Drum Roll Please.....

Beany is a .....

GIRL!

We are over the moon. We really thought she was going to be a boy though. Everything looks good and weighing in at a whooping 9 oz. I have to go back on Monday to get a better look at the lower spine only b/c the tech could not get the view she wanted due to our stubborn little one. Here are a couple photos for you.

Waving hi!

Profile Shot

Looking at you.

My latest obession: Diapers!

Michael and I have pretty much decided that we will be cloth diapering Beany anytime he/she is not at daycare. (Daycare does not support cloth) I just booked our class to help us figure out the crazy world of cloth diapers. Kellie is doing a good job helping me get my feet wet as well! There is are so many many choices and they are so freaking cute!!

Class is at the end of May and then it is time to start shopping. Hard to believe they book that far out since it is not even March yet.

18 Weeks

Big new development this week...I am beginning to feel Beany move. It is very sporadic but it is the most awesome yet strange feeling ever. I started physical therapy this week and will be going 2-3 times a week indefinitely. Next week is the big week and we are excited to get another look at the babe. Beany is the size of a bell pepper this week and growing fast! Seems unfathomable that in 2 weeks the pregnancy is half over. Well that is all I have right now but I am sure I will check back in by the weekend.

Great News

I completed the sequential scan for chromosomal abnormalities last week and got my results today.

NEGATIVE!

Not that I was worried but it is very reassuring that Beany is growing nice and healthy!

One more piece of Furniture Done

Michael and I put the dresser for the nursery together today. Thankfully it came in large pieces so it was really easy to get done. Now all that is left is the crib. That will probably have to wait until we get more cleaned out of that room. I am really pleased with the furniture so far. I will post photos of all of the furniture once it is all put together and in its place.

On other news on the home front, our master bathroom is currently leaking water from the ceiling. So far the maintenance people cannot figure out where the water is coming from and cannot do anything until Monday...nice. This is when I am really happy not to be a home owner.

Back to Physical Therapy

Almost exactly 3 years ago I hurt my back golfing and running. I ended up in a lot of physical therapy but my back had been doing well for a couple years now. I believe the old injury has flared up with the pregnancy so I am back in physical therapy. I may combine this with chiropractic treatments as well but I want to see if I have success with the PT first. I hope this helps b/c if it does not I am going to be in a world of hurt by the end of this pregnancy.

I knew I was getting too lucky with as easy this pregnancy has been so far.

17 Weeks

The big update was yesterday after my appointment but there was one small development this afternoon. Apparently the pregnancy is causing my thyroid levels to change and I got to have my meds changed today. First time they have ever lowered my meds before. Other then that things are progressing quietly which I am thankful for.

Happy St. Patrick's day!