Second Prenatal Check-Up

On Wednesday, February 29th, I had my second prenatal check-up.  Dr. Hulsen and I were able to hear the baby's heart beat on the external doppler this time!  The baby's heart rate was 150bpm.  I looked back in Nolan's pregnancy journal and his heart rate was 150bpm at 12 weeks as well.  In May, I will have another ultrasound done to make sure the baby is developing correctly.  Bill and I are not going to find out the sex of the baby this time around either.  I have a hunch the baby is another boy, but who knows.  Bill and I have begun to throw a few names around, but nothing has stuck so far.  We have awhile yet, so no rush.

I have been feeling okay.  Some days I have more energy than others.  My cravings this month are powdered donuts for breakfast and Chinese food for lunch and dinner.  So far, I haven't had too many aversions, but the occasional patient whom doesn't brush his/her teeth makes me a little nauseous.

I am still able to wear my normal clothes.  I don't feel like I am showing at this time.  After I eat, my belly looks a little bloated but not a pregnant belly yet.  My belly button has decided to pop out a little already.  I have no clue as to why, I guess because my body remembers the shape and goes back easier.

 12 weeks and 3 days