Gender News

Ultrasound yesterday. The umbilical cord was in the way, but we're about 90% sure that it's a girl. So, until proven otherwise, it's baby Violet. I wasn't really happy with how the appointment went. Doc said the cord was in between the legs, so I keep wondering how he could even be "pretty sure" that it's a girl if the umbi-cord was blocking the bits anyway. I mean, in ultrasounds, it's basically, "girl until proven otherwise." But there was something in the way of seeing any evidence, so, I don't know. I'm going with girl for now, since that's all I've got. And most likely it will turn out to be true. But I still wonder if it won't turn out to be a boy. I was bummed that we couldn't be more, like, 100% sure about the gender. I'll have to ask for a second u/s, just to be sure.

I dunno, I've never really loved this doctor, and this appointment sort of sealed it. I'd heard from other gals that their docs have done all these tricks to make the baby move if it's in the wrong position, or told them to drink fruit juice to make the baby active, or whatever. My doc did none of that. He just said, oh, the cord is in the way. Like, what? It turns out I have to switch my insurance in December, so I'll have to find a new doc anyway.

Now, it's Thanksgiving, and I've stuffed myself on enough food to feel uncomfortably full, but I totally don't. I've already had a leftovers sandwich and some more pie. Hehe. I love being preggo on the holidays. So much good eatin'!

Violet's baby registry is on MyRegistry.com, and it's under my name, Katie Throckmorton. You may be able to find it under Shawn's name as well, since he's on there. Not sure if they make it searchable by both.