Well, I'm 17 weeks now and the morning sickness is finally starting to subside - for real this time! I've only gottten sick a couple of times in the past week! I can't tell you how happy I am to finally feel better after 4 months of puking. Thank you, God!
We had our monthly OB appointment this morning. It was short and sweet and we were in and out of there in less than 30 minutes. No ultrasound this time but she listened for the baby's heartbeat and we were able to hear it loud and clear. :) It was supposed to be the first time we've heard it but I have to admit that we've been cheating and listening to it at home with a fetal doppler heart monitor we ordered from Amazon for around $60. It is awesome! I usually just listen for about a minute or two each night and let me tell you, hearing that little heart beating gives me so much comfort and makes us both feel so connected to that little life growing in there. You can even hear when the baby moves because it makes a swooshing noise like water moving around. Amazing! I don't think I've actually felt the baby move yet although there have been a couple of times where I've felt something I wasn't sure about. I can't wait to actually feel it and know what it is without a doubt. Shouldn't be long now!
We go back in 3 weeks for the BIG ultrasound where they do the anatomy scan and we find out whether we are having a boy or girl! I am so excited to finally know one way or the other!!!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wishful Thinking and the Name Game
Okay, so the morning sickness is better than it was a few weeks ago but definitely not gone. I guess it was wishful thinking on my part. Boo!! At least I have good days mingled in with the bad ones now and I definitely have more energy. I really can't complain about the morning sickness since I know our baby is healthy and that's all that matters. Plus, Lewis has been spoiling me shamelessly so that's an added bonus. :)
I am 15 weeks now! I can hardly believe how fast it's going by now that I feel less anxiety about it all. I finally feel ready to get serious about names and nursery ideas. :) I think I was still a little too scared before this point but the last few days, it's all I can think about! I've actually started having trouble sleeping at night because I feel anxious about all the plans and decisions we still need to make for the baby. Lewis and I have been working on baby names and I have to say, it's much harder than I thought it would be. We've managed to avoid actual arguments but it's a little frustrating at times. Lewis is pretty open when it comes to girl names but VERY picky when it comes to boys. Hopefully, once we know whether it's a boy or girl we'll have an easier time. (This is what I keep telling myself anyway!) I've gots lots of ideas for nurseries but I can't make a decision on that either until we find out the sex. Luckily, we should know next month and then the real fun can begin!
On a different note, I have a new prayer request. Please keep Lewis's sister Sara and her husband Tim in your prayers in their journey to become parents. They have been going through fertility treatment and are currently doing their first round of IVF. It is a very tough process and poor Sara has been giving herself multiple injections a day and experiencing some rough side effects. The good news is that the actual transfer will be done next week and then two weeks later, they may find out they are pregnant and the rollercoaster will all be worth it! :)
I am 15 weeks now! I can hardly believe how fast it's going by now that I feel less anxiety about it all. I finally feel ready to get serious about names and nursery ideas. :) I think I was still a little too scared before this point but the last few days, it's all I can think about! I've actually started having trouble sleeping at night because I feel anxious about all the plans and decisions we still need to make for the baby. Lewis and I have been working on baby names and I have to say, it's much harder than I thought it would be. We've managed to avoid actual arguments but it's a little frustrating at times. Lewis is pretty open when it comes to girl names but VERY picky when it comes to boys. Hopefully, once we know whether it's a boy or girl we'll have an easier time. (This is what I keep telling myself anyway!) I've gots lots of ideas for nurseries but I can't make a decision on that either until we find out the sex. Luckily, we should know next month and then the real fun can begin!
On a different note, I have a new prayer request. Please keep Lewis's sister Sara and her husband Tim in your prayers in their journey to become parents. They have been going through fertility treatment and are currently doing their first round of IVF. It is a very tough process and poor Sara has been giving herself multiple injections a day and experiencing some rough side effects. The good news is that the actual transfer will be done next week and then two weeks later, they may find out they are pregnant and the rollercoaster will all be worth it! :)
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