21 weeks

I meant to post last week at our 20 week appointment, but the time just passed and I totally forgot. Last week was our 20 week ultra sound where they do all of the measuring and they look at everything. Since Casey went to my last ultra sound he decided not to take off, especially after he knew they were going to give us a DVD of the ultra sound any ways (trying to save up some days! for when Cole does arrive). So I asked my mom if she wanted to go with me and she said yes! she was so excited. She asked a ton of questions and was so excited about the experience. She kept saying this is all new to me-they did not have all of this 30+ years ago. She was cute to watch. 

This ultra sound was a little different this time than the last one. I guess since the one two weeks ago was a reassuring one it was more laid back and we really just got to watch him. This one was more precise and medical. They would zoom in on everything and measure it ( feet, lips, eyes, head, stomach, leg) but everything was more than just one measurement. They measured and analyzed his heart, lungs, spine, etc...She would put in the measurements and every time she did it would change the due date, then it gave you an average estimate date. 

So to say all of that-Cole measured out great! Actually bigger than he should be at this point. He was measuring between 7-10 days bigger. The doctor said maybe we have your conception date wrong, then he looked up and said "oh no, we can't have your date wrong", well if he keeps this up we will have to watch you closely around 37-38 weeks to make sure he does not get too big. I know he is easier on the inside than out, but I have the days and wouldn't mind him being a little bigger and having a week or two longer with him at home before going back to work in August as long as he is healthy and big enough to come then :)

He probably will not come until April 25th (4 days late). Trying not to think about it. He will come when he is ready.

He was moving all over the place like last time! He is such an active little boy. It really is neat to see him on the screen. I am starting to feel him more and more. It is really funny. Especially after I eat, I guess he is excited, because he is moving like crazy then. We are so excited and cannot wait to meet our little guy (or maybe not so little :) It is crazy to think that we are a little over half way through it all.
So this past week I have had about three people ask me "so is pregnancy everything you thought it would be?." I am not really sure if I ever really thought what it would be like, but it is interesting. It is so crazy how one day you just look down and you have this round belly, then you start to feel these weird movements inside of you, then you get this kink in your hip, and you are gassier than you ever imagined! I love the way What to expect put it..."Are you making noises and sounds that you have only heard or smelled from your dad or brothers?" Don't worry guys if you are around me I am usually good during the day. It just seems to hit me at night. :) 
I can say this about pregnancy though...it has definitely been a journey and expereince. One that I am excited to be apart of, but also a journey of things I had no idea about (the anxiety and stress of the unknown-that has been the worst). I go back to the doctor on December 21st for my glucose test. That should be interesting. I have all of these directions and rules I must follow before being tested.  I have not heard good stories from my friends about this test, but I am sure I will be fine. I will let you all know how that goes-in two weeks!
Here is an updated picture of me with my baby bump :)