Last week we were going in for our normal check up and were disappointed to find out that we weren’t scheduled for an ultrasound.  I mentioned to the midwife that we were really wanting to know the gender and were hoping to get the anatomy scan.  They pulled some strings and gave me some paperwork to go to the hospital.  Score!

The sad part was that we weren’t told until we were in the waiting room that husbands are not allowed in the back.  I was told it was because people bring a lot of people, but still don’t understand when the father is 50 percent the reason why the baby is there.

During the ultrasound I laid there praying that all fingers and toes were there and wouldn’t even look at the monitor. She finally confirmed that to me and then turned the monitor towards me and this was the position I saw.  She just wanted to dangle there and hang out.  The tech was trying to find out the gender for me but the baby’s legs were all crossed.

Mike and I love this picture because you can make out her cute lips and nose.  Hence the nickname, Lil’ Peck.

The tech put this picture in an envelope and kept telling me she wasn’t completely sure, but this was her suspicion as to what she thought the gender was.  Mike and I walked out to the car and opened the envelope together.  It’s a GIRL!

How far along: 19 weeks, 3 days

How far along: 18 weeks, 2 days

How far along: 17 weeks, 2 days

Maternity clothes: Love dresses!  I can wear all my normal ones and not feel so claustrophobic! I feel REALLY big this week and I’m not even halfway there.  Curse you short torso!  It’s time for me to be creative.

Stretch marks: No

How far along: 14 weeks, 6 days

Maternity clothes: One outfit.  I bought some jeans a size up that I love to wear.  Someone suggested that to me and it was such a good idea!

Stretch Marks:  No

Sleeping: It depends.  When I get home from work, I sleep so well.  When it’s nighttime, I’ve been waking up at 3 in the morning and can’t shut my brain off!  I’m teaching myself to sleep on my left side.

Best moment this week: Getting my energy back and working out.  It feels great to not be so tired all the time!
Have you told family & friends: Yes! My kids at school are all in a frenzy about it!
Miss anything: Roast Beef sandwiches from Subway, Sushi, and lots of soda.  Also, mountain biking.

Morning sickness:  None
Movement: Not yet.

Food cravings:  Fried rice, spicy food, and grapes.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Sometimes the thought of chicken makes me sick.

Have you started to show yet: In the morning, no.  About half way through the day, my gut starts to hang out. Anyone else have that happen?

Gender prediction: Boy
Labor signs: No
Belly button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy… I did randomly cry when Mike was talking to me the other day.  I even told him that I had no clue why I was crying.

Looking forward to: My doctor’s appointment this week.  I would love to talk them into doing an ultrasound.  I really want to know if everything is ok!!

How far along: 13 weeks 2 days

Maternity clothes: Not yet, but I have used my hair bands as a belly band.  I am trying to hold out as much as possible.  I’m eyeing these cute clothes I saw at Kohls in Vegas though.

Stretch marks: No

Sleep: This week I am definitely a lot less sleepy than the first trimester.  I have been waking up in the middle of the night a lot and can’t go back to sleep.  My dreams are so crazy and super emotional.  I feel so anxious about everything! (Work doesn’t help.)

Best moment this week: Making it to this week.  After miscarrying before, every week is a miracle.  Also, having Mike on day shift has been great for night-time because we actually get to sleep together at the same time.  I sleep so much better when he is home!

Have you told family & friends: Slowly.  I am typing this before we tell everyone and leaving it as a draft.  Mike says he wants to be the one to drop the bomb and claims within the next few days he is going to do it.  Silly guy.  I have told a few of my students and co workers at work because my clothes are kind of giving it away.  I never realized how most of my clothes were form-fitting.

Miss anything: Mountain biking and races.  I love having something to train for.  Also, SUSHI!

Morning sickness: None at all.  I was a little nauseous for a while, but never enough to think of throwing up.  I am very lucky.

Movement: Nothing to be felt yet… but at my ten week heart monitor check, I heard the heart beat for a second and then it would keep disappearing because the baby was moving around. Hyperactive maybe?

Food cravings: SPICY food, garlic, grilled cheese, and grapes.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Microwave food for a while.  Today I actually made a microwave meal and ate it without feeling disgusted.  The thought of Teriyaki Chicken makes me sick.

Have you started to show yet:  A little bump..mainly in the evening after work. It pretty much looks like I am fat, not pregnant.

Gender prediction: Boy
Labor signs: No
Belly button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: Off.  I gave up a while ago because I was retaining water so bad.  I don’t want to risk it.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy until about eight o clock when its time for bed.  Then I am cranky. 🙂

Looking forward to: The next ultrasound and doctor visit so we can have a peace of mind.