...BOY OR GIRL?!

For most expectant parents, the 20 week ultrasound is a monumental occasion.  At this point, parents have the option to find out if the baby is a boy or a girl. 

For David and I, it was no different.  Even though we've decided not to find out the sex of baby Choi, Tuesday's 20 week appointment was incredible!  Most first time moms are supposed to be able to feel the baby kicking around 17-20 weeks.  I, on the other hand, still can't tell the difference between stomach cramps and kicking.  This was definitely starting to make me feel uneasy. But I'm happy to report that the ultrasound went great!  Turns out I can't feel the baby kicking quite yet because the placenta is anterior, which means when the baby is kicking it's actually kicking the placenta and not my belly.  Eventually the placenta will move (hopefully) and then I should be able to feel him/her moving quite easily. 

Otherwise, baby is doing well and everything looks perfect...four chambers in the heart, fully developed lips and nose, and all of the organs are in the right place performing as they should!  We couldn't be happier.   Knowing our baby is healthy is the only assurance we need.  Finding out the sex on the day I deliver will be the greatest surprise ever!

Baby Profile!



Picture of the Spine



Baby's profile with eyes and little arm?

We recorded the entire ultrasound session.  Here's a snippet showing baby with hiccups!  

This video is crazy, the baby just appears!

In other news, I think I'm getting huge!  Being preggo during the holiday season can make for a bad combination.   

Holiday Weight + Baby Weight = ME (at 21 weeks)!  AHH!