Beanie Baby - UPDATE

[NaeNae]

Howdy All,

Just wanted to post an update here aside from one in my due date group.

We had our 12 week NT ultrasound yesterday. I decided to bring my MIL along to see first hand the technology they use today and just how amazing it all is. Another reason was to show her that it is easier to get "attached" to your baby when you see them like this after she made some comments last year that I should never had found out what sex NIkita was so I didn't bond too much.

Admittedly I don't buy the excuse that she is a hardened older country woman, therefore I shouldn't pay her comments any mind it still cut to the quick.

It did take her a while to see what everything was, I guess because I had seen these type images with NIkita I knew what I was looking for. I excitedly pointed out the heartbeat, its little hands and feet moving around like crazy, she was gobsmacked, though it didn't stop her from making a comment that we needed to work out a way to keep me calm. I said that I was resting as much as possible but she meant that I was getting too excited over this baby ... uh hello this is MY BABY I will get as excited as I damn well want.

So anyway I got to see bub, the results were good from my NT scan with just the bloods I was 1-300 so high risk but when combined with the scan it showed 1-600 which is low risk. We checked my cervix and it was long and closed so that was good. I asked Dr Shekleton how frequently I would need to see him and he just said that was up to my Ob but he was very happy with how everything looked. They even did a DVD of the scan I have watched it 3 times so far.

Then I headed back to Warragul to my Ob David and told him about the appointment and he laughed when I told him what Dr Shekleton said about my visit frequency. He said that he was relieved Dr S had said that it meant he wasn't worried about my cervix. We are going to organise weekly or fortnightly scans in Berwick from 15 weeks so I am happy with that.

Back to Beanie - I was trying so hard to see if I could pick bubs sex. I do have a feeling but I won't share it at this stage. Honestly there were moments I thought "for sure its a girl" but then occasionally I thought I saw little boy bits too. Bub was super active so it was a bit difficult to even get certain measurements.


I will post a poll in the guess what baby is section as I will see if I can find out at the next scan or the one after. I am having the 20 week scan early at 18 /19weeks so that is only six weeks away.

I will try to pull some images off the DVD and post them and see what you all think.

Yesterday made my day, I have been feeling so sad with MOthers day coming up yesterday really lifted my spirit so much. This little Beanie is so treasured and loved so dearly he/she is already my little light.

Nae x

[Pretty Butterfly]

Oh babe, I am so super excited for you!!!!

Bah to MIL. I was sooo attatched to Harmony's twin, and I didn't see Bubbles till she/he was actually leaving, it doesn't change a thing. Bub was still extremely loved and missed anyway.

Of course people want to look out for you, But its immpossible to not be excited over your BABY!!!!

[Olive]

awwww nae im so happy for you hun!!!!
its must have been so exciting for you at your scan, im glad your cervix is closed and looking great!!!!

[Jahzara]

Thats fantastic news !

I know what you mean about mother in laws - a breed of their own - well mine is.

You just go right ahead and enjoy the fact that you saw your baby and get as excited as you want !

xxxooo

[Arimeh]

That's great news Nae - you already know how happy I am for you

xxx

[Trillian]

Awwww Nae, I'm so happy that you have one VERY active little beany babe. Great news that the cervix is behaving itself too.

[sangie]

That's fantastic news Nae - I'm so happy for you!

[AnyDream]

Nae I'm sharing your joy! BTW I think it was a masterstroke to bring your MIL along. All power to you!

[Razzberry]

That is fantastic News! Im glad you shared it with us! Don't pay attention to your mother in law!

[The[cookie]Doctor]

What wonderful news!! Keep being active beanie!!
And pooh! to MiL! What a downer she is for you
You have every right to be excited. This is your BABY!!
And keep behaving cervix.... mummy said so!
xox

[Manhattan]

So happy for you Nae, thanks for sharing your experiences with us. I can't wait for the next instalment! Take care x

[ubba82]

Nae Im so glad things are going so well for you, you really deserve this!

xx

[Muppity]

Oh Nae - that is just wonderful news - I am very happy for you.

[~Trish~]

Yay Nae, that is soooo awesome!!! I am mega-happy for you!

Good on you for including your MIL, that was such a lovely gesture, even if she was a stick in the mud LOL! You did the right thing, well done!

[Jewel]

Awesome news. I'm super excited for you!


xox

[Jennifer13]

So happy for you Nae and looking forward to seeing some pics if you can get them up!

[Nai]

That's wonderful news Nae - I'm sooo excited for you!!

[feeb]

Nae thats wonderful news. Keep active bubba!!

Well done for taking MIL !!!