yay... check him out:
He is in good health, with perfect blood test results. Size appropriate, and already looking cute with only 19 weeks in the womb... *sigh* this is really happening. wow. I think I'm still letting it all sink in. We're having a boy. We're having a baby! Life will never be the same, and I'm looking forward to it.
Today is finally the day. We're leaving for our ultrasound in only a few short minutes and we are both so excited we didn't sleep though the night all that well. I kept having dreams over and over and waking up thinking maybe it was time. The darkness outside was clearly a hint that it wasn't time to get up. I'm 19 weeks today and it shows. I started taking belly pics at 16 weeks and the gradual bulge is clear. Yesterday when I was passing though LA to go home from San Diego we met up with Jason for a quick lunch and I parked in a compact parking spot. It was the first time ever that I underestimated the size of my belly and because of it was unable to open the door wide enough without hitting the car beside me to squeeze out. Of course Ryan enjoyed this immensely and said "I should have taken a picture of that."
If thats underestimating, I'm now overestimating my ability to remember information. It has become clear, particularly at work, that I am no longer operating with the same clarity as I did before pregnancy. I forget important information, I flat out deny that I've ever heard information that I find out later I had... I learned I must doubt my usually iron clad memory. Man that sucks. Its all for a good cause and certainly, having ADD has taught me to adapt to having a brain that processes information differently. I'm just glad to know that it is probably temporary. I'm told I should get my old brain back not terribly long after this pregnancy is through. Cross your fingers for me!
Welcome to week 18, Me. (4 months 1 week)
I'm feeling great, only complaint is the occasional leg numbness and all the rolling around while sleeping. We get to find out the sex of our kid 1 week from today. I can't wait, but some part of me is quite calm about it because I am almost certain that it is a boy (mostly because thats what the Dr. said it looked like). It will just be nice to know for sure. I have felt some movements but none that feel like hardcore kicks yet. I am really looking forward to feeling those. I went to a movie yesterday and the sound was so loud that I was finally positive that the kid was listening. Unfortunately, it was an action film (Iron Man) so it probably sounded like all hell was breaking loose outside. Don't worry kid, its not always like that.
I've been listening to our baby's heartbeat once every other night or so and it is definitely fun and always reassuring. I think because I can't feel the kid much yet it is an instant way to feel like I'm bonding with him/her.
Being pregnant is pretty fun. I am looking forward to a time when I am clearly undoubtedly pregnant looking though, I am still in that in-between phase. People check me out and must be having the thought but I'm just not quite big enough to risk making any comments. The only venue where that happened was at the maternity store and I already had a few items with me... :P
I think even though my hormones are going wild, I feel more even keeled as far as my mood is concerned. I know its because underneath all that is happening right now in life, I have a clear plan, a clear purpose, and a constant reminder that I am growing a life inside me and how freakin' cool that is. I've always looked forward to parenthood and now that I'm partnered with the most kick ass of husbands, I'm even more thrilled. Of course next week you can look forward to seeing a new video (I hope) and pictures and best of all, a sex! Oh Boy! (or girl)
Hey y'all lately Ryan has been working with his sketch comedy troupe Mighty McPilgrim, designing a new website and appearing in a video or two. Their latest deal is to do a new short sketch video once a month. This months episode was so awesome I had to share it. Original comedy, music and video with a clear dedication to style (not to mention excellent editing skillz) make this worth watching. So check it out:
This week I had the urge to order a fetal Doppler so we could listen to our baby's heartbeat from home... frequently if we wanted to. It turned out that the cost was really low, so I got one sent to us from Babybeat.com and it arrived this afternoon! It was very exciting to come home for lunch and be able to hear our baby's heartbeat for the second time. I heard it can be hard to use, and that sometimes you don't find the heartbeat. 
On my first pass I couldn't find it... they say you need to try again later and that the baby can block easy reception of the sound depending on what position they are in. So I tried again 30 minutes later and presto... there it was. It is such a wonderful feeling, and it always sparks an ear to ear grin. The heart rate was about 140 bpm and it was definitely reassuring. My next appointment this Tuesday is routine, nothing exciting except peeing in a cup and asking questions. May 12th is the big one when we get to confirm that its a boy find out the sex of our kid! I'm feeling energized and excited and confident that everything is progressing smoothly. I feel so lucky.
