It's a BOY!!

I had my 20 week ultrasound today. They perform these between 18-22 weeks. I am 22 weeks this week. I had three different doctors perform the utlrasound, one would enter the room after the other one was finished. They measured his head, torso, limbs, and his organs. They also looked at his brain, spine, and the chambers of his heart. They think they woke him up because he was moving so much and seemed a little "grumpy." It is definitely a boy and we also got to see his face and when they first started the ultrasound he was moving his jaw and the doctor said that he was sucking.

He's measuring big - so big that they think I am actually 24 weeks pregnant. They measured one of his feet very last (only one doctor was able to get a still shot of the baby, he kicking his little legs and hence moving his feet) and even that measured big. He is about a pound-and-a-half already that they think he will be around 8 pounds when delivered. YIKES! They also had to work hard to look at his heart because his ribs are also developed past the 22 week mark and they started interfering with the equipment; they were able to look at all the chambers of his heart and they look good.They are not going to change my official due date because it is within two weeks the measurement due date, but the doctors told me to be prepared at the beginning of November just in case. I have a prenatal appointment Monday with my doctor to see how I am doing (swollen feet and ankles anyone?). Yea for babies!

I'm having scanner issues so pictures will follow when I get it figured out.

Boo to Colds

So I'm sick. Battling a sore throat and a stuffy nose = cold. I hate colds with a passion, they just make you feel yucky all over. It's especially worse when you can't take any cold medicine for them. Being pregnant = no cold medicine. I'm glad we know this little medical gem so that my little baby is safe. The only thing I've taken since being pregnant is regular Tylenol and that was only three times (major cramps and migraines). I'm usually the type to suffer through things, but colds and migraines are usually the exceptions. It's a good thing I work from home so that I can still get my hours in while sick (although I'd rather be settled into bed with a good book to read in between naps - but, as they say, you can't have everything in life).

Shaun is also sick with a cold. He came down with his yesterday, and mine hit last night right before I went to bed. Robert was sick a few weeks ago with a sore throat. I just hope everyone else stays well.

Happy Half-Bake Day

So today I am 20 weeks pregnant. I have been feeling my little one moving around all day today. Usually I feel him every now and then, but today he has been getting some exercise. My mom came to see how my work was going and to tell me that she couldn't believe I'm already 20 weeks. I told her how much he was moving and then I looked down, put my hand on my tummy and said "are you so excited because you know it's your half-bake day today?" My mom started cracking up.

Robert is all recovered from his sickness (Yea for antibiotics) and is back at work and having a good time. I am continuing to work this summer and trying to get registered for classes. I have to find professors that are willing to work with me because my due date is in the middle of the semester. We are gearing up for fourth of July and the fun weekend. Robert has Friday off so tomorrow is his last day of work for the week.

Anyway, Happy Half-Bake Day to baby Newell.