Twenty Four Weeks!
Sixteen to go!
Sixteen to go!
Yesterday, I had my twenty four week checkup. Everything is looking really good so far. The doctors were really behind yesterday because of an emergency at the hospital, so I met with an NP (I didn't mind. It's good to know that if something happened to me that my doctor would leave his other appointments to help me). Everything looks really good though, and she said that Baby Boy Carson has a really strong heartbeat. Just what every mother wants to hear! Next time I go in, I have the gestational diabetes test and then will start having appointments every two weeks. It is crazy to think that I am that close to the third trimester!
Updates since the 20 week ultrasound:
1. I have gained about 13 pounds altogether. It is shocking to see the numbers on the scale go up (I have never been above the 130 mark, so it's a little weird). Also, I still don't look very big, so it was surprising to know how much I have gained. I don't mind gaining weight though. It's all about a healthy baby!
2. I have been feeling GREAT the last couple of weeks. Fewer headaches, more energy. However, I occasionally still am bothered by certain smells (usually meat) and occasionally get sick. About a week and a half ago, Kyle and I tried out this new wings place in Orem... Throwing up Chipotle and Chili Garlic wings is probably the worst thing I have ever experienced.
3. I still fit into my clothes... Most of them. Some of my shirts are not long enough to compensate for my bump, but maternity clothes still hang on me. Also, I still wear my regular jeans. With the zipper and buttons fastened. It is fabulous!
4. We have not finalized a name yet. We do have one that we both love and agree on, but I kind of want to see my baby and make sure the name fits his personality before we finalize anything...
5. No, we have not started shopping for baby items yet. I want to; it's tempting, but I figured that I would wait until after baby showers and such. That way I can buy whatever extra essentials we need.
6. Baby is active all the time! He has definite cycles of activity and sleep, but he is not strong enough yet to keep me up all night or make me uncomfortable. I tell Kyle he is practicing his fight moves. Kyle is able to feel him now, and we both love that he is getting more involved in the pregnancy. It is becoming more real to him, and we are both so excited.
Updates since the 20 week ultrasound:
1. I have gained about 13 pounds altogether. It is shocking to see the numbers on the scale go up (I have never been above the 130 mark, so it's a little weird). Also, I still don't look very big, so it was surprising to know how much I have gained. I don't mind gaining weight though. It's all about a healthy baby!
2. I have been feeling GREAT the last couple of weeks. Fewer headaches, more energy. However, I occasionally still am bothered by certain smells (usually meat) and occasionally get sick. About a week and a half ago, Kyle and I tried out this new wings place in Orem... Throwing up Chipotle and Chili Garlic wings is probably the worst thing I have ever experienced.
3. I still fit into my clothes... Most of them. Some of my shirts are not long enough to compensate for my bump, but maternity clothes still hang on me. Also, I still wear my regular jeans. With the zipper and buttons fastened. It is fabulous!
4. We have not finalized a name yet. We do have one that we both love and agree on, but I kind of want to see my baby and make sure the name fits his personality before we finalize anything...
5. No, we have not started shopping for baby items yet. I want to; it's tempting, but I figured that I would wait until after baby showers and such. That way I can buy whatever extra essentials we need.
6. Baby is active all the time! He has definite cycles of activity and sleep, but he is not strong enough yet to keep me up all night or make me uncomfortable. I tell Kyle he is practicing his fight moves. Kyle is able to feel him now, and we both love that he is getting more involved in the pregnancy. It is becoming more real to him, and we are both so excited.
Oh my goodness, you've only gained 13 lbs, that's great, just you wait though those lbs will start showing up on the scale now that you've only got less than 4 months to go! They say that you gain the most weight in the last two months... With David, my first I gained 42 lbs. Lol, Char gained 45 lbs. Needless to say, I only gained the needed amount with Daphey 20-25 lbs. You're doing great Lindsey, hang in there.
ReplyDeleteOH YAY!!!!!!! I had no idea!!!! Fun :) Boy or Girl???
ReplyDeleteIt's a little boy! Coming around Feb. 21st!! Congrats to you too!
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