The appointment went well this morning. Rocky is measuring "perfectly" for a baby at 14 weeks. Our chances of any genetic defects are slim to none. The Dr. even commented that I have "the eggs of a 15-year-old." I really didn't see much baby action ... the screen was up by my head (why on earth do they always do that? I was trying to crane my neck without moving too much to try and catch a glimpse! I saw nothing!). My husband had a great seat, however, and couldn't contain his excitement when he saw the baby moving around. He couldn't believe how long the legs were! How much movement! How big! The doctor tried to get a read on the gender for us, commented that we have a "very active" baby, and said that he couldn't tell just yet. He gave us an ultrasound photo but it's totally an action shot and isn't very focused. I guess we've got another wild one on the way (our daughter was wild in the womb and is just as wild outside it. Woo! I'll have my hands full!)
This afternoon I went to a track meet at the school and wore a tighter shirt where you could really see the bump and told the kids. They were freaking out they were so excited. It was pretty awesome. I plan on dropping the news on the public blog and Facebook sometime tomorrow or Sunday.
Right now I just feel relieved and exhausted and thankful. We haven't gotten much sleep around here the last few days because of stupid taxes and a constipation situation with our little buddy. It's about 9 pm and I'm about to shut this and go to bed. I wish I could express just how blessed we feel tonight. How we know that not everyone gets to do this. My last few months have been fraught with anxiety. But it has never been far from my mind that some couples aren't even lucky enough to conceive their own children without any help. Some people have to endure so much more before they can have babies. I am just so grateful for the medical care I've received, to have a loving man to raise my babies with, to be able to sleep in peace and comfort tonight as my little one bounces around in my womb. I am so thankful for the beautiful child we already do have, her wild and sweet personality, the gift it was to carry her in my body and to be a part of her life every day. I know not everyone gets that. I know that I am blessed.
You are blessed and you deserve it! Rejoice in it!! Glad you're making it public now!
Posted by: Jericho | Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 05:28 PM
Oh, here is a trick that works wonders for my girls when things are a little "back up". Baby food (gerber) prunes & applesauce mix. I always keep a couple of cartons in the cabinet and it works fairly quickly.
Posted by: Morgan S. | Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 08:22 AM
Fantastic! I just knew, JUST KNEW, you would get here. I am so excited for you Manda!
Posted by: A'Dell | Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 05:38 AM
Hoooray!
Posted by: Morgan S. | Friday, April 16, 2010 at 09:30 PM