Friday was our 14 week check up and we are right on track with growth and the baby has a strong heartbeat. Its amazing how much I stress and worry each month until I hear that heartbeat and know our baby is growing. I still can't feel him/her moving, although the doctor says that should happen in the next four weeks...and I'm not showing enough for anyone but me to notice. My pants do get tighter as the day goes on so I know the day is coming soon when I can no longer fit in my normal clothes. I thank Jared's cousin Crystal for showing me the "rubber band" trick...that should help keep me stay in my clothes a bit longer!!
Although I have been planning for and expect the belly growth when you've been weight conscious your whole life, every little gain comes as a shock..even though you know its good and its b/c of the little person I'm growing!! The doctor says I've gained more than I think I have b/c he weighs me with all my clothes on...no matter how heavy I tell him my shoes are! I weigh myself weekly and by my standards I've only gained a pound...the doctor wants me to gain nine more pounds in six weeks. Crazy!! He told me NOT to watch what I eat at Christmas...dessert here I come!
Our next appointment is January 9th when we'll have our only ultrasound. I'll be 18 weeks at that point...almost halfway done! I can't wait to see that little face and tiny fingers and toes...and no we are not going to find out the sex of the baby. We want to be surprised in the delivery room and keep the anticipation for as long as possible.
Please continue praying for the growth and health of our little baby.
- T -
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