• Aug. 9, 2006
baby #5, 18 weeks, Almost Halfway!!
It's funny, at least to me, how my pregnancies seem to go in spurts. The first few weeks seem to drag so slowly...waiting to be far enough along to tell people, then waiting to not be feeling so sick and run down. Then the middle few months fly by. That's where I am now. The other day, I posted at a forum and was amazed when my ticker reminded me I am in my 18th week. Almost halfway!
Movement is more definate now. A few thumps and bumps and lots of wiggling. Something new for me with this baby is that I can feel this on the outside much earlier than usual, probably because I lost 60 pounds inbetween #4 and this one. What a difference!
I am feeling tired again this week, I'm sure from not getting enough sleep. I'm trying to catch up on lots of stuff and staying up too late, considering I'm awoken each morning around 6 or 6:30 by my youngest, who leans over her crib (next to my side of the bed) and shouts "mommy!". Except for the time, it's a wonderful way to wake up.
After much thought and discussion, we've decided to have an ultrasound after all. We won't look for the gender, though with three girls and only one boy so far, I will be keeping a close eye out for "hints" ;). We are thrilled and eager to welcome any child the Lord has chosen to bless us with. If there is a problem that we can prepare for ahead of time, we'd like to know. We don't do any of the other testing, so this is our best shot at discovering any major problems.
So the 17th is the big day...I'll let y'all know how it goes!
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• Aug. 11, 2006
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Posted by mumof5
17th is when I go for my first midwife appt. I'll be 11 weeks! At first I was just so sick and dh didn't have a schedule at work. Then when I was able to make the appt - the 17th was the first evening appt (it's way too much work trying to find someone who can watch my kids). I don't mind - if I wasn't pg - I'd know it because I wouldn't be sick! Now that I'm feeling a little better - I'm up to heading to the midwife's.
