14 weeks

I can't believe I am already in the second trimester. Jeez, where has the time gone. I actually woke up this morning with energy, but I better not talk too loud cause I might jinxed myself. Everything seems to be going good, just been really busy with Texas trip planning, waiting on concrete orders for our next duty station, and waiting on the arrival of my step-sis Ashley on Wednesday for a brief visit.
Me and Randy actually started looking for baby stuff this weekend, just to get a general idea of what is out there and what we need. I am also having to make sure and register at places everybody can go too, since our family and friends are stretched from one side of Texas to the other. After July, we will be able to focus more on the move, the arrival of Roo in December and transitioning my dogs to a new member of the family and moving somewhere. Sometimes I think I am crazy to have three dogs, but there are my life and have been my kids for almost eight years. We still have two more weeks to our next appt, but I got my genetic test for Down syndrome and Trisomy 18 back, which I am considered low risk. My sister said there should be a test for no risk, but that is good as it gets right now. So much to do, so little time!!

12 weeks

This week has been another crazy one and I am looking forward to my weekend. I was 12 weeks Monday and getting bigger by the week. We had scheduled our Texas trip for the 3rd week of July and I can't wait to see everybody

Wednesday was our ultrasound and man was I nervous. It had been over a month since I had seen Roo and I was curious to see what had changed. Imagined to my surprise when I saw two arms and two legs and a little face. I was amazed at how much Roo had grown in just four weeks from a little bean to more defined baby. Roo was dancing around in there and giving the tech a run for his money. We got to hear the heartbeat, 163 bpm. I pretty much laid there holding Randy's hand and smiling up a storm, I was so happy just to watch Roo on the screen. The Dr. came in and stated everything looked great and on track. So I proceeded to give another volume of blood for the test and went home with a ton of new pictures of our baby. We go back August 2nd, which at that point we will hopefully know what we are having, even though it will be after we get back from Texas.

Thursday we put in for orders again since Hawaii fell through. We put in for San Diego, Little Creek, VA, and Bremerton and I am hopeful we will know soon. Also today we had our 2nd baby appt. I weighed the same so I was happy that the pounds were not being packed on just yet. My blood pressure was a little high, but I had a stressful day at work so I figured that to be the cause. We discussed my back pain, constant bathroom breaks, and traveling with Dr. Griffin who is referring me to physical therapy for the back pain and that running to the bathroom over a dozen times a day is normal. She also gave me some tips on handling the plane trip and such. Then we got to hear Roo's heartbeat with the Doppler, 160 bpm, music to Mommy's ears. Dr. Griffin said everything else look good and that she will see me in 4 weeks!

11 weeks

Even with the holiday on Monday, this week hasn't been the greatest. Spent two days trying to get approved for some testing through our insurance, who will pay for the testing, but not to interpret the results, Thanks! Also found out today we didn't get out duty station we requested. Oh well, things happen for a reason and I am sure God has a plan, I just don't know what it is right now

On a happier note, I have an Ultrasound on Wednesday and 2nd baby appt on Thursday so I am looking forward next week to seeing Roo again! I can't wait to see how big Roo has grown! I also can't believe how time has already flown by. When I found out I was pregnant, December seemed so far away, but now I feel likes it right around the corner.

So I broke down and took a picture even though it wasn't that great, but here is the infamous baby bump! 11 weeks and 2 days...enjoy!