Week 19

Dan and I spent part of the weekend up in Waterville Valley, NH, for BTT's annual training weekend. It wasn't quite the same experience without the long bike rides and moderate (ok, heavy) drinking that usually goes on. But, we managed to have fun anyway. We went on a muddy hike around WV and enjoyed the company of BTT. We did duck out early though, missing the Saturday night fiesta.

Last night when BBH was kicking strong I was able to feel a kick from the outside. Dan was able to feel it a few seconds later! Pretty cool. I think Dan was weirded out though... I could picture scenes from "Alien" flashing in his head.

Oh, Boy! (week 18)

Suspicions confirmed! Baby H is now Baby Boy H!

That was one fun ultrasound. A very nice (and 37 week pregnant) ultrasound tech talked us through the anatomy scan, showing us what was what. She looked at everything... brain, heart, kidneys, stomach, arms, legs, fingers, toes... you get the point. Very cool! BBH, as he now can be called, was moving and shaking for us. The ultrasound tech said "This is going to be an active one, he's going crazy in there!" Uh oh! He was jumping, twisting, kicking, and even trying to put toes in his mouth. When we confirmed that we wanted to know the gender, she moved the ultrasound wand to the right spot and said "Now, what do you think it is?". Haha... very obviously a boy!

Doc says that everything from the scan looks normal, and he is weighing in at about 10oz... which is 55th percentile for his gestational age.

Now... time to start considering names!

Good Vibrations (week 18)

I think I'm feeling movement in there! I thought I started to feel tiny movements about 2 weeks ago, but I wasn't sure- they were so subtle. But now, I am pretty positive that what I'm feeling is the baby. Sometimes it's just very subtle bubbles but other times it's more distinctive (but gentle) jabs. I don't think they they can be felt from the outside just yet, but hopefully soon! It's really fun to feel baby moving around, I'm looking forward to being able to share that experience with Dan.

I'm starting to realize that running won't be happening for too much longer. When I go for "runs" these days, I usually only make it about 2 miles before I need to stop and walk. It's not exhaustion or tired legs, but just a very uncomfortable feeling in my belly. I don't know how to explain it, but it doesn't feel good! I'm still able to spin on my trainer and do at-home strength workouts. Eventually I hope to make swimming part of my regular routine.

Big ultrasound is on Wednesday... very excited!