Hospitals and Ultrasounds. Long Post :)

Well, I am sitting around the house on this Friday afternoon, resting. To make a long story short, I had a bad virus that left me dehydrated and in the hospital. They gave me several bags of fluids (6 or 7, I lost count), enough to make me float away. I went in early Tuesday morning and came home yesterday around lunch. Now, I am just tired! Thankfully, everything is perfectly fine with me and the baby. Still a strong heartbeat and very active. I've just recently been able to feel it.

In fact, I felt distinct movements from the baby while I was laying in the hospital with nothing to do. Little kicks and punches that usually happen when I am real still. Last night, while I was on the couch, I actually felt the kick as my hand was laying on top of my stomach! What an amazing feeling and a wonderful reminder that life really is growing inside of me. What started out as a bundle of cells is now this tiny human that Joe and I cannot wait to see! Of course, I made Joe feel too, but the baby was being stubborn when I wanted to show Joe. Imagine. Me, having a stubborn child. Hmm :)

Backing up a little...

I went to the doctor on August 6th for my appointment. We did the usual routine stuff and scheduled blood work for the next day. I don't know what possessed me to bring up my weight, but I did. And I got scolded a little bit. It is unnecessary to disclose that information, but I was not a happy camper. In fact, I had no more questions after that. I gained more weight than they would have liked. That's all I could stand to hear. But, I did get an unexpected surprise at the end. They said I could have an ultrasound done that day--didn't have to, but I could. They said they would try to see if we had a girl or a boy growing in there. I was ecstatic! I was on the doctor's heels about to go out the door with her when she turned and said, "Someone will be right back to get you." I was a little over eager :) Anyways, I went and had the ultrasound, secretly hoping they couldn't tell because I was the only one there. I really wanted Joe to be there when they told me. And God must have been listening because Baby Sapp was sleeping away and no attempt to move the little one worked. The heartbeat was strong and sound and all the walking at school that day must have rocked the baby to sleep. So, I got my ultrasound pictures and soared home on Cloud 9. It was so amazing to see the baby again. So much has changed since that first ultrasound. We go again on September 3rd to find out the sex of Baby Sapp! I am sure that I won't be delayed in posting that! I have wanted to know since I found out I was pregnant! :)

Have a blessed day! We will be in touch again soon!

Love, The Sapps