22 Weeks

Kenny, the kids and I went to my 22 week appt. last night. It's been so nice to have the opportunity to go to the doctor in the evening; not having to miss work, and allowing to kids to be there. What is also nice, is by going later, we are in and out in 20-30 minutes. Jonathan again was set to see the baby on the tv again! Blood pressure, again, was good; and Dr. Cooper found the heart beat right away. This little girl has a very fast heart beat!! She didn't give me any numbers. I wasn't even thinking about it as we were just enjoying seeing the kids reaction.

Oh, and I am sad to report that I have officially gained weight *BooHoo* LOL, however, the numbers aren't that bad....I've gained 1 pound! Still not bad considering that I am already 5 months along.

My ultrasound results were discussed and I am scheduled to see Dr. Sumners, who is a specialist at the St. Vincent Center for Prenatal Health. We have been scheduled for Friday, April 24th. The reason for this is b/c I have a blood clot which is under the placenta. No huge concern as the doctor has dealt with this before; and from what I have gathered online, it isn't an uncommon thing. The main thing is watching what I do as to not send myself into premature labor. I've been advised to do no lifting, which has been extremely difficult. You don't think you do a whole lot that involves lifting or lifting much weight until you can't do it. Many blessings and thanks to Kenny who has taken on more to help in what I can't do. I still do some laundry, just taking smaller loads since our washer/dryer is in the basement. No more dog food runs for me, re-arranging furniture, or bowling (which thankfully ended 2wks ago)! The doctor is hoping that the clot has absorbed itself or has gotten smaller. The thought of going to this appointment without the kids is what's bothering me the most. God has given me a peace and calmness that everything will be fine, so no worries there! Just hate that we are having another ultrasound which we won't be able to share with the kids =(

So as many of you know we have learned that we are having a girl. We have had the joy of sharing MANY names as we have flipped through a book of over 30,000! It's been narrowed down to our favorites for a month or so now......Madison chose 'Holly'; Jonathan chose 'Jena'; Kenny chose 'Rebekah'; and I chose 'Hailey'. With all that has happened and what we have learned since the ultrasound, as well as, what God has provided us in peace, faith, and trust...what better name than the one with a Biblical reference. We've decided on Rebekah Lynn!



**thought I would share this "belly laugh" from my weekly pregnancy updates that I receive. I haven't yet experienced this...the only thing I can recall that I've done so far is put things in the wrong place (specifically after making PBJ, I continually try to put the PB in the fridge!)