Just a lil' "411"

I got this from my friend Monica's blog--to0 cute!

*How far along?: 15 weeks

*Total weight gain: 7-8 lbs

*How big is baby?: About the size of a large orange

*Maternity clothes?: I have purchased some maternity wear, but nothing seems to fit right yet. It is an everyday battle between me and my wardrobe. But I love my "Bella Band"

*Sleep?: No problem, except my 5am alarm clock to visit the potty

*Best moment this week?: No more heart palps!

*Movement?: Can't tell yet

*Food cravings?: Diet Strawberry Lime aid from Sonic...Oh and I made David buy biscuits and gravy for me to make--it sounds soooo good!

*Labor signs?: Yikes, I hope not!

*Belly button in or out?: Innie. I think this might be the week that me and my navel ring say goodbye...at least for the next 6 months =(

*What I miss: My body. But it's all worth it right?

*What I'm looking forward to: Feeling that munchkin kick me

*Milestone: Having a successful first trimester, and enjoying my second!

14 Week Check-up

Nothing real exciting to report, David and I met with Dr. Shannon again to hear the baby's heartbeat. She found it within seconds and it was loud, healthy, and strong! It still amazes me that something alive is inside of me.

The nausea has left (Thank you Jesus) however, never a boring moment with pregnancy right? The new thing I have been experiencing is heart palpitations on a daily basis. It was a little concerning at first but after doing some research I have found that this is a common symptom during pregnancy. The doctor also confirmed today that all is normal unless I experience chest discomfort or shortness of breath. So, we will not worry. I told David, I will take the annoying "heart pulps" over nausea any day of the week!

Our "gender check" ultrasound got pushed back until December 30th. I was quite disappointed but the doc said she would like to wait until 18-20 weeks to have this ultrasound so she can be "sure" when telling us the sex. However, as most of you know...I am DYING to know NOW what we are having! Therefore, David might give me the best Christmas present ever by letting me go to "Prenatal Peek" and get an ultrasound during my 15th-16th week. Prenatal peek will do gender checks as early as 14 weeks, and will provide us with pics, cd's, and a dvd of the ultrasound--what a great keepsake!

I will be back then to spread the news on what we are having. I feel like we are having a boy, but we shall see. =)

I added a "14 Week" photo--I'm already up 7 lbs...this baby better "slow it's roll".