Well, 17 weeks in, almost 5 months I guess and things still seem to be going great besides the occasional sleepy days and the over-eating that I'm reluctantly trying to stop & tell myself that It's all in my head. 

I've had my second prenatal exam with my Doctor.  He said that judging by the ultrasound, my baby is perfectly healthy and growing like a baby should be.  That was great news. 

I'm all ready for Christmas - shopping is completed and gifts were sent back to Newfoundland and received two days ago.  My Mother and Father are like overgrown children - they said they couldn't wait and have opened their's already!  I told them next year, I will be sending the parcel after Christmas so they wouldn't be able to cheat. 

I'm off for Christmas on Friday - 11 whole days off!  Wow, what a nice break that will be.  I plan to get my Puppy neutered on Friday so I can be home with him and give him the proper care he needs.  Saturday is scheduled for Cleaning!  I mean heavy-duty!  Every knick and cranny will be cleaned.  Yesterday I noticed cob-webs forming on my ceiling fan....I could hardly sleep last night knowing it was there. 

Which brings me to my next subject:  Sleep!

I was awoke the other morning from the worst dream ever and boy was I happy the alarm rang.  Jason had been cheating on me with his X-girlfriend (who, by the way, is happily married with two kids) but Man was it ever real??!!!  I woke up crying and when I first rolled over and seen him laying there, I hated him, I wanted to kill him then I came to my senses.  Now I ask myself, "why on earth would I be having a dream like that?"  Appearently, it's normal for pregnant woman to dream about infedelity, especially the X.  It's a sign of your insecurities with your body changing and thinking your significant other isn't as attracted as he used to be.  I even told him about it to make myself feel better - how silly am I?

Last night I couldn't sleep either so I stole the body pillow from the spare bedroom and embedded myself in it.  Perfect!  One of the best sleeps ever.  I would reccomend every pregnant woman get one for the extra support.

I guess that's all I have to report.  Nothing exciting happening yet.  Haven't really fel much movements that I can pin point.  A couple times I thougth I felt something but I think I'm making myself believe s/he's moving. 

I've gained a total of 9 lbs.  Not bad.  132 lbs at my last check-up.

Until next time..... 

Well, where to begin.

Everythings fine for starters!!!  I was a little off on my "guestimated" due date - What we thought would be mid June has turned in to May 27th.  Give or take a week, the Doc says.

We have been to our first ultrasound :) Only one kid in there!!!!  It was so amazing.  I didn't really like the tech but it wasn't so bad.  It could've been worse.  The heartbeat was 158 bpm.  He/She has all 4 limbs and would only really dance around when the Tech kept pouncing on my belly with that little tool - it was annoying.  My next Ultrasound is on the 11th of January.  Hard to believe we'll be 20 weeks in already.  Wow - has time ever flown by swiftly??

Snowing like a mad man right now.  I'm all set for Christmas.  My family should receive all their presents by mail this week!!  They will do really great this year, my little brothers.  They were definietly spoiled by their biggy sister.  Jason gave me one of my gifts last night.  I was complaining about my aching muscles while I was sitting at the computer.  When I turned around, he had taken out a brand new leather massenging computer chair for me.  It's beautiful and really fits in with the living room.  Luv it.

Next Pre-natal check up is Wednessday - I'll be back with something to report I'm sure.

Until then my precious baby - sleep tight!!!

Only 7 more days until my first Ultrasound.  I seriously don't think I can wait that long!

I've been to the Doctor a few times since I last wrote - I don't have gestational diabetes and everything looks good although he scared me.  He had given me a Pap test and the next day he sent me to the lab to take some blood and give a urine sample.  There was a message on my phone that evening that I need to come in ASAP.  I got so scared I couldn't sleep all night.  So, go there the next morning and he told me he found some blood in my urine.   I was like "No shit", you just gave me a pap the day before.  He finally realized his mistake and aploigized.  That was a worrysome 24 hours that I didn't need to endure.  Anyway, we're all fine.  Thank God.

Since I'm showing more than a normal woman should be on her 11th week, there's a possibility of a double receipe.  There are indeed 3 sets of twins in my family so It's very possible.  C'mon, give me a break!!  Hehehe.  Double Whammy for my first pregnancy???  I'm sure God has a plan and he must need me to care and love two babies.....if that be the case. On the other hand, one would be just dandy for now.  As my Mom said: "tell Jason to stay away from other woman or he'll overpopulate.... call it Global Warming, if you must" - hehehe.

I came down with a cold two nights ago and I've been suffering it out.  Gargled some salt and warm water to cure my throat - it's cured and am dying for a cup of Neo Citrin to clear my nose and head but I'm not allowed!!!!  I want to cry.  But then I think about my beautiful baby and how he'd be better off if Mommy suffers it out. 

I've gained 5 lbs already!!  I don't think I've ever looked better! 

Well, had my first complete checkup yesterday afternoon.  I was so nervous as I had friends tell me the Doctors really violate you during these check-ups.  It wasn't bad at all.

They sent me home telling me everything looked great and that the baby was growing however, there may be a chance that I have gestational diabetes.  I'm really not surprised as it's common in pregnant woman but when you have a history of diabetes in your family, you tend to worry a little bit.  They were scared that it may turn into long - term diabetes.

I went home and cried and waited anxiously to do my blood screen this morning.  They took my blood and told me everything looked fine but the Doctor will be keeping a close eye due to the family history.  I just have to watch my diet even more so and excercise regularly, which I admit, I haven't been doing much of.

Headaches have been increasing.  Had them for the past three days.  After I take tylenol, they go away.  Dreams have subsided and haven't had any symptoms of nausea.  I noticed my lips are really dry and cracking....not sure if it's the cooler weather coming on or if it's pregnancy.

Thought I felt some fluttering this afternoon.  I don't know what to look for but it was different.