Baby news

I had my ultrasound yesterday. It worked out happening sooner then I thought it would since I first had to reschedule an appointment a couple weeks ago and then my midwife had to reschedule due to a death in her family. Then while we were rescheduling I realized it was close to ultrasound range and asked when they usually schedule it. She told me between 18-19 weeks.... and I was 18 1/2 weeks in the time frame we were scheduling so we were able to get scheduled for the ultrasound this time instead of waiting till next time!

I have been feeling great. Just barely into maternity clothes, but definitely cannot wear my regular clothes anymore. I have only gained a little weight, so that has been nice. I've been just starting to feel little kicks and flickers from inside, that is always fun. Nothing too consistent, but enough to know it is baby and not something else.

Baby looks perfect. All the measurements and markers they look for were in the right place, range, etc. We took the technician's word for it as she pointed out the kidneys and bladder and arteries going in and out of the heart, but she said they looked wonderful- how they can see what is what is amazing. The baby weighs about 9 ounces.

We also got cute peeks at the arms and fingers, legs and back and other recognizable parts. And yes, baby fully let us know "what" we are getting......... it was very clear and there was no doubt about it.

We will be welcoming a little BOY come late July or early August and Alannah will retain her sole princess status for now! We are all excited and have been discussing names, but haven't finalized one yet.......... so for now he will be "little brother".

In case you would like to keep track of the pregnancy, there is a ticker at the very bottom of this page, just scroll all the way down!