After my post yesterday and seeing the little bean "in person" for the first time, it all started to seem really real. This baby is coming! We still have the testing and such to complete, and then of course there's the whole waiting another six months or so thing, but this baby is growing and healthy.
I sincerely hope, so so much, that this baby is okay. Healthy, normal, happy. I will walk through fire for this little one if I need to, I just hope and pray that he or she is okay. I can't remember exactly how the last round of testing was... perhaps I should go over my last blog but it's possible that it happened before 16 weeks, which is when I started blogging for little Morgan.
What I do remember is sitting in a little room and waiting for the doctor to come back and tell me that all was well. It was kind of torturous. But then they handed me a piece of paper that showed how very unlikely it was for my baby to have any abnormalities, and it was ridiculously low.
In any case...would having a baby with ultrasound change our lives in a significant way? Yes, in the long run. But I would never consider giving up this baby, no matter what the outcome. So it's basically moot at this point. We will have to handle whatever happens and nothing I worry about can change that.
With all the hard stuff out of the way, all that's left is to enjoy filling my Amazon baby registry with awesome things for this little one. Yes, we have hand-me-downs, but doesn't every younger sibling deserve some new things? I think so.
How far along?: 9 weeks
Due Date: March 24, 2020
Baby is the size of a(n): Green olive
Total weight gain/loss: Around the same now, no gaining. I'm okay with this :)
The Bump: A bit. Still easily hidden with a loose shirt.
Symptoms/How I'm feeling: Nausea still, but it's getting better. I have to eat small meals more frequently due to the pressure on my pelvic floor, so that is proving to be a struggle. I'm pretty sure I'm not eating enough. I should maybe get back to tracking my food.
Food Cravings/Aversions: Nothing really stands out to be honest. I'm very aware that I need to eat the right foods! And I feel ravenously hungry a lot but can only eat small amounts so that's frustrating.
Sleep: I just love sleep. I really do.
Weddings Rings On or Off: On.
Exercise: Walking, going to attempt yoga. I found an app!
Any Names Picked Out Yet: Yes. Not telling.
Gender: Unknown! I think it's a girl.
Movement: None.
Maternity Clothes: Not yet.
Labor Signs: None.
What I miss: Not worrying.
Best Moment of the Week: The ultrasound! Seeing that little heartbeat.
What I’m excited about/looking forward to: my prenatal testing appointment. And telling people!
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