First big purchase

I picked up our crib yesterday! So exciting! It's the first thing we've purchased for the baby. I got the crib in white (not the color in the picture). I think it'll look really cute in the yellow bedroom (with white trim and doors). I bought the rails so the bed can be converted to a full-sized bed later. I also ordered the changer/dresser (also in white). This should be here in a few weeks.

Of course, the crib's in a box and has to be assembled. I'm not really in a hurry to get it put together. Really, I just wanted to start making some of the bigger purchases so that the expense of buying everything will be spread out (rather than all coming right at the end).

18 weeks

18 weeks today! Only two more weeks until the halfway point! Crazy!

I had an appointment last Wednesday. I had gained 6 pounds since my last appointment, but the doctor said that was perfectly fine since I'd only gained about 2 pounds during the first trimester. The heartbeat sounded good; the doctor said she could tell that the baby was moving all over the place, since we'd hear the heartbeat for a few seconds, and then some swooshing around, and then the heartbeat again. Funny. The doctor told me that she wants me to have a level II ultrasound (rather than the regular one), so that the doctor can look more closely at the baby's heart (due to family history). So, instead of getting to have the "big" ultrasound in 2 weeks, I'll have to wait until August 29 (when I'll be almost 23 weeks). That's the one day of the month that a doctor comes down from St. Vincent's Children's Hospital (in Indianapolis) to do level II ultrasounds. You'd think that someone in Bloomington could do them... but no. So, I'm kind of bummed that we'll have to wait a bit longer to see the baby, but, I'll do whatever I need to do to make sure the baby's healthy, I guess. After the appointment I had to then have blood drawn for the AFP test. I hate having blood drawn, so this was no fun at all!

I don't think I've felt any movement yet. I've had a few feelings of... hmmm.. maybe that was it... but I really don't know! I'm really looking forward to this.

17 weeks

I'm 17 weeks today. This morning, for the first time, a random stranger (working in the art museum coffeeshop, where I was getting a cup of tea) asked me when I'm due! I was so surprised! The shirt I'm wearing today is obviously maternity, but still! That's something I don't think I'd ever ask someone... just in case they're NOT really pregnant.

I have a doctor's appointment on Wednesday (2 days from now). I'm really looking forward to hearing that beautiful heartbeat again. Also, while at the appointment, I should be able to schedule the "big" ultrasound, for about 3 weeks from now! I can't even believe that in 3 short weeks, we'll know if it's a boy or girl (assuming that the baby cooperates). Crazy!

I'm feeling pretty much normal. I'm hungry all the time though, and I think I've gained too much weight since my last appointment. I think the norm is about a pound a week; I think I've gained 5 or 6 pounds in the last 4 weeks. Oh well... I'm hungry dammit! I also had some strange cramping sensations this weekend. I don't think it was anything bad, but rather just some stretching. Supposedly, I should be able to feel movement sometime soon. I can't wait!

16 weeks

So, here's my first belly picture! Sorry it's so blurry. Seriously, there's really no belly there if I suck it in. However, I've decided I'm done with sucking it in for the next 6 months or so! It's so liberating to just let it all hang out! Also, I think that my underwear are making my belly look bigger than it really is- they kind of cut across the middle of my flab, and cause it to pooch out over the top. So annoying!

14 weeks

Today I'm 14 weeks 1 day. Crazy. The first trimester is now done. Yeah! I had some spotting last night, for the first (and hopefully only) time. It really scared me. I called the nurse this morning, and she said that, since it stopped quickly, it was most likely nothing to worry about.

I had a doctor's appointment on 6/25. Everything was fine. I've still only gained a total of about 2 or 3 pounds. The doctor found the heartbeat with the Doppler. What a beautiful sound!

We've spread the news to pretty much everyone now. I've told work, and my supervisor is trying to figure out who will advise my students while I'm gone. I think it should work out fine, since most of the time that I'll be out will be a pretty slow time of the year.

I'm wearing maternity pants for the first time today. They're way too big, but I don't care! They sure are comfortable!