Mark feels baby

Mark felt the baby move for the first time last night at 20 weeks and 2 days. His responding smile was truly that of a proud father. He was beaming. He is going to be the best dad. The baby has been very active the past few weeks especially after I eat and at night. It also seemed to like the music from the ballet and Broadway shows in NYC. Like parents, like baby!!

Appt rescheduled

Dr. Reaves' office just called and rescheduled my next visit for January 12. I find myself disappointed because I look forward to hearing the baby's heartbeat at each appointment. Thankfully, we still have the ultrasound scheduled for January 5. I asked if we would be allowed to record the sonogram. Unfortunately, my office does not permit recordings. However, I was assured we would receive several pictures!!

NYC Vacation

We just returned from vacationing in New York City. We had a fantastic time. We made our annual trip to the Gapstow Bridge in Central Park where Mark proposed almost three years ago. We fantasized about one day bringing the baby to visit "our bridge". We also made our first official baby purchase. We brought back a very soft and cuddly teddy bear from the toy store, FAO Schwartz. We are really looking forward to spending the holidays with our friends and families over the coming week. We are very anxious to see everyone!!

Kicks

I felt the baby kick for the first time today. It felt like two light thumps. It was so exciting!! We are 17 weeks and 5 days along.

Showing

Yesterday a worker at Subway and today at Kohls commented on our pregnancy for the first time. You know you are showing when strangers are brave enough to congratulate you.

16 week appt

We just arrived home from our latest appointment at 16 weeks and 2 days. Everything is still looking good and the heart rate was 155 beats per minute. It was nice and loud. I have gained 1/2 pound since our last appointment bringing the total to 5 pounds (my chart shows 3.5 pounds). The doctor is very pleased. She hopes to see me gain at least 25 pounds. We scheduled our ultrasound for January 5. We are very excited to get to peak in on our little one!! We are still planning to wait until the birth to find out the sex. Our next routine appointment is scheduled for January 9. I recently began feeling the baby move. I first noticed it on November 12 at 13 weeks and 4 days. I was not sure if it was really the baby as I have nothing to compare it to. I have decided it is indeed our precious little one and it sort of feels like a muscle twitch or light fluttering. As of now, it is only occasional and mostly after I eat or in the middle of the night. I have to hold very still to feel the small movements. I cannot wait to feel movement more frequently and of course, kicks. There will be no denying whether or not it is the baby then!!