2nd Trimester Ultrasound

Today was another exciting day...we got to go to our 2nd trimester ultrasound. This was a long appointment which was great because we got to see our little bean moving around for over an hour! She was moving so much that some of the measurements were hard to get. (Wow, I wonder where she got that). Her heart rate was 147 and we learned that it is normal as she continues to grow for her heart rate to slow down a bit because she doesn't have to work quite as hard. Highlights to our appointment were: all of her organs look healthy and are functioning properly; she can open and close her fists; we watched her swallow, yawn and move her tongue; she has long legs (thanks Daddy); she currently weighs 9oz and she is measuring more on the side of 19 weeks. We got video today but it is broken up into 1 second segments which isn't great for viewing so these are the images that we got. We probably won't have many more ultrasounds until the 4D at the end unless there is something more the doctor wants to look into.

Love,
Bean

Baby Bean Bedroom

Daddy installed Baby Bean's chandelier (ceiling fan) in her "soon to be" room yesterday. This is the first item we have purchased for her room and it turned out great. We are excited about planning the rest of the theme and I promise to post pics all along the way. Enjoy!

Trip to the Doctor

We had a doctor's appointment today that went very well. We are happy to report that everything is going perfectly with Baby Bean. We heard her heartbeat today which was 150 bpm. It's so amazing to me how much she moves because today she was tucked far on my right side but the other week she was laying straight across my belly. The doctor said I am very healthy and we are on track for a very healthy baby. I also had my blood drawn (again) today for our 2nd trimester screening. We will have another ultrasound next week that will further determine Baby Bean's size, weight and position.

16 Week Update

As promised, here are my 16 week belly pics. We have a doctors appointment on Monday and she will tell us if she thinks we are a little further along. I have quickly learned that pregnancy has gifts that keep on giving....symptom gifts that is :). It seems that right when one ends, another takes its place. I am thankful to not feel nauseous anymore but my headaches and fatigue are in full swing. Our little girl is worth every one of them though! Otherwise I am feeling great and we are getting more and more excited as each week passes. I also posted a baby blanket picture that is very close to my heart. My Great Grandma Been (yes, I come from a line of beans) handmade this blanket for me before she passed. She knew that one day I would meet the love of my life and she would still be able to be a part of this wonderful time in our lives. Love to you all!

Baby Bean Gifts

We had such a fun day today! Daddy bought baby bean a very cute/soft hat and I got some maternity clothes for the future bump. We also got a visit from Benj and Tori and we were surprised by the new bikinis and bathing suit they brought for baby bean. Tori designed them for Roxy's 2012 collection. SO cute!!! See below...