Healthy and Strong

It's been a few weeks since my last post. I'm now going into my 19th week. It seems like we just found out yesterday! We had an appointment on Tuesday and it went well. We FINALLY got to hear the heartbeat. It was 155. I know that sounds fast but apparently for babies, that's a good, healthy, and strong one! We started to talk more about diet and some of the strange symptoms that I've been having. Apparently, everything is normal and we're both healthy. I've gained 13 pounds which is not anything exciting but acceptable. We go back on May 12th for an ultrasound appointment! The doctor said we should be able to find out if we're having a boy or a girl (assuming the baby cooperates). At our 13 week appointment, the baby didn't want to turn over for anything! I hope he/she cooperates this time because I REALLY want to know! We've been talking about names. For a boy, Alexander John. For a girl, Debra Elizabeth. I haven't started feeling the baby move yet. However, I have felt a few flutters. It's sort of like butterflies. It's really cool. I think I'm going to flip out the first time I feel the baby move. I've had to start shopping for maternity clothes because I'm definitely showing now. I haven't been taking pictures of the growing baby bump but I will try to get a picture in this week. I'm thankful for the Motherhood store because they at least have cute clothes. I didn't want to buy too many things because I don't need a million maternity items but I want to be comfortable through the summer months. On Tuesday, Shad, my mom and I to Buy Buy Baby. It's like Bed Bath and Beyond but for babies! Their website is pretty amazing too. I never realized there were so many types of cribs, pack-n-plays, bath tubs, or strollers! We've been talking about ways to rearrange the apartment to make more room for the baby. The baby will have their own room and we're rearranging the living room so there will be more open space for the baby to move around. Well, that's all for now. I'll try to post some pictures and post again later this week.