There's really something in there!!!

I finally feel movement on a consistent basis! There's no doubt and it's not my imagination. Baby moves most in the early evening around 6:30 or 7:00pm. But, I get frequent reminders that there's really a baby growing in my belly throughout the day! It's amazing to know that everything is okay when you get several soft thumps to the belly. Daddy can't feel it yet - so he thinks I'm still imagining it. =) But, it's real.

Only 6 more days until the 3D ultrasound!!!

Life in the 2nd trimester...

I'm 17 weeks and 4 days today - a few weeks into the 2nd trimester. I feel fabulous! I only get sick when I wait too long to eat. My energy level is high. It's finally spring - warm and sunny which always makes me happy!

Best symptoms at this time: feeling movement!, starting to look pregnant instead of just fat =)
Worst symptoms: heartburn (yuck!), not being able to get comfortable enough to sleep, and ridiculously far too many trips to the bathroom

I think I've felt the baby move several times now. At first, it felt like goldfish swimming. Then, a ball rolling slowly around in my stomach. Now, I actually feel a few soft thumps now and then - our little baby growing and kicking. I can't wait until it's so distinguishable that I don't feel like I'm just imagining it! Also, it will be great when Jared can feel it too.

Speaking of Jared - what an amazing dad already. It's so adorable how his face lights up when he touches my growing belly. The smile on his face makes my heart melt.

Doctor's appointments are going well - everything is good - heartbeat is always in the 140's or 150's. We are both so excited for the 3-D ultrasound on May 5th! We can't wait to take another look at our baby.

Mandy at 17 weeks - starting to pop!

Mandy at 15 and 1/2 weeks.

Mandy at 14 weeks

Mandy at 12 weeks