14 weeks!

Yesterday, I had a routine OB visit and met with Dr Rodriguez. This was the first time I had met her. She was nice - very straight forward. I was weighed, gave a urine sample, and then met with her. She said all my blood work and urine looked great. I have already gained 7 lbs (yikes), so I'm going to start going to our community gym (since Michael won't let me workout at Baileys with all the germs...boo!). Next, she had me lay down - she measured my belly (still little), and used a doppler to listen to the heartbeat. It took a long time, and she still couldn't find out. I was really nervous, as I was by myself and just didn't know what to think. She had to go get a sonogram machine to find the baby. After a few minutes, she brought one in, turned the monitor away, and after a few seconds (felt like minutes), I asked if she saw the heartbeat. THANKFULLY, she said "yes", and turned the monitor so I could see it too. PHEWWWW...I can't even begin to tell you how nervous I was. My first thought was...how was I going to tell Michael that something has happened?? Then I kept telling myself...everything happens for a reason, what is meant to be will be...

I think I was just mentally exhausted the rest of the day. I really freaked out. The doctor even said she could tell I was nervous, but she wasn't nervous - as the baby is still very small, and is swimming all over the place, so it is hard to find. Not to mention, my bladder was already full, so that hindered the doppler as well. Hopefully next time, there won't be so much of a scare!!

So far, I'm feeling great and still taking it day by day. I set another appointment for February 15th with Dr. Wrennick, which is just another routine OB visit. And THEN...within 2-4 weeks after that, I'll be able to come in to find out the sex of the baby!!! YEAAAAA...still thinking its a boy, but we'll see. My sister is still convinced that I am carrying "Stephanie Jr" inside me...haha. Can't wait to find out! Then I can go SHOPPING!!!!