13 wks - YAY!

One more week of the 1st trimester & into the 2nd trimester next week.  I'm excited b/c so far it's been a good pregnancy.  I started out with an agitated cervix & that cleared up right away.  She thought that I would have bleeding, but to our surprise, no bleeding or spotting.  She said that it just cleared up on its own - YAY!  We have seen the heartbeat at 7 wks and then at 11 wks we got to hear it.  Of course, the baby was SUPER active, so we didn't get to hear it much b/c it would move away from her pretty much the second that we heard it...........LOL  Zachary was always onery (sp?) too, but would hold still a little bit better.  Oh well!

Tomorrow morning we are going to see the perinatologist to have the baby looked at & see that the organs are all developing like they're supposed to.  Our OB is having us go since Zachary inherited the Thalassemia trait from Les & they want to check this baby.  So far, I have opted out of blood work on the baby; which would be taking blood from the umbilical cord.  Now, our hemotologist & I were talking the other day about it & she said that if for some reason the organs become enlarged; then she would recommend the blood work.  So, for now, we're planning on holding off on that.  I think that the nurse told me that they were going to be drawing blood from me & doing a Level 2 sono, so I'm hoping that we might be able to find out what the sex of the baby is - I'll keep you updated!  I'm so excited for our appt. tomorrow and even happier b/c Les gets to go with me.  :)

Zachary has a busy week too..........poor baby!  He has a check-up w/ his hemotologist to have his blood checked & see how he's doing.  We've had 6 months off & it's been great not having to go and hold him down while they draw blood.  :(   Then the following day he has his 18 month check-up - can you believe that he's already 18 months old?!  :)  My baby is not a baby anymore & looks more grown-up everyday.  While he's very independent; he still likes to know where we are & loves getting the occasional hug.  I'll share more about him on his actual 18 month b'day (Saturday).

Pray for my mom, she will be having her port put in on Friday & then will start chemo on Monday.  We're ready for this next journey & appreciate all your prayers!

Les is doing good - he's been working alot.  He's got his hunting license & is ready for November 6th to be here.  So, 2 months from today, deer season will open!  I'm hoping that I'll get to go, but I told Les that I would wait to get my license until I know how I'm doing as we get closer to opening weekend.  I am pretty sure that I'll be feeling good & I went hunting with him 2 yrs ago when I was pregnant w/ Z, but I'll be more comfortable waiting till we get there.  :)  I'm looking forward to my 1st hunting season as a hunter.  My aim is right on & I'm excited to get out there.  The big question is: Can I pull the trigger on the deer?  I don't know, so, we'll have to wait till I'm out there and in the moment.  :):):)

I suppose that's all for now, but check back tomorrow afternoon/evening & see if we know what we're having!!!!!

Happy Labor Day!!!