TJ wasn't able to go with me to the u/s simply bc he's had to ask so much time off lately with the IVF, his car accident, and his uncle's unexpected death. (I have not shared any of that info on this blog, but we've had a lot going on lately) So, I was eager to share the experience between baby and me. As soon as it popped up on the screen, I was taken away by the image. The last time I saw "Baby G" was when I was 6 1/2 weeks and could only see what appeared to be a beating line. But, wow, what a change. It looked like an actual baby. I could see the head and the body and the feet and the arms. At one point, it actually clapped and crossed its feet. I couldn't hold the tears back for this one. It's just so hard to believe that that little thing is actually living inside me right now. I was sorry that TJ missed it bc I know he would've been touched, but it was a 3 hour appointment full of paperwork, bloodwork, and exams...so it was probably better that he wasn't there. I liked my new doctor and the appointment went smoothly. I go back Aug 22 for just a check up, no u/s. This means I will not be finding out the gender of the baby until 19 or 20 weeks, which seems like a lifetime! I guess I can wait...impatiently.
The entire family thinks it's going to be a girl. I am trying not to feed into this because I want to keep on open mind. I've had probably a handful of dreams since being pregnant about the baby and it's always a girl in my dreams. I know this means nothing, but I think it's kind of odd that I've never dreamed of a boy. We've bought just a couple things for the baby and family members have given us a few things also. It's still just so hard to believe that I'm finally buying something for "our" baby.
I'm 13 weeks now and definitely showing. I think I've gained around 5 lbs. At least once a day, I get this feeling down in my lower tummy. It's hard to exlain, but it feels like a tingling or something and it only lasts a few seconds. My sister says it's way too early to feel anything and it's probably just gas, but I believe I'm feeling something from the baby. I know what gas feels like and this doesn't feel like gas! I think I'm feeling the effects of the baby moving around. I don't know for sure, but I look forward to it everyday.
I still thank God every day for our blessing and granting us this experience. Everyone keeps saying "enjoy sitting around and doing nothing now bc you won't be doing that once the baby comes or get ready bc your life is going to change etc etc.." Our responce: "We can't wait!"
2D U/S Side View 10w6d
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