Today I had a down syndrome screening. This is an optional screening, but you get a bonus ultrasound, so I am all in. They told me to arrive with a full bladder. I took this to heart. I was in PAIN waiting for the nurse to come get me to do the ultrasound. She was impressed with how full my bladder was. Apparently I was above average...but not next time, I assure you. I don't want to be that full again! Anyway, everything looked and sounded normal. I cannot get enough of seeing this babe AND hearing the heartbeat. It makes everything real! John was there with me, holding my hand. The lab tech could not seem to get a good head profile picture (for the nose bone) because the baby was moving around so much. She actually hit me in the belly, WITH my very full bladder, to get the baby to move into a good viewing position. I hope this baby appreciates what I went through. Well, I GUESS it was worth it to see our little one. ;-) The legs were crossed, so John thinks it's a girl. If the Chinese calendar has anything to say about it, it IS a girl. I will be happy either way... healthy is all I want! So far, everything looks and sounds as it should. (big sigh of relief).
Another, less important, big sigh of relief comes from the fact that I only gained 2.5 pounds so far. I was worried with my slothesque behavior as of late, that I would have blown the 3-5 pounds you're supposed to gain in the first trimester. Not yet. Who knows, the breadmaker may ruin me ;-)
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