21 Weeks Pregnant and we know what you are!

Dear Baby Bean,

We had our 3D ultrasound today and it was soooo cool! It really made it sooo real to see you moving so much, the music in the background, cheek bone structure (which I think looks like your daddy's), other detailed features, etc. Seeing you in 3D was so awesome and the technology was so cool to be able to see the blood flow in (red) and out (blue). They gave me a CD w/ all the pics and a video, too. We have a very practical reason for getting a 3D ultrasound this time, that we didn't get for your brother. Insurance wasn't going to cover the ultrasound and the doctor was going to charge us $257. Well, a 3D ultrasound is actually cheaper! Now that we've actually done it, I'd do it again in a heartbeat! It was way cooler than a 2D. ;-)

Everything was measuring a little ahead (consistently) at 22w2d so she said to maybe expect you a little early (1/28 rather than 2/5/2008). She estimated your size at 12 ounces right now, almost a foot long, including legs, and you had long fingers. I think your brother Donovan did too! Everything physically was perfect, she said (fluid, spine, etc.).

So, without further ado, Donovan is going to have a baby BROTHER!!!! I knew it before she said something. It was REALLY obvious! You lucky guy. LOL I got tears in my eyes. I mean I sorta wanted to know what it was like to have a girl (and you will most likely be our last baby), but I'm super happy you are a boy and now you and your brother can play together, be best buds (hopefully) and all that good stuff. And, now I know what to do with a boy. :-D I do hope you sleep a little more than your brother did in the those early months, though. LOL!

Your daddy and I are very excited and will start working on your name. We had a name all picked out from last time for a girl, but the boy name we had a runner up for Donovan, but now it just doesn't sound like you, so we're going to think of a new name. We can't wait to meet you!

Love,
Mommy

Here are some pics:





And, the money shot:



And, mommy:

19 Weeks Pregnant

Dear Baby Bean,

I had a doctor's appointment today. I had gained 5 pounds for a total of 11 so far. The doctor said that was perfect. I am not gaining as much weight this time and I'm sure chasing a toddler around has something to do with it. Donovan loves to go on walks and such and loves to "race" us too, so it gets me up and moving which is a great thing! Your heartbeat was 137 today, which is within normal range. I am wondering whether the old wive's tale is true that a slower heartbeat means you are a boy. Lately I have been having more and more feelings that you are a boy. We find out next Wednesday at 1:45 for sure! :-) I can't wait!! Aside from that, it was a somewhat uneventful appointment, which are good when you are pregnant. I was able to see the top of your head during an ultrasound to check my cervical length (which was in great shape). I gave blood for an AFP blood test to ensure you don't have Spina Ebifida. I'm not worried. We get those results in a week. By then I'm sure I'll forget I even gave blood. :-)

Here are a couple of pics of your growing momma! Still can't wait to meet you and I've been daydreaming about holding you in my arms.

Love,
Mommy




Compare to when I was pregnant with your brother:

Walked a mile in his shoes

Seriously. Last night Donovan must have walked a mile or more! :-O I need to take the car and measure. We went on a walk last night and it was sooo nice out. I let him lead the way and we ended up going much further and longer than I intended. We each pushed a stroller. He walked almost the whole way on his own! I only had to pick him up one place that did not have a sidewalk that was busier and the last 1/4 block he wanted "up" b/c he finally got tired. LOL

But, get this. He still didn't fall asleep til almost 10pm! What do I have to do to tire this kid out?!?!? Hahahahaha!

We had such a nice mommy and me time, though. I cherish these moments and at least he's getting his growing mommy off her butt and walking. ;-)