Following a Rainbow : 22 Weeks and Level 2 Ultrasound

Today is the big day! I was beyond excited to see our little peanut for a long period of time and to get confirmation that all is perfect with her. I was also hoping to get good news about the bed rest situation. I definitely was not holding my breath since it's only been 2 days, but one can hope!

We got to the appointment and baby girl was rolling around in my belly like crazy while we waited. So, I was a little nervous that maybe it would be hard to get measurements. But, she was pretty still for most of the measuring and the tech was able to get some great measurements of everything. She walked us through every single thing she was measuring, which was so cool. She flipped the machine over to the 4D option while baby girl was somewhat still, so we could really see her. She was moving her little arms and at one point, she must have hiccuped or something because she jerked and then hit herself in the head! She was opening and closing her mouth and opening her eyes. So amazing to see and if it's possible, I fell in love even more.

And, we finally got to see a great profile shot of her - she has been so active during all other ultrasounds, so this was the first time we got a good shot! And, it was amazing to me how much she looked like Jameson in her profile shot!

After the tech was done, Dr. Renfroe came in to measure my funneling issue and we discovered that nothing was in fact funneling. Awesome news - no bed rest! Or so I thought! Although there was no funneling, she wanted me to "take it easy" until we reach a stage of viability, which is about 2-3 weeks. This is mainly due to my and my sister's history. I could feel myself deflate, but figured if 2-3 weeks is the worse it will be, we can handle it. She then explained that I can still get up and move around for short periods of time, shower, play with Jameson...just no work and no lifting. Most people would be thrilled to not have to work for 3 weeks...me, not so much! It'd be different if I could be with Jameson, but to sit idly for 3 whole weeks, no thanks! But, luckily, I will be able to work from home. Going to take it easy the rest of this week and start with work next week!

The very most important thing out of all of this is that our sweet little girl is perfect and healthy. The doctor said all of her measurements were great and overall she looks great! She was measuring a few days ahead and has some long arms and legs (surprise, surprise!). She weighed 1 lb. 1 oz. She had a healthy heartbeat of 152 and hearing that sound will never ever get old! Best news we could hear and if it takes bed rest to keep her healthy and safe, I would be chained to my bed if I had to!