Today I had yet another doctor's appointment. I love sitting in the waiting room for about an hour just to see the doctor for about 8 minutes. I do enjoy getting out of work though. The office is right next to the hospital so appointments are very convienent. It was interesting today because there were little kids in the waiting room waiting with their parents. One couple had a 10 month old and were pregnant again!!! That is definetly one crazy couple!!

The appointment was fine. I have gained 7 to 10 pounds depending on which scale I am on. It is just enough to make my slothes not fit anymore!! Those pants are just not able to be buttoned up anymore. I have adopted the rubberband or hairtie (what i use) method to avoid the buying of larger clothes for as long as possiblle. I am 17 weeks along, or 4 months if that is easier.

The best part of the appointment is getting to hear the heartbeat. It is amazing to hear that fast thump. It almost sounded like a steam engine today. My doctor told me that was the chambers opening and closing. So now the baby is about the size of an avacado and weughs about 4 ounces. That is just an overall estimate of all babies at this stage. I haven't felt any kicks yet and the nausea is going away so I am really excited about that. I am going in the beginning of October for an ultrasound where we will actually be able to see a baby and not just a blip on the screen. That will be an awesome experience so I can't wait!!

The heartbeat was around 166 and for those that love to use different ways to guess the sex, that means it is a girl. The truth will stay a mystery until it is born!!