15 week check up

Well, now that we're rolling right along, I feel like our updates are rather non-eventful!

We had our 15 week appointment this week. I have officially started the weight gain - surprisingly 9 pounds already! Dr. Bundren found its heartbeat and responded "perfect"! Music to my ears. I will see him again in a month to check again. My question was how soon we could find out the sex of the baby - yes, we're going to find out! He told me that at our next ultrasound we could...sadly, that isn't until August. As far away as that sounds now, I'm sure it will be here before we know it.

Approaching Week 14

So, there seems to be an actual expansion going on these days. I have begun to see some visual changes in me - pleasant to see as opposed to FEELING things - shots ended June 1st, and I have been feeling better with each passing day. I recognize the need to eat when hungry, as opposed to waiting until mealtime. If I don't eat, that's when the "yucky" tummy sensations come sneaking back in. We have our next appointment scheduled on the 17th of June. I plan to ask about determining the gender of the baby. From what I have heard and read, it seems like the 20th week is the time you're able to tell. That would put us out into July. Mom and dad have been here this week helping around the house from NY. We are amazed at how much they know about home repair - and even more amazed at how much we have to learn! Life is good - and we continue to recognize the blessings at every turn. Until next time...