13 Weeks 2 Days Old

I went to my 2nd ultrasound on Friday, January 22nd, and was able to see the growing baby inside of me close up. I have attached the ultrasound pictures of the baby so you can see how much it has grown (see below). Again, it was so surreal to me. I was there to have its neck measurement checked for Down Syndrome...and we are happy to say that the baby passed with flying colors. The radiology tech also asked if I wanted to take a sneak peek at the baby's sex but because Rommel wasn't with me this time, I opted not to. It was tempting though. =)

I was also able to hear his/her heartbeat for the first time at both the ultrasound and at my doctor's office. It sounded like a sound submerged underwater (well, actually it is). My doctor measured its heartbeat at 170, which she said was at a range for a baby girl. She also said that it doesn't mean anything. =)

All my blood tests also came back normal this week, including the cystic fibrosis screening. Only 1 more blood test to go in week 16 to finalize the prenatal 2nd trimester screening. Did I mention, I hate getting bloodwork done?

Everything else is going well I'm happy to report. I'm still tired and sleepy but I can tell that my energy levels are picking back up a bit. The time is flying by so fast!