Exciting, Relieving, Awesome

I went into our appointment today with some apprehension... just motherly worry I guess.

It all turned out well. The doctor found the heartbeat, but b/c they are so little, it is hard to determine which is which. So, lucky for me, we had an ultra sound today.

The second trimester began 9/17/2008. According to a website the doctor recommended, under the category of "Approximate Stages of Embryo/Fetal Development" that I should begin to feel fetal movement around October 1st. (What a birthday present that will be!)

The upper baby seemed to be a little more photogenic than the lower baby-- maybe because the upper is on top of him or her. On the technicians screen, you could see each of the vertebrae. It was really neat to see them moving! 4 legs and 4 arms!

I am 12 weeks 5 days pregnant, but the babies are measuring at 13 weeks 3 Days and 13 weeks 1 day. So they are growing ahead of schedule. : )

Feeling better

I hope I am not jinxing myself, but it has been since 9/9 since I have thrown up. Hopefully we are making a turn for the better. We are now at 11 weeks. As of Sept. 17th, we will have completed the 1st trimester.

Rough Weekend

This weekend Joe and Christopher headed to the lake house without me so that I could get caught up with housework and school work. (Also, I don't like throwing up in other people's toilet's--- I rather stay at home.) Unfortunately, neither got done. I spent the majority of the days in bed, on the couch, or at the porcelain bowl. I can't believe the difference in pregnancies. I think I threw up once with Christopher. (I know--- there are two in there! More hormones.) I have been experiencing a pain on my left side-- I don't think the babies are in danger, but I don't like having the constant pain. I called the doctor and he wants me to come see him tomorrow. He told me I could take extra- strength Tylenol... I hate the idea of taking medicine while pregnant, but the doc says it is ok. So, I am gearing up to take some Tylenol and hopefully I can keep it down.