6/9/08

I'm so greatful to God to be this far along. Everything is going great!! I've gained 27lbs so far (a bit more than I'd like, but o'well) and have hardly any complaints. I am just so blessed to be able to have a baby and enjoy all the moments of motherhood. I getting so anxious to see my little man, Terrell Jr. I often wonder if he'll resemble his sister at all, me, his dad, etc. Also since I've been on this site and conversated with so many of you I'm also anxious to see your little ones when they arrive. It will be great to share in those moments with you all. Right now my biggest stressor is getting his room ready and moving my daughter into hers...two rooms!!! It's so frustrating to not really be able to do anything on my own and needing to wait for those that can help to come help when they have time. I'm trying to be patient.

28wks

18 wks

3/30

I'm so relieved at each appointment that everything is going smoothly:) My cervix was like 5cm, that is VERY good. I have two more ultra sounds at week 21 wks and 24 wks to make sure it's not shortening and then we'll be home free for a nice normal, hot summer pregnancy. I've now gained about 13 lbs (augh!!!) and am feeling T Jr. daily. Can't wait until he starts kicking just a bit harder so my 5 year old can really feel him. She talks to him and daily gives my belly hugs and kisses, it's so precious. Now if I could just know for sure that my job was secure and that we could sell our current house and get into a new one all before he arrives, stress levels would be non existant, but that's of course not pssible or realistic so I'll just roll with the punches:)

16 wks

3/10/08

So I just got back from my 16 week ultra sound, my 5th in all so far. I was so anxious today for two reasons, 1) I had a late miscarriage at this stage with my first, so more than any other time I wanted everything to look "normal" today and it was; cervix is long and staying put for now;) (had incompetant cervix with my daughter) and 2) wanted to know what it was.....IT'S A BOY!!! You can see from the ultra sound above it looks pretty obvious. I just hope it's really the penis and not the umbilical cord; I'll have them double checking at my next one just to be for sure;) I've gained about 6-7 lbs which is just where I was with my daughter so right on track. Off to Florida we go now for some nice warm weather and relaxation.

11wks

SO FAR-2/4/08

So I'm into my 11th week. After bleeding for 3 days in my sixth week and being worried about miscarrying things finally seem to be calm. Since that week, I've had one ultra sound where it was confirmed the bleeding had stopped and baby and heart rate (in 170's) were good. Now I have another ultra sound tomorrow where my doctor will start the bi-weekly ultrasounds to measure my cervix (had incompetant cervix with my daughter and was on bed rest 17 weeks!!!) to make sure it is not shortening throughout these next 13 weeks. I just hope things keep being "uneventful" at my appointments and that I can have a nice normal pregnancy this time around.

9wks-my little seahorse:)