My Heart is Overflowing

Sunday October 24, 2010

This coming week I will be 16 weeks pregnant. This week is also my 25th birthday and also the week we find out if our little baby is a boy or girl!! I will say that Wednesday cannot come fast enough!
This pregnancy so far has been rough. No doubt about that. But I just can't believe how much love I already have for this little human inside of me. Not a second goes by that I am not thinking of how much I love Lil' Jonesie. I haven't even met him/her but I already know that I will do everything I can to be the most loving, supportive, understanding, and nurturing mother I can be.

According to my 'What to Expect' Iphone App., the baby is now the size of an avocado. I look down at my belly and can't wait for it to be a 6-9 lb. baby inside. It is just so exciting to think about!
I give all my thanks to the Lord above. He has blessed us with this baby and I will be forever grateful. I am also extremely thankful for my wonderful husband. He will be an awesome daddy. I can't wait to witness him and our little one together. That will be a blessing in itself.
My heart is overflowing with love today. I realize I get caught up in everyday life and forget to count my blessings. But I am just so thankful for my life.
I can't wait for our parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends to meet our little one. I often think about the first time our parents or family and friends will hold Lil' Jonesie...and the joy he or she will bring. It just brings a smile to my face. Babies are just so wonderful. :)
To all of you who support us: Thank you! Your love and support mean so much.

Also, we went to the doc this past week for a regular checkup. We got to hear the heartbeat which is always so neat. The heartbeat was slower than the last time.
12 week appt: 166 bpm
16 week appt: 159 bpm
The day of the appointment was really rough. I had awful morning sickness all day and couldn't keep anything down. I was really dehydrated but the OB gave me a prescription for nausea that really helps. I wonder if me being so sick that day had anything to do with the baby's slower heart rate??? Who knows??
It took her a couple minutes for us to hear the heartbeat because she said the baby kept kicking and wouldn't be still. I guess it was mad at me for not keeping any food down. :P
It is already a feisty little booger! (just like it's daddy ;)

Until next time.....be good!