20 weeks and we're having a...

 We went for our 20 week ultrasound.  We have a very healthy baby boy!!  Everything was measuring as it should, he weighs 13 oz., his heart rate was 145 bpm, and has a bit of stubbornness like the rest of the family (he didn't want us to find out what we were having).  We could even see him opening his mouth.  I told Raleigh that he was having to talk now since she won't give him a chance once he's born!   As of now he's breech so I'm praying that he'll take up some gymnastics and do a flip within the next 20 weeks.  We are so blessed for everything to be healthy...now comes the difficult part...picking out a name and room decorations!
My placenta still has not moved up as far as it needs to, but they are now calling it a low-lying placenta because it's not covering my cervix.  They said it sometimes takes time.  I wish it would hurry, but I'll be patient a little longer.
I'm definitely a little nervous about having a boy and the differences between a boy and a girl.  I know the Lord has a plan for us having a boy, I just don't know what it is at this moment.  Everyone tells me how much I will love having a boy because of how much they love their mama.  I can't wait!  I just hope that it's as easy to love a second child as much as it was the first!

 First purchase for our baby boy!

 At 20 weeks...growing!

16 Week Appointment

I went for my 16 week appointment.  I thought that I might be able to talk them in to an ultrasound since I've had more spotting, but since it's old blood they were not concerned.  Another reason they were not concerned was because the baby had a strong heartbeat...155 bpm!  I love that sound!!  At this appointment I also saw Christine, the midwife that delivered Raleigh.  I told her that she needed to be on call all during January.  :)  I would love it if she could deliver this baby too...she is wonderful!  I love seeing midwives at my appointments...they never appear to be in a hurry and listen to all of my concerns.  Glad I'm seeing another one next time!  Next appointment...boy or girl!!!