Fortunately, our next ultrasound was not until the routine "20-week" one on December 4, 2009. (This ultrasound was actually at 19 weeks for us.) Regular doctor's appointments between September and December were all great, with everything progressing well.
I began to feel her early on, at 16 weeks. I was in Miami for a work conference in early November and after eating lunch and resting quietly in my hotel room, I could feel tiny "pops" in my belly that were different from anything I had felt before. The tiny "pops" have gradually gotten more prominent, to the point that she can really freak me out sometimes.
So, when the sonographer initially commented on how active she was (and as we watched, in amazement, her move around for the first time), it was no surprise to me! This girl is a mover.
We had been anxiously awaiting this ultrasound so we could determine the sex; Jen was excited as well because she was invited to attend with us. We got her out of school a little early so she could go. She was really hoping for a girl!
I told Bob on the way to the doctor that if the baby cooperated and we found out the sex, we would go to a special restaurant on "The Hill" in St. Louis (the Italian area) to celebrate. If it didn't cooperate (or if we had to see something really bad or concerning), then we were just going out for fish at the Swansea Fish Stand near our house. It was a back-handed ultimatum to the baby, who is an eater like her mom. Happily, she got the message and unabashedly spread her legs for us without coaxing.
Above are (on bottom) a cute profile picture of her face, and (on top) also a clear picture that she is a she: this view is looking up at the baby's bottom - her legs are spread in a "V" shape with the arrow pointing to the goods in the middle. It was so fun to watch!
And, baby and I ate well that night.
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