Level II Ultrasound

so i had my Level II U/S today & per the high risk OB i have nothing to worry about (outside of the normal 1 in 10,000 risk)

he explained that each "soft" marker is normal & that everything else looks fine- and even the "soft" markers aren't not fine- they're just there. you know?

basically, because my NT Scan results were so great he didn't even feel the need to halve my risk- but he said even if he did- or even if he brought it up to 70%, that my risks are still well below anything i'd need to worry about.

so, no need to suggest an Amnio & i have no need to worry (outside of the normal mother stuff) so i'm pleased! hmmm- yay!

ok- here's another 20 week belly pic (side view)

i'm 21 weeks today & it still looks pretty much the same (maybe tad bigger) so that's that.

oh- and i finally bought some baby'ish things on Etsy today- not clothes exactely, but it's a start!

the weekend in review

#1. i practiced major self control & DID NOT buy this adorable Coach Hampton bag & wallet:



you're probably wondering how i resisted...and i really can't tell you. i had my 25% of coupon in one hand & the bag/wallet in the other & i just....didn't buy it.

the husband said "i don't know why you need it but, go for it"
the clerk said "oooh, that's one of my favs! perfecto for spring & summer!!!"
the fellow shopper said "oh yes dear- there is PLENTY of room in that for it to double as a baby bag!"

....and yet i couldn't allow myself to purchase it. maybe because (with the coupon) it would have cost exactely what our stroller is going to (that i have yet to buy) or maybe it's because i realized that i really don't need this purse (want, not need) or maybe alot of different things. who knows- all i know is that i don't have it but i still really want it.
i'm going to give my coupon to one of my husband's lady co-workers & forget about it. ::sob::


#2. i got my first stranger comment this weekend- yay!
Kay's clerk "when are you due?!"
me "sept 15th"
Kay's clerk "how exciting! i only asked because i could totally tell it's all baby bump- no question about it!"
me ::squee::

#3 i feel Alex kick & see her move more & more. i also tried to get the husband to feel (she was kicking HARD) but he didn't seem to get it. plus he was preoccupied with the NHL Play Offs. loser.

#4 we have purchased our mother's their mother's day gifts: a Swarovski figurine for the mother in law (this is a yearly thing) and a diamond Journey pendant & ring for my mother (thank you Kay's clerk)
they should both be pleased- i, however, am not pleased that one of the emeralds i my e-ring is so loose that it could fall out just by looking at it. looks like i'll be making a stop at Barmakian's this weekend with my warranty in hand. for real.


#5 is it bad that i have no interest in looking at baby clothes?! i went to a bunch of stores this weekend (inlcuding the always adorable babyGap) & i looked for about 5 min & then had to leave because i was bored. at this rate my child will be naked. poor thing.


aaaand i think that's it. my Level II u/s is tomorrow so we'll see what my stats are afterwards- otherwise, nothing new. still waiting on a closing date for the house (should have one this week) and then we can start "planning" things (ie: furniture & such)

and such & such :)