This week Brad and I went for my first ultrasound. I'm always nervous to go to the doctors because of my fear of needles but today I was especially anxious. I couldn't help but wonder if I really had a living human being growing inside me. I have never really 'felt' pregnant. I guess I lot of new moms feel this way too. As soon as the doctor brought the ultrasound wand to my tummy there it was! A tiny baby floating around. It was swimming and twirling and waving its tiny hands at us. This made me laugh (almost uncontrollably). I don't know who was happier to see each other.
A lot of women report that they just feel like they know the sex of their baby. From the beginning I have 'felt' it was a girl. I feel a special bonding when I see other little girls. But either way, boy or girl, I will be delighted. I guess we will all now in about 5 weeks.
I'm still keeping with my daily excerise routines and even added hiking. Its so beautiful to hike in Arizona during the winter-perfect temperatures minimal sun. Hiking is challenging but a bearable challenge. The only place I feel it is I get out of breath much easier. Another noticeable change this week is the sharp pains in my back are a little more frequent. Don't worry though, this is pretty common. It usually happens when I am about to stand up or switching positions while sleeping. Food wise I have slowed dramatically. I don't feel hungry all the time and my portions are smaller meals throughout the day.
photo of Baby Harris, and me hiking with my friend's 4 month old baby, Brinley (getting some practice in)
