Baby Wilson

I have been reluctant to post anything just because I don't know if I'm wishing so hard that I'm imagining things, but I don't think I am anymore. Two nights ago (Feb. 24th), I felt our baby wiggle for the first time. Well, it was more of a series of tiny thumps or tickles, but I am almost positive that's what it was. It was on my lower right side, which is where the baby was lying in the ultrasound. Last night, I got super still and quiet and tried to feel it again. After a saucy meal of Chinese food, it didn't take long....I felt it once again. I'm not even at 16 weeks yet, so I am really excited (and shocked)! I know that in no time it won't be hard to decipher...it will be strong enough to wake me out of a deep sleep!

I'm 15 weeks and 1 day today, which means I'm six days away from the day when I first felt Gardner move inside me (thump me, was more like it). I lay still at night, concentrating, hoping I'll feel just a little nudge. Nothing yet, as of last night, but I know that it will happen soon. When it does, it will be a part of my every day until the baby's born...the kicks will grow stronger and stronger and be visible from the outside as well. (So cool....and a great way to freak out people who've never seen it!) Gone is my morning sickness (YAY!!!!), but some aversions still stick around. That's okay. I can deal with that. My appetite is still about normal; only occasionally will I have a day where I can't get enough to eat and drink. I have been sleeping SO much better since entering the 2nd trimester. Body pillow helps, yes, but I can tell I'm sleeping deeper than before. I feel better during the day because of it. Still going through names....we h

We went to see Dr. Hearn last Friday for our 2nd OB checkup. I thought I was 12 weeks 2 days along, but it turns out I was off....I was 13 weeks 2 days along. Yay! I have been SO busy with Gardner that I haven't had time to obsess over weeks and days, nor over symptoms. It's so different from the first time (have I said that already!!??). We were able to hear the heartbeat that day! Strong and lively, 150bpm to be exact. He said that was perfect. I had gained 3 lbs. since my last visit. I was astounded; by this point with Gardner, I'd only gained 1/2 a pound, maybe 1. When I began to freak out, Dr. Hearn laughed and said, "You thin people! You get so overworked by a few measley pounds. You are right on track. Don't worry." He had to tell it to me straight, as Ken put it. :) My morning sickness is now only showing up about every 3-4 days, thank goodness! I am so glad. It was a long and bumpy road, but I feel that I can finally take it easy and

I am officially 12 weeks today, which means I've pushed over into my 2nd trimester. Woohoo! That means that I should start feeling better really soon (fingers crossed tightly). I am anxiously waiting the abatement of the seasickness, the increase in energy, and the glow of pregnancy to finally arrive. I remember when this day hit when I was pregnant with Gardner. It was as if I had reached the safety net, the place where I wasn't as worried anymore about things going wrong. It was also the moment of reality when I realized that I was a third of the way there, getting to meet our baby for the very first time. Thank goodness I already have a crib, bedding, etc. all picked out (we're using the same stuff again). That definitely takes away one stressful point to this waiting game. It's just a matter of having fun this time around, enjoying every second.

So....the journey towards picking out names has begun. Of course, since we're making this baby a surprise at the end gender-wise, we have to have two names ready. I have started scouting the baby name books and websites, only to leave my encounter confused, cross-eyed, and overwhelmed. Yes, we have a few favorites, yet that doesn't stop me from making sure I cover ALL the bases out there before I commit to anything. Our method is this: I go through and make a list of all the male and female names that strike me. Ken goes through and marks through any which he just outright dislikes. What's left? It's up to us and our conversations to narrow down from there. It worked brilliantly the first time, even though we both knew that Gardner would certainly win. It is working this time, so far, as well. My morning sickness has made a u-turn and come back to get me, stronger than ever. Just today I had to resort to putting down my perfumes for good until this passes. I