So you may be wondering to yourself what’s up with Graglo and Mike and me. Well, things are pretty good I tell you. Given my scientific background, my penchant for data, and the fact that my OB is in the ‘if it has any possibility of being a problem and it can be tested, then let it be tested’ category, we’ve had some testing done lately.
I’m happy to say that Graglo is testing 100% normal so far (normal in terms of physically and gross chromosomal defects- not personality, looks, likelihood of twitching, strong desire to head-butt people, etc). We did amnio and there are no gross chromosomal defects, we did a level II ultrasound and I saw Graglo has 4 heart chambers, 2 brain lobes, 10 fingers and toes, internal organs (although I had to believe the tech on that one, they look like blobs to the un-initiated like myself) and all the other relevant bits. Also, we’ve recently done a fetal echocardiogram and Graglo’s heart looks 100% and the chambers are all beating together in unison at 145 beats per minute. So we’re getting a thumbs up on that front.
One other thing we learned is that Graglo does not particularly like sitting still, or having the uterus compressed by the ultrasound device as there was much punching and kicking and wiggling when it was pushed down on my abdomen. The poor echocardiogram doc kept saying ‘baby, HOLD STILL’ as Graglo continued to dive and weave and dodge the sound waves while she tried to get good images. Given the movement and the pushing back when personal space is intruded upon (if you’ve ever tried to take a blanket from me in my sleep, you’ll know what I’m talking about), Graglo seems to be more in my personality camp than Mike’s at the moment. We could be in for some interesting times at the end of August!
In terms of me- I’m doing pretty well. I had an OB visit- I’m at 22 weeks (5 ½ months) I’m up 8-10 lbs, and I’m feeling pretty good. Tired, and less able to touch my toes than I once was, but okay. My only real complaint is that I’ve now developed sciatica in my left thigh, so it feels tingly or it burns frequently now. I’ve been doing lots of stretches and going to the gym and icing and heating my back which is helping, but it’s still not something I’d ever really wished for. ‘pain in left thigh’ has never been on my birthday or X-mas list.
In tems of Mike- he pretty much looks the same as ever. Not fair I tell you, not fair!
To show you more of the changes occurring and our little progeny to come- here is a close up of Graglo’s head at ~20 weeks and Graglo’s heart and heart beat. Also, some photos of me. I’m going to let you figure out which is which. I love technology! 
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