Ultrasound Update and Silver Lining

We had our first ultrasound today, and there is only one baby in there, unless the other one is teeny-tiny and hiding right behind this one. It was amazing to me the difference in Josiah’s ultrasound and this one. Josiah’s was at 18 weeks, and he was so small and moving all around. This baby, at 25 weeks, was all squished up in there, but we still were able to see his/her face very clearly and the tech was able to get great images of the heart, organs, placenta and other important stuff.

Sadly, we don’t have a scanner, so you can just imagine some fuzzy black and white cloudiness that looks like a baby face with arms right near it. Everything worked out and Thomas and Josiah were both able to be there. Josiah keeps asking to “see baby” now. And no, Mom, we did not see any boy or girl parts. The ultrasound tech couldn’t even see them since everything was so tight in there.

I woke up yesterday morning with a stomach bug/food poisoning. Thankfully, I was able to keep liquids down by mid-afternoon and food down shortly after. I feel perfectly normal today. Yesterday, besides all the vomiting, was a very luxurious day for this momma! Thomas stayed home from work and took care of Josiah so I could rest and throw up without a toddler crying behind me, and I spent the day in bed. I took two naps, read a great magazine, read some books, and caught up on emails. It was like a mini-vacation, except for the parts involving kneeling in front of the toilet.

5 Responses to “Ultrasound Update and Silver Lining”

  1. jerod Says:

    i miss you guys

  2. Christine Says:

    Rachel, I think you look so cute in that picture with your belly. You are adorable!!

  3. Julia Says:

    Thank goodness there is a weekend up ahead for more recuperation!!! I’m so sorry this buggy bug won’t leave you alone! Let me know if you need anything!!!

  4. Heather Says:

    Hooray for one baby, but not hooray that you were sick.

    Heather

  5. Josie Says:

    I’m glad your feeling better and you finally got your ultrasound with Thomas there with you.