moving along

I'm terribly behind on updates from the land of babylust. I fear that this post will be a tad disjointed, so please bear with me.

Things are good. I had a few days of feeling good last week - thankfully in time for the holiday and lots of good eating. Unfortunately, Bumble didn't get the memo that the holiday season is upon us, and Momma has much to do, because this week, "the sick" has returned. People keep telling me that it will end sometime - at least when the baby is born. I'm hoping that it will be over sooner rather than later. But in all honesty, the continuing battle with "the sick" does give me some comfort and confidence that things in there our going the way they should be.

Our last appointment was nearly two weeks ago - at 14 weeks - and we heard Bumble's little heart thumping away at 160 beats per minute. I'm most definitely sporting a noticeable pregnant belly now and my stomach no longer looks flat when I lay on my back (not that it was ever really flat - but the flat on the back position surely must be the most flattering for any belly). I guess what I'm trying to say is that there is a noticeable bulge below my belly button  when I'm on my back. I can feel my uterus most of the time, which is a very strange sensation indeed. I'm surprised at how uncomfortable I am already, and I'm not even that big yet.

I think I've started to feel Bumble move over the past couple of weeks, but it's nothing consistent, and I'm really not sure that's what is going on. But it is exciting to think that I will be feeling recognizable kicks sometime soon. And it's pretty unbelievable that I'm only 4 weeks away from being halfway through this pregnancy.

My mom spent the day with me today helping me to sort through three large bags and three huge tubs of maternity clothes passed along by family and friends. We sorted them into things I can wear now, things I may wear when the weather gets warmer, and things that I'll need once I'm ginormous. It took us all day long. And really, I hate to think about how long it would have taken me had I been going at it alone. I'm thankful that our bedroom is now in order and that I can see the floor again. My mom is amazing.

A friend generously passed along her nursing bras - size 36D. I'm already busting out of them. I'm afraid to know what size I'll be when I'm actually nursing. It's a scary thought.

We have an appointment on Friday at 16 weeks. We'll check the heartbeat, have my blood drawn for the quad screen and we'll schedule our big ultrasound. And we are most definitely finding out the sex of the baby. We can hardly wait!

Comments

[Krystle]

Words canNOT express... how incredibly excited and I happy I am for you and your husband!

[Kelly]

YAY! I have been stalking your blog for an update for a couple weeks. I am so happy for you. the sick WILL let up, but it just doesn't always happen at 12 weeks. Mine certainly didn't.

I am SO happy for you!!!

and I bet you're having a girl. I know I have a 50/50 shot there but I usually am a good gender guesser. =P

[Megan]

I have been lurking and got worried when you didn't write for so long. I'm so happy things are going along so well despite the sick. Your site gives me hope and comfort... congratulations to you and your husband!

[skm]

Wahooooo!!!!!!!!!

[Sarah]

Yay for you guys! I've been hoping for an update. Hurray! See you soon. xo, s.

[Heather]

i am so happy for you! it gives me hope! i have to admit, i've been lurking too, hoping everything was o.k. good luck on Friday!

[jv]

Glad to know all is moving along well! I hope you do feel better soon, and by then the movement you'll be feeling can be of reassurance. And I am with you on the "scary thought" theme of wondering what size bra I'll end up being when the baby comes...

[Jonah Holland]

I am so happy for you! Things sound great.
Sometimes I wonder if Mother Nature is preparing us for the baby with "the sick". Did I mention that I was oh so totally not prepared for what was to come? It is her way of saying -- this is not about you anymore, it is about the little one. Oh, the sacrifices we make as mothers!
Don't worry, it gets better! oh by the way, JcPennys catalogue for cheap cotton nursing bras.

[Jonah Holland]

I am so happy for you! Things sound great.
Sometimes I wonder if Mother Nature is preparing us for the baby with "the sick". Did I mention that I was oh so totally not prepared for what was to come? It is her way of saying -- this is not about you anymore, it is about the little one. Oh, the sacrifices we make as mothers!
Don't worry, it gets better! oh by the way, JcPennys catalogue for cheap cotton nursing bras.

[SaraS-P]

I am so happy to hear all is well!