Good News

I had another dr appointment today. First, I had another ultrasound which went well. This time we got to see her face and it was sweet we even saw her opening and closing her mouth. We finally got some good face shots. However, she was a stinker because she had her legs closed and wouldn't open them. I wanted the tech to double check that she was a girl. Nope, wouldn't budge.

The good news is that the hematoma is almost gone. Just a tiny bit left. Also, the placenta moved up so it is no longer low lying. I was beyond ecstatic. However, I do still have some restrictions to be on the safe side as dr put it.

Baby is 1 pound and measuring in the --% (can't remember numbers) dr said that is on the small side. Which isn't out of the ordinary for me. I usually make up for it in the end. Well at least I did with my other 3 kids. Dr wants to be sure baby is okay so in 6 weeks I will get another ultrasound. Dr and tech both said the baby is really close up to the wall. The other thing was that the cord was wrapped around baby's neck. Dr isn't too concerned because it can move but we have to keep on eye on it. Everything else looked great and heartbeat was 162 bpm.

I go back in 4 wks for another check-up which includes the sugar test. YUCK!!! I hate the orange, sugary drink. Why couldn't it be another flavor?

For the most part I have been feeling pretty good. I have my days I just don't feel right but I think those are days she is really growing. 116 3/4

Halfway-20 wks today

It's hard to believe I am at the halfway point today. I am thrilled and blessed to have made it thus far. As one of my friends, said it best when you have a scare in pregnancy the pregnancy takes on a new meaning.

Anna has been moving a ton lately which is nice to know she is moving and growing. I can hardly wait to get another peek at her at my next Dr appointment.

We have been going over middle names or should I say, Mommy has been mulling over middle names. Daddy says we have plenty of time so why do we need to decide today. Mommy is a planner and likes to have things decided and done. LOL

So far we have narrowed it down to Joy (Daddy's favorite), Sophia (I just realized last night there is a young actress with this name, so probably rules it out), Christine/Kristine, Noelle (Mommy's favorite), and then we had others we ruled out which was Catherine/Katherine, Elizabeth, Mae, and Danielle. I jokingly said to Daddy maybe we should do Joelle to compromise. LOL

I guess we will do what we did with your brother, Caleb and wait until you are born to decide.

These past couple of days, I have had headaches. I don't know if its my sleeping (bad pillow or head placement), new vitamins (not as good as other brand I had before), or something else. I've tried to make sure that I am drinking enough so I don't get dehydrated. I use to get headaches when I was pregnant with your brother, Caleb.

I feel so bad because I haven't taken any pregnancy pictures. Time has just gotten away from me which is a horrible excuse. I did take one at 16 weeks but then realized the camera was on video and not picture. I really start to show until 13 weeks and then I had my big scare and kinda didn't know what to think or do. So today at 20 weeks, I made myself take a picture. I want you to know you are loved and very special to me. Even if you don't have as many pictures of you in my belly.