12 Week Visit

Today, I visited Dr Simms for the 3rd time, this pregnancy, for my 12 week visit. As of today I'm 12 weeks and 2 days and all is fantastic. God is good! The baby's heartbeat was 160 and it sounded precious. I very much enjoy these uneventful visits...ones where you go in, they take your blood pressure (140/82...yes, high for the normal joe but for me - it's just fine and dandy), you pee in a cup, and they listen to the heartbeat. I got back at the end of the month, I'll be 15 weeks and 3 days on my next visit. Typically, I'd go back during my 16th week but Dr Simms was going to be on vacation and if at all possible I like to always see her. After that visit, we'll find out the sex probably mid to late July. It'll be right in time to tell Sarah Kate if she's having a baby sister or baby brother for her birthday!

I feel fantastic. At my appointment today, they told me I'd lost 2 lbs. They weren't worried but told me that couldn't continue. I'll work on it. Ha! I'd spend the previous 6 months loosing weight and now they're telling me it's a bad thing. I know...I know...truly it's by no fault of my own. I'm doing everything right. I'll tell you though, this heat is going to get to me rather quickly. It's so humid out. The nurse today basically gave me a sermon on staying inside, resting, keeping my feet up, drinking lots of water, etc. She doesn't have to tell me - I'm not a sun goddess anyway. In fact, I had the heat. I'll be begging for crisp and cool Fall weather before the end of the week.

Sarah Kate still has no idea that she's going to become a big sister this year. We plan on telling her tonight when Aaron gets home. I can hardly wait. I just know that every morning when she wakes up she'll ask, "Is it going to be today, Momma?" So, I've decided to explain to her that when she sees Christmas lights being put up and when it gets cold outside...she'll be about to become a big sister. It's the only way I know to put it into perspective for her. But, I know she'll be so excited!