All Seems Well!

Dear Sprout:
Well I had my 22 week appointment and we went over my last ultrasound results. Everything they got to look at looked just fine. Your heartrate was 156 at this appointment. They scheduled me for another ultrasound for next week. When they called to make the appointment with the hospital they were asked why I needed it and what parts needed to be looked at so I heard the lady tell them that it was because you were shy and we needed pictures of your left ventricle, upper lip, stomach, bladder, spine, kidneys and umbilical insertion. They did say that you had a 3 vessel umbilical cord though, which is wonderful and normal. So we go back next Thursday and Daddy just told me today that he won't be able to make it because he'll be working up in Potsdam. That makes me sad, but at least we know all is well with you so the chances of getting bad news a really slim. I'll see if one of your aunts or grandma can go with me instead!
Right about at 21 weeks I started feeling you move. I love it. Now at 23 weeks I feel it more and more. You're super active at night. Whenever I wake up to pee and get back in bed you're a wiggle worm! I've tried to get daddy to feel, but he can't be patient enough to wait for it and he's not sure if he felt something or if it was just my belly rising with my breathing.
I compared how much weight I've gained with you and your brother. With Teagan at 22 weeks I had already gained 15 pounds and with you I've only gained 7!! Woohoo. And I eat all the time too, so it's not like I'm trying to not gain weight. I think it's a combination of being so sick in the begining with you that I lost weight and being so active with your brother. Also when I was in my first trimester with Teagan it was in the winter so I wasn't getting any exercise. But now I'm busy chasing around after him and lifting him all the time it's probably impossible to gain much weight. Not to mention I probably eat a lot healthier. I crave fruits usually and summer is full of fresh veggies and fruits. Also, I try to model good eating habits for Teag too.
This weekend we're going to try to get Teagan's room started on. I ordered his bedding set yesterday, so that should be here tomorrow. And little by little I'll order the rest of his bedroom stuff so we can get him into his new big boy room and I can start getting things ready for you.
I had some manufacterers coupons plus Target coupons for diapers, so I bought 2 packs for you. They were on sale too, so I got an awesome deal! I'm starting to stock up on supplies as I get coupons. I also decided I'm going to register at like Target, Burlington Baby Depot, Walmart & KMart even though I'm not having a baby shower and I don't need much. But whenever you register at these places, they give you coupons and free samples. And a % off coupon for anything left on your registry a month or so before your due date. So if I save the $ off coupons and wait for the % off coupons I could score big on diapers, wipes, lotions, breastfeeding supplies, etc. I'm trying to become a couponer, but not an extreme one like you'd see on TV. I just want to get better at using store coupons and manufacturers coupons.

Okay, I've got to get back to work now.
I love you to the moon and back baby!!!
Love,
Mommy

P.S. Sunday is daddy's birthday, give him a good kick to feel!! :-)