Ultrasound/Prenatal Update

We had our 24 week ultrasound and prenatal check yesterday. All is going swimmingly (cue Dory from Finding Nemo - "Just keep swimming") and my cervix is 4cm long and closed at both ends, even with Wee Man G's head resting on it. Unfortunately we didn't get very clear pictures this time, so below is a shot from 22 weeks that I never got around to posting. Once again, he's sucking that thumb!

As for the prenatal check, my doctor is very happy with everything. Not only did she say that she's going to laugh her butt off if I hit 40 weeks and she has to induce me, but she also said that I'm measuring between 25 and 26 weeks. Whoa, Nelly! I'm gonna have a butterball! And just in time for Thanksgiving....

Super Huge "Ginormous" Important Milestone

That's right, ladies and gents: we've reached the threshold of viability!

Coming soon: Ultrasound/prenatal update and mancave-to-nursery conversion update. Stay tuned!!!

Not Much New, Except a Poll!

While I anxiously await viability (5 days!), I figured I may as well get a vote on Wee Man G's name. Now, we obviously aren't forcing ourselves to stick with the results, but I'm interested in seeing what everyone else likes. Please vote and if you feel so inclined, leave a comment as to why you like one over the other. I'd love to hear reasons why you like or dislike a name, and I promise I won't take offense!

Without further ado, here are our choices, and why we like them.

Gabriel Griffin: DH picked out Gabriel. I've always thought it was a beautiful name and have known two Gabriels in my life - each of which were incrediably sweet and mature for their ages and went by "Gabe." I briefly dated one of these Gabes. When he broke up with me, it was by far the most mature and honest break up ever. We got back together (even more briefly than the first time) and broke up again over the same thing. The issue? He never wanted marriage and kids, knew I did and felt it unfair to hold on to me when he couldn't give me what I wanted. Oh yeah...he was 20 at the time (I was 22). See what I mean when I say mature?  Griffin is DH's middle name (see below).

Griffin Michael: Griffin is not only DH's middle name, but also was his grandfather's middle name and his grandfather's mother's maiden name. Apparently his great- and great-great-grandparents were very nice and fun people to be around. Those traits have certainly carried on through the generations! We also really like this name because it's different, but not totally off the wall. Michael was my grandfather, who was also an extremely kind man. Additionally, he was generous, loving and completely hilarious! My brother is named for him, and my nephew's middle name is Michael. By the way, I don't have a problem with the cousins having the same middle name. My sister and I happen to have the same middle name as well. (note: my sister is 14 years younger than me, technically a half sister, and her middle name was chosen in my honor)

So...thoughts?

Update: Apparently the poll isn't working, so I guess it's just a comment leaving poll now! Poll is now working!

A Letter from our Son

Dear Mommy and Daddy,

This is just an "fyi" of sorts to prepare you for my arrival this fall. Buy pacifiers. Lots of pacifiers. I may call them pacies, binkies, ninnies or nuks. I may not like the brand you initially pick out for me. One thing is certain though - I LOVE to suck my thumb. So unless you want to start saving money now for braces, you might want to stock up on the sucking toys.

Also, as you can tell from all of the pictures you've been taking of me I'm not shy about showing off my boy-bits. This may carry over to life outside of the uterus. Be warned.

Much love,

Wee Man G

P.S. - Pick a name already!

Week 20 Ultrasound & OB appointment

Today I am 20 weeks pregnant. Technically we're halfway there, though my halfway point is more like 24 weeks since I'm not exhaling until viability. I had my first bi-weekly cervical length check and all was great. The ultrasound tech was also so wonderful and instead of just checking for the heartbeat and getting the rate down, she looked at our Wee Man and printed 8 pictures out for me. The most precious of which is below - he's sucking his thumb!!! 

After the ultrasound, I hung around the hospital for a bit waiting for my prenatal checkup. Everything is great there as well. Our anatomy scan results were in and Wee Man is measuring "exactly" on time. My doctor was also very excited that my cervix was measuring 3.8 at the 18 week anatomy scan. Well, I blew that number away today - 5.0!  Woohoo!  Keep up the great work, dear cervix! 

As for the possibility of a UTI, I don't have one. Turns out it's just Wee Man kicking down to my cervix and bladder that is causing all of the discomfort. Wee Man is definitely a little wiggle worm and I feel him more and more every day. I'm trying not to get too terribly excited - just in case - but I have to say I'm loving every second of this pregnancy! 

Thanks again for all the prayers and good vibes!