5 Months

I can't believe how quickly this pregnancy is going! We had our 20 week doctor's visit this week. Baby's heartbeat was 154, my blood pressure was 117/60. I had NO weight gain. That leaves me still down 8 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight. (I am not complaining!) My doc was in a big hurry as she had to rush to deliver a baby, but I mangaged to ask her quickly about my ultrasound. She said baby looked good, but then told me I currently have complete placenta previa. This is where the placenta competely covers the cervix. After doing some research, I've found that in 90% of cases the placenta migrates up and out of the way before delivery. I've also found that most people diagnosed with this are given some physical restrictions to prevent hemmoraging. My doc didn't mention anything, maybe out of hurry, maybe because there's nothing to worry about at this stage. So, I guess I'll be taking things easy for the next couple of weeks. I have another ultrasound in a couple of weeks to see if the placenta has moved at all. I pray it has. I really do not want a c-section for my final delivery after three natural births.

It's a GIRL!!

To say I am excited would be an understatement. I am elated. I am so happy Emerson will have a sister to grow up with and share things with. Everyone has a playmate. I cannot wait for little frilly dresses and all things pink. It's been four years since we've had a little baby girl around here. Can I go shopping now?

16 weeks

I made it to the four-month mark! I saw the doc today for my regular check-up. I'm measuring right at 16 weeks and baby's heart rate was 154. Although I gained two pounds since my last visit, I'm still down ten since I got pregnant. I'm sure I will make up for that soon enough. The big news? My big gender/anatomy scan is in TWO weeks! I can hardly wait to see what's going on in there!

Holy Shit!

That is the only thing I can say about our recent findings. Here's the story:
My sister, who is pregnant, was scheduled for an early ultrasound on Thursday. Her husband had to be out of town for work, and she didn't want to go the ultrasound by herself, so she had me come along. She was a bit nervous because she was so sick with Brady and has felt nothing this time. So, we get in the room and the tech decides to to the transvaginal because she's only 8w6d. Mel wanted to have Thom on the phone so he could hear what was happening, but the tech said it would interfere with the machine. She starts to put it in and we see nothing...then, all of the sudden, TWO blobs. The tech says, "there are TWO babies." Melissa says, "holy shit!" and the tech says, "holy shit! You can call your husband!" We were all crying. The babies are fraternal, each having their own sacs and what looked like placentas. They are both measuring 8w6d. It has got to be the coolest thing I have ever seen. We just could not believe it.
So, the crazy part? Her due date WAS August 14. Mine is July 12. Because she is having twins, that moves up her due date two to three weeks. Plus, she had pre-e with Brady and her risk is greater now with twins, giving her an even greater chance of delivering earlier. So, we'll probably deliver quite near the same time, essentially giving us triplets.
We both woke up the following day and thought, did that really happen? "Holy shit!"

Merry Christmas!

Here it is, Christmas Day evening. The kids are in bed and the gifts are somewhat organized. We told our families our big news yesterday. After the shock wore off, everyone was excited and happy for us! The kids all enjoyed their presents and we had a great morning watching them open their gifts from Santa. I just love how they accept Santa without question. So innocent. I would like to request, however, that next year Santa assmebles all the toys he leaves, as it took a good chunk of time out of our morning!! Our Christmas was a good one and I hope yours was, too.

Getting Closer!

Today is December 22. I had my 12 week appointment a week early. The heart rate was 160 and I've lost 12 pounds. What's going on there? My pre-pregnancy jeans are falling off me! Doc said the bleed they saw on the ultrasound will just be re-absorbed and is nothing to worry about. So, the plan is to tell the family on Christmas Eve. Expect a freak out.

Pop Up!

Owen turned five on Sunday. Here's the conversation he and I had about his birthday.

Owen: When will I be five?

Me: At 11:20 this morning.

Owen: Do you think I will FEEL it?

Me: I don't know.

Owen: Tell me when it's time, because I'm going to stand really still. I bet I'll pop up.

Me: OK, I'll let you know. (Laughing on the inside.)

He is just so thoughtful. He amazes me. We laugh about the things he says every day.