June 21, 2004
We had our second Doctor's appointment last week. It was a pretty quick one. Apparently, my tummy is right on track size-wise. I do feel like I am pretty small still. If you saw me walking down the street, the thought that I might be pregnant probably wouldn't even enter your head. I have given in and am wearing some maternity bottoms which are much more comfortable. We heard the babies heartbeat, found out I am O+, and I gave some more blood. Next appointment, we get to have another ultrasound and will hopefully find out the sex of our little one. Then, we can shop shop shop and fix up the sweet little nursery. I am scared to think about all the money we will spend.
I am right in between my 16 and 17th week right now. Should feel kicking any time now. Nothing yet.
I am volunteering at this pregnancy clinic a few hours a week and last week while I was there, I got a free ultrasound. It was very cool. I could have stayed there for hours watching my precious little child move around. Every movement melted my heart. It was great.
Yesterday was Father's Day and Shane received all kinds of Father's Day goodies. It's so much fun. We got a baby carrier and lots of toys. Shane's mom knitted little white booties that are precious.
Today was largely spent on the yard. I went to a nursery our friend works at and got the cool guy discount and then manipulated my dad and then Shane into planting this afternoon. The yard looks great. I need to get a few more little flowers and such to plant in the gaps, but it looks beautiful. I am pleased and punch. If I can just talk Shane into taking me out for ice cream, it will be a perfect day.
Comments
Tisra:
I do hope you got your request for ice cream.
Don’t get discouraged if you can’t feel Baby for a bit longer. With Grant, I wanted to feel it so badly and didn’t until about 21 weeks. With first pregnancies, it can be hard to know what your feeling- flutters or indigestion. The second time around, I knew exactly what it would feel like and noticed it at 15 weeks with Dean.
Nothing during pregnancy is as wonderful as feeling your child move, and each time, it has been the thing that I missed dearly.
June 23, 2004 9:53 AM
Erika:
I did get my ice cream and then proceeded to dump half of it on the ground like some little kid. It was so good, too. Shane insisted I eat the other half of his. Which I did.
I am not too discouraged about not feeling anything yet. I know it will probably be a while still since this is my first. Tisra, you are probably showing more than I am, seeing this is your 3rd. I really hardly look pregnant. That is what I am proccupied with at this point in time. I know it will happen and I will miss these days.
June 23, 2004 9:44 PM
Tisra:
I am looking pregnant- or chubby- depending on your perspective. I can just fit still into some less tight normal bottoms- like this pair of draw string linen capris I have or an elastic waisted pair of pants I have for lounging around the house. My closet was dwindling so much that I bought two maternity summer dresses a few weeks ago. Because of the cut, and the tie backs, I look pregnant in them and they showcase my growing belly without the rest of me looking fat due to a baggy fit. With Grant, I was so anxious to begin “showing” since it was my first. But, I have gotten so big by the end with each baby that this time I really wanted to stay little for as long as possible- hoping (probably in vain) that it meant I’d be less of a whale by the end. We’ll see.
June 24, 2004 7:03 AM