6 Months and Counting!

I had my 24 week checkup today. It's hard to believe sometimes that I've already been pregnant for 24 weeks. I had a hard time, understandably I think, getting excited for this pregnancy. After three years of trying, finding out that we were pregnant was bittersweet, especially in the beginning when we wondered if this pregnancy would carry full term. Plus, after three years of let down, it was hard to fathom that this was finally it - were we finally out of the woods or just gearing up for an even bigger let down?

Thankfully, everything worked out and around 18 weeks I could clearly feel this baby and it was then the bond began to form with Kaitlyn Marie. I started to finally plan and prepare myself for the 22 more weeks I had ahead of me. We are more excited than ever to be parents again, and as the weeks press on our joy builds as we get closer to her due date.

So far so good health wise. Sure I'm measuring a little big, and yes I might be gaining weight a little faster than the Certified Nurse Midwives would like, but everything medically seems to be well at this point. We're of course watching my heart to make sure it's handling the pregnancy ok with my heart history, but my cardiologist feels confident that even if there is a problem we shouldn't need to intervene until the baby is born. Phew!!!

I have an ultrasound on Friday. Checking some measurements, and just peeking at that placenta that was giving us problems in the beginning. I'm very anxious and excited for all my ultrasounds. One month until my 7 month check up and glucose testing! I'll keep you updated and will probably post more pictures of her Friday after my ultrasound. Thanks again to everyone for being so sweet, helpful, and supportive during this time! 112 days until due date! Yahoo!