Here We Grow!

Hi everyone! I know it's been a few weeks since there has been a blog update, but we go to the doctor every 4 weeks right now and there wasn't too much news to update before this week. Don't worry, we've been taking belly pics watching the growth over the last month :)

We went to the doctor for an appointment that was not routine due to some unusual spotting on Monday (Feb 11). The doctors felt everything was fine, but had me come in just to check. Everything is ok! I do have placenta previa (placenta is low) which was the cause, but this can be common at this point and should correct itself over time. This does not cause any harm to me or the baby. We did an ultrasound and got to see our sweet baby for the first time since 8 weeks. He/she has grown SO much and it was amazing to see all the features and hear the heartbeat again. The heart rate was at 148. Unfortunately, we didn't get too many pictures because the baby was all cozy with arms and legs folded up in a little ball. The nurse checked for gender since we ended up having an ultrasound, but both feet were covering the baby's bottom. The wait continues until March 11 :)

We went to the doctor again today (Friday the 15th) for our regularly scheduled 16 week check up. We just had a quick belly check to measure the growth, which happens to be lot over the last week and half!! We are growing quickly and i'm loving it. We heard the heartbeat going strong at 148 again. We just love getting to hear and see our baby! It is the greatest thing and always so special. It's amazing to see all the changes.

Our next appointment is just a little over 3 weeks away and is the big one!! March 11 we find out the gender and get the results back for all the health tests we have done. Can't wait! I am dying to start buying everything for the nursery and of course all the cute little outfits :) With the appointment quickly approaching we have asked family and friends for their official gender predictions.

Here are the results...

Girl 
Jared's Mom 
My Dad
Ashley
Meleah
Brett
Chelsey
Sarah
Courtland
Melanie
Teegan

Boy
My Mom
Jared's Dad
Chris
Hilary
Kayla
Jestin
Shaun
Josalyn
Taylor
Reshard
Emily
Marcel

Jared and I have been back and forth, but lately he is really thinking boy and I am going to stick with my first instinct which was definitely boy! :)

                                                                        14 weeks :)

                                                                       16 weeks :)

           15 weeks, 6 days. Face down with arms and legs bent. Sleeping or practicing block starts ;)

We are just loving every minute of it. Pregnancy is such a beautiful thing and everyday we just feel so blessed! Hoping the next few weeks go by fast!!!

XOXO,

The Hawkins