Cliff Notes: The First 16 Weeks!

Let me bring you up to speed...

The first 14 1/2 weeks of my pregnancy, I was sick as a dog! Whoever came up with the term "Morning Sickness" definitely got it wrong. "All Day Sickness" would be more appropriate. And cravings? What are those??? I longed for the day I would be able to eat again, let alone something actually sound appealing. I tried everything. Crackers, Sprite, Vitamin B6, Ginger Snaps, Lemons, Toast... I even wore those ridiculous SeaBands. Nothing worked! All I can say is thank goodness for Zofran. That is the only thing that allowed me to eat at all. Finally, a little after 14 weeks, the nausea began to fade. I still take a Zofran every day, but I haven't gotten sick in over 2 weeks, and my appetite is making a comeback! I still haven't had any cravings, but I'm sure those are soon to come.


I felt the baby move for the first time this past weekend!!! I don't even know how to put this part in to words other than to say, Simply Amazing! I wasn't sure if I'd even recognize movement this early, but those little "taps" are undeniable. It doesn't matter what I'm doing, or what kind of day I'm having, when they happen, it brings a smile to my face. Although, I'm sure he/she is just trying to find more leg room, it's like the little one is saying, "Hey!".


So now you're pretty much caught up. I am almost 17 weeks, and dying to find out what we're having. My doctor doesn't perform sonograms until 20 weeks. That just seems like way too long to wait! I want to know now! I've scheduled a 3D/4D ultrasound for next Thursday, the 22nd. Hopefully they will be able to tell us whether we'll be bringing home a baby boy or girl. Any guesses???