Going on 21 Weeks...

So the blog is a little late in coming, but here is the latest update...

Check up was last Thursday and all is well & on target! No major issues. Heartbeat was REALLY fast! Lol... Although this is normal. :) Weight gain is okay (well to the doctors, not me)! A total of about 17lbs so far. I guess that's good, I'm still within that standard 25 - 35lbs gain.

Everything from the ultra sound checked out well and written right there in black and white were "It's a Male"! Boy oh boy, that tech better be right! Lol...

And finally, as far as my VBAC - there will definitely be a planned c section here. It appears that I have a low-lying placenta. Per my doctor, nothing to worry about & that the placenta pretty much always moves as the baby gets bigger, BUT it also rules out VB. Which I have comes to terms with slowly. I figure as long as he gets here healthy & safely, I'm all good!!!

Speaking of which - here he is...

17 Weeks & 3 Days

17 weeks and 3 Days and all is progressing well. Again, this is not a picture of my little "guy" or "gal". For those of you who have asked, I will be finding out (if the little one cooperates) if it's a he or she next Tuesday! FINALLY!!! All the suspense has been killing the family - including me!!! :)

All good news with today's visit. Blood pressure is good, heartbeat was nice and strong and the best part - my weight stayed the same!!! ;) Lol...

The only bit of discouraging news was discussing a VBAC with my ob. I already kind of knew that he would prefer that I just schedule another C Section, but after watched "The Business of Being Born" over the weekend, I actually felt motivated to push this kid out naturally. Watching the movie was a real eye-opener for me. Of course, my ob did say that it was my choice - I'd just have to jump through all the legal red tape of it all. I left his office with plenty to think about, I'll say that much. I still have 23 more weeks. I think that's enough time to gather more information and pray on things.

Stay Blessed!!