It's finally happened...

I'm still holding steady with no weight gain. I'd like to think it's shifting from other 'more cushy' areas to my belly, but the chances of that are slim aren't they? When it comes down to it, I don't think I truly care, as long as I'm keeping healthy.
Anyways, it's finally happened.
I can't do up about 90% of my pants now.
Time to bust out the "Bella Band."
Greatest invention ever!
I'm loving the start of this little ponch I have going on...

Appointment day!

Another appointment today. I'm still with my regular doctor. He retired from all this 'baby business' while ago, because the late nights were interfering with his golf game or something. He's promised to take care of me though, but has to give me over to another doctor soon just so I can get on someones 'delivery list.' I really like my doctor, and I don't want to go to anyone else. I like that he's not politically correct and that he takes all the time in the world for me. He delivered me when I was born! Oh well. He knows best. I have an aunt who works in the administration aspects of the medical field (mainly this new hospital they are building now) and can get me in with the best doctor in this area and guarantee I get the best of the best treatment if I want to deliver in this city. Very tempting. And reassuring.
Anyway I digress.

I heard Bean's heartbeat for the first time today!!

Holy mack! I admit to getting a bit puddled up, but I held it together.
Once again, my heart has been ripped out, and belongs to someone else now!
Wow!

The first pics of my little bean!

My 13 week ultrasound picture (June 7th, 2007):

Bean's head is on the right. Both arms are up and were moving around. At one point we could see the whole hand clearly. You can see his/her spine and a leg too.
Every time I laughed or coughed the baby would move around and wind up for a kick. Maybe in a couple weeks I won't find it so funny.

I was in complete awe. This made everything feel so very real. I could have stared at that screen all day. I'm already in love.

Week 15: Almost done.
I'm not sure why the ticker on the side is a few days off, but come Tuesday I shall be 16 weeks! Even though my first trimester went by very easily with no morning sickness, weight gain or other ill effects (except for some serious fatigue!), there is such a difference in my energy levels now that I'm in the second trimester. I feel this incredible urge to just clean and get rid of junk. Maybe I'm nesting.

This is what is happening to my little bean:

Your baby's nails are well formed, and some babies are even in need of having their nails trimmed at birth. The ears have also moved from the neck to the head. Your baby is emptying his or her bladder every 40-45 minutes. The limb movements are becoming more coordinated. Your baby is about 3 ounces (85 grams) and 6.3 inches (16 cms). The gender may be detectable by ultrasound.The legs are now longer than the arms, and s/he is moving those arms and legs frequently, especially since there's still lots of room to move within the uterus.

I have my next appointment on Tuesday :)

It's been really great sharing our news with people. I really feel blessed and I'm looking forward to all the trials and tribulations of being a mom. I think one of the best 'reactions' was from my nephew William. I had just told his mom (Hella Bella) and we joked about how payback will be a bitch. Let's just leave it at: I've had a lot of fun with her son in the first 5 years of his life so far! I leave the phone for a minute and come back on to Will's voice asking, "Auntie Sass, is there a baby in your tummy?"
"Yes, sweetie there is."
A short pause.
"I'm going to buy him drums!" I can hear Hella laughing her rear end off in the background as visions of musical instruments, bowling sets, and other loud toys haunt my mind. I instantly regretted everything I've done.
Only for a second though.
Might as well continue...I'm screwed anyway!

And in the beginning....

It's funny how time is flying by. I've wanted to start this blog since the day I found out I was pregnant...and here we are 15 weeks later. Procrastinate much?

Truth is, I didn't want to start a blog until most of our friends knew, in case one should happen upon it. That happened already with one auntie. I wanted to tell her in person, but I forgot she "secretly" reads my other blog...and she found the picture of me! D'oh! I read somewhere where hormones make you more klutzy and forgetful. I'll take that excuse!

So here is the start of yet another journey (one well under way by now!)....