16 weeks 3 days!!!

Well I had my monthly check up today and everything seems to be right on track. I had my belly measured and the doctor used her doppler to listen to the heartbeat :) I have only gained 2 lbs so far (which makes me happy) and my blood pressure is excellent!!
I am scheduled for my next ultrasound on June 13th where hopefully I will learn the sex of my 'Little One'. It is going to be a long two week wait but I am so very excited to see the baby again!!
I purchased my first diapers and wipes which was a first and very exciting for me :)
I'm anticipating starting on the baby's room. I feel that everything will just fly from there.

15 weeks!!!!!!

Not much to update really but I just wanted to post an updated belly pic :) Things are going much better these days. A lot less nausea!  Yay! My next ob visit is scheduled for May 29th. Hopefully then I will get my ultrasound scheduled to determine the 'Little Ones' sex.

14 weeks 3 days!!!!

I am so ecstatic to have made it through my first trimester!!! I am so elated, happy, relieved etc...
My genetic testing appointment didn't quite go as it was supposed to but I did get to have another ultrasound to see my 'Little One' again, which made me happy. They are not the best pictures in the world but 'Little One' wasn't being super cooperative by standing on its head the entire time. LOL I have a little acrobat in there I guess!

I broke down and let my co-worker take my first belly picture this morning after trying on a college t-shirt that I had ordered. It will fit me better after pregnancy but I didn't think it was too horrible with my baby bump :) You can let me know what you think.

I can't express how excited I am to be pregnant!! I have been exceptionally calm and in a wonderful state of mind. I'm sure with time I will become more nervous as it all begins to set in. All I know is that I am going to be the best mom that I possibly can be :)

Genetic Testing

Well after taking to my OB at my last visit I am going to go to a specialist in Peoria for an in-depth ultrasound to check on genetics. Personally, it doesn't matter to me if my baby has problems because I will love it all the same. I was not happy with any of the genetic testing that they could offer me here in Galesburg and was going to skip all of it. My doctor explained to me that she would like to see me do some sort of testing as our hospital does not have the capabilities to take care of newborns with genetic problems. I don't want any false-positives and I definitely didn't want to do an Amnio with the risk associated with that. Apparently, this appointment will be a very detailed ultrasound. I will even get to see my 'little one' in 4D!! :) I go for this appointment on May 13th. Luckily, all of these tests are covered by insurance except for the blood test. It is called a 'Harmony' test. It picks up the baby's DNA through my blood and is super accurate I guess. I will not be having this blood test, however, as it costs $800 and insurance does not cover it!
Other than this news, I am just waiting for my next OB appointment on May 29th. I haven't gone out and bought anything yet for my 'little one' yet. I guess I am just holding off for a bit longer.
I have had to buy maternity clothes as nothing is fitting me anymore :) That proved more challenging than I thought. It is amazing how many stores do not carry maternity clothes! Thank heavens for Kohls!! I did order a few things online from Old Navy but I am just a person who likes to try things on which makes it troublesome.