23 weeks!

Monday August 17th, 2009 I had my follow up sonogram and I LOVE seeing you on the screen.
Your other grandmother (my mom) went with us and she was sooo happy to see you too :)

I made sure I ate right before the sonogram to make sure you moved this time. Well you did move a lot but…you would not move your arm from your face, so we couldn’t see you!!!
The picture the technician gave us showed in a relaxed position with your arm by the side of your head, as if you were thinking of something hahahaha. This blocked your beautiful face!!
We still saw you and figured out why your kicks hurt so much!! It turns out that your legs are under my navel and your knees are down below. So when you kick me I feel it and is hard!! Cut it out!!! Haha. The technician said that this is the hardest kick. Really? No kidding??

Also, I confirmed with her (the technician) that you are in fact a boy. On account of what the doctor said last time. She showed us plain and clear that you are a boy!

Then on Friday August 21st (same week), I had a Doctor’s appointment. I should be having these appointments about every 3 weeks. Then every two weeks, then after the 36th week the appointments should be every week. This is to make sure you and I are both healthy and happy :)

I have to watch what I eat now because I gained 8 pounds in 3 weeks. Although in the 6 weeks prior I only gained 2 lbs but the doctor is still a little concerned. I have to watch out what I eat from now on (though these chips from Chipotles are not helping, but they are sooooo goooood).

Symptoms: Threw up earlier today but I am ok now.
Pain in the butt - getting worse. Back pain - getting worse. Carpal tunnel - getting worse (oh, very very bad). Heartburn - getting worse. Pain and swelling of my feet - getting worse. Appetite - growing!! Belly getting bigger.

Although all these pains may seem overwhelming at times, I am loving being pregnant!! I can’t wait to meet you baby.

And P.s: blame your father about you not having a name yet!! Although we are thinking about Alexander, we will see!!