We had our anatomy scan on Friday (8/10) with the same ultrasound tech, Kate, as with Joey. She is super nice and easy to talk to. She showed us baby's heart, spine, stomach and said the heartbeat was measuring at 153bpm. Baby also weighed in at 12oz. Joey was 152bpm and approximately 12oz. So basically exactly the same! Steve thinks boy now. I really don't know. We decided not to find out and Kate told us to turn away when she was in the pelvic area. I wasn't as tempted to look as I was with Joey. Part of me really wants to know but then another part remembers how exciting it was to find out when Joey entered the world.
This baby was far more active than Joey during his anatomy scan. You could see him or her kick their legs and jab with their arms. We could also see baby's upper lip and nose at one point and watch him/her breath and swallow. It was amazing!
I got through the whole scan without feeling sick or uncomfortable. There were a couple of times that when she was pressing on my stomach with the transducer I sort of jumped because it kind of hurt. It's not the best feeling to have your stomach pushed on for 20 minutes. But I got through it and we got an adorable picture of baby's little foot and a profile picture. I hope baby looks just like Joey :)
How far along: 20 weeks
Weight gain/loss: Next doctor's appointment is 8/24.
Maternity clothes: Finally broke out the maternity Gap dress pants I wore when I was pregnant with Joey. Much more comfortable than the Bella Band sliding up all day. However I only have black pants so it's limiting for what I can wear to work.
Stretch marks: Using the cocoa butter and pregnancy oil
Symptoms: Nothing out of the ordinary. Feeling quite large though and it's only the beginning!
Sleep: Not as great this week but hoping for it to get better
Sleep: Not as great this week but hoping for it to get better
Best moment this week: Seeing baby on the big screen during our anatomy scan.
Gender: Still feeling a girl but I would definitely be happy with another little boyBelly button in or out: Too early
Food cravings: Nothing.....I'd really like a personal chef to cook for me so I might actually think something sounds really good! I did make tacos on Monday and only had ground beef so I defrosted and cooked that.....big mistake. The smell made me feel sick and completely turned off to all foods. It was not a fun experience.
Movement: On and off during the day but I don't usually feel much at night.
What I miss: Not having to pee every hour or so. It's much harder to escape to the bathroom with a toddler!
What I'm looking forward to: This weekend is the Woodward Dream Cruise. I can't wait to see Joey's reaction to all of the cars and motorcycles. He LOVES both!!
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