Baby Blog 18

Sometimes, people have asked me how the baby is doing.  And I honestly don't know how to answer that. 


I have no idea how the baby is doing.  For all I know, I could have had a missed miscarriage (although I'd pray that is not the case).  It would be wonderful to see in there and know what is going on.  All I know is what I read.  Right now, the baby is somewhere between the size of a lime and a plum.  And..to be honest with you, I have to check out the produce section when I go grocery shopping these days because I never really remember how big these fruits are.  The baby is supposed to be in the fetal stage right now, and he or she should be doing flips.  I can't feel any of that though.


I have to say that I'm liking going from the 11th week onwards because my fatigue is vanishing.  I know it will come back later, but I'll enjoy it for now.  It's so interesting how you learn about pregnancy as you go through it.  For example, I'm not as tired now because the placenta is taking a more active role.  So, the growth of the baby is not so dependent upon my body.  That means more energy for me. WOOHOO!


And I'll tell you, I need more of that energy right now because I think I'd feel like I was going out of my mind going back to school and having no energy.  


Anyway, I'll have to post an update when I get the ultrasound.  It is so nerve-wracking wanting to be excited about the pregnancy, but not quite sure that everything is going as it should.  I know, it is another lesson in faith and trust.

Baby Blog 17

Right now, I'm around 11 weeks pregnant.  I don't feel a whole lot different other than the fact that I do seem to be "showing."  I'm not sure what exactly I'm showing since the baby hasn't moved up yet.  I suppose it is just the placenta and everything else getting ready for the baby. 

According to my little pregnancy ticker, the baby is the size of a lime right now.  In other terms, that is 2 inches.  It's hard not being able to feel the baby or hear the baby's heartbeat.  Sometimes I just want some way to just make sure everything is okay.  I suppose my nausea, fatigue, and other pregnancy-related symptoms are enough for now.  

On January 12th, I have a scheduled ultrasound where I will hopefully be able to see our little one.  The last time I went, they wouldn't let me see the screen.  I had to sneak a peek when the nurse walked out to find out the information that I did.  They have some weird policies there.  However, my doctor told me they should have let me see the screen last time, and to let her know if they don't this time.  I have to go have an ultrasound in radiology with a radiology technician instead of my doctor.  I'm hoping it will be better this time around since it is just a routine scheduled ultrasound.   The last time I had an ultrasound it was a last-minute thing that the doctor asked for to make sure everything was going well.  I'm thinking since this is different, it should be more like a routine one where I actually get to see the little one.  I also hope to go home with a picture.  

If I get one, I'm posting it.  Anyway, 2 weeks until the 2nd trimester.  I can't WAIT to be out of the first trimester!

Baby Blog 16

I took the Intelligender Gender Prediction Test today and it says we are going to have a GIRL. There is still a likelihood that it could be wrong.  Only an ultrasound can confirm on deny that (and I hope we can easily tell by ultrasound).

So far, I've just been feeling very tired and nauseous every now and then.  I don't have too many other symptoms.  I'm just ready to stop feeling tired all of the time.  I know it will pass in time.

Baby Blog 15

Well, today we heard the baby's heartbeat! I was hoping I'd get an ultrasound, but I have to wait until week 12 for that.  I'm anywhere from 9-10 weeks right now.  The doctor is leaving me at 10 weeks because she said the size of the baby at the other ultrasound doesn't mean I was only 7 weeks pregnant.  I am definitely confused by that.


BUT I'm extremely happy that we heard little bean's heartbeat! The heartbeat was ranging from 170-190.  Baby did not like the doppler machine and kept trying to get away from it.  It was so nice to hear the heartbeat, though.


I'll be very excited to see the baby by ultrasound in January!

Baby Blog 14

It will be fun to find out whether we are having a boy or a girl.  But, that will have to wait until maybe March sometime.  For now, baby has me confused.

Reasons I think little bean might be a girl:

1.) My hair has gotten much greasier and I've gotten zits.

2.) I'm craving a lot of sweets 

3.) The Chinese calendar says my baby is predicted to be a girl (granted the number of your age and the month of conception don't seem to be such a guarantee)

4.) Lee wants a boy so badly first..I wonder if God would give us a girl just because

5.) I seem to be gaining more weight than I'd care to gain.

Reasons I think little bean might be a boy:

1.) I really haven't had THAT much nausea and morning sickness. Most people I know who had girls had it really bad.  

2.) I have a feeling that it's a boy. I've had this feeling since I found out I was pregnant. I even find myself calling the baby "he" sometimes without realizing it.

3.) The baby's due date is really close to Lee and his father's birthday.  If we have a son, he will be the 3rd.  So, I just feel like maybe it will be a boy for that reason.

4.) I had a dream the other night we had a boy.

5.) The Old Wive's Tale quiz says 50% chance boy..of course that leaves another 50% lol

I have the gender predictor test, but I can't take that until week 10, which will be in about 2 weeks.  I should be 8 weeks pregnant tomorrow.  I'll take the gender predictor test and we'll see what it says! :) Then, we'll have to wait until about week 20 to know for sure!

Baby Blog 13

Well, I went to the doctor today because I had some signs of starting to get sick, and I ended up getting an ultrasound.  It's too bad I don't have any photographs of the ultrasound to post here, but I got some good news about little baby bean! :)


The ultrasound showed a gestational sac, a yolk sac, and a small fetus that measures about 7 weeks and 3 days.  That is, I am 7 weeks and three 3 days pregnant.  There was good fetal movement and a strong heartbeat of 140 beats per minute!  It is so precious to know that you are alive and well in there, little one.  


I was only 3 days off according to my own calculations.  So, that's pretty exciting! 

Baby Blog 12

Today (of course according to my own calculations), I am 7 weeks and 4 days pregnant.  My symptoms change from day to day.  Some days, I feel like I can't eat or do anything without taking my anti-nausea medicine.  Other days, I feel fine.  Today was one of those days where I felt fine.  My main symptom that has been consistent is being tired.  I'm so tired that I can barely stay awake at work sometimes.  I have to find everything in me to rally up and stay energetic.  Baby seems to take a lot of that energy.  If it means that baby is growing well, I will yawn away.

I am still nervous from time to time because I don't really know how things are going in there with our precious little one.  I pray and hope that things are going well, but I just don't know.  It is in the Lord's hands as it has always been, and I'm coming to accept that just a little more every day.  Does it mean I don't wonder if baby is okay? No.  But it does mean that I understand this precious baby is the work of God's hand and he will se it through.  I've considered it a positive sign so far that I have not had any major cramping or bleeding.  It would be nice if that would stay that way..no need for any scare of any kind.

Just for fun, I took some gender prediction type tests and they all say GIRL.  Lee wants a boy first, but we'll just have to wait and see.  I'll be happy with a healthy little one. 

Little baby, you are so small and I know almost nothing about you.  Yet, I love you deeply.