18 weeks!

I had several appointments Wednesday...ultrasound, blood work, and doctor appointment.  First was the ultrasound.  I was excited to find out that they did 3-D there!  The main reason for this u/s was to check for all organs and measure bones. He was being a little modest this time around. He wasn't quick to show off his "goods" this time like he was last time!  The tech actually didn't confirm he was a boy until the very end when he finally moved into a position where she could get a good look.  Here are a couple of pics of our baby boy, Preston Drake Smith.



This is Drake just chillin' out with his hands behind his head :)



Next was the bloodwork appointment.  The girl drawing my blood had me a little nervous because she took forever finding my vein, then lost it, then found it, then lost it...then just went in blind.  Thankfully, she hit it the first time!  I've always been difficult to stick, so I was glad she got it the first time. Finally, was the doctor appointment. By this time, he already had the u/s results.  He said everything looked great! According to his bone measurements, he is estimated to weigh 8 oz.  We feel so blessed!! 

17 weeks!!!

Total weight gained/lost: From my first doctor appointment to my second doctor appointment, I had gained 2 lbs.  I go back for my 3rd appt on May 9th, so we will see then...I have a feeling it's more than 2 lbs this time!  Also, they don't count the weight you gained before your first doctor appt and I know I had already gained a few by then (but again, those don't count!!!). 

Maternity clothes: I can still wear some of my clothes.  I'm having to wear maternity shorts for sure though.  Luckily, I wear scrubs to work, but even those are starting to get tight!

Best moment of the week(s): I got a full hour massage on Friday!!!  It was awesome!  I have always looked at massages as a treat, but after feeling all those knots in my back, I realize that I need to get a massage regularly.  I'm not going to argue with the facts!

Movement: I am starting to feel tiny little kicks!!!  This is the most amazing feeling!  I don't feel them that often. 

Sleep: I've been sleeping good.  I've even been sleeping past 6:30 on the weekends!  My only complaint is that about 3 years ago, I didn't even get up to pee during the night, then it turned into once/night, now it's twice/night!!  I can't imagine how it'll be a few months from now!

Food cravings: I have still not had any strange or consistent cravings.  One thing I notice I'm eating alot more of is breads though...biscuits, rolls, bread, bagels...LOVE it!!  Justin, however, has been eating ice cream and pickles at night!!  Weird!

Food aversions: I think the shrimp aversion is starting to fade.  I ate some tonight at dinner that was in sushi and I didn't barf, so I guess it's gone.

Morning sickness: No, thankfully.

Gender: BOY!!!!!!  We are so excited!  We are starting to plan the nursery.  I have already ordered the furniture. Of course, I picked out a style that was discontinued and out of stock. I had to call the company and do some investigation to find out that there were only a few more being made and I got my name on one!! YAY! Persistence pays off ;)  We have decided on a name....Preston Drake Smith.  We will call him Drake.

What I miss: I really don't miss anything.  My 30th birthday is coming up and I'll be spending it with girlfriends and I'm sure that night I'll miss my wine.

What I'm looking forward to: My doctor appointment on the 9th when I get to see our little guy. And so happy I've had more energy lately. Yesterday I worked all day then came home and cleaned the house!

Weekly wisdom: It's never too early to start planning...I would not have gotten the furniture I wanted if I hadn't gotten on the ball!



17 weeks
This picture serves 2 purposes...to show off that growing belly and to show off my beautiful knock-out roses.  I'm all dressed up because Justin took me out to dinner tonight to celebrate our 2 year anniversary :)