14 weeks

I'm officially out of the first trimester and feeling SO much better! I am morning sickness free. The only real pregnancy symptom I have these days is a heavy dose of heart burn, which I remember well from my pregnancy with Mackenzie. For making it through the first trimester, I am rewarded with close to normal energy levels, being able to keep my breakfast down and the ability to feel the bumps and bounces of this little bean. Those movements are so precious and I can't help but stop what I'm doing and pat my belly to say "hello" back. It's hard to believe this time next year, we'll have a 6 month old little pumpkin to take Trick-or- Treating!

We had the sequential scan last week which tests for genetic disorders and looks for signs of birth defects. So far, the tests have all come back normal . The sequential scan requires a very accurate measurement of the nasal bone and the neck. Our baby was feeling sleepy and wasn't exactly cooperating. This was a little frustrating for the tech ( who was wonderful) but we didn't complain since it meant we got an extra long peek at our growing baby! Just before the tech got the measurement she needed, she pointed out that our baby was sitting on a piece of the cord with it's arms behind it's head and it's feet reclined. I'm glad things aren't too strenuous in there!

I see my nurse midwife again tomorrow and should get the order for the " big ultra sound". It won't be long before we know who this little lounger is!