15 Weeks Wow!

I hate to have so much time go in between updates, but seriously not a whole lot changes from day to day. I'm still feeling good, still starving, and still tired most of the time. I am 90% sure that I feel fluttering at this point. I can't wait to start feeling the more distinct thumps here and there. I am loving my maternity clothes this go around. I had some very generous relatives help me out and I actually have more clothes now than I think I ever have before. It's so nice because I really have to get out quite a bit and having something nice to wear helps so much.

I went to breakfast this morning with a friend from church who is due with her 2nd baby boy any day now. It was fun to chat with another pregnant person. It also amazed me that while I am very excited for her I really am glad I have a ways to go. It's not just that I'm not ready at home, I'm not quite ready mentally either. It's amazing how much having a newborn around changes your schedule. For now I'll just enjoy the frequent meals, naps, and waiting.

14 Weeks and an Appointment

Aside from being tired, which I can't even blame entirely on the pregnancy, we are sailing along on very smooth waters. I'm enjoying this while it lasts but hoping it does indeed last. Today I had my 14 week Dr. appointment and things are progressing normally. The heartbeat is 140 bpm and I measured right on. Shocking to me was the fact that I have lost 4 pounds. Even with my recent eating binges. I guess the walking back and forth to school and jogging the sidelines at soccer have made a difference. I'm certainly not on a diet or anything. In fact I am very much enjoying eating whenever I feel like it. I don't want to gain a bunch of weight though, so losing a little in the beginning is never a bad thing.

Midge came with me today and I was so proud of how quietly she sat in the waiting room. The office was running behind and we had to wait 45 just to be seen. Of course I bought her and the other girls happy meals afterwards. She kept asking if the baby was going to come out today. She loves to hear the heartbeat and get a sucker when the appointment is over. It's fun to have her there too.

Starving

A new symtom has manifested in the last few days. I am famished 99.9% of the time. I even find myself waking in the night for a little snack. This is very unusual for me even during pregnancy and I'm wondering, not worried, if it is a symptom of something else. I take my vitamins so I don't think I'm lacking or anything. At church today I could barely make it through the service I was so excited for the bagels at intermission. Oh the shame. Even more shamefull is when Boo said she was done with her donut after only one bite and I proceeded to eat that as well. My weight check on Wednesday can't go well.

Feeling Huge

My belly that is. It is out there that's for sure. I can't even lay on my tummy anymore at night. When I lay on my back there is a very obvious bump. I love it. At times though it can be a little uncomfortable. The girls are slowly beginning to understand that they can't just pounce on me anymore. They are very protective of the baby.

No News is Good News

I'm going to say it. I'm going to go ahead and jinx myself. This is absolutely by far the easiest pregnancy I have ever had. I feel good. I look good ( I dare you to disagree lol) and I feel overall very easy going. The girls and I have been taking 2 walks a day, to and from school, and I think that's helping. I'll be interested to see what my weight is next Wednesday. I do need to get some better shoes because my feet have been hurting. No more flip flops for a while I suppose.

I've also been getting very excited. The other night I had a strange dream. I dreamt we were showing the baby to people and it was clearly a Cabbage Patch Kid, not a human baby. Not really sure what to make of that one. I've looked at baby pictures of all of the girls and fantasized about what this baby will look like. The girls talk about the baby all the time and I am amazed at their excitement as well. They talk about what they will share and the things that they will help the baby learn. I love them so much and I can't wait to have another one to hug on.

Worry

I spent the last day or so agonizing over getting the flu. Fortunately that wasn't the case, but still I am even amazed at how much I worry. You would think that this pregnancy thing would get easier by the 5th time around. The truth is it doesn't. More routine, sure. Easier, no. It's kind of like having kids. You worry about all of your kids and their health, not just your first couple. I've also become much wiser with age and am very aware of the things that can go wrong. I'm trying to stay positive and relax, but it's hard, it really is.

12 Weeks

Tomorrow I will be 12 weeks. Time flies I guess. I definitely feel pregnant at this point. I haven't felt even slightly nauseous in a while. Most of the time, unless I really think about it, I just feel like my "normal" self. I'm pretty sure I've gained some weight though and I hope it's not much. I think our busy lifestyle has been a blessing this go around. It keeps my mind off of the monotonous and I don't really have time to dwell on every little detail. My next appointment in on the 23rd and I'll be excited to hear the heartbeat again.

All for Nothing

The past week or so I was so nervous for school to start. I was terrified that the early hours and busier schedule would throw my already tired and worn down body further into a funk. Surprisingly that hasn't been the case at all. In fact I would even go as far as to say the busier schedule is making me feel better. The last few summer days just drrrruuuugggg by. I found myself spending the whole day ready for bedtime. Now I don't really have as much time to think about how tired I am. Plus with the girls being much busier during the day as well they are falling right to sleep at night. We're all getting more sleep than we were and better sleep too. I love when things work out so well.