July 26th – 20 weeks
Started feeling movement in my belly recently. Feels like something poking me from inside & I swear if my hand was in the right place at the right time, I’d feel it from the outside too. It’s like a thumping feeling. But when I put my hand down there, it stops or I don’t feel anything. Ordered the crib online today! One decision down, only about a million more to go…
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, here are some festive pictures of Alex. I had the bright idea of getting a sombrero for him to wear but I thought of it at approximately 5:30 pm & couldn't find one at Wal-Mart. So, I improvised with a black poncho & a margarita glass... (Not that I condone babies drinking margaritas). The pictures make me laugh, though!
July 27th
Michael got offered a contract job today! Before going out to celebrate, we talked about our financial plan to save money in case he doesn’t get hired on at the end of the contract or decides he doesn’t like it. We were in the office & Michael was crunching numbers & talking to himself while I was sitting on the futon. Then I felt the thumping feeling & put my hand on my stomach. Then I felt the thump on my hand! I told Michael I thought I felt the nugget & he put his hand on my stomach. I told him to keep talking about numbers because apparently the nugget is really into that. J Michael said he felt something too. He described it like feeling a heart beat but it obviously wasn’t my heart beat because it wasn’t consistent. So, I’ve come to the conclusion that the little guy loves hearing his daddy talk – especially about numbers or finances. Ha! Then we went to eat at Charleston
July 29th
Had my 20 week ultrasound at the imaging center. My doctor told me they wouldn’t tell me anything but the gender but they’d be checking for abnormalities, etc & they’d send the results to her & she would call if something was off. The imaging center told me to arrive 30 minutes early & to drink 34 ounces of water an hour before so I would have a full bladder. Michael wasn’t planning on going because he had a lunch meeting with a vendor but he emailed me mid-morning to say he changed his mind & would pick me up on his way. We got to the second waiting room around 11:30 (my appointment time) & were told it would be about 10-15 minutes. 30 minutes later we were still sitting there (and I was about to pee my freaking pants). They finally called my name & apologized for the wait because apparently the lady who has to clean the room does it then (or something). Ok, so why did you schedule my appointment during that time?? She started the ultrasound & told us she was going to do some boring stuff first like measure my cervix, uterus, etc. She confirmed it was a boy (a turtle not a hamburger like my boss says) & pointed out stuff like the kidneys, stomach, brain matter & 4 chamber heart. It was crazy to see the heart – you could actually see the 4 chambers moving. Then she tried to get a good picture of his face/profile but he wasn’t cooperating. She let me go to the bathroom (thank goodness) & then she was able to get good pictures. He even opened his mouth while we were watching! Maybe a yawn? Hopefully he’s not practicing crying already! It was so crazy but cool. She got a good picture of his legs (I swear he has runner legs like his daddy) & his foot including the toes. I kept asking Michael if he thought the foot resembled mine or his. He just rolled his eyes – he thinks I’m goofy. Michael got a little nervous during the ultrasound because he didn’t see any arms for awhile. He didn’t fully relax until she found both of them. Ha! The technician kept laughing because the nugget wasn’t moving much at first but then he woke up & was flipping around & being crazy. She printed off our pictures & Michael & I went to lunch. It was fun seeing the more detailed ultrasound (but still weird that there’s a living creature inside me!)
Had my 20 week ultrasound at the imaging center. My doctor told me they wouldn’t tell me anything but the gender but they’d be checking for abnormalities, etc & they’d send the results to her & she would call if something was off. The imaging center told me to arrive 30 minutes early & to drink 34 ounces of water an hour before so I would have a full bladder. Michael wasn’t planning on going because he had a lunch meeting with a vendor but he emailed me mid-morning to say he changed his mind & would pick me up on his way. We got to the second waiting room around 11:30 (my appointment time) & were told it would be about 10-15 minutes. 30 minutes later we were still sitting there (and I was about to pee my freaking pants). They finally called my name & apologized for the wait because apparently the lady who has to clean the room does it then (or something). Ok, so why did you schedule my appointment during that time?? She started the ultrasound & told us she was going to do some boring stuff first like measure my cervix, uterus, etc. She confirmed it was a boy (a turtle not a hamburger like my boss says) & pointed out stuff like the kidneys, stomach, brain matter & 4 chamber heart. It was crazy to see the heart – you could actually see the 4 chambers moving. Then she tried to get a good picture of his face/profile but he wasn’t cooperating. She let me go to the bathroom (thank goodness) & then she was able to get good pictures. He even opened his mouth while we were watching! Maybe a yawn? Hopefully he’s not practicing crying already! It was so crazy but cool. She got a good picture of his legs (I swear he has runner legs like his daddy) & his foot including the toes. I kept asking Michael if he thought the foot resembled mine or his. He just rolled his eyes – he thinks I’m goofy. Michael got a little nervous during the ultrasound because he didn’t see any arms for awhile. He didn’t fully relax until she found both of them. Ha! The technician kept laughing because the nugget wasn’t moving much at first but then he woke up & was flipping around & being crazy. She printed off our pictures & Michael & I went to lunch. It was fun seeing the more detailed ultrasound (but still weird that there’s a living creature inside me!)
"Turtle"
Doesn't he look like a runner already?
Cutest little face ever!
So crazy to watch him open his mouth on the ultrasound
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, here are some festive pictures of Alex. I had the bright idea of getting a sombrero for him to wear but I thought of it at approximately 5:30 pm & couldn't find one at Wal-Mart. So, I improvised with a black poncho & a margarita glass... (Not that I condone babies drinking margaritas). The pictures make me laugh, though!
2 comments:
Uh oh, someone's a little tipsy! You're having too much fun posing Alex for pictures.
You're going to be just like Cameron on Modern Family, aren't you? Dressing up your baby for photo shoots! Haha I love it! I'm sure Sadie is glad she's not the victim anymore.
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