21 Weeks!

Hi Everyone!

Little Buddy and I had our 20-week ultrasound on Friday, which was very exciting! (Joe will post the sonogram images soon!) It was amazing to see Little Buddy's spine, head, legs, feet, stomach and heart! Joe and I could even see Little Buddy's mouth moving as the doctor was scanning his/her body. The doctor was SHOCKED that we didn't want to find out Little Buddy's sex. She says many people can't wait to find out and think that's the main reason for the 20-week ultrasound (which it isn't). We want to keep Little Buddy's sex a mystery - at least for now!
The doctor said that Little Buddy is measuring big (oh boy!) At first she said s/he was in the 94th percentile in terms of size, but then she backed it down to the 89th percentile. But still! We might have a big baby on our hands! Although, the doctor said it's hard to tell this early.

I am feeling great! My belly (and boobs) are getting bigger all the time. I finally look undeniably pregnant (unless I'm wearing a big baggy sweatshirt), so that is fun. Joe is taking excellent care of me and Little Buddy. He is very sweet and will get me whatever I want, which is usually burritos! We talk to Little Buddy a little bit everyday, and I am enjoying feeling his/her little movements in the womb.

We are in Santa Barbara for the weekend, as I am continuing my 200-hour yoga teacher training program. This weekend I'm doing a module on teaching yoga to children - perfect, huh?

We'll post more pics when we get back to Santa Cruz!
hugs to all of you!
love,
*joe, joy and little buddy

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"Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care."
(Buddha)