15 weeks!

Well, it's hard to believe we've already passed the 15 week mark.  We had a great time celebrating the birth of our Saviour with friends and family.  My nausea and sickness got worse around 12-13 weeks which kept us from attending a few of the events.  We were sorry to miss out on those, but thankful for a good reason to have to miss.  Baby H felt the love this Christmas!  So many people are already showering him/her with gifts and we have quite the collection already!  Thank you so much for that! We rang in the New Year from the couch.  It was a cold and snowy day, and although my nausea was improving, I had gotten a head cold, so we decided it was best to stay in.  I took a nap from about 9-10pm, just so I could make it to midnight :) This baby is already changing our lives! We did go outside and take a 5 minute walk in the snow, it was so pretty! Since the first of the year I have been having more good days than bad.  I have several good days in a row and I think I'm in the clear, followed by several not so good days.  I am still thankful that it's getting better.  I no longer wear my sea bands. Yay!  Most foods sound and taste good again, which I'm very thankful for! I still have to be cautious about snacking throughout the day and not letting myself get hungry. 

I had my 15 week appointment with Dr. Holly last Friday. 

• I'm measuring at about 17 weeks, instead of 15.  This baby is already taking after his/her father!
• I've only gained 1 pound since my last appointment
• The heart rate was 120, so the baby was just resting instead of running around in there
• My blood type was A+, so no rhogam shot for me :)
• We are scheduled to see a perinatologist in 2 weeks since I'm considered high risk due to my age and my blood clotting disorders
• I felt my first flutter of the baby moving around and can't wait to feel it again!

Here are a few pictures that we've taken since the last update!  Enjoy!