Passing "that" gestational week

Well, we did it folks! Louey and I have made it to week 22 and Dan and I couldn't be more happy and relieved. I think somewhere in the back of our minds we weren't sure we'd actually make it this far. It was our first real goal with this pregnancy. That, and making it to our anatomy scan!!

Yes, we had our scan last week...AND YES, we found out the sex of the baby. (Sadly though, I won't be publishing it here on the Louey blog, cause there are readers who don't want to know. I'm not mean enough to break it to them that it won't be a secret for that much longer!) That all said, we are NOT keeping the sex a secret (I hate when people do that) and if you want to know, email or ask! We are very excited and the boys are happy...that's all I'll say for now;)

The scan itself, did prove though, to be yet another road bump in our tedious journey. The sonographer was worried when he couldn't find part of Louey's heart (an outflow section) and after 30 minutes of both him and the doctor searching, Dan and I had officially gone back into doubtful panic mode. Of course, we were told "not to worry" but that's easier said than done. We tried to not let it ruin our Thanksgiving, focusing on the fact that otherwise Louey looked healthy and is VERY active.

And speaking of uterine activity....Daddy Dan felt his first real kicks the other night. The poor guy has been chomping at the bit, waiting to feel the baby move. I think he needed it to make the whole thing feel real. If that makes any sense. And plus, he never felt Gabe move, so I think he missed out then too. But as if Louey knew daddy's hand was there, 2 huge reassuring kicks were sent out. And EVERYONE felt them!

Our monthly appointment with the OB today reassured us that everything was on track and the Louey was thriving. Momma's healthy and so is baby. The OB even said that he's been over the ultrasound tape and he could see everything that needed to be seen. In other words, Baby Louey's heart is perfect. Apparently the doctor who reviews and signs off on the scans is always scared of being sued and therefore, won't report on anything he can't see well. Maybe we should sue him anyways, for STRESSING ME OUT!!