15 weeks and going great!

So I had my 15 week doctor appt this week. Everything went fantastic. The doctor measured the heartbeat at 160 beats per minute.

We have sheduled our 2o week ultra sound for July 31 and we are so thrilled. Interestingly enough, we have a mixed bag on who thinks boy and who thinks girl. My instincts tell me (as well as a couple interesting dreams) that we will be welcoming a little girl, but Jason is pretty sure we will be having a boy. Either way as everyone says, we just want the baby to be happy and healthy.

I think I felt the baby move for the first time this week as well. It's so difficult to tell, but we were at a concert and as soon as the band started playing, I swear I felt a small twinge in my belly. Since then, I have felt a couple more small "movements." It's very exciting as things are moving along wonderfully.

As for the rest of our happenings, I am about to head on the road for a minimum of 3 weeks this month. I head to Pittsburgh and Charlotte next week. Followed by two weeks of travel to Boca Raton with a visit to Orlando/Merritt Island to see Dad, Mom, Joe, Anna, and Mason. I am thrilled to see everyone and especially how Mason has grown. Now at 10 months, he is so close to walking....

Overall, I feel pretty good. Nausea every now and then, but much less than it has been. Sleeping a little less than the first trimester and not always falling asleep has been a welcomed change. So stay tuned and I will keep everyone in touch!

All my love,
Michelle

Graduation and a new addition

So, there have been a lot of exciting happenings in our lives lately. I am on the road traveling this week in Chicago, so I felt it was the perfect time to catch up on the blog.

After 13 years of "working" on and off on my college degree, I am happy to announce that I walked across the stage at Alverno College on May 16, 2009. My degree is in Professional Communication with a minor in Elective Studies. I took classes in Graphic Design, Photography, and Public Relations, while also managing a radio show in my final semester. Though there were many difficult nights and several breakdowns, my family and amazing husband truly helped me through.

I was also very excited because my parents were able to be in town to celebrate with me. Jason's grandma, his mom, and his sisters were also there to support me which meant SO much. I have no immediate plans for graduate school as of yet, but I know that is something I want to achieve in the future.

As for our other exciting news, the new BABY! I had my 11 week check-up last week and even though my doctor warned me she MAY not be able to locate the heartbeat. And then made me promise NOT to freak out if she couldn't find it- which Jason said I couldn't do, but I asked her to try anyway. Well within a matter of a minute she found the baby's strong heartbeat with the doppler. It was incredible that the heartbeat was being broadcast from inside my tummy!

So far, I've only gained 1/2 lb which my doctor said is great, but I am already starting to look bigger. I'll start taking picture soon. My next appt is at the end of the month, so I'll make sure to keep you all informed.

Well, I just wanted to share the exciting happenings for May, stay tuned for more.

All my love,

Michelle