17 weeks

I had my 4 month check up today. Besides waiting for an hour to be seen the appointment went really well. Urine was good, she said my weight is excellent ( I haven't gained anything yet), and she said that the heart rate has gone up from 141 bpm to 150 bpm. The baby stayed still long enough to get the heart rate which was a good, and they drew my blood and got the vein the first try. Oh yah and I got the day I wanted for my ultrasound. Phil is going away for a week so I was hoping to get it done before he leaves and wouldn't you know it...much to my surprise they had the whole afternoon of the day I wanted open! Thank God!!! So May 3rd at 2:00 pm I will know pink or blue. SO EXCITED!

16 weeks and 2 days

The Braxton Hicks begin.

I thought for sure I was going to be sick and need to use the bathroom. Afterall, it did start right after we ate dinner. Except that uncomfortable feeling was higher in my belly. Then it dawned on me....I am having contractions already.

I had Braxton Hicks with Ethan around 19 weeks. I wasn't sure if it was possible to have them this early. So I asked google. Much to my surprise if you have had multiple children they can begin as early as 2 months. GREAT!

But the nice part is that I got to sit down and relax the rest of the night...so that's a big plus! And they stopped after I laid down. We may have another early appearance here from baby. let's just pray I make it to at least 38 weeks.