sydney was with us for the ultrasound and she was so excited to hear the baby is a boy...that's what she really wanted. Anthony just beamed. He kept saying he would love to have another little girl, but I know deep down he wanted a little boy. Sydney even talked to baby and he moved a little for her! He loves his big sis already.Okay...off to start online shopping! I just received a coupon for 20% off baby Gap and Old Navy...perfect timing.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
20 more hours or so...
In 20 more hours we will know if we are having a boy or girl if the baby cooperates...seriously, can the time go any slower? I will admit, patience is not one of my strong points. I just can't believe we will know tomorrow, and by this time tomorrow I will most likely have a cute new outfit for baby...haha.
I've been feeling movement and fluttering for the past couple of weeks. This baby is a night owl and moves around mostly at night like Sydney did. I have to say I love the movement though, it really makes everything feel real. Sydney loves talking to baby and gives her baby big hugs and kisses daily. She is going to be such a good big sis.
Here's the week 20 update on baby:
Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)
He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).
I've been feeling movement and fluttering for the past couple of weeks. This baby is a night owl and moves around mostly at night like Sydney did. I have to say I love the movement though, it really makes everything feel real. Sydney loves talking to baby and gives her baby big hugs and kisses daily. She is going to be such a good big sis.
Here's the week 20 update on baby:
Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)
He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).
Monday, July 28, 2008
Okay seriously...
I have two and a half more days until we find out if I am having a boy or girl. It's killing me people, I must know NOW! Yesterday I was thinking of calling a 3D/4D ultrasound place to see if they could squeeze me in today for a quick check. Today I realized that it'd cost me a hundred bucks if I could even get in, and it's free if I wait until Thursday. That's a nice amount of baby clothes-or two cute outfits from Janie and Jack if I'm lucky. So here I wait...wondering.
And what do I think I am having you ask? I am 60% thinking it's a boy, 40% it's a girl. However keep in mind I was 99.9% sure Sydney was a boy and look how that turned out. So really I obviously have no clue.
C'mon Thursday at 10am.
And what do I think I am having you ask? I am 60% thinking it's a boy, 40% it's a girl. However keep in mind I was 99.9% sure Sydney was a boy and look how that turned out. So really I obviously have no clue.
C'mon Thursday at 10am.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Boy or Girl?
The most common question I get is whether I want a boy or girl.
The answer is...I don't really care!
Okay, I know everyone says that but really I don't care, in fact I am torn on what I want.
I absolutely love having a little girl, so having another one would be terrific. I always wished I had a sister so it would be great to have sisters as children. Plus we already have girl things-nearly all of Sydney's old clothes and even the nursery wouldn't have to be re-done. And in all honesty-boys scare me a bit. They are just a bit more rambunctious than girls. Okay, I know not every boy is like this but many are and it makes me a smidge nervous.
Then I start thinking that since this is our last child, one of each would be great. I am sure my baby boy would be perfect (ahem) and I know Anthony would love having a little boy. I would love having a mini-Anthony, he was pretty much the cutest little boy ever. And it might be good for me to have a boy. I've never even changed a boy's diaper. How does that work??? LOL
So there you have it-either way I feel blessed. Boy or girl, I know this child will be amazing just like his or her big sister. And this baby will complete our family.
Six more days is the big ultrasound....I cannot wait! This week is going to go soooo slow.
The answer is...I don't really care!
Okay, I know everyone says that but really I don't care, in fact I am torn on what I want.
I absolutely love having a little girl, so having another one would be terrific. I always wished I had a sister so it would be great to have sisters as children. Plus we already have girl things-nearly all of Sydney's old clothes and even the nursery wouldn't have to be re-done. And in all honesty-boys scare me a bit. They are just a bit more rambunctious than girls. Okay, I know not every boy is like this but many are and it makes me a smidge nervous.
Then I start thinking that since this is our last child, one of each would be great. I am sure my baby boy would be perfect (ahem) and I know Anthony would love having a little boy. I would love having a mini-Anthony, he was pretty much the cutest little boy ever. And it might be good for me to have a boy. I've never even changed a boy's diaper. How does that work??? LOL
So there you have it-either way I feel blessed. Boy or girl, I know this child will be amazing just like his or her big sister. And this baby will complete our family.
Six more days is the big ultrasound....I cannot wait! This week is going to go soooo slow.
Week 19
This weekend marks the half way point with my pregnancy since I will be having a c-section at 39 weeks. It has gone by so fast but I know the second part will slow down quite a bit.
Here's the update for week 19...
Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, taking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom —about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.
Here's the update for week 19...
Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, taking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom —about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Slacker
Okay, I've been slacking on this blog and I am sure the weekly updates aren't that exciting for everyone. Too bad, here they are....
Week 17
Your baby's skeleton is changingfrom soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.
Week 18
Head to rump, your baby is approximately 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, although he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.
Week 17
Your baby's skeleton is changingfrom soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.
Week 18
Head to rump, your baby is approximately 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, although he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Week 16
Here's the baby's progress for this week. We have an avocado!!
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Week 16 appointment
Today was my week 16 appointment with the doctor. Boy was it quick! We listened to the heartbeat, it was 147 beats per minute. The doctor jokingly said it was a boy, but then followed it up with, "That's an old wives tale, and if we could really tell by the heartbeat than I'd be on Oprah tomorrow." He asked if I wanted to take the blood test that possibly detects Downs and other issues. I decided against it because it has a 5% chance of inaccuracy and quite frankly, I'd be the 5% and then freak out the rest of my pregnancy. Obviously we are keeping the baby and if there are major problems then we'll see those at the 20 or 36 week ultrasounds.
At my first appointment the doctor told me he would schedule my c-section at my 20 week appointment. I asked today if this was still the plan and he said most likely yes. He said unless there are any problems, I will have a c-section either December 8, 9 or 10. I explained that the 9th was not my first choice because that is Anthony's bday and he feels that the baby shouldn't have to share his birthday. I disagree with that, I think it's cool but if he feels that way than it's fine. So the doctor said he understood and he penciled me in for December 10th, which is the day I want, woo hoo!!! Of course this could change at any minute but it's just nice to see it in the computer. Sydney and baby will be 3 years, 3 months and 3 days apart, and baby will be born the day after daddy. My brother and I were born 13 months and 13 days apart, and my birthday is the day after my dads birthday. Anthony and his sister are 4 years and 4 days apart...okay, so you get my drift. I like how the numbers add up obviously.
After my appointment I bought my first pair of maternity pants because mine are getting a smidge uncomfortable. I also treated myself to some Jamba Juice because what I love more than anything right now is fruit. I can't get enough. That's about it, 16 weeks tomorrow!
At my first appointment the doctor told me he would schedule my c-section at my 20 week appointment. I asked today if this was still the plan and he said most likely yes. He said unless there are any problems, I will have a c-section either December 8, 9 or 10. I explained that the 9th was not my first choice because that is Anthony's bday and he feels that the baby shouldn't have to share his birthday. I disagree with that, I think it's cool but if he feels that way than it's fine. So the doctor said he understood and he penciled me in for December 10th, which is the day I want, woo hoo!!! Of course this could change at any minute but it's just nice to see it in the computer. Sydney and baby will be 3 years, 3 months and 3 days apart, and baby will be born the day after daddy. My brother and I were born 13 months and 13 days apart, and my birthday is the day after my dads birthday. Anthony and his sister are 4 years and 4 days apart...okay, so you get my drift. I like how the numbers add up obviously.
After my appointment I bought my first pair of maternity pants because mine are getting a smidge uncomfortable. I also treated myself to some Jamba Juice because what I love more than anything right now is fruit. I can't get enough. That's about it, 16 weeks tomorrow!
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