20 Week Scan

Its funny how some times things go slow and others they go really fast. Waiting for the 12 week scan took for ever. We had our little calendar that we were crossing off the weeks and it was a very nervous and exciting time.

The 20 week scan came around so fast. We had spent a week in Samoa which make the time fly and with school starting the first couple of weeks just slipped by. Before we both realised it was time to the 20 week scan and to see our baby again.

Chelsea is definatly showing now with a nice round tummy. Its very firm to touch so we know that baby is in there and growing well. She has also started to feel it move a little and I'm sure one night I even felt the baby move.

After school we rushed across town to the Rototuna Radiology where we were booked in for the scan. We arrived just in time and were sent straight in.  It was amazing to see baby again and so large.

We were both amazed at how much we were able to see. All the bones as well as the heart, kidneys, bladder and brain. It was reasuring to know that everything was where it was meant to be and that baby is growing well.

As for the sex... I made sure that we didn't find out. Chelsea feels a little bit let down that she doesn't know and going through all the scan photos she was trying to find any signs of a penis.

Everything is done now, no more scans... Its just a waiting game...

Update

Wow its hard to believe its been so long since I have written a post and yet nothing has happen but stuff has happened.

I guess one of the biggest events is the trip to Samoa. Your mother and I took a trip to Samoa for 8 days where we stayed on both islands. While in the play you were settled except of a bit of turbulence when you kicked in your mothers stomach.

Samoa was really warm and we got to swim in some beautiful waters as well as with turtles.

The next biggest news is the fact that we are going for your 20 weeks scan this Friday.  Its hard to believe that we are half way and that we will get to see you soon.

Your mother and I have decided that we don't want to know if you are a boy or girl but we both have a suspicions. I guess the next post will be some more pictures of you.  We had another visit from Katrina last night where we discussed the pain management for your birth. Your mother doesn't want an epidural or any major drugs that could affect your health but I guess we will just have to wait and see how much of a 'pain' you will be when you come.

First teddy

Was out today and saw a cute teddy that would go great in the animal theme room. We have been given lots of stuff but this is the first thing we have brought for you.

Our visit to hospital

Over the past three days Chelsea has been home sick. She was complaining of a sore stomach, nauseous, and really tired. She was out shopping with Susan and felt faint on Sunday.  after a sit down she felt a bit better and took it easy the rest of the day. 

Sunday night was really ruff. She didn't get a lot of sleep and was really sore. Chelsea decided to have the day off and try to recover but instead it just got worse. She started vomiting and had stopped eating and drinking. We gave Katrina a call and she organised some bloods and urine tests as well as some antibiotics. 

We got a call Tuesday to say that Chelsea doesn't have an infection and to stop the antibiotics. The doc thought that it just might be a tummy bug and to wait it out. 

By Tuesday night she was feeling a little better but it didn't last. Again the night was ruff and she woke up feeling no good. I left for school with instructions that she had to go to the doctor and get some help. 

Chelsea headed to Anglesea clinic and proceeded to have test after test. The doctors gave her an IV and two bags of fluids but thanks to baby her body wasn't accepting the fluid.

I received a txt to say that she had to go to hospital so it was a quick organisation of my class before being picked up by Kevin and dropped at the hospital with Chelsea. We are now in the waiting room waiting to get in and see a doctor. 

Lots of people think think that because Chelsea is sick that the baby might be a girl... Guess we will find out December.

After waiting for over an hour we are let into the emergency department. Doc is going to do a whole lot of test while more fluid goes in

Lure in and I'm being given orders on what to bring apparently food is on the list and so is phone charger. 

It's 10:00 at night and I've just crawled into bed. Chelsea was admitted to ward 52 for the night where she is being given even more fluid. Everything is ok and we are just waiting for her to get better. Can't wait for her and baby to get home

12 week scan

It's 3.54 on a Wednesday afternoon and we are sitting in the Anglesea Imagery centre waiting room ready to go in for the scan. Really excited but also a little nervous. It has taken so long to get to 12 weeks and now I'm still waiting.

Had the general texts from the parents stating that we HAVE to txt them straight away telling them how many babies are in Chelsea's tummy. It's just a waiting game now... 

And we are in

In the middle of the scan. Trying to get baby to behave so we can get some good measurements.  

After another person tried the scan still no movement. We have a couple of printed pictures and are back in the waiting room waiting for a disc of pictures. Scan dates place December 25th as due date.

Willies heart and heartbeat

A Leg. and a bum .. Really

Willies head, sucking thumb

Look at that HUGE Brain

Willies looking at you. Had either side of head

Chilling out, Head on Left.

Check out that head

A thumb sucker

Willie resting on back.

11 Weeks Pregnant

Time for another update and things are starting to get a little exciting. We had our second midwife visit today and that seemed to go well. Katrina gave use some more information about the pregnancy process and asked us if we were going to do the extra blood test before the scan.

This test is designed to identify early signs of possible genetic problems. We decided to get the test so that we can be prepared for our child should there be any complications.

After a couple more questions we were both feeling relieved again.  Chelsea had her blood pressure taken and all was normal.  We were given our Maternity note folder and booked in for our next meeting. Chelsea and I both made it pretty clear about how excited we are about our scan and Katrina was happy for us. She was down to earth and easy to chat with as always.

I guess the next big part of the update would be the decision not to find out if 'Little Willie' is going to be a boy or a girl. Chelsea is really wanting to know but I figure that its not really going to make a lot of difference so we should wait.  At this stage we are going to wait... How long i'll hold out... that is another story. Of course that doesn't stop us from guessing. Apparently when Karen was pregnant with Chelsea she had morning sickness but with the boys she didn't.  So that makes Chelsea feel like she is having a girl. Me, I kind of want to have a girl but it would be great at the same time to have a boy first so that he can take on the roll of older brother.  Also the fact that we both are thinking its a girl makes us think that we will have a boy. Confused, we are, but thats all part of the surprise.

Names
Now this is going to be a very long and slow decision process. Already we have had the parents offer their names and Kimberly offered hers. Sorry guys not going to happen.

So far leading the race is...

Boys                  Girls
James                 Rose / Rosie
Jack                   Madelyn
Benjamin           Grace
                          Chloe

Well sitting here has just started Chelsea rattling of some ridiculous names and admitting that one of them was an ex, needless to say it was deleted.

Scan Booked

With only a couple of days before we hit the 10 weeks pregnant mark things are finally feeling like they are moving along. Tonight Chelsea booked the first scan. We are booked in to Anglesea Imaging Centre on the 12 of June at 3:50pm... is that exact enough. Im pretty excited about it all and as I've mentioned before.

Doubled checked tonight and we have another midwife appointment next week. That makes one appointment for the next two week with us having a picture of Little Willie at the end of it all.

An update on the morning sickness... it's in full swing. I received a txt today saying Chelsea had a bit of a spew at school. She is sitting on the couch next to me now and has been pretty sick and sore all day.  We have read a couple of things on the web that say morning sickness should start to end in the next couple of weeks. I hope so as it doesn't look like a lot of fun.