I can't believe we've made it this far. We are technically at viability. Although I do NOT want her to come early. For many reasons. Most importantly, I found out that you have to be off the Lovenox for 24 hours before you can have an epidural, so I really want to be induced, cause I am all about the drugs! :-) And I just want a healthy baby, so the longer she can cook the better.
We had the anatomy ultrasound and everything looked great. She had all the chambers of her heart, she weighs 1 lb 5 oz., and everything looks right on track. The tech said she has long legs. Not surprising since I'm 5'10" and hubby is 6'2". I feel her move a lot these days, but if she doesn't move for a half hour or so I start getting worried. Then I poke and shake my belly until she kicks me. I thought once I got to this point I wouldn't worry as much, but I guess after RPL the worrying never stops. Sometimes I even worry that they got the sperm mixed up, although the chances are slim to none since we were the only couple in the office that day doing IUI.
I can't wait to see what she looks like. I am hoping she has hair and blue eyes. My sisters babies all had hair and I think it was so cute. But I am sure no matter what she looks like, we will think she is perfect. Since they won't let me go past 39 weeks, I know I will be holding her in 15 weeks!
I’m 24 weeks!!
Baby’s Size: Baby Beavers is the size of a papaya
Weight Gain/Loss: up 6 lbs.
Stretch Marks: No, but I’m thinking about taking this off. You either get them or you don’t. It’s hereditary. Neither my mom nor sister had them, so I doubt I will either, but who knows?
Maternity Clothes: Maternity jeans and a few tops. Still wearing several regular shirts, but big ones and wraps with tank tops.
Symptoms: Stuffy nose, this one surprised me, but I’ve actually had it for quite some time, just didn’t relate it to pregnancy. I’m hungry and also I have “restless” legs at night. Not keeping me from sleeping, usually just while sitting on the couch.
Foods I’m Loving: Peanut butter, milk, apples, and Mexican especially Chipotle (we got one here and Chris took me yesterday!). Also craving strawberry milkshakes from McDonalds. They're the same color as the paint we used on the closet!! ha!
Foods I’m Hating: Still not liking to cook, especially meat, not liking candy and sweets.
Sleep: I can still sleep on my stomach so I'm sleeping pretty good right now.
Gender: It’s a GIRL!!!
What I Miss: Nothing really
What I’m Looking Forward To: The nursery being finished. We started on getting the new closet organization system installed. We can't do anything in the actual room until we get all her clothes and things in the closet.
Milestones: Viability!!!!
Emotions: I have been pretty weepy and crying for no reason. I worry all the time that something is wrong. If she doesn’t kick for a few minutes I start worrying.
