Morning Guy...

So I'm pretty sure little man is a morning person. Around 6:30 each morning he's really really moving and goes until about noon.  By the time Keith gets home, he's exhausted himself and doesn't move much.  I truly think Keith's never going to get to feel him move if little guy wears himself out every day by 6 pm.  Maybe he'll stay on the same schedule throughout pregnancy and into the newborn stage?  LOL, yeah right.

His strength in there amazes me.  I never got to feel the twins so each thump is magical.  I've googled images of babies at 21 week development and am just so amazed!  I mean, we know what 17w4d looks like, and 18w2d but 21 weeks is even more developed and almost incomprehensible that there's a little person in there!!

This is finally getting really REAL.  We're going to bring home a little BOY in 17 weeks.  I should probably get working!

Weekly Check-In

How far along?  20w5d, a banana...  I don't think he's that skinny!
Weight gain/loss:  At home, I've gained 1 lb.  According to OB last week, I'm up 4.
Sleep? Waking up hourly to pee.  Seriously... I drink water all day and rarely go.  I take 1 sip before bed and I'm up all night!
Best moment this week? Feeling him move from the outside.  I can't wait for K to feel it, I'm going to make him try tonight.
Movement: Yes, he was a little quiet at the beginning of the week, but he's now back in full force, drumming away n there with his big biceps.  He's been going almost nonstop today.  The movements are SO much bigger now!  I hope he doesn't break my ribs later on...
Food cravings: Plain, dry hamburger on a bun with lots of salt!  I had 2 yesterday :)
What I miss? Nothing really, it will all be worth it!
What I am looking forward to? Cervical scan and peek at the boy next Tuesday!
Milestones:  He can now taste what I eat...
What I'm nervous about: Nothing right now!

Weekly Check-in and some Ultrasound pictures!

How far along? 19w5d, a cantaloupe!?
Weight gain/loss: Up 4 lbs since 1st appointment - he weighed 12 ounces yesterday!
Sleep? Tossing and turning a little, but sleeping well.
Best moment this week? Seeing him on ultrasound again; he is perfect and all is well!  Cervix is still rock solid!!
Movement: Yes, it's amazing!  He's getting stronger every day.
Food cravings: Nothing really
What I miss? Nothing really, it will all be worth it!
What I am looking forward to? Being pregnant during the holidays.
Milestones: Big movement
What I'm nervous about: Nothing right now!

And now for the ultrasound photos.  She said my skin doesn't conduct sound very well so my ultrasounds are going to be blurry until I'm later on - she said 24-28 weeks will be my optimal time...  For now, enjoy the grains!


Legs; he was chilled out!




He's a happy little guy, he was smiling in all the photos - which is why I'm pushing my #1 name choice (Isaac) because it means "laughing one."  So sweet!



It's a Boy!!!!!

Our third boy!  Here's my weekly check-in that I'm slacking on...

How far along? 18w5d, a mango!
Weight gain/loss: I think I'm back to my prepregnancy weight.
Sleep? The windows are open at night with a very cool breeze, I'm sleeping great!
Best moment this week? The nursery furniture is all in place - 2 small bookcases, a huge dresser, a crib and rocker!  I love IKEA.
Movement: Yes, it's amazing!
Food cravings: Nothing really
What I miss? Still Jonah and Noah.
What I am looking forward to? Next Tuesday is our big anatomy scan to make sure all his parts are healthy.
Milestones: I'm past the point where I lost both of the twins.
What I'm nervous about: Trying to stay calm.

In keeping with the arm theme from below, here's his humongous bicep.  Future pitcher!!!

Weekly Check-In

How far along? 17w3d, an onion - not an attractive "fruit"
Weight gain/loss: still -2, but that's okay!
Sleep? The windows are open at night with a very cool breeze, I'm sleeping great!
Best moment this week? Crazy punches and kicks are awesome!
Movement: Yes, it's amazing!
Food cravings: I really wanted a Sonic cherry limeade yesterday, so I went and got a big one!
What I miss?  I'm missing Jonah and Noah this week.
What I am looking forward to? Tomorrow - gender MAY be determined for sure!
Milestones:
What I'm nervous about: Today (17w3d) is the exact gestation when I started to lose the twins.  Jonah was delivered at 17w4d.  I know that nothing like that can happen again, thanks to my TAC, but today and this week is very anxious for me.  I'm remembering what it was like to hold his tiny body, how all his features were so developed.  Knowing that his little brother or sister is the same size as him today is bittersweet.
 
Remembering Jonah today and always.  I miss my little boys.
 

Plan of Attack is in action!

I got my first 17p shot last Saturday.  The home health nurse who came out looked just like Anna Paquin and she made it very easy and painless!  The needle is 22.5 gauge, so it's intramuscular.  It can be shot in the hip (butt, really) or thigh.  If Keith is out of town, I will be able to do it in the thigh. 

They use the Z-track method where you pull the skin taut, inject the medicine slowly, and release the skin so it keeps the oil in sort of a pocket while it breaks down.  The injection itself was not painful.  My bum is a little sore a few days later; I haven't looked recently to see if it's bruised yet.  I did get a VERY killer headache about 24 hours later, but Tylenol and a warm bath took care of it.  She comes back this Saturday so she can watch Keith do it, then we're on our own!!!!

Tomorrow, they are coming out to set up the HUAM (home uterine activity monitor) that I will start doing 2x per day, 1 hour each.  It monitors any activity and sends it to a nursing station in Houston, TX.  I don't want that strip to EVER say, "Houston, we have a problem."  Yikes.

So that's pretty much it.  We chug away until March 2011 and go week by week, ultrasound by ultrasound.

How far along? 16w3d, an avocado
Weight gain/loss: still -2, but that's okay!
Sleep? Tired and sleeping, but switching positions ALOT
Best moment this week? Feeling movement!
Movement: Yes, but not consistent
Food cravings: green beans have been a staple go-to food that I've been able to eat no matter what.  they ALWAYS sound good!
What I miss? waking up without vomiting first thing. < same as last week
What I am looking forward to? next ultrasound October 26 - hopefully can see the gender!
Milestones: Feeling movement
What I'm nervous about: nothing