16 Weeks

I had another doctors appointment yesterday! My dad was kept in town this week because of the snow we had on Monday, so he got to go with us. And since he had never seen an ultrasound before, I talked the doctor into letting us have one. They couldnt tell what it is yet, but they said that everything looked great! The baby wasnt as active this time as last time and the heart rate was 148. We go back on April 3rd for our big appointment to find out what it is. We are both very excited. I just wish it would hurry up and get here. I ended up loosing three pounds at the beginning of the pregnancy and when I went back yesterday I was back up to my normal weight. So I havent really gained any. But Im assuming thats normal. Here are some pictures from yesterdays ultrasound.

Back to normal?

I had a really bad day yesterday. I woke up to a headache and nausia. Hoping to sleep it off I stayed in the bed. However when I woke up, it was just as bad. I went into work at about 10 but continued to get sick there so I called the doctor to see what I could take. Seeing as how I couldnt even keep saltine crackers down, they wanted to see me. I went to the doctor about 1:30 and they said everything looked good. I wasnt dehydrated and most women's HCG levels are highest around week 12 which can cause them to be sick more. I got to have another ultrasound. The heartrate this time was 169. So, anyway, I went home and got in the bed. Tried to eat just a plain hamburger from McDonalds but that came back up too. Finally I kept down some dry toast and dry ceral before I went to bed. And when I woke up this morning...I felt like a new person! I even have energy that I didnt have before. Maybe it was just a bug...who knows. Im just glad I feel better. Here is one of the ultrasound pictures from my "sick appointment".

Another Dr. Appointment

I had my second Doctors appointment yesterday. We werent expecting it, but we had another ultrasound. Its amazing to see how much bigger the baby is in just 4 weeks. Its definetly its mother's baby. It was moving all over the place and just couldnt sit still. He/She was moving, kicking, turning over, and sitting up. It just amazes me that even thought its moving like that, I cant feel a thing. The heartrate yesterday was 178....so thats throwing all of for a loop. I go for another ultrasound on February 9th and then back for another appt. on March 2nd. I will be 15 weeks when I go back so maybe we will be able to tell what it is. Who knows! Here are some pictures from yesterdays ultrasound!

I cannot believe I am already 9 weeks. It is flying by, but Im so ready to go back to the doctor so that part is dragging. Only 3 more weeks until Im out of my first trimester! It is baby central at work. There are 5 of us expecting babies this summer. One is due in May, two are due in July, Im due in August and we just found out today that another girl is due August 21st. The day after I am. So its really exciting. Im glad I have someone here that is on my time line. I never knew how scary this could all be.

I had my first craving this past weekend. All I could think about was having a pickled okra and hot weenie sandwhich. I know it sounds nasty but it was oh so good. Other then that I havent craved anything else. Ive actually been able to broaden my range of food past pizza. But Im still wanting everything to be extra extra spicey.

All of my clothes are starting to get a little snug. Especially my jeans. Im not feeling as tired as I was but I have definetly been more nausiated. I havent gotten sick, but I have felt like it. I go back to the doctor on January 27th, I dont think its going to come soon enough!!!!!

Our First Doctors Appt.

We went to our first Doctors appointment yesterday. He said everything checked out good and we got to hear the babies heart beat. The Ultrasound Technician said the heartbeat was 120 beats/minute. You could actually see the heart beating on the ultrasound screen. I dont think I have ever laughed and cried at the same time like I did yesterday. Our next appointment is in 4 weeks. January 27th at 4:00.

Merry Christmas to Us!

Michael and I have been trying for almost 3 years to get pregnant. We had one miscarriage in June of 2007 and even though it was hard, we both know it was for the best. So we kept trying and kept trying to have another one and it just didnt happen. Finally, I talked Michael into trying a fertility medicine. My doctor put me on Clomid back in October. Even though the Clomid was working and I was ovulating like I was supposed too, the first cycle was a bust. It didnt work. So we tried it again. This time, instead of counting the cycle days like we were supposed too, we just had fun. Last Wednesday night I woke up in the middle of the night with awful indegestion. I NEVER get indegestion. I didnt want to get my hopes up just yet though. So I waited and I waited and the more I waited the more I knew. So, yesterday morning I took a HPT....and sure enough....it was POSITIVE!!!! We have been so excited that we cant keep our mouths shut. Almost all of our friends and family know!!!! Because of my history the doctor wants to see me for my first appointment at 6 weeks. I will be 6 weeks on Christmas day so my first appointment is Tuesday, December 30th at 3:00. I am hoping to have an ultra sound then, but who knows. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. I have sworn off worrying this time so Im going to let all of ya'll do that for me.