21 weeks Anatomy Ultrasound

We had our anatomy ultrasound today and I must say I was scared, nervous, excited, and happy all in one! I haven't met with the doctor yet. I do that tomorrow morning, but according to the ultrasound tech everything looked perfect. I just hope when the doctor looks over the ultrasound he confirms that everything is ok. Mr. Mason Wayne Davis weighed in at 15 oz and is measuring a week ahead. So thankful for a healthy, active baby and just praying that the doctor confirms it!

We got to see all his legs and arms, but my favorite part was the 3D ultrasound of his face. I couldn't believe at 21 weeks he looked so real! I can't wait to see what the 3D/4D ultrasound looks like when we get that. And YES I am going to an elective ultrasound to get that done at like 34ish weeks. I think today was the last ultrasound I get from the doctor, if I'm not mistaken.

So about this boys legs. I was cracking up that he was so limber. In the one picture you can actually see the legs up at his face. At one point he stretched his legs PASSED his head! He is going to be one long baby! Patrick was all smiles and cracking up at him with his legs wide open. No mistaking he's a boy that's for sure. It was such a blessing to see his heart beating away and see all of his organs.

Now just pray that when I see the doctor tomorrow he confirms that everything is ok. I just can't seem to relax and realize he is ok until I hear it from the doctor!

It's a boy!

Wow! It's been quite a while since I updated last. There has been so many things happened so I will try to start off from the beginning. We are now out of Clarksville and now at Fort Gordon! We finally found a house after days and days of searching. I would have never thought it would have been that hard to find a house but we are in a NICE neighborhood and an fantastic house. The neighborhood even has a lake to walk around for Marley. I will be down there this week!!

Now for the little monkey. We found out it's a boy!!!! Patrick is super excited and I can't wait to meet the little guy. I also find it funny that even though we didn't know what the baby was at our announcement photo session we still both wore blue! Ha! I think our subconscious knew before we did!

We had our babymoon to Mexico and it was very fun and relaxing. EVEN THOUGH I got so sunburned I was a lobster. If anyone knows me I never sunburn. So this was a first to me. We weren't able to do all the fun stuff we had planned because I was pregnant but it was definitely a fun trip! Which now I must show baby's first EPIC selfie! lol I was about 15-16 weeks here.

We have had quite a few scares by having to go to the ER and bleeding. I was put on bed rest for a little while and had to take it very easy. Doctors have assured me that everything is ok even though I'm still having that problem. They still don't know why I'm spotting esp since I've been 14 weeks. It's very hard not to worry especially since I have been jaded with a past miscarriage and not able to just sit back and relax. I am told I can do some stuff but I still must take it very easy. No lifting, etc......

19 weeks

20 weeks HALF WAY

The little guy is very active. I have been feeling him kick since about 16 weeks. I am now 20 weeks and can feel him kick at least 20 times a day if not more. So I am blessed to be able to feel him and know that everything is ok. I am starting to have trouble sleeping and my back hurting. If he is setting on my spine I have sharp pains shooting down my legs and back. If this is what to come I am definitely dreading when I get bigger.

We have begun to set up registries and get everything in order for the baby. Getting the crib picked out along with the strollers and carseats. I just have to say who knew that there were SO MANY different kinds. After days and days of researching we finally came up with the perfect ones.

We have finally decided on a name I THINK. ha But for now we will keep that a secret. So for now next up is moving in fully to Fort Gordon and Anatomy ultrasound this Thursday. So please pray that everything will be perfectly healthy with our little monkey and we continue to have a good pregnancy.

Here are just a few ultrasound pics I've had over the past few months:

13 weeks

13 weeks

18 weeks

Love,
Jasmine

Baby's Heartbeat 174

So I went to the doctor again today to close out at Clarksville before we head to GA. He used the doppler to hear the heartbeat. At first he couldn't find it and then I found out I have a retroverted uterus which means it tilts back. No biggie. So I recorded it on my cell phone so everyone could hear it. I calculated the heartbeat to be 174.. so I'm betting girl!  I actually bought one of those home dopplers and I heart it at home also the other day...  it's soo excited to hear it beating loud and hard...

My nausea is starting to let up so that's a good thing BUT since my uterus tilts back that is why my back has been killing me.. The back pain is horrendous sometimes where I can't even move. If it's this bad now I hate to see how it gets later. My head has been hurting too but I think that is allergies more than anything.. Also I have been crazy emotional. It's been horrible/hilarious at the same time.

Ultrasound

It's been a little while since I updated. Probably because I can't keep my eyes open long enough to put clothes on haha.. This little peanut is wearing me out. GOOD NEWS!!! We had our first ultrasound and to say that I was nervous was an understatement. My palms were sweaty and my heart was racing. As soon as the ultrasound started I seen it!! Our little peanut!

I thought I was at 7 weeks 2 days but they pushed me up two days... So now my due date is OCTOBER 24th! Everything looked good. It's growing right on time. HB was 157 and the peanut was measuring about 1.5cm. So I'm guessing a GIRL! The only thing is I have a small subchorionic hemorrhage. You can see it in the top two pictures.. It's the little black space that is at the top left of the placenta. It's pretty much a small blood clot that is attached to the outside of the placenta. Usually they said it just absorbs back into the body. I just have to rest and make sure it doesn't get any bigger. The smaller the better and there's hope that is will just disappear. Let's pray that it does. 1 in 4 pregnancies have it and it's the cause of some of the 1st trimester spotting. So far I haven't had any spotting from that and I have a sneaking suspicion that it was the cause of my cramping earlier on. I'm hoping the baby aspirin I'm on and the rest will make it disappear completely.

The nausea is starting to get a little bit worse and I'm starting to get a horrible metallic taste to my mouth. I'm still as exhausted as ever. I had to cancel my photoshoot that I was suppose to have today. With the SCH I'm not suppose to be lifting or exercising. I go back to the doctor on Tues to meet him and discuss everything. Then I will probably have another ultrasound to make sure the clot is going away. I will be 8 weeks tomorrow. So thank you for all the prayers and keep them coming. :)

2nd HCG number

So I got my 2nd HCG number on Monday!!! It was a fantastic number of 4216.. So my first one was 1663 and the second 4216 so that more than doubled.. Now it's just a waiting game until March 18th till the ultrasound. Not going to lie. Pregnancy is hard. I'm exhausted all the time and the "pulling" or "cramping" from my uterus stretching hurts bad. I have to pee at least every few hours and I am constantly hungry. I can't even button my pants ha!  My boobs fill like they weigh 20 lbs each and super sore. I'm surprised I'm only 5 weeks and 4 days. Ohhhh and gasssyyyyyyy shew!  I hope all these signs are a good sign that this pregnancy stuck. I'm still not out of the safe zone yet so continue to pray for me!

Hello sleepy.

Well a few more days have past and I'm officially 5 weeks preggo! I have never felt more bloated in my life. LOL I can't even button my pants. I have a feeling that I am going to start showing a lot faster than other pregnant ladies.  I am hungry all the time. For everyone that knows me, I can eat a ton anyways.. Now it's even more. I am hungry every couple of hours. I'm sure I don't have a baby bump yet, but this bloating sure makes it look like I do. HA. I'm not sure how much longer I can keep it a secret from friends and family. When I am a stick anyways a lot of bloat is going to be noticeable.

I requested the doctor take my blood and look at my HCG numbers since I had a previous miscarriage. They take two blood draws and look at the amount plus the time it takes to double. So I got my first number back it was 1663 for 4 weeks and 2 days preggo. Everyone says that is a GREAT number so I am just hoping/praying/crossing my fingers that the second number at least doubles so I know the pregnancy is progressing. I have talked to several ladies and they have all said that is a high number.. Some of them said theirs was around 50 or 60 and some say theirs were around 500-600.... So mine is definitely up there. I find out my second number tomorrow. So please say a prayer for me and this little bean. I will definitely update tomorrow!!!

I'm off for a nap! ha

First Doctor Appt

Just got back from the doc! I was able to move my appointment up till today. Patrick was off so he was able to go with me but by the look on his face when we left I doubt I can get him to go back ahahaha.. He looked like he was in misery. I'm sure he will go back to hear the heartbeat though. So I'm definitely preggo! My next appointment is March 18th the day before my birthday. I go for an ultrasound and to meet the doctor.  They already have me on progesterone supplement and I'm also taking baby aspirin. I have researched and researched and the benefits out way any risks. Actually from all the research I have done unless your allergic or some other aversion to aspirin, baby aspirin is safe during pregnancy.  It helps with micro clots even if you don't have a clotting disorder. Many miscarriages happen because of a teeny tiny clot in the cord or a clot between the baby and the placenta. So if there is no harm than I would rather take it. Most high risk OBs say to take it anyways...so that's what I'm going to do! So I caved and told my aunt. LOL. I had to be able to ask someone any questions because God knows Patrick doesn't know anything about being prego! ha  I want to save the big surprise for our mommas and grandmas. We are going to wait awhile to tell everyone else :)   Sooo excited and now I just have to pray to make it to the next step in this journey.

Funny pregnancy symptom: Feb 16th. Made scramble eggs and bacon. Poured out the extra grease in a cup and smelled the extra grease... This so called grease smelled like a dead animal and I about puked! Patrick said it smelled fine.. Well I didn't think so ha.. so it went outside!  I'm super tired all the time and extremely emotional too!