Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Allie Loves Her Sister, For Now

Well, I only gained 2 pounds this time (thanks goodness). I was actually surprised since I've been eating Pringles and peanut butter and chocolate ice cream lately. And no, not together. My blood pressure (111/64) and the baby's heart rate (142) were both normal. Only 17 weeks to go! Allie has been so great with the whole "I'm having a sister" idea. She loves to talk to "sista" and rub and kiss my belly. I know things will change once the baby is here. My Mom suggested I record Allie doing and saying all of these sweet things because in about 8 years, Allie will be probably screaming at her sister to get out of her room.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Sonogram #2

I had another sonogram today to take more pictures of the baby's heart. We saw the 4 chambers working and definite confirmation that it's a girl. Her girl parts were in clear view. Allie thought it was "cool" to see the spine and the bowel. It was funny to hear a 3 year old say the word "bowel". I have another doctor's appointment next week. I can't wait to see how much weight I gained this month (ya right). Until next week...

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

It's Another Girl!

We had the sonogram today, and it's a girl!
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Friday, May 4, 2007

Baby News

I went to the OB/GYN on Wednesday and to my disbelief, horror, shock (place your own adjective here), I gained 5 lbs. in 1 month! My ever reassuring doctor said that I’ve netted 2 lbs. (PHEW!) However, she said that if I continued to gain 5 lbs. per month every month, then she would have my jaw wired shut. Brett was able to go with me to hear the heartbeat (and see the scale). I have been a nervous wreck all month because Allie elbowed me in the stomach, which hurt for 2 days, so hearing the heartbeat provided some relief. I don’t remember ever being this neurotic while I was pregnant with Allie. The ultrasound is scheduled for May 15 and Allie will be seeing the baby for the first time. She’s actually counting down the days! We will also know if the baby will be named Garrett Michael, Melanie Olivia (or Anne) or Caroline Michelle. Allie likes Melanie but she’s 3 and will probably want to change the name to someone’s in her class.