Today's appointments

Today I had two appointments scheduled. Originally it was only one at 11am for my first trimester ultrasound screening but since I spent the majority of my Thursday in the ER, I had to follow up with my OB so they scheduled me for 9am. At my OB's office they did my Glucose tolerance test and drew two vials of blood. Then they checked the baby's heartbeat. Last night I tossed and turned and got maybe three hours total of sleep, much of it broken up. I was having trouble sleeping because of my worries about today's appointments. I was worried something would happen to the baby. Today when it took the Midwife five minutes to locate the baby's heartbeat, normally one minute, I could see Derek out of the corner of my eye bow his head. Just as I saw him do that we heard the familiar swoosh. Blood pressure 109/62, weight 119 1/2.

Then it was off to my ultrasound. This was Derek's first time seeing the baby. We were both excited but I was still nervous. The ultrasound took about 45 minutes which seemed longer with my very full bladder necessary for the testing. But so worth it as we watched the little one do somersaults and at one point rub it's hands together. And, just like his/hers big sisters, hands by the face. Another thumb sucker perhaps? The baby looks great and though the clot is still there, the specialist didn't seem to concerned with it. I am still bleeding but just taking it easy when I can. The doctors assure me that having a heartbeat and being twelve weeks now are a good sign that this pregnancy is going to stay. That is what we pray for.
After the ultrasound I had to give another five vials of blood. By that time I was feeling pretty woozy and so we quickly headed to, ashamed to say, Wendy's for a spicy chicken sandwich. Ironically I just got done telling my Midwife I try to eat healthy. What can you do?!

My appointments today took six hours total and I was exhausted! A very wonderful lady from church, Lori, was so willing to take Monkey last minute for us so that Derek could come with me to these appointments. It was such a blessing and Monkey had a wonderful time. I was anxious to cuddle her (longest time away from her) and she gave us the biggest smile when we arrived to pick her up. Then she proceeded to gnaw on my shoulder. Kisses, I'm sure. LOL. I love that little one! She is at such a fun age.

Once I got home It was time to lay down. Monkey went down for a nap and I laid the ultrasound pictures on the table for Madisyn to see when she got home from school. When I got up from my rest she gave me a kiss on the belly and said, "Squishy!"
Yes.......Derek and Madisyn have now nicknamed the new baby Squishy despite all my complaining. They wont stop and go around the house saying, "I will call you Squishy and you will be my Squishy." Oh boy it is going to be a long six weeks until we find out the gender, yes you heard right! We are finding out the gender if he/she cooperates. Once we know the gender then we will release the baby's name and nickname. I can assure you it will NOT be Squishy forever.

Body (hands by face)