Week 23

The Anahuac panthers have their first home game this week against Hardin Jefferson. George is optimistic and excited. Rookie and I are doing good. I started doing a prenatal yoga video this week. Some of the poses are really tough, but I am sure I will get better. It sure has helped my lower back pain already. We will be 23 weeks this Thursday on the 31st. Thought I would update what Rookie is doing right now at 23 weeks--
Your baby now weighs a little less than one pound, and is about 8 inches from crown to rump (or about 11.5 inches head to heel). He or she is continuing to develop facial features and you are probably feeling a lot of movement as your baby continues to explore its body and world in the comfort of his or her own personal "living womb." Your baby now has eyes that open and close, ears that can hear, and a thumb well worth sucking. If you notice feel your baby making regular, jerky movements, don't panic - your baby has the hiccups! The hiccups are harmless for baby but can be annoying for you if they last for a long period of time.

This is the bedding we chose for Kyle's bedroom. I ordered it from JC Penney's and we really love it! It is all sports(what else?!)--the theme is called Home Run. I love all the colors! We plan to paint the walls in his room the light green color, like a football field. Preparing for Rookie is so much fun!!

Beware of the Belly!!!!

Ok, so I have been having a little trouble getting used to this belly lately! When I am at work and I wash my hands I have been coming away from the sink with a soaked belly..LOL! I don't even realize its touching the sink until I walk away and feel wet. Then, occasionally I misjudge my size and when I try to walk between two close people or objects my belly brushes against it! Very embarassing, but funny too! I am getting the hang of keeping my balance though, I just have to go slower than I am used too.
But, yesterday my belly and I created a problem that could have been really bad! I left for work at 5:45 am like always, and at about 11:30 George called me at work. I knew something must be wrong since he was calling me on a Friday in the middle of the day. As soon as I picked up the phone he said "What are you trying to do, blow me up." Of course I had no idea what he was talking about. Come to find out when he decided to come home for lunch (and thank God he did because he usually doesn't) the house smelled horrible, like a gas leak. He discovered that the stove top was partially on and leaking gas. Now, I haven't cooked in about two days (I know, terrible me!) so I knew it hadn't been on that long. We finally realized the only way it could have happened. My prenatal vitamins are in a cabinet above the stove and when I got one that morning before work my belly must have hit the stove and turned it on!!!! I love my fat little belly, but we have got to work on some things! Guess I have to pay much more attention to what it could be touching, and I should move my prenatal vitamins to a better place. Everything turned out fine. George opened all the windows and turned on all the fans and it was pretty much gone by the time we got home last night. Lesson we learned.....BEWARE OF THE BELLY! LOL!!

George took this of my belly! I thought it was too funny not to post! My belly button is gonna become an outie sometime soon I think! LOL!!  

My profile at 20 weeks. Wearing my scrubs that I don't think will fit much longer!  

This was the best pic I could get of the 20 week ultrasound. This one shows his profile. I couldn't get the one that shows he is a boy to look good enough to post, it was too blurry.  

Rookie and I are doing good! I am just feeling really tired and moody all the sudden. I think he is just growing alot, but it almost feels like the first trimester again! Good thing I work only three days a week, so I can get my rest. Besides that we are doing good. I am feeling more and more tiny flutters daily. Mostly at night. My next OB appt is set for September 5th. This is what pregnancy.org says is going on with me and Rookie right now. We will be 21 weeks this thursday!
Week Twenty
You're half way there!
The rapid growth stage is about over. While things have slowed down, this next stage is vital to survival.
The baby's heart grows stronger. Find a quiet place, lay flat on your back. Locate your own heartbeat by finding your pulse. Next lay your hand on your belly. You may be able to distinguish the two heartbeats!
His legs are reaching their relative size. With the increase muscle develop occurring as well, you will start feeling much more than tiny flutter kicks soon!
Immunities are being transferred from you to your baby now. These immune cells will protect her from viruses you've already had for up to six months after birth!
The nerve cells for taste, smell, hearing, seeing, and touch are now developing in specialized areas of the brain. Production slows down as existing nerve cells grow larger and make more complex connections.
Your baby may startle in reaction to loud sounds. Amazingly, she can actually hear noises outside of the womb. Familiar voices, music, and sounds that baby becomes accustomed to during her development stages often are calming after birth.
Baby is about 6.46 inches (16.4cm) and weighs around 10.58 ounces (300g).

Big Baby News!!!

Today was my big 20 week OB appointment. George was unable to go with me, since today was his first day of school. Which, was a little disappointing, but hey, he had to work. First I had my ultrasound. The tech asked me what names we had picked out and then I heard her typing something on the ultrasound. She then turned the screen toward me where I could see an arrow pointing to what she said was a penis sticking straight up and the name KYLE ANDREW written over it! I was so excited. I couldn't get back to Anahuac fast enough to tell George. I stopped and picked up lunch for us and met him for lunch at the school. He had this funny grin on his face and couldn't quit smiling at me! Finally he said, so, TELL ME! I handed him the picture and he looked close. Then his face lit up and he hugged me, followed by a high five and a OH YEAH!!! It was so cute. His chest automatically poked out and he was so excited! We would have loved a girl too, but this was really what George wanted first! Of course, my Dad is so excited too! He can't wait...and frankly I can't either! I hope the next 20 weeks go by fast!
After the ultrasound I had my regular OB appt. I have only gained three lbs since my first appt, which the doctor said was fine. The tetra screen we did (which tests for down syndrome tendencies) came back negative. She did have one concern though. She said my placenta implanted a little low and is close to the cervix. I am concerned about a previa, but she said most likely the further along I get the longer my cervix will get and it won't be a problem. They plan to do another ultrasound at 28 weeks to look at the placenta again. Baby Kyle's heart rate was strong and 155 bpm.
Our scanner is broken so I couldn't scan the ultrasound pic into my blog! :( I also tried taking a picture of it, but couldn't get it to turn out...SO, no new pics for now. Just wanted to let everyone know the great news! We are so blessed!