20 weeks 4 days

These are a couple little things I got today. The store had some little crochet Mary Jane's to match the cardigan and cap, but they only had them in bigger sizes. I am SO hoping that Madelyn is a 'Jessica's-side-of-the-family' size baby instead of the gigantic Rittmann babies...otherwise, she may not be able to fit into any of her newborn clothes! Of course, that isn't the only reason I'm hoping she isn't 10 pounds! I bought two little layettes the other day, too, one with a tiny rose pattern and the other has little ruffles over the butt!

We go for our Level II ultrasound on Tuesday, so I'm a bit excited and a bit nervous all at once. I hope the spot on her kidney is gone or that they can tell us some other good news. Hydronephrosis is something typically seen in boys and can (and usually does) resolve on its own. It could mean that she'll need a stent placed into her ureter soon after birth (translation: surgery). If it's bad enough, they may need to place the stent while she's still inside me. Worst case scenario is kidney failure, but that is rare so I'm trying to keep it out of my mind. I never knew I could worry like this...

I've been trying to focus on the happiness of this upcoming ultrasound. They said to make sure I bring a VHS tape because they'll record it at no charge. I'm hoping that means they're going to do a 3-D/4-D scan, but I guess I won't know until I get there! The last of our furniture is ready for us to pick up, so I feel even more impatient to get the nursery renovations on the move. Our garage is packed full (of Nonny's crap), so I haven't a clue as to where we're going to stick all the furniture (and more of Nonny's crap) that now occupies that room.

Baby Maddie is also practicing karate a LOT in there. Jab! Kick! Roll! Jab/kick Combo! I love it...especially when I'm trying to fall asleep at night. She's getting strong enough that I can feel her kicks when I put my hand on my belly. It's amazing to feel...I get more excited every day. I'm still waiting for the hiccups. I think she had them about ten days ago, but I'm not too sure.

XOXO