It's a BOY!!

Adam and I traveled to Toledo for my peri appointment. We came home with several pictures of our son! He was definitely not shy in proving his gender (see pictures below).

The doctor would like me to return in four weeks for another check-up and a fetal echo with a pediatric cardiologist due to a history of a heart condition in my family. They also want me to undergo additional bloodword to verify that I'm not a carrier for any chromosomal heart defects.

Everything looks great and he is measuring "perfectly!"

Clear proof that baby is a boy!

Leg (on top), arm/hand (on left)-pointing to the proof. No, he's not shy.

"Hi!" Face, looking towards you

Top of head. Check out that brain!

Profile

Close up...check out my good looks!

Foot

Outfits, Crib, and Kicks, Oh My!

My sister, Adrianna, had a garage sale this past weekend. We went to help out and came home with quite the loot! We have two boxes of clothes (girl, boy, and neutral), car seat cover, bath tub, activity mat, and diaper bag!

We may have found a deal on a crib! One of Adam's coworkers was planning to put their crib on Ebay. Prior to posting it, the offered it to us. Adam took a look at it today and everything seems good and safe. He'll likely bring it home with him tomorrow. Now we just have to find a place to put it...

Adam felt the baby kick! He wasn't able to feel each of them, but he felt one kick last night and smiled from ear to ear! I'm typically able to feel movement after lunch and in the evenings. Baby also likes to kick when I wear non-maternity/elastic waist pants. It's as if s/he is saying "Hey Mom! There's no room in here!"

Ultrasound on Thursday afternoon!!

Almost halfway there!

I had another check up with the OB today. Everything looks great! My blood pressure is "very good" and baby's heartbeat ranged from 148-152.

I asked about the ever popular H1N1 vaccine. The doctor was undecided about it, expressing concerns about unknown side effects and the rush to increase production. He said the American Board of Obstetricians has not decided if they support it yet. He seems to have the same viewpoint I have: if I need it, I'll get it, but I don't want to be a guinea pig, not knowing possible side effects, etc. His official answer right now: "I don't know."

I go back for another appointment in 5 weeks (September 23rd) for another check up and an ultrasound!

Next week: Follow up appointment with the Peri, complete with an ultrasound! Let's hope baby cooperates and doesn't cross it's legs!

I've felt the baby move more often! It's wonderful! I'm anxious for the day that Adam can feel it moving, too!

First Flutters?!

For the past few days I think I've felt the baby moving! Since I've never been pregnant before, I can't say for certain, but I seem to have the tell-tale symptoms: Random light flutters, similar to muscle twitches. I typically feel it in the evening, shortly after dinner, while sitting/laying. It's wonderful! Baby must have been saying "hi" to Daddy a few nights ago, it was moving quite a bit when Adam had his hand on my stomach while we were laying in bed.