Closing in to our 12th week

I did not see our GP to ask for an ultrasound prescription last week. I am very proud of myself! Anyhow, tomorrow we will be 12 weeks along, almost over the danger zone. This is something we should celebrate!

I can't wait to meet our tiny Eskimo again this Friday.  It is also during this week that our gyne will do the nuchal test.  An ultrasound test to identify if the fetus has any chromosomal disorder including down syndrome. If positive (we hope not though!), we have the option to have a blood test done. The downside to this blood test is that it is pricy (400 - 500 euro) and it is not covered by our   insurance policy, none in Belgium does at the moment. But if that tested positive as well, a chorionic villus sampling is highly advised.  Unless we decide to take all risks and just leave it as it is. The third test is the last option because although it gives the most accurate result, a higher rate of miscarriage is present.  Knowing us, we both do not want to take any risk of having a mentally handicapped child, so it isn't really a dilemma for us.  But still as of the moment, we are staying positive.

Already spoiled
It is not there yet and daddy is spoilling it already.  Today we got it its very first gift, a pair of Timberland's.  Yay! Daddy is ecstatic!  Both the little man and I will get our own pair once or tiny Eskimo is there (daddy already has his own pair of Timberland's).

Unisex Timberland

Very Pregnant

I somehow can't hide my growing abdomen anymore and I thought the tiredness is better but I was wrong.  Nausea is better though but not the cramping.  Sometimes my abdomen feels like exploding (literally) but it is just filled with gas--smelly ones for that matter.  I ease it by lying down and of course by letting out some smelly air. 

I have bought a lot of maternity outfit already because I want to be well-dressed and fashionable but they didn't all cost that much which is a relief.

I am experiencing pregnancy in a whole new different way and I am loving every moment of it now.

Fragile jumpsuit