My baby looks like a jackolantern!
No, she really really does!
I mean...I know that she is going to be a lovely, adorable little thing, but sometimes ultrasound pictures can be kind of scary. She looks like a cross between a demon child (think Gage from Pet Semetary) and the jackolantern picture I googled. Skull like ultrasound photos are kinda freaky!
So, I had my 20 week appointment today. By my calculations I am 20 weeks and 2 days. The scan showed that I am 20 weeks and 5 days, which is good. Y.T.B.N.B.G. (Yet To Be Named Baby Girl) had a healthy heartbeat and the cord looks good. Ive gained a few pounds so that is good....although there is still no real change on the baby bump front. Everything was good. So....why do I feel so dissapointed? Well, Nathan was finally able to go to one of my appointments, and they only looked at the baby for like...2 mins.
I was so excited for him to see her on screen for the first time. It was really quick and he barely got to see anything. I feel bad for him. Im able to experience all these things that help me feel bonded to the baby...she kicks constantly, she makes me feel nauseated--which isn't fun but it is a constant reminder that she is there. I wanted Nathan to have a special moment too where he saw her moving, etc. The ultrasound tech literally swept over her a few times and said okay, we are done. Nathan and I kind of looked at each other like...'Thats it??' THEN I had to deal with my mouthy nurse practitioner who treats me like I over-react about every little thing. She calls me a "high anxiety pregnant woman"--as if I freak out about every little thing. All I do is ask her questions about certain things, and she acts like Im a silly little girl. Its pretty irritating. I should just be grateful that Y.T.B.N.B.G is healthy and growing strong!Annnnnd...while I am already totally head over heels in love with my daughter...I am still not in love with being pregnant. Im still fighting nausea. Ive started getting round ligament pains. And this week Ive discovered the joys of Braxton Hicks contractions! Its like an every day adventure at our house.
2 comments:
Cute ultrasound picture! I can't believe that nurse practitioner. How rude! I don't understand how medical professionals can be so judgmental. Aargh. Sorry you had to deal with that. I ask questions all the time and would be ticked if they talked to me like that. Oh, by the way, I stopped by from SC :)
Don't you love NP!! Don't worry Nathan will be getting kicked in the back soon enough. Wait just a few more weeks.
Half way there!! Good job!!
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