And the baby is...

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

...very uncooperative. Because of several follies this week we didn't find out the gender of little Henderson. Jay had planned to take of a half day on Monday to attend this doctor's visit with me. This would have been the first ultrasound that he'd actually seen, but it didn't would out this way at all. It all started on Thursday of last week when Jay's work crew was asked (please read elected/made/not given a choice in the matter) to drive to Charlotte, West Virginia to help finish up some of the storm damage from several weeks ago. Well, keep in mind they left on Thursday with NO return date/time in mind. This was truly a day by day affair. This didn't set well with me and all my pregnant hormones. The weekend was very long and full of crying spells that couldn't be controlled (did I mention that Jay was working 16 hour days and wasn't very friendly by the time he did get back to the motel and could talk to me? -- I'm just sayin') So, they finally told them on Monday morning that they could drive home, keep in mind this was about a 10 hour drive, there was NO way he would make it home for our 3:30 appointment. So, my mom went with me and I decided not to find out the baby's gender. Great!

So, my 3:30 appointment arrives and at 4:00ish I'm called back to have my ultrasound. Yay, everybody is happy. Grandma is getting to see the baby for the first time, I'm excited to see how much he/she has grown, yada, yada, yada. We get to the exam room and the sweet lady begins my ultrasound. The little turkey that I'm growing inside me decides that he/she is not up for a photo shoot. Every time the lady would get the view/shot that she needed for measuring the baby would very politely scoot away... (yeah, really cute) this went on for a good 15 minutes. We now know from this weeks ultrasound that the baby has a big head (it is measuring a week larger than I'm actually pregnant) and long legs (thanks to Grandma). So, there was never any chance in finding out "who" this little person is anyway. Life goes on, right?!?!

We do have another "big" comprehensive ultrasound on 3/20 -- please please pray that little Henderson will cooperate and give us a peek at who he/she is. We are really anxious now to start planning and preparing the room and I don't want everything to be green and yellow. :)

I'll keep you posted. Thanks to so many of you who have emailed and asked about the appointment. Your encouragement is great!

Updated: If you're wondering Jay did make it home at about 11pm on Monday night. He was very sick, but went to work on Tuesday and thanks to the much needed rain they were called off today. He went to the doctor this morning to get a shot for what we thougth was a sinus infection, but as it turned out he has the flu. Please pray that I don't get the flu. I did take a flu shot so I'm hoping that will save me.

14 Already?!?!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Hell All ~ I know I promised to post SOOOO much about being pregnant, but this school business is killing me. Pregnancy has proven to be a breeze, so far. I never did get sick, praise God and other than being tired I really had no symptoms of being pregnant.

However, this going back to school mess is just that a mess. I find myself doing homework 5 or 6 days/nights a week, on top of cleaning the house, washing clothes, cooking dinner and working everyday. I did not sign up for all of this... :) Thank goodness I have an AWESOME husband who can and doesn't mind cooking most of our meals.

Tomorrow does begin week number 14 of my pregnancy! Wow, where did the time go? I have an appointment this Friday with my OB, just a check up. And then the BIG appointment on February 16th -- we are hoping to find out who this little person is -- Boy or Girl?!?! I'll let you know ASAP!

I'm headed off to do more homework. See you soon internets!

1st Ultrasound!

Friday, January 9, 2009

I had a great doctors appointment today. I finally got to see this little person. The baby is measuring perfectly for the August 5th due date. Baby is currently 3.44 cm long (head to butt). Doctor showed me the cord and the beginnings of the placenta. Baby has 2 arms and 2 legs and there is only ONE baby!!!! The doctor said the baby was very active and I can promise it's Jay's child -- you should have seen the "show" that was put on for the ultrasound. Baby was kicking and waving, a camera ham -- just like Jay. :) I did get to hear the heartbeat it was 177 beats per minute, which the dr. tells me is great! I'm very excited and grateful that all is well.

Here are two pictures for your viewing pleasure:

This picture is labeled, but from left to right: Head -- 2 arms -- back and butt (legs are curled up in front)

This is a front shot: Left to right -- Head -- Body with arms and then little legs and feet!

See you all soon. I promise I'll post a picture of me. I still don't look pregnant yet.

9 weeks and counting...

Thursday, January 1, 2009

First and foremost -- HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Jay and I did manage (barely) to stay awake last night to see the infamous peach (and the NY ball) drop, quiet an accomplishment seeing as I can't go but about 2 hours and I'm in serious need of a nap. :)

I'm still feelin' good with the exception of being tired, but it's nothing I can't handle and get past. I did hear from my OB this week and I can't see the Specialist until January 13th, which stinks, but that's the first new patient appointment that they had available. I do have a regular OB appointment next Friday, January 9th, and we are really hoping to have an ultrasound done. I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOO anxious to see this little person that's growing inside me. We're already making plans for a spring yard sale to clean out some of the clutter that needs to go before we can even begin to think about setting up a nursery.

I promise that I'll post a 9 week picture tomorrow. I opted not to straighten my hair today and it's pretty crazy looking and I wouldn't want to subject you wonderful people to that.

I hope you all are having a wonderful week.

Until Later...

More News!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We had a very quiet Christmas Day, but that was a nice change of pace. :)

OK, on to the news.

We're having a BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jay & I have know for about 3 weeks, but decided to keep it a secret until we attended our first dr.'s appointment on 12/24. We did get a confirmation, but no ultrasound. I've been referred to a specialist b/c I have thyroid issues (that's a long story for another day...). We're hoping to see the specialist next week and we'll get an ultrasound then. The 40 week date they've given us is 8/6/09!! I'm a little over 8 weeks along. I promise to keep you posted and up to date on everything. Maybe next week I'll start posting some pictures. I don't look pregnant yet, of course, but they'll be nice to compare later.

Until Later...

It's CHRISTmas Eve!! I hope everyone has finished their shopping and wrapping. The Henderson's are off for a few last minute gifts.

Have a wonderful day.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

Bloggy Update

Hey Bloggy Family ~

The Henderson's are ready for Christmas. We've been very busy over the last few weeks with student loan paper work, job applications for Jay, more college entrance forms, choosing which classes to take, getting acquainted with the online system that I'll be using as the virtual classroom, etc. And we also took a much needed Christmas vacation. We left Friday, with our best friends, and headed up to Helen, Ga for a nice relaxing weekend. We are now ready to take on the world! Jay went back to work this morning and I've been running errands all day. It's funny how quickly a vacation can be over and real life picks right up where it left off... I'll be checking in thru out the week. I hope everyone is having a wonderful week.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!