Bed rest for three days turned into icing on the cake for us :)

Due to a complication this past Wednesday, Chris and I had to rush to the Doctor's office. First off, let me just say that this appointment wasn't very fun at all. I had to not only have my blood taken, which I've actually grown used to now, but I also had to get a shot in my hip called Rhogam. This shot and needle were both absolutely ridiculous! It burned and had to be given while I was standing up so I could feel all the medicine go in. Oh, and the best part is that I have to get it once more at 28 weeks and again after the baby is born if he/she has a positive blood type. The reason behind this shot is because I am a negative B blood type and it's given to make sure my blood doesn't transfer to the baby's. Afterward Dr. Kotian did her usually examination and also an ultrasound so she could make sure the baby was fine. Thankfully, it was just a minor complication with me and the baby looked and sounded great. She then ordered me to be on bed rest for three days! Trust me, it's not as fun as it sounds. By the end of day one I was ready to get up and not be stuck in one room. I was also ordered to have an ultrasound done at the Hospital so they could get a better look at not only myself, but the baby. Which is how bed rest turned into icing on the cake :)
Yesterday, Chris and I went to the hospital for the ultrasound I was instructed to have. Today, I'm only 16 weeks and 2 days which technically means I'm not suppose to find out the sex of the baby till I'm 20 weeks. However, the ultrasound technician was able to tell the sex of the baby! We were both so excited and relieved because everything was fine with the baby and on top it, we got to know if we're having a boy or girl. I'm sure we've informed almost everyone I've ever met in my entire life, but just in case we forgot to tell anyone....
IT'S A BOY!!





Chris and I are absolutely thrilled! We're even going to start some baby shopping this weekend. My next appointment is this coming Wednesday, March 4. It's just a follow-up to the complication that occurred this past week and I'm also doing my blood test (yes, needles AGAIN!) to test for possibilities of Down Syndrome or anything else at this appointment. Chris, myself, and out sweet little baby boy would definitely appreciate everyone's prayers and thoughts! Until our next post... enjoy our sonogram pictures of little angel, he's quite the cutie already :)

Love,
Chris, Lisa, & baby♥