Bob, 19 Weeks and Counting

(19 week pic, Bob weighs approx. 11 oz)

Here is a pic of Bob from the outside world...growing bigger everyday. I'm still wearing my "regular clothes", but maternity clothes shopping is clearly right around the corner. I currently weigh in at 116 lbs, more than the most I've ever weighed by quite a few pounds. So, from here on out, it's party time! I'm finding my new largeness to be quite entertaining & find myself laughing out loud every time I look down & instead of only seeing boobs & toes, I see boobs & belly (no more toes, I have small feet.) Still feeling good, though I definitely have the 2nd trimester absentmindedness (which Greg is thrilled about & chuckles, "Ha, now you know what it's like to be me!" Yeah and I don't like it.)

I had my genetic counseling & 2nd trimester ultrasound today & everything looked great. All my testing has come back negative & all the bloodwork shows an extreme low chance of genetic abnormalities (which means I do not need amniocentesis.) The average chance of a healthy 20 year old giving birth to a baby with Down Syndrome is around 1 in 2500. My tests came back at 1 in 4300. I also learned that not knowing my genetic history b/c I'm adopted is not an issue because Koreans carry a history of zero genetic abnormalities. But, oh you whiteys, whew! So, IF IF IF Bob develops a genetic abnormality, blame Greg & his whitey mongrel blood.

During the ultrasound, the doctor was able to check the heart, blood flow, spine, limbs, head, brain, placenta, fluids, cord, kidneys, eyes, ears, lips & nose (to which the doctor said, "Oh, your baby has such a cute little nose!") Bob was particularly camera shy during the peepshow & kept using his/her arms to cover her/his face:

Once home, I decided it was time to bid farewell to the belly ring. I got it around 15 years ago with my friend, Kelly and have never ever taken it out. It's the end of an era (and it turns out I'm left with a creepy hole above my navel, but whatever. There are worse things.) Here's the "before & after":

So, that's the current Bob update. Hope you enjoyed it! XOXO