126 days pregnant (18 weeks)! 154 days to go!
This morning I had the exciting experience of feeling little flutters from baby kicking around! I laid very still and poked at the baby a little and felt some more little somersaults! I can't wait for Ryan to be able to feel the baby movements as well. I can feel baby kicking around even as I sit here!
This baby is VERY active. We had a doctor's appointment a couple days ago, and as the nurse was listening for the heartbeat we could hear baby kicking over and over again! Took awhile for her to locate the heartbeat (she was learning)... but once she did it was nice and strong. 150bpm.
Baby is approximately 5 inches long now (head to rump)... we'll get a more exact length next week at our ultrasound appointment.
I cannot WAIT to see the little munchkin again and see how much growing has been done. We'll also be able to tell if we're having a boy or girl... and can I just say, this mama is SO ready to know! The anticipation is killing me! Kudos to those of you who can wait until the delivery room. I'd never be able to. :)
Thyroid update: had labs drawn again last week and met with my doctor yesterday. Everything looks good, the dose of Synthroid they have me on is working. The doctor told me yesterday that my numbers were only slightly off the first time, so if I wasn't pregnant she wouldn't have put me on medicine at all. I may be able to wean off of it after delivery. However, my antibodies were >900 and are only supposed to be a 9. So the doctor did tell me that eventually I would need to start taking meds. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Glad to have knowledgeable professionals taking good care of me! And very thankful that thus far there have been no negative effects to baby. They'll check his/her little thyroid next week at the ultrasound as well. <3
I discovered this wonderful little place called "Other Mother's" here in town. They sell used baby clothes, toys, bouncers, etc. I've already been in twice just to look around and dream. I love the pretty little girl clothes, but the boy clothes are just as endearing. The newborn items are SO tiny! Ahh! I've already convinced Ryan that as soon as we find out boy or girl we are headed there to buy our first outfit! I cannot wait!
PREGGO MOMENTS:
Yesterday, while leaving a message for my OB to call me, I told the receptionist that my phone number is 911. She laughed.
Today I found that I had ripped a hole near the zipper of my pants. The just a couple hours later suddenly the button SPRANG off of my pants. Had to sew that back on as well.. but definitely did not try to re-button my pants. Good thing my shirt is long... haha Time for maternity pants?! I feel like I'm carrying low... My belly isn't huge, but definitely cannot wear my regular jeans still.
Making a baby is hard work- I've been very tired the past three days (or maybe that's just the time change?). I'm so excited to be a mommy to this little one growing inside of me. Despite the growing pains, I'm not taking this experience for granted! Very thankful that I get the opportunity of growing this little life.
I discovered this wonderful little place called "Other Mother's" here in town. They sell used baby clothes, toys, bouncers, etc. I've already been in twice just to look around and dream. I love the pretty little girl clothes, but the boy clothes are just as endearing. The newborn items are SO tiny! Ahh! I've already convinced Ryan that as soon as we find out boy or girl we are headed there to buy our first outfit! I cannot wait!
PREGGO MOMENTS:
Yesterday, while leaving a message for my OB to call me, I told the receptionist that my phone number is 911. She laughed.
Today I found that I had ripped a hole near the zipper of my pants. The just a couple hours later suddenly the button SPRANG off of my pants. Had to sew that back on as well.. but definitely did not try to re-button my pants. Good thing my shirt is long... haha Time for maternity pants?! I feel like I'm carrying low... My belly isn't huge, but definitely cannot wear my regular jeans still.
Making a baby is hard work- I've been very tired the past three days (or maybe that's just the time change?). I'm so excited to be a mommy to this little one growing inside of me. Despite the growing pains, I'm not taking this experience for granted! Very thankful that I get the opportunity of growing this little life.
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