Friday, August 14, 2009

So what do you think??

It's been a few weeks since I've written about our pregnancy. Things have continued to go really well. For me (Sarah) the last few weeks have been hard emotionally, knowing that we lost Jeffrey around this time. Plus, I've continued to feel sick, which hasn't helped my disposition much. :-) My doctor has been super understanding and continued to see me weekly so I could hear the baby's heartbeat and get some reassurance from that. I also had a quick sonogram at 15 weeks, and the baby was growing right on schedule. (Sorry...no pictures from that one.) Now I'm feeling the baby kick somewhat regularly, and it's so wonderful. I'm sure in a few weeks when it's kicking my bladder and/or ribs I may not think it's quite so wonderful! Here's a couple of recent belly pics, too.

16 weeks:

19 weeks (I look a little rough here because it was 11:30pm):

Our 20 week sonogram is coming up shortly (Thursday!!), and we have decided that we are going to find out what we're having. I researched some wives tales about how to tell if you're having a girl or a boy. Decide what you think and vote on our poll!

Carrying high/low: I have no idea...you'll have to judge for yourself. High is girl, low is boy.
Heartrate: Above 140 each doctor's visit (GIRL)
Cravings: Salty (BOY)
Chris' weight: Stayed the same (BOY)
Acne: Not much (BOY)
Pendant swinging over your belly: Circles (BOY)
Chinese Lunar Calendar/Birth Chart: (GIRL)
Pillow on my bed: Faces South (GIRL)
Morning sickness: Yes, lots (GIRL)
Pick up a mug: By the handle (BOY)
How do you sleep: On the right (GIRL)
Sarah had a dream last night that we had a: BOY
What Chris thinks: BOY
What Sarah thinks: GIRL
What Noelle thinks: GIRAFFE

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

I think you all are having a girl. So what is the date you will find out? I've been craving meat and gatoraid so I think we're having a boy. Plus this child has been super calm and wonderful, so it's gotta be a boy. :) I can't wait to hear what your having!

PrettyParadise said...

The giraffe thing cracks me up! She is so funny.

Chris said...

We'll find out Aug. 20th.

Rebecca and Vic said...

I'm going with Noelle, definitely a giraffe :-) Seriously though, you look great Sarah, can't wait to hear for sure if it's a boy or girl!

Baba said...

Well, if I can count right(which I might not be able to) it looks like 7 to 6 for a boy. I think Noelle's vote is a statistical outlier, so we can throw her's out. Just don't tell her I said so.

Anonymous said...

All I can say is the heart rate thing does not work. All of mine were over 150 every visit (except Elisabeth's very last two) and whalah...two boys and one girl.

I'll go with boy just because....

gary & kimber said...

I think girl. The amount of morning sickness is the most reliable indicator that I know of.