Another good appointment

I went to the doctor today and the good news is that I've only gained 2 pounds. It sure feels like a lot more the way my clothes are fitting but I guess that's good. I did have to buy my first pair of maternity pants because I needed something stretchy to relax in over the weekend. I'm almost 16 weeks now and the baby's heartbeat was 146 and my blood pressure was great. I'm feeling pretty good and the doctor said I should start feeling the baby move around anytime now. I am looking forward to that, as long as he doesn't kick me too hard. My next appointment is after Memorial Day and we could be able to tell the sex of the baby but we're pretty sure we're going to wait. That will mark the halfway point of my pregnancy.

First Sonogram

We went to the doctor on March 30th and got to see the baby for the first time. Although he/she was very small and not moving around very much, the heartbeat was 160. Matt's for sure he saw something that told him it's a boy, but he needs to keep dreaming for now. In the picture, the head is on the left and the body is towards the right. It was such an awesome experience and made things finally sink in and seem soooo real!! We go back in a couple of weeks to hear the heartbeat again. I've been feeling great and haven't had many side effects at all of being pregnant. My tummy is starting to stick out there a little, but I can still hide it pretty well. Pretty soon I won't be able to control it.

Another exciting thing for us is that I started a new job last week at the new Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Uptown Normal. The not so great part is that it's opening right before I have the baby. Lots to do before then, with work and the baby but I'll work on a "baby discount" for anyone who wants to come see us and stay in Normal!!! That's all for now, but you'll hear from me soon!!