Waiting for May

I had my OB appointment this week. It was a normal weight/blood pressure/pee check - with the plus of hearing the baby's heartbeat. Nothing exciting to report. BUT, I did get to schedule my utlrasound! It's still weeks away, but at least I know the date and can sit and wait anxiously for the appointment. Maybe it's silly, but I am really excited to know who's growing in there! My father says we will be ruining lifes biggest surprise, but I don't think I can function not knowing if we're having a boy or girl. I am ready to stock up on cute baby clothes, paint the new bedroom (goodbye home office) and get the other fun preparation things done. Besides, when I day dream of holding my little baby in my arms, I can imagine it in greater detail! So, the date is set for May 20. Forgive my anxious twitch until then!

Also exciting, (and I can't believe I haven't posted this until now) is that I felt the baby for the first time on Saturday. It was a big, strong kick, which surprised me. Since then I've felt the normal "butterfly flutters" I would expect at this stage, but I can't get over the huge kick I felt that day. It made me smile, and felt like a little reassurance from the baby saying "I'm okay mom!" (especially since I felt bad about taking the medication I posted about earlier)

My tummy is definitely showing, I'm feeling healthier and am ready for the pregnancy glow to kick in. Life is good.