18 weeks and slower than expected

Greetings! So 18 weeks has brought surprising changes. Even since last week I've noticed a huge difference in my ability to get up out of a chair or off of the floor and my feet are moving farther away from me so that makes it harder to put shoes and socks on. I can also tell a noticeable difference in my belly in just this last week so I guess this is what happens as the baby grows.

One really exciting thing is that I'm pretty sure now that I can feel the baby move. I thought I felt some things for the last couple of weeks but was never convinced it was the baby as opposed to other bodily functions. Now that I'm starting to feel tiny little pops I'm pretty sure that this is baby because I've definitely never felt these things before. Lots of fun!

So even though rolling over in bed is a job... I'm happy. Only 2 more weeks to find out what we are having!! :)

16 weeks and all is well

So Thursday was 16 weeks for this little one and I had my appointment yesterday.  This appointment was short and sweet.  I only gained 1 pound which is okay at this stage especially since I gained 8 last month.  After measuring me and listening to the baby's heartbeat we were out of there.  The heart rate was 150-160 and doc said it was perfect!  It was a sweet sound since the last few days I was nervous and anxious to hear it.

We opted out of testing for downs, spina bifita, and some other disease I don't know the name of. We had decided since knowing changes nothing for us it was better to enjoy the pregnancy and cross what ever bridge is ahead when we get there.  I can't speak for G but I left wondering if it was the right decision.  I've always said that I wouldn't test for those things but now that I'm pregnant it would be really nice to know that everything is okay.  The decision is made though and I'm going to stick with my instincts on it.

I'm excited about our next appointment since it will be 20 weeks and we get to find out the gender!  We'll also have a nice long ultrasound and be able to leave with a dvd of it.  I'll try to figure out a way to post it on here.

I'm starting to look a little more pregnant now rather than just a girl with a gut... which is nice.  I need to post some pictures on here so you can see the growing bump.  I can't feel the baby yet, but hopefully I'll feel some flutters soon.

Today is Valentine's day and I'm so happy because our house is finally back to normal - meaning all Christmas stuff is down, put away and we've cleaned up from the mess.  G is also making a wonderful dinner tonight and I'm really excited about it.  I believe it is pineapple and teriyaki chicken with rice.  I'm doing dessert and am making chocolate fondue with strawberries, bananas, and pound cake... yum!

Hope you all are having a great V-day today!