12 Weeks

We are at 12 weeks 4 days now. This picture is from our appointment last week which was at 11 and a half weeks. We were not as far along as we had thought because we haven't had "normal" appointments. It just wasn't clear and we kept hearing different things. Anyway, we had our NT screening for Down's syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities. We had an ultrasound and then went to see the doctor. On the ultrasound, the baby was sucking its thumb (!) and moving all around. The IUD was visualized to be at the top of the uterus, but we couldnt really see it. Greg went back to work after the US, and Mims and I went to see Dr. M. They took my blood and Dr. M said that everything looked really good. We got a call yesterday and learned that the results were negative - we don't have to worry about Down's or any other chromosomal abnormality. I was relieved, at least in part.

I have started to show this week. I can't believe it. The baby seems to be so big at only 3 months! Three nights ago I felt the baby move under my hand. Since then, I can feel the baby move at night when i'm still. I guess because of having 2 babies before, I can feel it so early. But it is still surprising. We are headed into another high-risk period. During the weeks of 14-22 there is an increased risk of miscarriage. It's hard to imagine having a miscarriage when the baby is this big and even bigger. I am continually working on my not-so-strong skill of positive thinking. I am determined to be a pro by the end of this experience.