Another Ultrasound

We had yet another ultrasound today, but this time it was with the Genetics Dept. They wanted to see for themselves that my fluid levels were low. Apparently 10 is the cut off for normal and my levels were somewhere around 5 something at my first ultrasound. Then when my Dr. measured he came up with 6 something. But this time the genetics dept came up with a measurement of 8.6... still low but getting better. They couldn't explain whey the levels were low since the kidneys seemed to be functioning fine and the baby was growing well. In fact, according to my due date I am 20 weeks and 2 days today but according to the baby's size I am 21 weeks and 6 days so I'm crossing my fingers that baby will come out a little sooner than planned :). After all these appointment I'm gonna be able to fill a album full of baby pics before this baby is even born! I'll work on getting some pics posted shortly.

A Sunday Walk

On our Sunday walk the girls and I decided to take pictures next to this cool tree with a whole in it.

I thought this was the coolest tree.
I actually saw this tree on one of my walks a while ago and have been wanting a picture next to it for so long. Finally I got one.
Isabelle hanging from the large branch.
And Claire struggling to hang from it too.
These girls are a lot of fun and so cute.

In Loving Memory of Doak

Jon and I decided that it was best to give our first dog together, Doak, a better home since we wouldn't be able to take him with us when we move to DC. He has been the best dog EVER and I will always remember things I loved most about him.

He was very obedient and responsive. Always wanting to please, and to be by your side.
He loved playing with other dogs and keeping them in line.
He was relaxed and easy going, but playful when you wanted to be. He would always go lie down if you told him too but LOVED to be next to you and loved by you.
He loved to rest his head on you so you would pet him.
He was the sweetest dog. This was on our way to his new home.
He had a funny personality and I loved him soooooo much! I miss coming home to my happy dog who was always excited to be near us. I'll miss you Doak!

We found him a home with a really great couple who will take super good care of him. They have a 14 month old dobie who acts just like Doak did at that age, it's the cutest thing ever to watch them play. I'm so happy that he will always have a friend to play with now.

20 Weeks Pregnant

I had my ultrasound on Friday April 16th. It was so fun to see all the different pics of the baby. The spine was especially cool, it looked like a snake. Jon got to find out the gender while I am waiting to find out til July at my baby shower. Almost everyone else around me knows by now but as long as no body spills the beans to me I think I can last without caving and asking Jon to tell me.

Here's my belly at 20 weeks.
Here is my first maternity outfit.

Yay for being pregnant! Although after my ultrasound the doctor called me and asked me to come back in because he thought my fluid levels were low. They wanted to do an exam to see if maybe I was leaking fluid from my membrane rupturing. After the exam they determined my membrane had not ruptured but the geneticist would be calling. Long story short I have had 4 appts in a week and I have another one on Monday with the geneticist for another full ultrasound. I'm not too worried about it cuz there isn't much I can do but drink more water (which I have been doing) so we'll just see how things go.