21 Week Doctor's Appointment & Anatomy Scan Ultrasound..or lack thereof lol

Well, today we had our appointment for an anatomy scan ultrasound to make sure all of baby's measurements and whatnot are normal..andddd we have to come back to re-do it. Little Miss Ryleigh was being uncooperative and wouldn't move from the position she was in! (Head in my pelvis, her face facing my spine.) the ultrasound tech said she couldn't get half of the measurements she needed because baby wouldn't move from that position lol I can't believe it! Second time this has happened lol I guess she just knows what position she likes to be in! On any note, she was able to confirm that it is, in fact, a girl! (Even though baby had her ankles crossed the whole time!) Crossing my fingers that they get what they need when we go back in two weeks!

Our appointment with the midwife was pretty typical..heard baby's sweet heartbeat, which was perfect :) She said my tummy was growing at the perfect rate. (thank you very much woman at Waffle House who said I was huge..why do people even say anything at all??? I just don't understand..) Ryleigh weighs approximately 14 oz :)

Guess that's all for now! Here's the pictures we got from today's ultrasound..not too much detail in them! 

21.5 Weeks-Is Baby Hanson a boy or a girl?! ;)

I really wish I would have written a blog the night we found out Baby Hanson's gender, but life has been *crazy!* 

Well, here's the story anyways! We debated on whether or not to have a gender reveal party for everyone (including ourselves), go to the doc and find out then reveal it to our families, or to invite our families and find out all together. Wellllll, we thought about it and decided that we really wanted to share that special moment with each of our families. So, we invited my mom, sisters, Ry's parents, his sister, and our nephews/niece, along with my friend, Kayla. We went on December 10th to Baby's First Images in Lawrenceville and we absolutely *loved* their office/staff! In the waiting room we took votes on what everyone thought Baby Hanson was. Everyone but me, my mom, and sister in law thought it was a girl! (I was CONVINCED that "Mama knows best" and that my guess of a boy was right on.) When we went back, there were rows of chairs for our family and a special "Dad seat" for Ry right beside me. The ultrasound tech went right to trying to find out what baby's gender was, but s(he) was *not* making it easy at first! Everyone was videoing, taking pictures, and still guessing what they thought the gender was. I finally told the UT that I just KNEW it was a boy...her reply? "Nope! I don't think this is a boy! It's a GIRL!" I immediately started crying tears of happiness and our family started cheering. It was the sweetest moment of my life!

Afterwards, our baby girl, Ryleigh Jordyn, was being super stubborn and kept putting her hands over her face and hiding from us. (Which lasted the rest of the session!) So, they invited us back for a small fee for a "re-do" since we didn't get many pictures of her. We went to dinner at California Dreaming after the session to celebrate finding out the gender. Overall it was a GREAT night! 

(Btw, a little background on her name...RYan and ansLEIGH=Ryleigh ;) Her middle name is after my brother. who passed away. Jordan. We decided to change the "a" to a "y" to make it more feminine. I can't think of a more perfect name for her! :) hehe)

When we went back for our re-do, just Ry and I went. I knew that spicy food gets her moving, (which I crave, regardless of the crazy heartburn it gives me!) so we stopped at Chick Fil A before the session to get a spicy chicken sandwich. Whadda-ya-know? It worked!! She was all over the place this time! We got tons of pictures of her face..we could even see her eyes open and close! Girl LOVES her feet and kept putting them in her mouth! She likes to be balled up, feet over head and knees in chest! (We'r e thinkin' that she'll enjoy being cuddled up!) She has long legs like her mommy and her nose looks JUST like her daddy's! I can't express how amazing it feels to see this perfect little miracle that we created on that screen. She's just perfect!

Introducing Ryleigh Jordyn Hanson!

I have an appointment tomorrow and it includes an ultrasound. (Had we not gone to Baby's First Images, we would just now be finding out that Ryleigh is a girl! I couldn't imagine waiting 3 more weeks longer than we had!) They will do some measurements and just make sure everything is going okay, so I'm excited to see our little princess again! I'll definitely try to write more tomorrow after the appointment!

Other than that, life has been FULL speed ahead! Ry and I are looking at buying our first home, (YAY!) which we are so thrilled about! I've been at my new store with Cracker Barrel, in Suwanee, for about 3 weeks now and I'm really loving it. Being a restaurant manager is extremely stressful and a LOT of physical activity, but it's definitely keeping me in shape for my pregnancy! haha. Anyways, I really do love it and I'm really getting attached to my staff lol 

Ry goes back to school in a few weeks..so proud of him! He is looking at getting a degree in psychology. With his deployments and whatnot, it's been hard for him to be able to just go straight through school like I did. Anyways, like I said, so proud of him for following through with it!

Okay, more tomorrow! Here's my little questions for now: ;) 

How far along: 21 weeks!

Total weight gain: As of my last appointment, I was still down 1 lb, but I'm positive that's changed since my bump is really starting to show now! (Strangers even recognize that I'm expecting!)

Maternity clothes: Pants for sure! I don't really find too many maternity tops that I think are cute, so I just wear regular ones, sometimes just a little bigger. For the most part I'm still wearing all of my old tops for now.

Stretch marks: One TINY one on my side. I was devastated. Cried my eyes out! lol I still rub my cocoa butter on my tummy everyday because I don't want 'em!

Sleep: Well, I still wake up with a backache every morning, but the memory foam pillow hubs got me for Christmas is *AMAZING!*

Best moment of this week: Christmas!! Ryleigh Jordyn got so spoiled! hehe

Miss anything: My sisters had wine on Christmas Eve, would have enjoyed having a glass, but no biggie!

Movement: LOTS! Baby girl has been super active lately!

Food Cravings: Spicy food! (Had Zaxby's chicken fingers rolled in hot sauce for dinner! Mmmm...)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Today I could smell turnip greens at work and it was gaggggg.

Have you started to show yet: Yep! The bump is totally there!

Gender: GIRL!!

Labor signs: Nothin'..thank God! Way too early for any of that!

Belly button in or out: Totally in.

Wedding rings on or off: On.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy I would say! I enjoy being pregnant!

Looking forward to: Seeing our daughter tomorrow on ultrasound! :)

Oh! Here's the bump today :)

17 Weeks & 3 Days - Appointment Today!

I can't believe I'm already 17 weeks! Well on my way to halfway there ;)

Found these questions on a blog and I remember my friend, Kelly, filling out something similar when she was pregnant. Such a cute way to document changes, so here we go! 

How far along: 17 weeks!

Total weight gain: As of my last appointment, I had lost weight. But, I have an appointment today, so we shall see!

Maternity clothes: Pants for sure! My belly is the only thing growing! Not really shirts yet, I just wear my regular ones for now, although some ride up and are too short!

Stretch marks: I'm terrified of stretch marks. I rub cocoa butter all over myself constantly! I know it'll happen, but I've been lucky so far. (Knock on wood!)

Sleep: Ha! Not so great anymore! Husband says I talk all night, toss and turn, and say my back hurts. I've also been experiencing those crazy, off the wall dreams, too! (Dreamed I had two pet tigers the other night!)

Best moment of this week: Booking our 3D ultrasound to find out if Baby Hanson is a boy or a girl! :)

Miss anything: Not being tired all the time.

Movement: A little here and there. Mostly when I eat something spicy! (Followed by heartburn lol)

Food Cravings: I was craving a milkshake the other day..bad. Got it and I was one happy girl :)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Bad smells...gag.

Have you started to show yet: Definitely showing more and more every day!

Gender: We find out on the 10th!

Labor signs: Nothin'..thank God! Way too early for any of that!

Belly button in or out: Totally in.

Wedding rings on or off: On.

Happy or moody most of the time: Depends! Haha. Mood swings like crazy! (Sorry, Ry!)

Looking forward to: My doctor's appointment today and finding out what Baby Hanson is on the 10th! 

Here's a little pic of the belly status this week ;) 

P.S. I worked all day prior to taking this pic, so I don't look my best! Haha

Well, I better get movin'! Meeting Mom for lunch at Zaxby's (yummmmmy!) before I get a little shopping done. Then doctor's appointment after! Whoo hoo!