Belly is Gettin' Good

Here are the latest belly pics.  I took them this morning before hopping in the shower.  These jammys were a gift from Grandma to Jeremy...maybe it's time I look for a bigger size.  Those are some good elastic band marks!  I'm currently 18 weeks (4.5 months), and I've gained a total of 6 pounds.  Prior months have been attached for comparison.

14 weeks

10 weeks

6 weeks

16 Week Update from Doctor Visit

Yesterday my appointment was rescheduled from November 12th to this morning @ 9:30. Dr. Hua (OB) used the same exact (but older version) heart rate Doppler machine to hear the baby's heart beat that we bought. She was probably wondering why we didn't seem very excited when she located it, but what she doesn't know is that we listen to it about every other day already. The heart rate was beating at a healthy 150-160 rate, and you could hear the little munchkin swishing around in there. I've gained two pounds since my last appointment, all of my blood work came back normal including passing the gestational diabetes test, and everything looks great. I'm officially in my second trimester, and we are in the clear to announce it to the world!! Next OB appointment has been set for December 2nd. December 4th is the scheduled ultrasound, and we've requested to receive a DVD of this as well.

I Feel You!!!

Late last week, I was laying down watching TV.  I then felt a distinct tap beneath my belly button.  A sudden rush of emotion hit me...could it be?  Then, I felt the poke again.  Oh my gosh...I think it is.  Then, about a minute later, there it was again.  I said to Jeremy, "I think I feel our baby."  I thought it's either that, or I have a sudden muscle twitch in that general area.  Since then, I have paid close attention to the tapping, and sure enough I can feel it just about every night now.  I can't wait until they get stronger so Jeremy can feel it too.  I have noticed the movement after I eat sugar, and also when talking on the phone.