Doctor's appointment

I had a doctor's appointment on Friday. She checked the size of my uterus and seemed a little concerned. She said that my uterus was the size she would expect from someone who was about 12-14 weeks along...not the 17 weeks that I was. Unfortunately, the ultrasound machine for the office was broken and I can't get an appointment with the radiology appointment for another four weeks. So, it's a sit and wait to see how big the baby is and if there is anything to be concerned about. After she measured my uterus, she looked for the heartbeat. It seriously took FIFTEEN MINUTES!!! Oh my gosh, talk about a VERY LONG fifteen minutes. After being told I was measuring at least three weeks behind, she couldn't find a heartbeat?!?!?! Yes, it was quite nervewracking. Thankfully, she did eventually find it and it was nice, strong and steady, so that relieved my fears a bit. I don't have another appointment for four weeks and right around that time I should also be having my ultrasound. Cross your fingers for me!

I've been feeling okay lately. I'm really exhausted, but doing well. I find there are times that I just forget to eat and boy does my body let me know it! I get horrible headaches and just feel like crap and it's usually right around then that I think, "Oh yeah...I haven't eaten yet today!" Duh, Katie! So, at least I'm eating well. lol

I think I'm feeling the baby kick, but it's still very faint. I can't wait for that first, undeniable hard kick. That's always fun! The kids can't wait until they can feel the baby move from the outside. They keep asking when that will happen. Patience grasshoppers...patience!

Emma has decided that she wants to be there when the baby is born. None of the other kids do though. So, as long as she continues wanting to be there, I think she's going to be there for the whole thing. She's very excited about being the kid who gets to hold and kiss the baby first. I think we're going to let her cut the cord as well.