#191~First Trimester and Stuff

Well, we have officially made it to three months.  We had a doctor's appointment yesterday where we were once again able to see "the kid."  It was so special to watch Nick jump up and stare at the screen with a big goofy grin on his face.  The babe must of felt daddy watching because that kid started kicking it's legs and jumping around like a crazed jelly bean.  Measurements are right on track for a healthy end of June delivery.  Blood work came back great and so far they see no issues with this growing kiddo.  Once again the heartbeat was strong and fierce which always makes me smile.  A heartbeat means life.  Our next appointment is in a month-which seems like a lifetime until we get to see this little one again.

World Champion Boxer~Hands are up by the face

As for me, a blogger friend encouraged me to "enjoy pregnancy to the fullest" and remember that so many have walked this journey with us.  Meaning, "give us the details!!!!"  While in my last post I thought it would be strange to divulge a ton of information, I came up with a couple questions I wouldn't mind answering every month.  It might be fun to look back and it's the closest thing I'm going to have to a "pregnancy journal" or "chalk board" announcement.  So, here it goes:

How are we feeling?
I'm feeling really good!  At 12 weeks, I find myself extremely tired by 9:00, but able to accomplish all activities and whatever life throws at me.  I might get a little winded every now and then-which is new-but overall, no sickness and feeling good.

What's up with the bump?
Well, for the first time my pants are feeling a bit snugger and Nick and I recently had the conversation if my little "pudge" would be deemed a "beer belly" or if people would think "baby belly...." let's hope fore the latter since I don't drink beer....

What crazy thing did you recently learn?
Let's see, I have been really proud of myself for not gaining more than 2 pounds as of yesterday.  Weight is something I'm a little worried about and I find myself watching a little more closely what I eat.  In fact, I thought I was doing really good as the only thing I'm "craving" is fruit!  However, my doctor-the bubble buster-told me to be careful as fruit has a lot of sugar and I need to stay away from sugar.  Bah humbug.

Subject I'm not ready to think about?
Actually giving birth to this kid.  The whole thing freaks me out!  I mean, it's going to come out where??!?!

Big Daddy's Take:
I find my self always on edge. For the last tens years I have grown accustom to my wife coming out of the bathroom crying because she started. It is difficult to shake the feeling that every time she turns the corner or calls me outside of a normal call time, its for a shoulder to cry on.

On the other note I am trying to embrace that this is actually happening. I have found our ultrasounds to be kinda of like a junky waiting for his next fix. Since I am not actually growing the kid, the only real tangible time I have are these ultrasounds that are only two to four weeks at a time.

Mentally I find myself thinking about things like priorities that need to change, from things I want to things that the kid and mom need. How will I raise him/her to know the Lord in their own way? How do I keep him/her from making the same mistakes I made? Where is the balance of time spent providing  for the child and time spent with the child? There are plenty more but for the sake of your time I think you get the point.

All in all I realize I have no clue whats coming, but I am sure I can figure it out at is comes.