We saw the doctor again on Monday and we couldn't believe the progress Baby Mayo has made over the last month. As you can see, there has been SO much growth and development, and all with little or no indication of such on me physically. I do think it's safe to say I have a small pooch (Although, I can't decide if it's a true baby bump or if I've just given up on sucking in - but either way - something is going on for sure!)I am now officially in my second trimester (week 13) and I am thrilled to report that I did not have to suffer through any nausea or sickness of any kind. I feel great! The biggest changes I am noticing right now are that I am no longer exhausted all the time, and a little bit of clumsiness is setting in. No weird cravings - except anything I see anyone else eating.
Baby Mayo's heart rate was 153 which is normal and the doctor says all of my vitals and weight gain are right where they should be as well. He said, ''You are just cruising right now.'' It's amazing how much peace that simple statement provided.
We go back August 30 and the doctor says there's a 90% chance we will be able to find out the sex of Baby Mayo on that visit. That is, of course, if he/she is in the mood to cooperate. (I have been telling Jason this whole time that based on our combined personality traits, the one characteristic I know our baby will have is stubbornness.) So we're not making any promises on exactly when we will be able to reveal the gender - but we promise to let you all know as soon as we know.
We did see a little movement again this time, not much but Jason made the observation that the appointment WAS before 11:00 and it IS a Mayo after all, so he/she was probably still asleep.
As always Jason and I appreciate your prayers and we love you all. God could not have blessed us with a better circle of friends and family to surround and support us as we bring our first little one into this world.
Blessings to you all!
MamaMayo
