Up eight pounds and loving it

We had another silent sonogram on Monday where they took many measurements. Our baby, Eggy, weighs about 10 1/2 ounces and is about 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel, around the length of a banana. The top of my uterus is about level with my belly button, and I’ve gained around 8 pounds. I’ve been told to expect to gain another pound or so each week from now on. 

Catching my breath

It's been a while since I've had a chance to share what's been happening with us. Well, we've been busy with work, travel, budgeting, planning, birthdays, super bowl, illness, doctor appointments... Guin's getting over an ear infection while the baby and I are under the doctor's watch. We also show signs of improvement and lessening restrictions. 

I feel like I'm just catching my breath. However that is short lived because we have another 2 weeks of craziness ahead of us.

The longest most gentle sonogram

Ok, so while traveling I needed to get checked out. Luckily my aunt was nearby and was able and willing to take me to the ER and stay with me. I had a full workup with labs and a thorough exam. I was relieved that nothing major was found, just a bladder infection with atypical symptoms (now cleared thanks to antibiotics). Anyway, while at the ER I had a sonogram (without doppler - no sound). The technician was sweet and very gentle. She explained what we were seeing and what she was looking for and measuring. I was overjoyed seeing the baby's little flickering heart! My little one was dancing and moving so we got to see many different positions :) I think it lasted about 10 minutes, compared to the usual 2 minutes worth of image viewing. My aunt was really excited that she got to share this time with us, and I was very glad I had her with me!