14 weeks...

I'm 14 weeks and finally in the 2nd trimester! I'm feeling wonderful and beginning to show, but I'm still waiting on that burst of energy I keep reading about that comes with the 2nd trimester.

Last week I believe I felt the first fetal movements! I wasn't expecting it at 1st because it's really early to be feeling movement, but I've felt the same "butterfly" sensation several times over the last week. I'm going to ask my doctor about it when I go see her on Wednesday to make sure that's what I felt!

Here are my latest belly shots taken at 14 weeks, 3 days and in my amazingly comfortable maternity clothes!

And of course... Congrats the the Tar Heels for making the Final Four!

13 weeks...

*Profile picture of baby waving at us!*


I went to the doctor for my 1st trimester screening and I came back with lots of pictures. Ray and I were able to watch the baby on the ultrasound monitor for 45 minutes because the baby wouldn't roll over in the correct position. The baby is very active and was kicking, waving, and even sucking "it's" thumb! "It's even fell asleep during the screening! After 45 minutes of me rolling over in various positions and poking my stomach, baby finally cooperated and the technician was able to get her measurements.


We were hoping to find out the sex as well, but the umbilical cord was in the way... or so she said. I think the technician knew what the baby was but she didn't say because of protocol! At least I got to see the little guy/gal moving around in my stomach and it made the pregnancy even more real! We'll just have to wait another 5 weeks for my next ultrasound to find out the sex. In the mean time, enjoy the new pictures!



*Picture of baby looking directly at us with both hands up in the air*






*Picture of baby sucking his/her thumb*

12 weeks...

Here are my latest belly shots! My stomach has finally begun to grow! Last week (at 11 weeks) I had to give in and buy maternity pants... They are the most comfortable pants I have ever owned and I am now a fan of elastic.

Here is a picture of my mom! She wanted her picture taken too!

Beautiful Baby!

Yesterday I went in for my 10 week OB work up. I had a chance to talk to the midwife and ask her tons of question. She immediately knew I was a teacher because I came in with a list of perfectly handwritten questions to ask her! She reassured me that I was doing everything correctly, eating enough, getting enough exercise, and getting enough rest, etc.

I thought I was going to get an ultrasound during that appointment, but she said that since I had one a few weeks ago and nothing was troubling me, then I didn't need one. The only reason she would give me one was if she couldn't find the heartbeat with the doppler. So sorry folks, I don't have an updated picture of baby, but I can report that baby has a strong heartbeat! She also said that "it" was moving around alot because every time she would find the heartbeat the sound would disappear because the baby would move!

I'm going back to the doctor in 2 weeks for a 1st trimester screening for Down Syndrome and that involves an ultrasound so hopefully I'll get a new picture!