ultrasound picture

Here is a scan of one of the best pictures we got from the ultrasound we did around the beginning week 10. The fetus is at the top of the area that looks like a distorted black oval (the uterus). It is on its back with the head on the right. You can see tiny arms and legs in this picture. It was moving around quite a bit which was great fun to see.

Taylor

Prenatal #2

We had our second prenatal appointment on Thursday and it went really well. We got to hear the heartbeat again, it was 160 again which is great. I also got a lovely massage and we met Stephanie (the 3rd member of our birth team) who I knew from Birthingway. I am really excited about the team and feel really confident and comfortable about our care. We have our genetic screening blood work and ultrasound (nuchal translucency) scheduled for next Friday.

My boobs continue to expand at an alarming rate (did I mention the size H bra?) but I am trying be calm about it...sometimes hard when you see people after a couple weeks and they stare in fascinated horror at your chest (yes, M and M I am talking about you). I still am feeling tired but a little better and I have a little poochy tummy now...yes, I know we need to post a picture.

My mother is stopping by on her way to move to Kansas which is sad because I would have liked having her here for the pregnancy (not the birth!). So I am off to enjoy time with her while she is here!

Week 11: The energy slowly returns

Your baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and is about the size of fig and is now almost fully formed. Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, and some of her bones are beginning to harden.She's already busy kicking and stretching, and her tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as her body grows and becomes more developed and functional. You won't feel your baby's acrobatics for another month or two — nor will you notice the hiccuping that may be happening now that her diaphragm is forming.

Hi again!

Pregnancy so far for me has been like having a low grade flu or seasickness; I am tired all of the time and exist in one of three states: super hungry, just ate, or nauseated. I haven't had any actual vomiting which I have been shocked by as I am the queen of puking when sick but haven't had to deal with that at all. Probably a little too much information but in the spirit of keeping those of you who might be considering pregnancy in the know (or those w/pregnant friends/family/partners etc.) I will tell you that constipation and gas are a big reality for the pregnant people. Taylor can vouch for this as my digestive issues and an odd and scary pain in my side ruined most of her birthday and turned me into a pain filled cranky bitch. Oh well!! better than the year I had just had my appendix out or the year we spent her birthday in a U-Haul with two terrified cats.

I sincerely apologize for all of you who have wanted to get together or have e-mailed/called (especially Rachel, Stephanie, and Hillary). I seriously spend most of my off time sitting, sleeping or sitting and sleeping at the same time. However, I have noticed in the last week that my energy level seems to be increasing and my stomach seems to have stabilized a little. I am choosing to hope that this means as the promised land of the second trimester approaches I will start feeling great.

We had a fabulous experience a week or so ago when my boss did an ultrasound for us at work. Taylor's family was in town so Mama, Papa (in the wheelchair), Irene, Leah and David...Taylor and I all piled into the exam room for the ultrasound (yes, it was a vaginal ultrasound but there was a sheet and modesty was maintained!). It was amazing as we were able to hear the heartbeat for the first time (160) and we got to see it move its little stumpy arms and legs. It actually is starting to look like a baby...okay it had a head at least which I consider progress. David promises us that he is going to put a video of the ultrasound on the blog so we will harass him until it happens.

Much love to you all...I hope the increase in energy means I can post more! :)

Megan

P.S. We went to Portland Pride and can't wait to take the baby next year to march in a parade!