The Big V

Virginity?

Um, no...that's not the one. That's not even a good guess.

Vasectomy?

Closer, but no...still not yet.

It's Viability!!!

We're 24 weeks now...and sure, babies are born and survive even earlier than 24 weeks these days but still...24 weeks is considered pretty standard viability still. Of course we're not wanting to have this kid for another 16 weeks but as a high-risk OB patient with one premature delivery on the books, it's nice to get to this point all the same.



The pregnancy is still going well. I guess I haven't updated on some of it in awhile but my nausea is pretty much gone finally. I can't remember the last time I had to take any meds for it...so that means it hasn't been bothering me for at least the last 2-3 weeks. Along that same line, however, I've now begun gaining weight. Unfortunately I have gained it in a very short period of time because I'm starting to swell a bit in my legs at least. One and a half people has mentioned noticing some facial swelling but most people (say they) don't see it in my face at all. I say one and a half people because one person mentioned it but later took it back. I promise it's okay to mention something like that. Probably don't say things like, "Are you sure you're not further along than you thought?" or "Are they sure it's not twins???" but facial swelling would be okay to notice. :)

Anyway, I've been sucking down even more water than normal to help with my swelling but I think, if anything, that's only making me retain more water. I'm up 4-5 pounds now and that's from just the last two weeks or so. Eek! I have an OB visit this week and I know we'll be discussing all of that and I also feel like she'll be dismissing all of that as well. Swelling during pregnancy is normal...its just that I didn't swell during my "normal" pregnancy with Dalton but I did with E's. But then again, I've never been this pregnant in the warm weather like this either, maybe that has something to do with it??? They're going to be keeping a close eye on me no matter what.

I feel Wabie moving around quite a lot now too. Good thing because I sent the rented doppler back earlier this month. I feel more and more that this kid is a boy. And if it is a boy, we still have NO names. We talk about it every once in awhile but never get anywhere. Funny how we have such different taste. :)

Anyway, that's the latest with Wabie and I...you can tune in for more on the rest of the S family later this week.