18 weeks

I had an appointment on Wednesday and all was well. I really like my doc's office. It is such a warm and friendly place. They seem to know every single one of their patients by name. The checkout payment lady is a little cranky, but she even was laughing this time when I checked out. The doctor's cat has a new place it likes to hang out. It is right on top of the counter where you right your check. He won't budge. I don't mind. Sweet Kitty! So, they checked my weight and I lost another 2 pounds! I can't figure it out. I understand the first trimester I was sick and didn't want to eat. Ever since I have started my 2nd trimester I have been eating more and more everyday. My doc said that a lot of mom's are more concerned with what they eat early in the pregnancy. I do admit I am watching what I eat more than ever. On top of that, my body craves things that are good for me and the baby. Now, just because I eat good most of the time, that doesn't mean all of the time. I have been eating burgers, hot dogs and ice cream all last week. I was talked into going to Coit's twice in one week. Chili dogs both times! That was all before my checkup. So, the doc asked me if I knew why I was loosing weight. I don't. She said she would like me to gain weight be next appt. Oct. 3rd. We'll see. On to the big news! I go back monday, this monday!!!! to get another ultrasound. Dr. Reisig said that she sent me too early. I had blood work done last time for all the major birth defect tests. That was too early too. I am starting over. Had blood work done this week and u/s on monday. I have seen everyone's u/s pics online, women that are all due in February. They are so clear. I want to clearly know if I am having a boy or girl. I want a girl, but would be thrilled to have another boy. I found the cutest Derby Plaid baby bedding for Preston. That is the other thing. Still not sold on the name Preston Hanes for my little girl. I guess Monday we will be one step closer to making all of these decisions. I promise to get my u/s pics posted too. I think I am going to try to take pics of them. I tried to scan them and the scanner wasn't working right. I have another scanner at work, but you have to feed the u/s pics through the scanner and lots of things get scratched or stuck. Not taking any chances. Oh, one more thing before I go. I thought the baby was moving weeks ago. I think I was wrong. Baby is now really moving. More and more every day. Doc says it is too light for outsiders to feel. Just for me for now. In a few weeks the baby's kicks will be strong enough to be felt outside. Look out!