As you move into the second trimester, baby shifts into the growth and maturation stage. After weeks in the critical development stage, almost all of baby's systems are fully formed.
How Am I Looking This Week?
Oh... that's not me... but you get the picture =)
This week went pretty smoothly. I went to my 12 week checkup on Tuesday. We got to hear baby bean's heartbeat...
We're so in love! I don't know how I kept from crying. I was soooooo worried that the heart stopped beating somewhere between our 2 appts. I've been feeling pretty unpregnant lately (not that I had many symptoms in the first place) and it scared me. But Baby Bean had a great heartrate. It was hard to find at first. When he put the doppler on my stomach he said he heard it right away but I was talking so he lost it. Then, I tried to be quiet but it was soo hard to keep from giggling since I knew I needed to be quiet. So, my belly shook everytime I laughed and he could't find it. We ended up listening for a long time though. I never thought a simple "whoosh, whoosh, whoosh whoosh" could sound soo wonderful and mean soo much. It was amazing. Every once in a while, we'd hear a bit of a gurgling sound and Dr. Aron said "Do you hear that? That's the baby moving and flipping around". AMAZING!! I couldn't stop giggling, which really made it hard for the doctor to find the heartbeat long enough to get a measurement for me. But he finally did. I believe he said it was 164 or 168. Either way it was perfect.
So now I'm content and not so nervous. I'm in the 2nd trimester and fun fun things will be happening very soon. Our next appt is in less than 4 weeks, on Tuesday, July 7th. I'm guessing it'll be another short one; pee in a cup, check blood pressure and hear heartbeat. Then, that Saturday, July 11th at 11 am we will be going to a 3D/4D sonogram place to find out what baby bean is!!!! Whoo-hoo! The countdown begins! 30 days!
Be sure to take my new poll on the left...
That's all for now!!
Lacy
2 comments:
That is really amazing! I'm so happy that you guys are so happy. I am also looking forward to these babies. I'm sure I will be learning quick!
What is Jimmy going to say when your little baby bean turns out to be a black bean?? Or a pinto? Or... heaven forbid, cous cous!
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