The Bump

Here is a picture of me at 15 weeks with Anna Rae...

And here is me at 15 weeks now, with baby number two...

Good, Strong Heartbeat

I'm 15 weeks and had a check up with the doctor today.  Everything went smooth and thankfully uneventful.  The doctor checked the baby's heartbeat with the doppler radar (that's what I call it, anyway), and we not only heard a strong, fast heartbeat, but a very bouncy baby too!  The doctor told me there was a very distinct sound of the baby actually kicking off my belly and moving around.  It was very neat, and so cute to hear!  I have a feeling we will have our hands full and get plenty of exercise running after this baby! 

Johnathan and I have neglected baby bump pictures, but not on purpose.  I think about it during the day, and then we get so busy at night we both completely forget about it!  There is a bump there, and it's getting bigger by the day.  I really will take a picture soon because I am anxious to see the difference in how big I was with Anna Rae at this stage. 

Maternity clothes still suck.  I'm not wearing any dress pants anymore... partly because I have to unbutton them when I sit down, and partly because I'm protesting this COLD weather in spring!  I can't wait to just throw on a sun dress and go.

Our next appointment is the big one! April 18th we will hopefully find out the sex of the baby, and I can't wait!!! 

Bye, Bye First Trimester!

I'm pretty sure at this time with Anna Rae my blog post was titled the same thing.  But last time I was so relieved it was over because I knew the nausea would go away.  With this pregnancy I have been a little sick some days, but not nearly as sick as I was with her.  I'm most excited about my change of mood.  I have been so cranky and more short tempered than usual, which is really bad!  For the past few days I've noticed that I have had more energy and seem much more pleasant.  The other major difference in pregnancies is (TMI warning) my boobs are extremely sore.  They didn't get sore with Anna Rae until I was breast feeding.  And actually, they have been sore since I found out I was pregnant... that was one of my "signs."

I'm getting busier at work... which for some people would make them stressed and crazy, but for me, I love it.  The often times fast pace and always cluttered desk is good for me.  I go crazy with little to do, and think about all the other stuff I could be doing instead of work (what's for dinner, I need to do laundry, when is the house going to sell, look at more house plans, stop looking at more house plans and stick with the one I've picked out, etc. etc.) You get the picture.

I've taken a couple belly shots, but this week I think I've really started poking out... so here you go!

13 weeks!