Gorcery stores are evil

Grrrr...today is one of those days when i feel a little lost (and pregnant). I got a call today from a women I worked with closely on the Cathedral's Centennial Gala. She is an executive at the firm that consulted on the Gala. She called to talk to me about a job opening at their firm. Hmmm, says my crazy little brain. As of right now John and I have worked out a plan whereby I wouldn't have to go back to work until the baby was almost a year old - I really like this plan. I think staying home with our baby is the very best thing. Although I have to admit the thought of cutting corners is scary and if I were making a normal income things would be much easier. I'm not really sure what to do. John and I are going to talk it over tonight and I'll talk to the executive lady tomorrow. But right now all these decisions are making me feel a little crazy and hormonal.

Oh and on top of that when I went to the grocery store this afternoon the four cases of soda I had under my cart fell all over the parking lot - one even opened up so that 12 cans of soda spilled into the Giant parking lot. One young man offered to help me as he walked quickly by and into the store. "No thanks. I'm fine. Just leave the pregnant lady to crawl all over the parking lot to pick up her soda." The good news is I retrieved every single can of soda!

Doctors visit yesterday

I went to the OB yesterday for my routine monthly appointment. I heard the baby's heartbeat, which is very strong. The baby was even moving around a bit while she was trying to listen to the heartbeat - a trouble maker already! In general everything looks really good. My blood pressure was good, a little on low side actually which may explain the fainting spells I've had. I've gained a total of 8 pounds so far and I'm already halfway through - so that's good.

Friday, March 6th is the day I go for my BIG ultrasound and we find out the answer to burning question - Is it a boy or a girl?? We'll try and call everyone at some point that day, but we may need to activate the family phone tree. If all else fails we'll post it here by 7pm. Make sure and vote in the poll. HINT: If more than one person in a household wants to vote you can do so by viewing the blog at a different computer (i.e. a work computer, friends house, etc.).

Everything else is good. I'm feeling good and drinking lots of water. Although I do have the occasional craving for a McDonald's coke so I get one of those maybe once a week (A small one!). My doctor says it's ok.

Another 18 Week Picture

Here I am - not just a headless belly!

18 Week Picture - No it's not a ham!

Here I am at 18 weeks! I'm looking bigger and bigger every day. And for the first time I will include a picture with my very round face! By this week the baby is about 5 inches long and weighs about 51/4 ounces. It is practicing breathing and may even get the hiccups from time to time. Speaking of the hiccups - I have them ALL the time. I get them at least 5 times a day and always at night before I go to bed.

I feel good, although I have almost fainted a few times. You know in movies and on TV they always show a woman fainting and that's how she knows she's having a baby! Well, I guess there is some truth to it. I guess it's pretty common for pregnant women to have low blood pressure. The first time it happened to me I was in a maternity store - they must be used to it there!

Two more weeks and I go for the BIG ultrasound - Yes, I know I've been saying that for a long time (Michaella!), but this time it's for sure. I go to the doctor this coming Monday for my regular check up and then for the ultrasound 2 weeks from Friday. Keep your fingers crossed that the baby isn't feeling "shy" that day! And get your votes in on the poll, it closes on March 6th!

17 Week Picture

Ok, so now I really do look pregnant. This is me at 17 weeks. I feel like I sort of "popped" last week! I'm still waiting to feel the baby move, but nothing yet. Then not next week, but the week after that I go to the doctor to find out if it's a boy or a girl! There is still time to vote in the poll.
Nothing else really new to update. I feel good, the baby is growing and all is well.

Craving update: Sweetarts, fruit, and chocolate chip ice cream.

After all these years...

look what I still have! This was my favorite book at a kid. I'm sure Peg remembers it word for word since she read it to me about a million times. It's falling apart a little bit from being so well loved, but the condition isn't too bad. I'm so glad I have this to read to my baby soon.

Oh Arty, you're such a smarty!

16 Week Picture

So here I am at 16 weeks. Right now the baby is about 4 1/2 inches long and weighs about 3 1/2 ounces. In the next few weeks the baby will double its weight and gain inches. The baby has even started to grow toenails (it already has finger nails - will I paint them pink? Two more weeks until we find out :) I am definitely getting bigger. I am pretty much 100% in maternity clothes, which I need to get some more of.

I feel really good - even better now that John has a new awesome job! I definitely "feel" more pregnant now. I can feel the muscles and skin of my belly stretching and I can't really sleep on my stomach anymore. Pretty soon I should be able to feel the baby move, but nothing yet. I can't wait for that! It will still be a few more weeks before anyone else can feel it, but I'm excited for that too.

That's all for now - more updates soon. I hope everyone is doing well!