I must admit that I have been sort of a sleuth these past 2 weeks! For some reason I am becoming quite impatient in knowing the sex of our little bean. I do not know how some people wait the whole 40 weeks to find out! My attempts have been fruitless (thanks to said bean) and the gender still remains a mystery. In my opinion this is a point for team pink... seeing as how girls can be some of the most stubborn people in the world. Our first mission started with a co-worker of mine scanning me and the bean in the back of our unit. There were several ladies watching as we attempted to visualize the goods, but the bean was being very modest. Every time we would get in position he would move... and usually glare back at us as to say "leave me the heck alone". Let's hope that if the bean is a girl, she continues to be this modest! However, I did have some heart melting moments during this meeting... a couple of yawns (it was 3am), swallows, sticking his tongue out, sitting indian style, and rubbing his face. Surprisingly, as we were searching for the goods I found myself not wanting to know until Mike could be there to share the special moment with us. I guess everything happens for a reason right?
It just so happens that I had my 18 week appointment with Dr. Y this past week, and much to my excitement he has an ultrasound machine in his office. I figured this would be a perfect time for Mike and I to visit with the bean and maybe talk him in to showing us his stuff. Also, we have had some scary things happen to our tiny patients (at my work) over the past couple of weeks. So my anxiety levels have gotten pretty high wondering if my precious baby was doing all of the right things. After a little bit of begging on my part, Dr. Y graciously conceded and the scan commenced. As soon as he placed the probe on my belly the bean was spread eagle... I couldn't believe it, I knew the bean wanted Mikey to be there! I asked Dr. Y what he thought of the genital situation and he sadly told me that he did not want to guess, as it might be a little too early. Boooooo! However, this disappointment was quickly forgotten as he continued the scan. He carefully measured the beans head, bones and organs... all of which were in the right place and growing/functioning as they should. Big cheers for the bean!!! I cannot be anymore ecstatic that we have a healthy little one on the way!
How far along? 18 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I have finally broken even.... so sad! At least the doctor was happy that I gained some weight.
Maternity clothes? Still holding out, thinking I will do this next week while my mom is here, she can help soften the blow!
Sleep: Yes please, I take more naps than a 90 year old woman.
Best moment this week: Knowing that we have a happy, healthy little bean on the way!
Movement: Oh yes! I think he is playing a game of ping-pong as I sit here typing this blog.
Gender: 1 more week until the reveal. Can't wait! Hopefully the bean is on board with giving up the secret.
Labor Signs: No thank you!
Belly Button in or out? In, no progress... but I can still see the ugly part.
What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy, this side-sleeping thing is not cool.
What I am looking forward to: Finding out the gender next week....finally!
Weekly Wisdom: Stay away from sick people, the flu terrifies me!
Milestones: The fact that the bean is reaching his milestones makes me the happiest woman in the world!
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