Anatomical Scan #1

Hello, hello! Well, yesterday was our first {of many} anatomical scans and everything looks good so far. Dr. Hurley said the baby is still small enough that he couldn't see the detail that he looks for, but that there was nothing that stood out to him to raise a cause for concern. We go back for another scan in about 3 1/2 weeks.

On another note--it looks like we are having another BOY!!! The technician said she was pretty certain but because she is newer and our little guy is only 16w6d she didn't want to say 100%. We got a shot of him that pretty much seals his fate though...I don't see how he could possibly be a girl.

Devin came with me for this appointment because he wanted to see the baby, but he was pretty disappointed because the screen was "too fuzzy." He said, "I couldn't see a thing. The TV was too fuzzy!" So instead he entertained himself by playing his Leapster. At one point during the ultrasound he said loudly, "ALIEN INVASION!" and the tech burst out laughing because she thought he was talking about the baby. He quickly told her it was on his game. We are happy we are going to have another wild child to add to our two.

Michael is Engaged?! =(

I heard this last night, validated it with the wonderful internet, and have to admit I felt a teency bit saddened. I just think he can do so much better!!!

Michael, Michael, Michael. I know plenty of single, cute, wonderful women that I would approve of so much more than Nicolette Sheridan! Oh well, you seem happy, which is most important!

New Church Calling

I was released from Beehive Adviser and called to 2nd counselor in the Primary Presidency. While I love my Beehives dearly and will miss teaching them every Sunday and going to Mutual, I am so excited to serve in the Primary. I went yesterday and it was so much fun! It is going to be a ton of work but I am thrilled. Anyone have experience in the Primary? Any advice for me?

Courtney Had Her Baby!!!

She had him on Friday, February 15th. He was 7 lbs 10 oz and 21 inches long. They named him Aaron Wyatt. He is soooo CUTE!!!

CONGRATS PEINES!!!

Random Pics Today

APPROVAL!

I was approved for the Guardian Real Time System! I am so excited, as this will help me soooo much to have better control of my blood sugars and in doing so help our baby have the healthiest chance possible. Thanks to all those who said a prayer in my behalf on getting this.

We are expanding...I mean expecting

Baby Harris #3 will make his/her debut sometime in July. So far, so good. There have already been many, many doctors appointments with many, many different doctors and lots of complaining and whining on my part, but the baby is looking healthy, which was our biggest concern. I have my first anatomical scan in 4 weeks and we can get a much better look then--including perhaps a gender shot! Keep your fingers crossed that things are developed enough to see what this little one is!

With all of the inconvenient doctors visits comes some perks: I have been approved for a new pump and we are working on approval from my insurance company for the brand new Guardian Real Time System by Medtronic. This is such a cool and helpful break through for individuals with diabetes. The Guardian REAL-Time System glucose sensor is a tiny electrode inserted under the skin that measures glucose levels in the interstitial fluid found between the body’s cells. It does this every 5 minutes and sends the reading directly to your pump so you can track what your readings have been and in doing so completely prevent hypoglycemia. Anyone can see how this would be helpful to someone suffering from diabetes, let alone a pregnant woman. Say your prayers that Blue Cross Blue Shield sees the benefits I would reap from this amazing new break through and that they grant our petition to cover this. If you want to know more about the GRTS, you can read here.

Anyway, that's the news. I will post some 3D ultrasound pics when I get them (I think they will do it with the anatomical scan in 4 weeks).