Lots of friends and family would ask what we "wanted" and my response never changed from...It doesn't matter, as long as the baby is healthy. I was fully prepared for the tech to have a difficult time seeing the baby's anatomy but fortunately for us, he cooperated! ITS A BOY!!!! :) At 18 weeks 5 days he was measuring 9 oz and 9 inches which is in the 43 percentile. Ricky says he's small and I need to eat more. I am sure he wouldn't be saying that if he had to carry this baby for 40 weeks. :) The doctor said he was perfect and to keep doing exactly what I have been thus far. All other measurements and organs look great and the doctor is pleased with the results of all of my tests and weight gain.
I have officially decided that most pregnancy symptoms that dictate whether it is a boy or girl, differ completely from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy. My symptoms were very minor and I was sick less than 15 days out of the first trimester; in fact I felt well enough to continue to run 4+ miles everyday! Hot n' Spicy V8, olives, pickled cucumbers, pita chips and almonds were my best friends in the first 4 months. What do they all have in common? SALT! Indulging in these items was absolute heaven. If you've spent even 5 minutes with me you know that I LOVE chocolate. While I still enjoy an occasional Dove candy, at this stage in the game it can't hold a candle to a bowl of green olives or a vegetable egg roll.
So if you're wondering if I have experienced weird hair growth, carrying low and out in front, cold feet, or if my nose has widened...the answer is no. I pretty much look and feel the same except my stomach sticks out and is more round than it was a few months ago. Wait-I take that back, my smile has gotten a little bit larger and a smile is glued to my face for approximately 24 hours every day.
