Hello, baby Headley!

Just a quick update on baby Aubrey.

I had an ultrasound today and she is measuring two weeks ahead. My little chunk! But everything is still looking good.

Saying hello again!

It's a girl!

Today was our BIG ultrasound. Before we headed to the doctor's we went by the courthouse and got our marriage license. It's crazy to think that in less than a month we will be married. I am so excited yet nervous.

Today we really got to see the baby and find out what we are having. I am thrilled to announce we are having a little girl! Alex seemed a little bummed when the tech said girl but I think he got over it quickly.

Everything looked good and the tech said she got a clear shot to see the gender. We even got some really cute shots like her sucking her little thumb. I really wanted a girl and something told me from the beginning that she was in fact a she. We are going to name her Aubrey Harper. Time to shop for pink and purple. [:

After the ultrasound Alex and I made it a day by going to the jewelry store and buying our wedding bands for our upcoming Halloween wedding. He even surprised me with an engagement ring. When he asked me he didn't have one and I told him I didn't need one but because he does love me so much he bought one. So sweet!

Sucking her thumb. So cute!

Just hanging out.

Saying Hey!

Little button nose. [:

First Trimester Screen

Today I had my First Trimester Screen for Down Syndrome. It wasn't too bad. I waited in a waiting room for what seemed to be forever and then was called back by the rudest ultrasound tech ever! She acted like she hated her job and didn't seem to even care about what she was doing. The printout she gave us of the baby was so horrible it didn't even look like a baby. It looked more like an acorn sitting on a rock. I was so disappointed. After the ultrasound I went to the lab and had some blood drawn so they could check all of my levels out. I'll find out in a couple of weeks the result but everything seemed to look good.

Introducing Baby Headley

Well, today was the day! [: I went to my official OB appointment and had my first ultrasound. Everything looked fine and the baby looked as if he or she were dancing around and even waving. It looks like it may have Alex's head. I have another appointment on August 9th for the First Trimester Screen.

Introducing Baby Headley:

Anxiety here we go!

What a crazy week it has been! Last Monday I went for a small walk and noticed I had started spotting. It didn't really phase me because I thought it was just normal pregnancy symptoms. I decided to walk home just to be safe. By the time I had gotten home it had started to get heavy and I thought for sure I was having a miscarriage. I did not think this would happen and I was so upset. I called Alex, who was on his way home after another one of our weekends, and told him that I was pretty sure that was what was going on.

Alex came back and we went to the emergency room. They took some blood to test my HCG levels and did an ultrasound. There was a yolk sac and that seemed to be a good sign bu that was it. My HCG levels were right on target so they told me to wait a few days and test them again at my doctor's office. I played the waiting game to see what would happen and by Thursday which was Alex's birthday I decided I needed to get my HCG levels checked to see what was going on, so I did. What an awesome birthday gift... NOT! We did not receive the results until today and I had basically prepared myself for the worst. When my doctor called me she told me that my HCG levels were still going up and that I was not miscarrying. I was so happy and hearing that was so unexpected.

I have my first appointment on July 7th. I can't wait!