Week 16

Hello all,

I am finding myself really enjoying writing this blog. It's been a great place for me to process some of my thoughts/feelings, but it has also helped to make me feel connected to you guys although most of you are so far away:(  FYI I am chowing down on pickles, as I write this. I guess its true what they say......

Gallagher and I went for our 16 week appointment with one of the other doctors. Ours wasn't available, plus I think they want you to meet all of the doctors there since there is no guarantee you'll actually have your primary one for the delivery. We didn't get to find out the gender, but will at our next appointment on the 22nd with a third doctor. The whole appointment was kind of a disappointment since they won't do anymore ultrasounds because insurance won't pay for it. So once they determine the gender on the 22nd, we won't be able to see the baby until birth (unless we decide to pay out of pocket or there is a medical need). Bummer for us....it was so cool to see it developing. We did get to hear the heartbeat, though. 

I cannot wait to find out!  I feel like it'll make things so much easier as far as finally being able to  pick stuff out and deciding on a name. As for girls names, we've narrowed it down to about 5-6. I figure that if it's a girl, I might just wait until its born and then see which name seems to fit the best. As for boys names, we've decided on one....

All in all, not much else to report.....

How far along: 16 weeks and 3 days

Weight gain: 1-2 pounds

Maternity clothes: none so far, but I did invest in some more tights since that's practically all I want to wear anyways.

Stretch marks: none

Bellybutton- in or out? it's still laying flat and normal

Engagement ring- on or off? still wearing it!

Sleep: Noticed that I woke up a few times feeling hot, even though it was freezing outside.

Best moment this week? finding out that Congress has passes a law that will allow for breast pumps and other related things to be tax-deductible. From what I read, they can cost on average $1000/year.

Movement: None yet.

Food craving: fruit, fruit, and more fruit (especially pineapple). Pickles and frozen yogurt, too.

Gender? Not yet

Labor signs? thankfully, no

What I miss?

What I'm looking forward to? Feeling that first kick.

Emotions:  Tough week. Not sure if its going back to work and missing friends a lot, but I was  mess. Poor Gallagher,  bless his soul.