My Dearest Baby,

I felt you kick last night while laying on the sofa for the first time.  I had my hand rested on my belly and all of a sudden you reached for my hand .

You kicked me 3 times in one minute and then I guess you needed your rest but I felt you from the inside and out and Mommy was so happy.

I love you more than the sea and the sky X's 1000000000000. 

Mommy

Just back from my visit with Dr. Hoffman.  I heard the little one's heart again!  This time, closer towards my pelvic area....S/he must be upside down today.  I've gained another 7 pounds.  I'm 139 right now...not bad.  He says I should gain another 10 - 15 more before the due date.  I'm fine with that since I'm expecting it will be all baby, just like it is now.  Although, those Vanilla Milk Shakes are tasting pretty good.

Since my Ultrasound on Friday, I've been a little nervous.  Since the tech wasn't allowed to really answer all my questions,  I had to wait until today to find out all the happenings.  To Quote my Doctor, "You're baby is better than Perfect, weighing exactly as the baby should and Mom is weighing exactly as Mom should"!!!  Gosh, those words were better than any Vanilla Milk Shake EVER.  Heartbeat is still the same at 143 bpm.  Truely an amazing feeling.  I always tear up.  I feel like I can't wait for another 4 Months....I want to rock, hold and sing to him/her right now!!!!! 

New Topic:  Auntie Katie will be arriving on the 25th @ 8:46 p.m.  I booked her flight yesterday.  It'll be so nice to have her here with me....sometimes, sisters are the best medicine.  She's a little more sensitive than my better half so it'll be nice to have emotional moments with my sis.  She'll stay with me until the little one is born and then she'll go back home.

Ok, I guess that's all I need to report.  Until next check - up (4 weeks away). Yay

Writing from my desk now.  Only 2 hours and I get go home.  I feel the day just dragging on and each day has been the same since I returned from Christmas Holidays.  The weather's not helping and has been below freezing temps which makes it really hard to leave your bedside in the mornings or rather, leave the house at all.

On a brighter note:

Had our 20 week ultrasound on Friday passed!!  The tech said everything was where it was supposed to be.  We got to see the brain, heart, kidneys, eyes, ears and mouth.  What a wonderful feeling.  The baby had it's feet crossed at the ankles and sure looked relaxed in there.  The heartbeat was 143 bpm and weighs about a pound!!! I got to do some shopping as well.  I decided to spend a bunch at Le Senza since my upper region has decided to get much bigger. 

Saturday, Jason began painting the Nursery.  It turned out beautiful!  Even more beautiful that I thought it would be.  I'm happy I chose the color I did.  On Sunday, we assembled the crib, dresser and change table.  I stuck my verses on the wall above the crib and window.  Just a few finishing touches needs to be done and we'll be good to go!  I'm know I'm a little crazy and quick being that the due date is still 4 months away but I really want to be prepared!!  Now, I don't have to worry about readiness....(for the first time in my life).

I have an appt with the Doc on Wednesday.  Because a tech did my ultrasound, he wasn't allowed to give any information hardly so I have to consult with my Doctor about it. If there had been any problems, the tech would've called my Doctor that day and would've had me come in but all went well and I'm sure there are no problems.  I guess this nect visit will be prenatal visit too.  GREAT..

That's all the news I have as of late.  Not much activity with regards to kicking the last few days...I hate it when that happens.  I wish I could feel her/him all day.

I am totally feeling the little one move everyday now and not just at a certain time of the day....it's happening sporadically all day.  The movements feel like S/he's blowing bubbles and popping them.  It's got to be the best feeling in the world. 

Not much new to report.  We did buy paint this past weekend and borders for the Nursary.  We also bough a Fischer Price Ocean's Aquarium swing that plays music and had little fishy's dangleing from the top.  Jason wanted yellow paint but I thought yellow was a little overdone so I opted for the shy green. (A cucumber color)  With this color, we can still incorporate some yellow.  We're not finding out what the sex is so we couldn't go and pick obvious colors.

My friend Crystal is now 3 - 5 cm dialated.  I will be helping her through her delivery when it's time. I just hope she doesn't go in the middle of the night...I hoping this will help me gain some experience and what to expect so I'll know how to be ready and prepared. 

I have constant pressure on my bladder.  Everytime I stand from a comfortable position, I really have to go pea.  I woke up the past two nights sweating profously. Jason closed the duct in the room so the room would be chilled for night time. 

I feel great with lots of energy from 7 am to 6 pm.  After that, I feel completely drained of energy and always get a headache with a pain above my right eye.  My bedtime is usually between 10 - 10:30 pm.  Tylenol doesn't help...the only medicine that seems to be working is sleep.

I had a horrible stomach flu last week.  Lasted two days.  I was quite surprised as my immune system is obviously quite low.  I was expecting it to hang around for awhile.  Thank God it cleared up when it did.

Our 20 week ultrasound is on Friday.  I'm finding myself a little more nervous than I was before my last ultrasound.  Not sure why.  I guess the worry process that comes with being a Mom has kicked in.  I just felt the baby move again.  That's twice in the past half hour.  I pray to St. Gerard (The Patron Saint of Mothers to Be) that the baby is healthy and everything will be Ok.  I'm sure between him and St. Anne, they should have us covered. 

I will be back to report from the Ultrasound with new pics.  Can't wait.