For those that don't know this, our latest doctor's appointment (Monday, Sept. 20) was a big disappointment for us. Why? At our appointment at 11 weeks, we were able to see a baby that started to look like a baby. And we couldn't wait to come back for another ultrasound. Unfortunately for us, we were not told that after that appointment at 11 weeks, we would not be having another one until 20 weeks. Travis took off work and we went in with the expectation of having another ultrasound to see the little papoose growing inside my belly. They brought me back on the opposite side of where we usually go and I knew something was up right away. They informed me then that we were just getting the heart beat measurement. Don't get me wrong, that was AWESOME to hear. By the way, it was 153. However, the appointment was not something Travis should have taken off for, and we were both extremely disappointed that we had literally counted down every day until this appointment. I left crying, upset for the simple fact that I wasn't told that. After voicing that, a friend gave me encouragement and a different vantage point. She said that there are LOTS of people who have to have an ultrasound at every appointment not because they want to but because they're baby has "issues" that aren't what you want to experience in a pregnancy. That there are people who have to have them because their baby isn't healthy and they have to check the status every appointment. I had to stop and realize that my baby is healthy. How selfish was I for being that upset? I shouldn't have been and it doesn't change the fact that I still would have wanted to know beforehand but I am thankful that the Lord has blessed me with a child that is healthy and growing just as he/she should.
Monday-Wednesday I had a rather fun job (yes, seriously). I won't go into details about the job specifically but I met a girl I think I can be great friends with. She goes to my church and our husbands are pretty much the same person so this should be a relationship filled with lots of laughs. I had Thursday and Friday off so Thursday I did some massive cleaning in our house and Friday I did absolutely nothing. It was GREAT! Saturday, Travis and I woke up early and got to see our baby thanks to Michaela's sister! She is in school for this kind of stuff so she wanted to practice and who better to practice on than an actual pregnant chick?! We got TONS of photos. At first, our little papoose was sound asleep. Didn't move at all. After the sound waves woke him/her up, we spent a good 45 minutes just watching his/her movements. From hiccups, to stretches, to even an Aggie Gig 'em! We saw the brain, spinal cord, stomach, feet, hands, lips, nose, etc. I am amazed at what God has formed on and in our little papoose since the last ultrasound when I was 11 weeks. We have a hunch to the sex of the baby due to what we were able to see BUT the legs were crossed so we aren't too sure still. And no, I will not be telling what our hunch is. I won't even tell my family. My baby bump still hasn't appeared to everyone else. I know my stomach sticks out farther but right now it just looks like I have an extra layer of fat. Lovely. After our ultrasound, we headed up to Lake Conroe to hang out with some friends. Every time we leave from hanging out with them, we always say, "I really like them! Wish we lived closer." But I guess the occassional visits once a month will have to do. We had lunch on the lake, and Travis got to go tubing. It was hilarious! After leaving the lake, Travis and I went to a birthday party for a friend from our church. It was so great seeing them because we hadn't seen them in about 2 months. We chowed down on mexican food and had some yummy yellow cake with chocolate icing! By the time we left, we were sooooo full! Yesterday was spent watching football, as usual. The Texans lost which was a huge bummer but we watched it with my parents and my older brother which was fun! We made queso and ordered some pizza. Real healthy, right? haha!
This morning I woke up to something we don't normally experience in September. 60 degree weather!! YES! I immediately thought it was the perfect excuse to throw on my fall/winter boots that I was so worried I wouldn't get to wear due to a developing baby bump. Whether it gets up to 90 degrees today or not, I am sporting my fall clothes and boots. I am blessed to have received another call to have work today. So while everyone else complains about Monday, I am in an unusually happy mood. Why wouldn't I be? Great weather, fall clothing, work, and this afternoon we are checking out cars again! Man, people told me the second trimester you feel great (as in the sun shines, the birds chirp and nothing can get you down) but I didn't believe it! haha!
Things to come:
- We have our next appointment Oct. 18. Prayers are welcomed for that! We should know the sex of the baby at the following appointment either the week after or 2 weeks after that Oct. 18 appointment. We have to travel to the medical center for an anatomy exam where, hopefully, the baby will not have it's legs crossed. Mommy and daddy (as well as the entire family) are dying to know what we are having.
- Also please be in prayer that we can find a buyer for Travis's truck. We are trying to get me an SUV before the baby gets here but need to sell his truck first. We are trying to sell it on our own before getting the trade in value since it won't be the amount we should get for it. If anyone knows anyone interested, please let me know!
Thanks & Gig 'em!
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