At the end of last week it finally hit me that we are about half way through the pregnancy. That lead to a minor freak out of trying to register and selecting paint for the baby's room. My mom helped me register for a bit while Adam cleaned out the bedroom. He approved of our selections. Now I am going to be polling my "mom" friends to see what their must haves are and what I could possibly live without. Waiting to buy something if the baby wants it is my preference, since all babies are different, then buying too much.
Monday we went in for our 20 week appointment and ultrasound. At this appointment, the doctor needs photos of pretty much everything on the baby and me to see if everything is moving along as it should. Seeing the baby again after 12weeks of growth really makes you realize how fast they grow. We loved taking so many pictures of our little monkey. The 3/4lber (as Adam fondly said) moved to help the tech get all the images which lead to the nickname of little monkey. The baby loves to have it's hand by it's forehead and moved the hands a lot. We got some great photos of the profile, face, and even the adorable feet. Two of the photos are included with the baby's hand by it's forehead. The first is the 3D and the baby's head is in the left of that photo. In the second photo, the baby's head is at the right side with the elbow facing up.
The only concern is that I have placenta previa. The placenta is a bit too close to the cervix. This could hinder delivery. As I continue to grow the doctor, and many of my friend's who have had the same situation, believe the problem will move out of the way. If the placenta is still in the way we will just have to have a c-section. The baby is healthy with a four heart chambers, liver, kidneys, 10 fingers and toes. The sex is still a mystery. I am okay with a c-section if it means the baby will be okay.
With my little freak out, we registered for baby classes. We pick a couple that we feel are necessary from the numerous options. I also picked-up the baby book and my mom bought a wonderful baby memory calendar to write milestones in. Oh, Adam got the first CSU outfit for the 09-10 football season. This is going to be a busy summer preparing for the baby and playing before the baby comes. Also, I am working on arranging a trip out to KC to visit the sorority sisters...oh the fun. Poor Jess, she might hear way too much about babies/childbirth during that weekend to push her even farther from having kids :P (that was for not arranging your flights sooner)
I have been feeling the baby move. The baby loves fruit and moves quite a bit after I eat...I am sure it is the sugar within the fruit. Strawberries are one of it's favorites. Adam should be able to feel the baby within the next week or so. Seeing the baby on the screen really did make everything more real for both of us. Last night at the theatre the baby loved the louder music and singing. This kid might enjoy music as much as his/her partners.
Okay back to the grind of things. Until next week.
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