Half Way There!

Today I am 20 weeks and 3 days along.  We made it half way!  My first trimester seemed to crawl by (most likely because I kept dwelling on the day I would finally feel better) but since 13 weeks, time has seemed to fly by!  In the days leading up to today's big ultrasound I began to feel nervous.  I started thinking about the "what ifs".  What if there is no heart beat?  What if the baby isn't growing right?  What is he/she inherited Bjorn's head size...how are we going to get it out?!  :)  When my mind started going 100 miles a hour this morning on our way to the appointment, I finally stopped myself and remembered, it's all out of my control.  It's in His hands and all I can do is trust in His plan like I have this whole time.  I began to calm down almost immediately.  God is so good. 

We arrived for my 9 am appointment and were taken back to the ultrasound room.   My doctor did the ultrasound which was so great.  Have I mentioned how much I LOVE my doc??  She is so laid back and never makes you feel rushed (even when you know she is running behind)  She is a family practice doctor who I have seen for the past 3 years for my yearly exams.  The best part about her is that after the little one is born, she will continue to be their doctor, as well as mine, for as long as she is there!  If anyone is planning on delivering in Hudson, I highly recommend Dr. McNallan.  The first thing that flashed on the screen was a beautiful little face.  I got goosebumps seeing my baby for the first time and definitely shed some tears.  The second thing I noticed was how the little one was so active!  It's hands were up then down then by it's mouth then by it's stomach.  The baby was making it a little difficult for the doc to get her measurements.  It took 5 attempts to get the heart rate because the little one kept turning around.  I loved seeing such an active baby, but I wondered why I couldn't feel the baby moving?  My question was quickly answered when she told me my placenta is anterior (in the front of my stomach).  This will make the baby's movement harder to feel until he/she gets big enough to punch through the inch thick floppy frisbee (I may be a first timer but I've seen enough deliveries to know what a placenta looks like...blah).  At least I am feeling "kicks" here and there...those are my favorite :) 

 

Salut!

 

 

 

 

I think this profile picture is adorable but honestly I'm thinking Curious George....anyone?  anyone?

Just to let all who doubted my strength...we did not give in and find out the sex today.  I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted though!  When we first found out we were pregnant, Bjorn wanted to find out the sex when the time came but not me.  Through many different little conversations about it, we eventually were both on the same page and decided we would wait to d-day for the big surprise...it will make it that much more special!  Plus, I believe it's one of life's one true surprises.

Towards the end of the ultrasound, the baby held still long enough for the doc to snap a good picture of the face to use for 3D.  I think she did a great job! 

 

That "thing" in front of the face is the umbilical cord. 

 

 

We feel so blessed to have a healthy baby growing bigger everyday.  Everything from the brain to the kidneys and the heart to the toes looked great and measured perfectly.  According to the ultrasound the baby currently weighs 11 oz...still have lots of growing to do! 

 

Thank you all for the kind words and love.  We appreciate all of them!