It's a Boy!

22 Weeks - Over 1/2 Way There!

We had our 22 week ultrasound on Tuesday. After drinking 48 ounces of water and waiting in the doctor's office for 45 minutes (that was challenging!), the nurse finally came out and said that the machine was broken and we'd have to reschedule for another day. Well, being as highly emotional as I am, I of course cried. The doctor felt really bad and decided to pull some strings for us. She came back to tell us that they had an "old" machine that might work. The room itself looked like it was straight from the 70s, but the old machine worked...we saw what we have been so curious to find out... Brian was beaming when he heard the news. I was a little disappointed (naturally) but then got really excited about the idea! We came back on Friday so that they could get scans on the modern machine and found out that everything looks healthy and normal! It was incredible to see all of the distinct features on the little guy. His arms were moving and legs were kicking. We could even see his tounge stick out a few times. It all seems very real now! So I changed the look of our blog to be more boyish...goodbye pink and green for now! Looks like it's basketballs and trains from here on out!

Strange Happenings

Lately I have experienced some new pregnancy related side-effects (Some that I didn't see coming.)

1. The belly is in the way! I have literally ruined 2 shirts while trying to cook in the kitchen not realizing that my extended belly is rubbing in spaghetti sauce or today--bleach! I now will have to wear an apron while cooking...

2. My balance is ridiculous. I have stumbled more times than I can count and the best happened the other day at school when I grazed right into 5 science projects that lined the halls. My third graders thought it was a little too funny! :)

3. Stupidity. I waste hours every day forgetting what I was about to do and having to retrace my steps until I can remember. I now know what dementia feels like.

4. Weird dreams. I have had some of the most crazy and realistic dreams lately!

5. Constant tossing and turning. I can't get comfortable for more than 15 minutes or so at night without having to flip over to the other side. I guess my body is prepping for the sleepless nights ahead.