Craig and I are so excited about the growth and development of our little one! We are counting the days until our "big ultrasound" on August 13, when we get to see the little one and find out if we're having a girl or a boy (we are taking bets!). So far, my pregnancy's been pretty easy, no morning sickness, just exhaustion in my first trimester. At 9 weeks I got to hear the heartbeat for the first time, which made it all so real for me. Being pregnant without the belly or the kicks, when the only real annoying symptom you have is being tired, makes it all seem so unreal. At 10 weeks we had our first ultrasound, which was awesome! Craig and I weren't sure what we would be able to see at only 10 weeks, but the baby had clear arms and legs and was moving and turning all over the place! We were both in shock. It is so weird to see that little being inside my belly moving so much, but not be able to feel a thing.
So far, I haven't actually felt the baby move yet (I don't think I have, anyways), but at my last doctors appt, we heard the doppler heartbeat again and also got to hear a kick. I can't wait to feel the little one moving and kicking! I'm also now starting to sport a pregnant belly, which is pretty weird. None of my clothes fit anymore and I've resorted to using rubberbands to button my pants. The belly bands really smooth things out nicely, so I don't just look pudgy.
We've been working on getting our house cleaned and organized better, and soon we'll get to start working on our baby room! I can't wait to start painting and decorating.
