19 weeks

The baby started kicking today! I have been anxious to feel the flutters I've read about since week 16, and today while lying down (with a terrible headache), the little one decided to full on kick me! I was sort of in denial at first, trying to convince myself it was something else, but he/she's been wiggling around all evening. I thought maybe Korey could feel it if he pressed down on my belly but no luck. Maybe in a couple weeks... I called my doctor's office earlier to ask about the constant headaches I've been having. I've had one everyday for the last week and half, and nothing makes them go away. Today was miserable so I finally called and she told me I could try Excedrin Tension Headache. It helped, which was a relief. The nurse told me to call back in a couple of days if they persisted so I could come in for an appointment to make sure all is well. We have our ultrasound on Friday. We can't wait to have some new pictures to share. I have to admit I've been anxious to find out boy/girl but Korey is staying strong on the "surprise" idea. We'll see if either of us cave. : )

A Day at the Zoo

This peacock was standing right outside of one of the

restaurants, it was beautiful.

These turtles were buddies. Ha.

Mom and Aiden. He wasn't too sure about the

gorilla, but then got upset when we took him off.

"Woooahh" says Aiden

Watching the fish and a big fat manatee. This was

his favorite part of the day.

Trying to get closer.

Aunt Laura and Aiden in the elephant house.

(17 week bump)

He's getting so big!

Korey and I went to the zoo today with Michelle, Aiden, and Kelsey. It was a gorgeous day outside. Poor Aiden did great despite being sick all day. He loves to point at everything and his new favorite phrase is "wooooah." We probably enjoyed the animals more than him. We bought a season pass so we can take him back this summer. Korey and I are leaving for Nashville tomorrow. So far it has been a great, relaxing spring break!

16 weeks

Today marks week 16. 4 months pregnant! For those keeping track, this week baby is the size of an avocado. We had an appointment last Friday and everything looked great. Heartbeat sounded good and everything else looked normal. I talked to the doctor about this pain I've been having in my tailbone. It's worst when I stand up and walk around after sitting for even 10-15 minutes. It gets really bad and I look funny waddling around my apartment with hardly any belly. The doctor explained it was pain caused by my ligaments relaxing and stretching. He said it wasn't very common this early and that it wouldn't really go away without physical therapy. Right now I can stand it... I'm sure I have many more aches and pains to worry about later so I might as well get used to this one! We are now looking forward to our 20 week ultrasound scheduled April 3rd. I am anxious to see that everything is developing normally. Since we won't be seeing any baby private parts, I'm just excited to see brain, heart, hands, and feet. : )

I survived last week and now this week is Korey's midterms. Our spring break starts on Friday. We are going to drive to Nashville for a couple nights and visit with one of Korey's friends from high school. I'm excited to get out of Indy and have a mini-vacation.

Check out some Belly Shots below... I've stocked up on a couple maternity items but they aren't completely necessary yet. Still in that in-between phase...

The Bump

Belly Shots

15 weeks

16 weeks

Disappointed...

Well I'm going to make this post short and sweet. I received an email today and it looks like I won't be graduating until December. Bummer. I'm going to talk to one of my advisors and see if there are any classes I can take this summer to lighten my load. So that's whats going on with that. I have a busy night ahead of me, lots of studying to do.

Oh yeah, I came home from clinical today to a clean apartment! Korey organized my accumulating mess of laundry and even scrubbed my bathtub! He doesn't even realize how much something like that helps during weeks like this. I'm lucky to have him! : )

End of 14 weeks

Well week 14 is wrapping up and I'm just now getting around to posting about it. Sorry! Pretty uneventful overall. I'm feeling great and keeping busy. Korey and I went to Babies R Us on Wednesday to look around and Korey picked out a stroller and play yard. We thought it would be more overwhelming but it was fun. We can't believe our next appointment is next week already. I have two exams and a couple papers due by Friday so things are going to be hectic.

Korey and I are going to Batesville this weekend to relax and see Aiden. He is 14 months old today and so much fun. He's walking all over the place (took his first steps on his first birthday!) and is amazed by everything. He acts so surprised whenever you walk into a room or show him something new. He can do the signs for "more" and "drink" and gets a kick out of us teaching him new signs. I'm excited to do fun things with him this summer, he is the happiest little guy in the world.

I've been waiting to here about news regarding a Summer program IUPUI is offering my nursing class. Since they do not have enough preceptors to accomodate our large class (85 students) in the Fall (which is supposed to be my 8th and last semester), they are offering 20 of us the opportunity to take summer classes and graduate in August instead of in December. However, they are making their choice based on GPA and I have no idea where my 3.3 falls in ranking. So I applied and will hopefully know in the next week or so if I will be graduating in August or December. August would obviously be ideal, but if I don't get it then we'll go back to Plan A. : )

13 weeks

At 13 weeks the baby is the size of a peach. Fingerprints have formed on his tiny fingertips, his veins and organs are clearly visible through his skin, and his body is starting to catch up with his head, which is about 1/3 the size of his body now.

This Monday marked week 13. I can't believe it's been 7 weeks since we found out about the little one. Last week Korey and I went to our 12 week appointment. We got to the hear the heartbeat and meet the doctor that will be seeing me until this little one makes his/her appearance. We both liked him, and thought it was funny that the rumor I heard about him looking like Bill Murray was very true. We talked about genetic testing (which we've opted against), how I'm feeling (a little better... but still TIRED), and things like my cat, who I am supposed to avoid as much as possible (not possible! she follows me everywhere is always right on top of me). The heartbeat was in the 170's and was so cool to hear. We scheduled our 16 week appointment and will know then when our next ultrasound will be (around 20 weeks). We are not finding out the sex of the baby, despite our families begging us to! Sorry guys, you'll have to wait until August. :P Lots of greens and yellows until then!

Korey and I had a great Valentine's weekend. Korey made me a delicious dinner on Friday (one of his dad's recipes) and got the baby and I each a Valentine's Day card. We went shopping with my mom on Saturday and then stayed home and watched a movie. He also endured my first pregnancy craving at 9:30 Saturday night. I absoultely had to have a turkey sandwich. With colby cheese and potato chips on it. We made it to Meijer before they closed and I went to bed happy and full! :)