28 Week Checkup

I'm a week behind on posting, 29 weeks today, only 11 to go! Seems so crazy.

Let's see, 2 weeks ago we went on vacation to Florida and Daddy felt his little girl kick for the first time ever! It was Wednesday, May 23rd!!! He was so very excited, which made my heart melt! Here is a photo of Callie's first visit to the beach :)

Last Friday, the 25th, was my last 4 week visit. Things are flying by now I feel like. But I'm not complaining! My BP was really awesome-120/74. I wish it was always this good! Since I'm O-, I got the RH shot in my hip, it stung a tad, but nothing I didn't get used to with all the IVF shots. I got measured for the first time as well. Callie's heart rate was 147. My bump measured 30 weeks at 28, but since I was bigger to start with, this was no biggie. We know exactly when it happened, so we aren't moving the due date at all :) The 1st of my 2 week visits landed on a week when my OB is on vacation, so I'll go back in 3 weeks, June 15th. I get another ultrasound that day as well! Can't wait to see how she looks in 3d/4d!!!! So exciting! I haven't seen her since 20 weeks along, and I will be 31weeks that day. 31 weeks, can you believe it?!?!?! A year ago, I never would have imagined us getting to this point! 

And some more exciting news-both of our baby showers are planned now! The first is June 16th at the Church Joy Center back home. The 2nd is being thrown by our friends, Sarah and Jacob on June 23rd here in Nashville. So very excited to see everyone and get things we need for Callie. Mostly, we are getting anxious to meet her! She is an active little thing, especially at night. She keeps me up, but I can't complain too much..

Until next time,

Brittanie :)

27w1d

Glucose Test Update

This past week, exactly at 24 weeks along, I had my Glucose Test. The drink was super sweet, but at least it was cold! I picked fruit punch. I am not an orange fan. I had 5 minutes to drink it, then saw Dr Wingo, heard Callie's heart rate--It was 153--and then I had to wait for the remainder of the hour to draw blood. Then I had to wait the entire weekend to find out the results, but I am happy and thankful to say that I passed with normal range numbers!!! Yay! So exciting to not have to worry about one more thing! My next appointment is May 25th, this will be my last 4 week appointment. After that, I go every 2 weeks!!! Once that begins, we know it's almost time to have a baby!!! Time is still going by a little slow for me right now, but I enjoy feeling Callie move around in my belly and I'm sure I will miss it once she is here, so I will take the slowness! Sleep is really starting to run away from me, of course it doesnt help that its getting hot out. And for the past 2 days (including today), I have had some heartburn in the afternoon/evening times. I pray this means HAIR!!!!!
That is all the update I have at this time, for now, here are a few pictures I took Sunday at 24w2d of daddy loving on his baby girl :)

About to give her kisses.

He laughed because he could stretch the top of my belly button ha!

Talking to his baby girl!

This is daddy's "sexy" face, or so he thinks!

22w4d and feeling FANTASTIC

Yesterday I had my last scheduled ultrasound at Vol State with the students again. My OB hasnt set another one for me, he said more than likely I'd only have one, which is good because it means a healthy pregnancy. But of course I want more. 
Miss Callie Rae weighed 1lb 2.75 oz (this week, she is the length of a spaghetti squash according to Baby Center), she is in the 60th percentile for growth and had a strong heart beat of 152. I even saw her sweet self with the hiccups toward the end <3 I only have 4 pictures of her head today to share, but they are supposed to be emailing me more soon. I was accidentally emailed photos of ovaries, uterus, and sag endometrium linings. Made me chuckle.
It is so exciting to see our sweet baby and it makes me wonder which features she will have from the two of us. We are so blessed to be able to create something ourselves, to show the love we have for each other.
Ben is getting more and more excited still. He likes to kiss my belly at bedtime and tell Callie goodnight. He also likes to shake my belly to feel her move around, but has been unsuccessful up to this point. It should be anytime soon though! But here are the photos I have for now, I will add the others once I get them. Again, ignore the name on top. That is the student who scanned me :)

The best profile of her head we have gotten so far.

Took this at work today. Look a hot mess!! ha (22w4d on 4/16/12)

Miss Callie Rae, Due August 17th!

Well, we had our 20 week check-up yesterday (I was 19w6d). Baby's heart rate was 130 at the ultrasound, and 155 about 15/20 minutes later at my OB appointment. Guess she was taking a nap. It is confirmed that we are having a baby GIRL!!! And her name is Callie Rae. 

Showing her stuff :)

(took this pic off my comp with phone, sorry its blurry) Here she is holding her hands up in front of her face

Sticking her butt out towards the doppler. That her butt cheeks and back of her upper legs

Legs spread wide open

I finally finished the tree in the nursery today. Couldn't love it more!

 

 

So we are very happy and excited. Now I can finally start going through all the girl things I have from my niece- clothes, swings, carseat, toys and more!!! 20 weeks down, 20 to go! (Less would be ok with me too)

18w3d Ultrasound

We went to Vol State yesterday for a free ultrasound to see how out little hamhock was doing. I wasnt expecting a lot since it was a class of students doing the ultrasound so they could get practice on live patients. We actually weren't even sure if we were in the correct place at first! The baby's heartbeat was a strong 160! So far, its not been under 158, so based on the heartbeat theory, it's a girl, but we all know that this theory isn't true by any means! 

Here are a few of the photos they emailed us. Baby was being very stubborn, laying down facing my spine, legs crossed most of the time. So we didn't get many good ones this time. Ignore the names at the top. Those names are the students who were working with me at the time :)

Leg and Foot. Looks big to me! lol

Baby made alot of fists while we watched!

Looks like an alien here :)

Baby even gave us a thumbs up!

We are measuring right on track, but that is expected with IVF. :) Also, last week I got the results of our Triple Screen back, and we are 100% in the clear for Spinal bifida and Down Syndrome. We are blessed with a very healthy baby!! Only 150 days until my due date and we actually get to see what our sweet baby looks like! Oh, and it looks like we may be #teampink :)

3/2/12 Marks 16 weeks :)

Happy 16 weeks baby! Today I had my Triple Screen blood work, should hear back in a few days. Dr Wingo said it usually gives a lot of false negatives, so I am not even sure why they bother with it?! If our baby does have DS or SB, what of it? We will still love our sweet baby no matter what!! Today the heartbeat was about 150. Took a few minutes to hear a steady beat. When the Dr first found it, the baby moved so he had to keep searching. Stubborn already :) My blood pressure was great today, 127/74. Usually my top is around 133, bottom is about average for me, so I guess this baby is doing some good for me that way. I've gained 9 lbs since 10wks. I am not happy with that. But whatever. I am just going to have to be extra careful and make sure I don't snack just to snack!

My next Appointment is March 29th, 19w6d, where I will have an ultrasound then meet with my OB. I am going to an outside source for a FREE ultrasound on March 19th, 18w3d. It's being offered at Vol State so that Ultrasound Tech students can get practice on real people. I am just excited to see how much the baby has grown compared to 8w5d when we got to see last!

Long Time, No Update!

Well, Today is Feb 27th. I am 15weeks and 3 days along. Just shy of 24 weeks left to go. I can't believe it either! I have stayed on track with the average 5 lb weight gain so far. I've gained 4.5/5 lbs, depending on the morning! This Friday, March 2nd, I have an appointment with my OB for blood work and I am hoping I can hear the heartbeat as well. I havent seen the baby since I was 8w5d, which is sad, but I did get to hear *her* at 12 weeks, and the heart beat was in the 160's. My next ultrasound is March 19th at 1 pm at Vol State. It's free bc students in the sonography Major need practice on live patients, so why not?!?! My 1st and possibly only Ultrasound with my OB is around the 20 week mark, more than likely to find out the sex, which we want to be a surprise, but I'll let them know that before hand! Latest update on baby goodness: We got the nursery painted as well as the crib bedding set ordered and delivered (I'll post pictures soon), and all the furniture has been ordered. It wont be in for a few more weeks. Yes I know I'm not even halfway done and have already done this much, but I'd rather do it now while I am not as large and have more energy to actually want to enjoy the projects! I have purchased my first pair of maternity pants a few weeks back and love them. I may NEVER go back lol. Other than this, not much is going on. I feel occasional flutters at night when I lay down for bed, but I am super excited to actually feel some kicks, as is Daddy! He is starting to get more excited about things, he rubs my belly and kisses it at times, as well as talk to the baby too. Love him.

Until the next update XOXO