Thursday, March 27, 2008
Well, my next ultrasound was a *bit* better. I really liked the technologist who did the exam; we actually talked a bit! However, she still wouldn't tell me the gender! It's a hospital policy. *insert pout here* She wouldn't even leave it in my doctor's notes for her to tell me either! I can understand because they are concerned about gender equality and such. (my polite way of saying termination based upon the "wrong" gender) But still! That isn't me! I just want to know if I need to choose a boy's name!!!!! *harumph* Oh well. I'm actually used to NOT knowing. After all, I didn't know with the other three either. It's just, this is the first one I really wanted to know!
I don't see my doctor until next week if there is any special news on this ultrasound, but from the sounds of it, everything went well. She saw the heart and all the other important bits they check out, it was the spine that she had trouble with! The baby was laying on it's back, so she couldn't get a good look at it, so she had me roll to my left, then roll to my right, and tilt this way and that….finally, she had me empty my bladder, and when I returned, she quickly said, "Roll over!" and that was the trick! The baby was moving around so much too, like we had "awaken the dragon", according to the tech! :) But she was able to tell me the heartbeat was 147.
The baby has been kicking more noticeably now, and I can even start to feel it if I put my hand on my tummy! I've also realized that I'm a moron! For the past few weeks, I've been feeling this pressure against my tummy and I would think, 'sheesh, what is this baby doing?" When it occurred to me the other night: that "pressure" is actually a Braxton Hick! Duh!!! LOL And of course, ever since realizing what it is, I'm noticing them more! (roll eyes) I can't believe that I didn't think of that first though. You'd think I'd know what was going on after three children, lol! *blush*
Here is the Peanut at 21 weeks: how beautiful!
Yesterday, while shopping at Old Navy, I made my first purchase for the baby! An adorable yellow/brown striped onesie…I figure it's gender-neutral enough! Just in case!
me at 23w:
I don't see my doctor until next week if there is any special news on this ultrasound, but from the sounds of it, everything went well. She saw the heart and all the other important bits they check out, it was the spine that she had trouble with! The baby was laying on it's back, so she couldn't get a good look at it, so she had me roll to my left, then roll to my right, and tilt this way and that….finally, she had me empty my bladder, and when I returned, she quickly said, "Roll over!" and that was the trick! The baby was moving around so much too, like we had "awaken the dragon", according to the tech! :) But she was able to tell me the heartbeat was 147.
The baby has been kicking more noticeably now, and I can even start to feel it if I put my hand on my tummy! I've also realized that I'm a moron! For the past few weeks, I've been feeling this pressure against my tummy and I would think, 'sheesh, what is this baby doing?" When it occurred to me the other night: that "pressure" is actually a Braxton Hick! Duh!!! LOL And of course, ever since realizing what it is, I'm noticing them more! (roll eyes) I can't believe that I didn't think of that first though. You'd think I'd know what was going on after three children, lol! *blush*
Here is the Peanut at 21 weeks: how beautiful!
Yesterday, while shopping at Old Navy, I made my first purchase for the baby! An adorable yellow/brown striped onesie…I figure it's gender-neutral enough! Just in case!
me at 23w:
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