First Baby Bates Update

Well, I think this will mark my first post about Baby Bates (other than the ultrasound picture). After several appointments and 3 ultrasounds I thought I should update those of you who aren't Facebookers. Hee hee. I had an ultrasound at 6 weeks and another at 8 weeks because of some spotting. I spotted with Tennyson through the whole first trimester, but this baby has been more "trouble." In fact, I went to the doctor again today for unexplained bleeding. I was 16 weeks yesterday so I was definitely taken aback to have some bleeding again.

During the first and second ultrasounds both ultrasonographers remarked that the sac was dating a week or so behind the baby. So when I had my first doctor's appointment on February 20th I was still concerned about it, despite them telling me not to worry. I mentioned it to the doctor and she did another u/s and determined the baby was fine, the sac was fine, and there was plenty of fluid around the baby. She also noticed that the baby was on his/her head and moving alot. Hahaha!!! Today when the doctor checked for the cause of the bleeding (and found none - Praise God!) she also used the fetal heart monitor to check on the baby. She said, "Now sometimes it takes a minute to find it so don't panic." Well, she placed it on my belly and instantly found that sweetest of all sounds - my baby's heartbeat. She could also hear the baby's constant movement and said what an active baby we have. Believe me I never pray so hard in my life than when I am pregnant!!! It's so hard not to worry and release all my fears and the unknown to God, but it's so necessary......or I'll go crazy with worry.

And I am almost positive I have felt a little moment the past few days! I know the second time around you usually feel the baby move sooner and sure enough it's true. With Tennyson I felt those first wonderful flutters around 18 weeks and more defined, constant movement around 21 weeks or so. Feeling that new life inside is truly the MOST amazing part of being pregnant. I just can't get enough of it! Thank you Lord for your protection and blessing us again with new life.