16 week appointment

Mom and Dad bought us this cute lamp

I didn't want anything too "Pooh-ish" or bright.

Another incentive, but not for this year!:)

I had my 16-week appointment today...a great way to mark the end of my 4th month! I was a little nervous about hearing the heartbeat because I had to take some medicine to get over the stomach bug, but the heartbeat was strong and the baby kept moving around my belly. I didn't even have to have a full bladder to hear it this time! It was either 155 or 157 bpm...I can't remember which. I was just so glad to hear it beating. I didn't get off as lucky as my last appointment. I had to inform the doctor about my light-headedness and almost fainting spells in stores, so she had to do the finger prick to check my iron. My iron count turned out okay, so she told me that I needed to drink more fluids. I already drink a ton of water, so I'm not so sure how to cram too much more in me. People may have to be more lenient with me because my bladder is going to be constantly full and the bathroom will be a must! She wasn't concerned that I haven't gained any weight so far, which is good. I eat until I'm full, which isn't too long, and I was getting concerned that I was doing something wrong since the scale has stayed the same. Guess I'll just enjoy that because I know those numbers are about to budge! I got to schedule the BIG appointment today, as well. I am going on April 10 for my ultrasound to find out if we're having a boy or girl!!!! I can't wait....only 3 weeks away. I'll find out before we go to Myrtle Beach, so it may be really dangerous to go shopping!

We went to Babies-R-Us after church on Sunday to buy our crib bedding. Mom and I found some material that matches it perfectly, so she's making a wall hanging, a blanket, and a few other things. We have to go shopping for curtain material when she comes to for the ultrasound. Our guest room is filling up with baby stuff now...I'm starting to get antsy to get the nursery done since I'm feeling great!

I cleaned the entire house in one day for the first time in a while. I was proud of myself. I was exhausted by the time I finished, but it felt good to air the house out and get rid of stuff. I cleaned out the basement Saturday and got all of our stuff that we're giving away in a pile. We're taking it to the church garage sale, where they are giving things away for free to people who can't afford things. At least it'll all go for a good use.

We're going to meet some friends at our favorite Japanese house in Knoxville on Friday before heading to Manchester for the weekend. I have to play at church on Easter, so we're spending Friday night and Saturday with my parents and brother and Molly. I'm excited to see everyone again. I love our family time together because there's always lots of laughter.

Things went well at my Alzheimer's unit last Friday. They were happy and I got them to at least move their hands and one woman sang with me. It was fun! I did have one that reminded me of mine and Nessa's first client that we ever had to do an assessment on...everything I gave her went into the mouth. At least she wasn't as bad as our first client!

I'm posting pictures of a few of our nursery items, but I'll post some 16 week pregnancy pictures next week with Easter.