Ultrasound-21 weeks

Yesterday, we had another ultrasound. It was fun getting another sneak peek at Baby K. He/she is so much bigger than the last time we got to take a look at 9 weeks!

Right now, Baby K weighs 1 lb., 1 oz., has a head circumference of 19 cm, a head length of 5 cm and is in the 51st percentile for length. Everything shows that he/she is right on track, does not show signs of any birth defects and has all functioning organs and limbs. Baby K is still measuring a little big but only by 2 days now instead of over a week like at the last ultrasound. Once again, the heart rate was a nice and strong 145 bpm.

The only potential problem they noticed was that Baby K is currently sitting breech. His/her legs are pushing into my left hip (which explains the terrible hip pain I've been having) and baby's head is up higher on my right side. Interestingly enough, all the movement I've been feeling on my right side, which I thought were kicks, are actually punches and head butts! The doctor is optimistic that Baby K will flip around, although he/she doesn't seem to be quite the mover and shaker many babies are. This could prove to be a disadvantage because we need the baby to be moving around a lot right now so he/she will flip over. The longer the baby stays breech, the higher the risk of having a c-section (or the baby manually flipped...ouch!) for me. With each passing week, the baby is running out of room to move. At 34 weeks, it is virtually impossible for babies to turn over so, at that point, we will have to discuss our options. Right now, we will just keep our fingers crossed that Baby K will turn around!

Here's a look at the cute little thing (head and belly)...

and the bottom of a foot...

and another peek at Baby K's cute little face and belly. This picture is my favorite because you can so clearly make out facial features (including a smile!)...

Our next appointment is right before Christmas so I'm hoping that Baby K's present to mama is that he/she will no longer be breech!

Week 20

20 weeks...I'm halfway there already! Wow, has this pregnancy gone by fast so far (especially the 2nd trimester).

I'm still feeling pretty good, although, this week I have been more uncomfortable than previous weeks. My back is bothering me again, the headaches are off and on, and I'm really tired all the time. I'm also having trouble sleeping because I can't get comfortable.

This week, I started feeling like my heart was racing at times. Luckily, since I work in a school, I can have our school nurse take my blood pressure whenever I need to. It was pretty high all throughout the day, as was my resting heart rate. I felt very jittery too. I did call the doctor, and they assured me that this sometimes happens to pregnant women but to check my BP again the next day to make sure it had gone back down. Fortunately, it had so I'm pretty sure it was just stress.

Luckily, it was a short week because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Don and I took off for Pokagon on Wednesday, and we spent a very relaxing few days there. I think it was exactly what Baby K and I needed!

Don and I are headed to the doctor on Monday for our next prenatal visit and ultrasound! We're thinking we want to know the gender of the baby now...just kidding! You'll find out in April just like we will!

Week 19

I know...the pictures just keep getting worse and worse!

So, I know I'm a couple of weeks behind in posting, but I've been really busy with the holidays coming up, and to be honest, not a whole lot is going on, pregnancy-wise right now. So for now, all you get is that lovely picture to ponder.

The Nursery

The nursery is just about done. We finished painting tonight. The bottom half is chocolate brown and the top half is a shade of lime green. The two colors are separated with a strip of khaki with brown dashed circles that are similar to those in the bedding.

The green is a bit bright for my taste, but I think it will be toned down once we hang the wood blinds and valances, as well as hang things on the wall.



Here is a close-up of the paint job (sorry about the flash).

I can't wait to fill up the room with more fun things!

Halloween 2011 Sneak Peek

Here is a little peek at Baby K's Halloween 2011 wardrobe. You can't beat the deals at Target right after the holidays!

My personal favorite is the onesie that says "I love my mummy." Ha!



Baby K will be going trick-or-treating (or just hanging around the house...whatever!) as a cheeky monkey next year!

Here's to hoping that Baby K is not unusually big or small at 6 months! Happy belated Halloween!

Week 18

Well, we forgot to take a picture at the beginning of the week so there's nothing to show for Week 18 of my pregnancy! This week has pretty much been more of the same. I feel good, I am slowly returning to normal eating habits and nothing is really bothering me.

Baby K definitely starting moving around a lot more this week, however. Especially toward the end of the week, I was feeling more distinctive movement. What a great feeling!

Week 17

So the picture is awful again! Unfortunately, Don only took one so I had to use it.

Really, there weren't many changes this week. I still feel really good, and my appetite is returning. I had a few days of pretty bad hip pain on my left side, but I could feel Baby K moving on that side so I'm pretty sure he/she was just camped out in a place that was incredibly uncomfortable for me. Luckily, it went away after a couple of days. Other than that, things are going well!

Stay tuned for a sneak peek of Baby K's Halloween 2011 wardrobe!