Ultrasound Delayed

The ultrasound clinic called to reschedule our appointment (grumble) so we'll all have to wait until next Wednesday to get a look at this kid.

18 Weeks Pregnant

We had our monthly appointment with the midwife today. All is well with both mum and babe. I have good blood pressure, no protein or sugars in my urine, my uterus measures (fundal height) appropriately for the number of weeks pregnant that I am, and my weight gain is good. Baby's heart beat was loud and strong.

While we were listening to the heart beat we were joking with the midwife about our baby being a drummer - Mark would really like a drummer in the family so that he can start a band. Needless to say I had to try and contain my giggles so we could get on with listening to the heart beat (the doppler bounced around a bit until I calmed down).

We chatted with the midwife about some of the baby movement I might be feeling. About a week ago I got what I think was a little kick while I was lying on the couch watching a movie. I gave my uterus a little poke and got a little poke back! Since then I occassionally get what feels like a little poke at the front of my uterus which the midwife agrees just might be our little one making its presence known. Its very exciting! Mark (and anyone else I let touch my belly) should be able to feel some movement in about a month.

Next week is the ultrasound which were looking forward to. We'll make sure to get some pictures to post!

Week 17 Biology Lesson

Week 18 Biology Lesson

End of Week 16

All is well on the baby brewing front. My morning sickness is gone. I have to be careful not to let my stomach get too empty or else I get heartburn though. My energy level is pretty good to.

I celebrated my very first Mother's Day today. Mark woke me up with a card and lovely flowers then made me breakfast!



I've apparently passed the 'she could just be fat' stage because a few strangers have felt comfortable enough to comment on my pregnancy. Here is a picture of my belly as of today:



I'll post a few more pictures like this one over the coming months.

Mark and I went paint shopping this week and got paint for the nursery which was alot of fun.

Week 15 Biology Lesson

week 16 Biology Lesson