21 Weeks: Pomegranate

Shorty is now the size of a pomegranate! About 11 inches long (11 inch pomegranate?? Yeah, I'm confused myself! Ha!) and weighs about 11 ounces. We're going to skip what details happen at 21 weeks because it all seemed a little gross! So I will substitute with pictures of baby! 

Phew, it's been a while since my last blog! I've been so busy! I'm feeling a lot better, but just really pregnant now. My belly is getting bigger and Shorty thinks he/she is going to be in martial arts with it's kung fo moves it's doing in my tummy. I gained 4 pounds in 1 month, however I am still down 6 pounds from when I first got pregnant. Not to worry, I'm sure I'll gain a lot soon because my cravings are in full swing! I don't think I've ever wanted Olive Garden so bad in my whole life! Ha! We attempted to check the gender of Shorty at my 20 week ultrasound but it's legs were crossed. I say all ladies cross their legs :) Or possibly a boy...stubborn like his father :) When referring my baby with Doug, I say "your daughter..." and he says "you mean my son". Oh the battle of the baby sex! So the doctor doesn't request another ultrasound til the baby is closer to delivery, and insurance doesn't cover one just to check the gender. We were going to see how much it would cost to pay for one out of pocket. However, we heard back from the doctor about the ultrasound pics that had been taken and he requested a Level 2 ultrasound. This type of ultrasound is done to thoroughly check one area of the baby. On my last ultrasound, a bright white spot was found on the heart. The doctor said he is not concerned, however, it needs to be checked out. He explained this spot is calcium on the heart. Calcium on the heart is not a health/heart concern, it is a slight indicator of Down Syndrome. 5% of babies have calcium on their hearts. Most, when born, still have it on their hearts and they do not have Downs. Next week I have the Level 2 ultrasound scheduled and there we will find out whats going on. I'm trying not to stress over it. I have my arms open to whatever God gives me. A bundle of joy baby, is a bundle of joy baby. Everything else looked great on my 20 week ultrasound. Shorty is nestled down on my right side.The nursery room is coming along as well! All the carpet is gone, floor is prepped for new wood flooring, walls are primed and furniture has arrived and stored! Now just waiting on what color to paint the walls, then the floor will go in!