16 Weeks and Counting...

I went to the dentist the other day and I had to tell the hygienist that I was pregnant, in case any x-rays needed to be taken. (They didn't) The hygienist asked me how far along I was, and I said, "16 weeks." I could see the wheels spinning in her head, then she finally said, "So about 4 months, huh?" She proceeded to tell me that people who haven't been pregnant go by months, not weeks. I suppose that makes sense...I mean, when else do you really use weeks like that? Can you imagine, "So, when do you go on vacation?" "Oh, in about 13 weeks." That would get confusing. However, I still plan on counting by weeks. No cavities, by the way!

I had my 16 week (or 4 month) appointment on Tuesday. These earlier appointments are so quick and predictable...weight, blood pressure, baby's heartbeat. All were fine. I haven't gained any weight thus far, but my doctor said not to worry until next month. She seems to think I'll catch up just fine. My blood pressure continues to be low, so that's not a concern. And, the doctor was able to find the heartbeat, along with all of it's movements. She said I have a busy baby in there! I had blood drawn to check my platelet count, and we also decided to do a prenatal risk screen, called the quad screen. It looks for any possible abnormalities or problems. Any abnormal results come back in about a week, otherwise I wont hear anything until my next appointment, which happens to be the same day as the big ultrasound, on June 2nd!

We're not sure if Ella really gets what's going on. When we ask her where the baby is, she points to my belly. She waves and gives it hugs and kisses. She recently learned how to say "boy" and "girl." We ask her what the new baby will be and she says, "boy!" Then she says, "girl!" So who knows.

Come this September, my sister-in-law Liz will no longer be our "daycare" since her oldest son will be starting preschool. The timing just didn't work out. So we found a place for Ella, but she can't start until she turns 2...which leaves us about 3 weeks in early September when we will have to leave Ella home alone with the cats. Just kidding...but seriously, any takers??? :) Once she turns 2, no problem! We're set. For one kid. As for the new baby, this new daycare doesn't have an opening for an infant until April 2009. I will be going back to work in January. So there's 3 months where we don't know what we're going to do. It's stressful trying to find reliable and affordable daycare...almost an impossible feat. I'm sure we'll figure everything out...somehow!

Last but not least, I don't think I felt the baby move a few weeks ago when I thought I did, because I really haven't felt much since. I do think last night I started to feel it again though. I'm sure in the next few weeks it will become more obvious. That's all for now!