On Tuesday May 24th we had our 28 week doctor's appointment and ultrasound. We arrived at the Woman's Hospital and went straight to the radiology lab at 10. The very first thing they said when we checked in was, "We're so sorry Mrs. Scarborough, but we're running about 45 minutes behind." I should have known that our whole day was blown. Now, I'm a pretty sweet gal, but tell me that you can't manage your time and I get pissed. I immediately started giving attitude because I was hungry, tired, cramping, and uncomfortable. The waiting room was packed with super annoyed people and it just added salt to my wound! Two and a half hours later, I finally get situated on the table in the examination room to prepare to watch little Izzy dance! They like to get their measurements out of the way first before they invite daddy in to check out the baby too. Right away, the sonographer started giggling at how sweet my girl is and how active she gets when the camera is on!
About 30 minutes into it, they decide that everything looks great and that it's time to go get daddy. Scott walks in and immediately is inspecting everything on the screen to make sure her spine is straight, her legs are muscular and that her head is round. I, on the other hand, wanted to know if she got his cute little nose and my big eyes. We both were very pleased because not to brag, but our child is GORGEOUS!! She is a perfect mix of both of us and she is such a happy little angel. All she wanted to do was play and show off for mommy and daddy. She grabbed her toes on her right foot and did all of her fancy baby yoga stretches. She even yawned at one point and showed us her big full lips! Her cheeks (both sets that is) are very full and chubby and her little fingers are long and skinny. She has Scott's feet and high arches and she's got very muscular legs.
We finished with our ultrasound and as we were wrapping up, the radiologist comes in and gives us the rundown on everything. He said she looks fantastic, she's beautiful and that she is super active which means she's healthy. He made a good point though, and it makes me feel better about being kicked and punched all the time. He said, "They're smaller versions of us. When they don't feel good, all they want to do is sleep. Those are the babies you have to be careful of because they end up being sicker. The active babies feel good and are less likely to develop problems." Totally made the fact that I get woken up at 4 am quite alright with me!
We went upstairs to see my doctor after this. I was already 2 hours late for my appointment and by the time we got up there, they were all out for lunch. Awesome. We waited some more (we're now pros at waiting at Texas Women's). We got called in, Dr. Firpo said i passed my glucose test and that the only thing she found was that I had anemia. I was just happy that I didn't have to give myself shots everyday! She said that Isabella should weigh 2 lbs and maybe an ounce or two. Instead, my little chubber weighs 2 lbs 13 ounces and growing!! She said that it's not that she's fat, it's that thickness in her bones again. I guess I'm getting enough calcium in all that TUMS and vitamin D down to my princess! Must be doing something right!!
I am about to start week 29 and I'm growing more and more impatient. I just can't wait to meet my sweet girl!
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