*Girl!*
I had posted on Facebook that we were having a girl last month. Today I went in for another appointment and my doctor says that the baby is still looking like a girl! I have had a hard time calling the baby "she" or "our baby girl" because I just don't know if I can believe it. Having boys was so easy for me.. I am the only girl in my family and have mostly taken care of little boys my whole life. Having a girl is going to be a huge change for me. I am really excited though and have already had fun looking at (and ok, buying some) baby girl things.
As for the most important part of the appointment... My doctor said that everything is looking good. I am 20 weeks today and the baby was measuring 19 weeks and 5 days. My doctor wasn't concerned about that at all but I still can't help but wonder is it because of her cord? Is she not getting quite enough nourishment and that is why she is measuring a few days smaller? Carter always measured about a week ahead when I was pregnant with him so having a baby that measures just a little bit smaller worries me. Heck, everything worries me. At this point my doctor is not doing anything different as far as my treatment, but he said that I can come in whenever I want for a non-stress test (to hear the baby's heartbeat). That is good to know, but what about nights and weekends?! Can you tell the anxiety is killing me?! I sure hope my sanity can last these next 20 weeks. I just want this baby to get here so badly!
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6 comments:
I know it's hard, trust me, I KNOW! but try not to stress. The little one doesn't need the stress hormones. Two days off in measurement is not a big deal, so just remember to breathe. :) XOXO
yay a girl!!! So fun! When I had Ruby I was in shock, I just didn't think I'd ever have a girl.
And I know how you feel about the baby. I am so sorry. When I was pregnant with Finn he was always measuring small, and after losing Harrison I was so scared with anything that was slightly off. But he was fine, it was weird because he was only 6 10 and right on time and my babies are usually early and are over 7lbs early so I guess he was just growing slower, but well, look at Finn now you wouldn't even know it.
Hang in there I am so happy for you your in my prayers!
Congrats! I am never on facebook and I didnt know that you were having a girl! that is soooo exciting! I know it must be really hard being worried, I would be too. They have these monitors that you can buy that are like $30 and you can put it to your tummy and hear your baby's heart beat. I think they are at babies R us. I have not used one before, but maybe it is worth a try for some peace of mind. I remember with Ky's breathing and lung problems I bought a monitor that sat under her crib and went off if her breathing was weird or she stopped breathing. Man it is hard being a worried mamma. Hang in there, you are doing great! Merry Christmas!
ps. I am serious when you get to like 35 weeks I will do maternity pictures for you :) For no monies
you could always rent/buy a doppler, just for peace of mind. Some of my babies always measured big and some always small. It doesn't mean much unless it is a HUGE difference.
I am so glad things are going well! I know its hard not to stress, but keep faith girl!!
ahhhh. congrats. it'll be fun to bust out some pink! :0)
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