I love my OB appointments. The gals in the office are fabulous, it's small and quaint, and my midwife is great! Today's appointment was the usual: pee in a cup, take my blood pressure, listen to the heartbeat. Sounds chill, but I get nervous every single time until I hear that strong, fast beating of my baby's heart. We weren't able to hear it at my first appointment 4 weeks ago so when Megan (my awesome midwife) located it right away and we heard a LOUD, STRONG boom boom boom! at 150bpm we both laughed at how cooperative baby was today! She said she'd be shocked if I couldn't feel the baby moving already, if not soon. Well, sure enough, I definitely feel this baby moving! I started feeling movement around 13 weeks and it's just getting stronger and stronger. Crazy how in tune we are as we have more pregnancies! Also? The top of my uterus is totally almost to my belly button already. First time pregnanies it's a good few inches below at this point, but hey, my uterus knows what's up by now.
How I'm feeling:
I'm feeling good! I'm officially in my second trimester and, praise God, I have energy most days! Of course, if I get less than 8 hours of sleep I have nausea and the sleepies, but for the most part I'm loving this "magical" second tri thing.
What I'm craving:
No real cravings, but thankful that I'm not into sugar too much, other than chocolate bars. ;) I'm digging fruits, veggies, salty soups and my morning cup of joe.
What's going on:
Just busy doing our thing! Kids have dance class twice a week, I've organized a weekly park day with friends. Still watching my friend's 3 year old 2 or 3 half days a week. We have our Community Group through the church every other week and church on Sundays (Jordan teaches the adult Sunday School class, ocassionaly does Childen's church and preaches every 6th week). I was recently blessed with a free double jogging stroller - just need to replace the tubes and then I'll start walking again! Genevieve is officially day and night potty trained. No diapers for the next 6 months, woo!! Oh, and today I picked up the kindergarten registration packet for Julian (SAY WHAT?!).
Pregnancy Stats:
Weight gain to date: 10 pounds of loooove.
Blood pressure: 135/80
Blood tests: all good! No anemia thus far! Healthy as a horse.
And I leave for you a belly shot and a cute photo bomber:
