Blessings of a Butterfly: 2009

The wait is over!

Once people found out I was pregnant the question was automatically about boy or girl. And of course the answer is "I will be happy either way." And I truly believe I would have been. I was excited about him having a little boy buddy so close in age to him. And then the idea of a girl...well seems girly and fun!

The day we were scheduled to find out the gender is simply a day of anticipation. At the ultra sound appointment not only are they looking for gender they are looking for good health and development factors in the baby. When we went to this appointment with Renn gender was the 1st thing Eric noticed. At this appointment the nurse was saving it for the end. We went through all the measurements of head, arms, chest, legs and all was looking great. As she reached the point in which we would be able to tell what the gender was I can honestly say Eric and I both thought what we saw was a boy but, the nurse announced it was a "girl!".

We were and are thrilled. And then of course it hit me! my checkbook better start running now!

Who knew?

We had a good ole fashion regular doctors apt. today. Nothing too new. Heartbeat 155. Eric and I used the waiting for the doctor time simply to talk and catch up on life, who knew waiting for a doctor was good for something. It was great! I am really ready to be done having smells or news stories set me off. NEXT WEEK...we are supposed to find out boy or girl? I am ready to know.

Made Me!

Today I bought something at the grocery I have NEVER bought, but always wanted to. Nutty Bars! Those waffle wafers with peanut butter and covered in chocolate. I devoured one as I drove out of the parking lot. Can I please blame this on the baby on the way. I swear the box was talking to me in the store...SWEAR!

Rising

Regular doctors apt today. Heartbeat was at 160. Quite a jump!

A+

Doctor called. Results from ultra screen look good. Next BIG rounds of tests will be at the 18 week mark.

BIG ultrasound day

We had our ultra screen today. This is where they take multiple measurements of the baby and do blood work on me to determine the baby's health. My awareness it probably heighten due to the fact that I know the stats for having a baby at my age and I have had friends who have walked away from this screening with concern or worry in their heart. The baby was perfectly still for their measurements and then went on a flipping fest. So fun to watch especially when they switch to 4D. Heartbeat was 136. Renn was ALWAYS at 140. Have to wait a week for the results of the test.

First Glimpse

With Renn we didn't have our first ultrasound till he was 12 weeks. With this baby it was 9 weeks. It was fun to see and hear the heartbeat. I am anticipating the ultra screen I get at 12 weeks. It is amazing how much risk is added to the pregnancy due to my age. Always a slice of fear tucked away in my head. Sickness is in rare form. I can hardly make Renn anything to eat without having issues. UG!

"Morning" sickness in full swing

We spent the 4th of July at Big Bear, CA with the Bailey clan. The drive up there is extremely curvy. Baby sickness and drive did not mesh well together. We let the Bailey clan know that a baby was on the way over Saturday morning breakfast. Eric announced that he had gotten a job promotion and that we were moving to Australia. After we let that sink in for a bit we said just kidding but that Baby Bailey II was on the way. All were thrilled!

Experience is helpful

First Doctors appointment. It is nice to know going into that nothing too exciting is going to happen. I have switched Doctors which is a little nerve racking, but my last doctor was downtown and it would take me 3 hours for each appointment with travel time and appointment. Just can't give up that much time in a day right now. Liked the doctors office and that they can do ultrasounds in office last time I have to go out of office each time.

Always interesting timing

The day I found out I was pregnant with Renn I was headed out the door for a girls night out. History repeated its self with this baby. It was June 19th and I was in the midst of getting ready for dinner and a movie with the girls, but in the back of my head I knew it was time to let the truth go from something I was just "thinking" to reality. After taking 3 tests (The second one failed due to user error) I let what I wasn't expecting become a great surprise. The immediate emotions were overwhelming. Fear, worry, excitement, possibility, change, growth,etc... The journey begins again. Exciting to know that no two journey's are ever the same.