17 Weeks

17 weeks!

I recently visited the doctor (last Thursday).  I heard the heart beat and was assured that all is well.  I have been waiting to feel the little turnip (that is how big it is right now) to move, but I haven't been lucky enough yet.  Of course paranoia enters my mind about every little feeling/ or lack thereof.  The doctor is very assuring (considering it is my first pregnancy, so I obviously don't know what to expect).

I was given good news.  I was able to schedule my next ultrasound much earlier than I expected.  I will be going on May 24 to find out the baby's gender (and hopefully to find out that everything else is as expected.  healthy and developing as the baby should) Everyone thinks it will be a boy.  (I am not so sure)  I have been feeling quite well lately.  I haven't had as much adversion to certain foods and I haven't really been craving as much lately.  I now have enough energy to work out and do basically anything I could pre pregnancy- which is awesome :)  According to my doctor's scale I've gained three pounds (so I didn't gain any more after my influx of weight at 13 weeks)  Now I can gain a pound of week..crazy! The doctor told me that my organ were poking out..lol  I still don't stick out much, but I guess it is noticable to him. 

In the other parts of our lives, we celebrated Mother's Day this weekend. On Saturday, we had brunch in Big Cottonwood Canyon and then walked around Silver Lake.  It was quite cold that high up, with snow and ice still visible.  I was not dressed warm enough!

On Sunday we spent the day with his Dad and Brenda.  The women (eventhough it was mother's day) made all of the dinner.  Fajittas with homemade tortillas.  I made the tortillas and they were a hit.  We had a good relaxing day, but I felt like I ate way too much. 

This week we are working on cleaning out our house and getting rid of stuff (preparing for the move).  We will be taking stuff to Brody's mom's garage sell on Saturday.  Hopefully we will make a buck or two.  We are also trying to plan a short trip for Memorial Day, but are looking for friends to join.  We've thought about Mesquite, Bryce Canyon and Wendover.... hopefully the trip will come to fruition.  I hate summers that are all work and no play!