1/25/2016

We just found out tonight by phone call that we are having.......... A girl. I was totally shocked. I had no clue it would be a girl. Chris is very happy and I am too. We put an ultrasound pic on facebook to annouce the gender. Chris and I went back and forth about names. I was afraid that we would never agree, but then she agreed to one of the names I picked, so I am happy. I can't wait to welcome my daughter into the work!! 

Baby bump pic # 2 - 11.5 weeks

The bump is now 45.5 inches and I feel like I have swallowed a mini basketball. My upper stomach got really hard over the last few days. Feeling large these days. I guess that comes with the territory. 

 

11 Week Baby Bump

My first baby bump picture at 11 weeks! 

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Today was my first external ultrasound. The baby was moving like crazy and it was really cool to watch. I also got a blood test that checks for Down Syndrome and it also can determine the gender. We have to wait about 10-15 days for the results. Today I  am 11 weeks. 

Ultrasound 5

The baby moved so much during my first ultrasound I couldn't believe it. He/She is really starting to look like a baby. My next appointment is with Maternal Fetal Medicine where I will get another ultrasound and a genetic blood test that will test for Down Syndrome and tell me the gender of the baby. In 2 weeks I will know the gender. 

Ultrasound 4

162 beats per minute. 

Ultrasound 3

This time I saw a heartbeat. 121 beats per minute. It was really neat to see the beating heart. I still haven't heard it yet. Doc says we will hear it at 12 weeks. All measurements are on target. Heartbeat is normal. 

Ultrasound 2

It's amazing how much the baby grew in in a week. 

I was monitored by the RE for 3 weeks until being released to the OBGYN in the end of December. 

First Ultrasound

The first appointment after I had a positive HPT was called the Beta. The RE did a blood test to confirm pregnancy. I had to go every other day for a week to see if my HCG levels were growing. At this point I didn't know if I was having twins or not. My numbers came back good:

Day 1-972- 35

Day-3 -2281-32

Day 5- 4677-25

Day-7 10,657

After the blood tests were consistently growing they scheduled an ultrasound. 

We confirmed a singleton pregnancy, which was a relief. 

Told the family over the holidays. Dads side and Chris's side had the best reaction. My mom's side was boring and not as excited but that is to be expected. My parents seem real interested though.