Ultrasounds!

On Tuesday we had our anatomy scan ultrasound at the llano hospital. I thought I might die if they didn't let me to to the bathroom. They made me drink 32 oz of water and hold my bladder and it was just absolute torture and pain. I didn't do this with Ella so I didn't realize how terrible it would be! The baby was measuring at 20 weeks 2 days which was 2 days ahead...right on track. She didn't discuss much of the ultrasound results with me but said my doctor would talk more about it at my next appointment. She was able to tell me that we are having a GIRL! Another sweet little sassy beautiful princess! We are all very excited in the Owen household. Ella is the most excited. She can't contain her smiles!

Today I met with my dr to discuss the anatomy scan and do a follow up ultrasound. I was excited to see my baby girl today. She was in perfect position to get some great pictures. On Tuesday she was curled up in a ball snuggled up to my placenta so she was difficult to see. We were able to see her wave a few times, got some shots of her face and a very good view of her profile. In her profile picture she has her hand in her mouth. Ella thought it was very cool to see her sister waving at us! The doctor says everything is going well. I'm progressing well as is the baby. He did tell me to stop picking Ella up because it can cause preterm labor .  That will be difficult but Ella needs to start walking more and being more independent with the new baby coming anyway. The baby's heartbeat was at 160 bpm today. My bp was a little on the low side of average. I gained 3 pounds in the last 5 weeks which is the first time I've actually gained anything. I feel like that part is going well. I am so excited about my baby girl. It's finally becoming real that our family is growing and that in 4 short months we will be snuggling with a precious baby girl!