Week 23

The hunger is here. I eat and then it's like I never ate. I've still not gained any extra weight, but I have a feeling that's going to change from this point on.

I read that John can hear loud noises now. It's funny, I swear he moves more when the phone rings, lol.

I go back to the OB Thursday. I will discuss the flu shots and see what she says. If I can get the Thimersol free seasonal I may do that one. I'm still unsure about the h1n1.

22 weeks and a growth spurt

So 22 weeks arrived and I noticed that the belly is much bigger than even last week. It must be, since even Chris noticed! It's not surprising though, since John is now about a pound and almost a foot long.

He's been very active, some days I swear if I put my hand on my belly I can feel it. Unfortunately it's sporadic, so Chris hasn't gotten to experience it yet.

Our next OB appointment is next week. We'll discuss the glucose test date (joy) and I will go for another u/s at some point to check on my fibroids. Hopefully they won't grow anymore.

I'm all belly

Over the last week or so, the belly has really started to protrude. I haven't gained any extra weight, so the ball I carry in the front has gotten quite noticeable.

Unfortunately that means sleeping is much more difficult. Most nights I wake up at least 9 times to readjust.

Johnny is also moving more. He doesn't care if it's day or night, if he has something to do he does it LOL.

I go back for another u/s in a few weeks to monitor the fibroids so hopefully I'll get newer pictures.

Here's Johnny!!

It's a boy!

We're having what seems to be a very healthy, very active boy. He will be named John Christopher and we're both super excited. We didn't care about the gender but are glad to know what is coming.

Pics to come soon!!

18 weeks!!

I can't believe 18 weeks is here. One more week until we hopefully find out if we're having a boy or girl.
This last week has been good. I'm feeling the stretching of baby getting bigger but my energy and appetite is much better.

My "getting bigger-n-better by the minute baby" is already up to 7 ounces and 6 inches! There are now two distinct layers of skin—the epidermis (or the surface skin) and dermis.

Stay tuned to week 20 and a possible gender announcement.

17 weeks!

Two more weeks exactly until the big u/s. Let's hope baby cooperates :O)\
This week I have been riding the biggest emotional roller coaster! I actually teared up over an action movie; go figure!

This week, baby is EVEN bigger than it was last week, not to mention getting cuter, and smarter every day! My fantastic little bean stalk has added yet another half inch to his/her overall height-- making him/her nearly half a foot long!