15 weeks- Strong heartbeat!

Wednesday Arthur and I went to the doctor for my monthly appointment. I always get nervous driving there. I knew she would check the heartbeat and was terrified if it would be there or not. Our appointment, being at 4:15, was the last appointment of the day. So doctor Stewart walked in holding that heartbeat machine in hand ready to go. I was amazed that she knew exactly where the baby was and where to find the heartbeat. She said it was a nice and strong 160! Baby is doing good!

Speaking of baby,  s/he is 4 inches long and can move all his/her joints, has eyebrows, and his/her own fingerprints! Even more amazing is that baby’s eyes are sensitive to light! Even though the eyelids are still fused shut, if you shine a light at your belly the baby is likely to move away from the brightness! Baby is also likely to be discovering his/her own face, sucking his/her thumb, and making breathing movements with his/her lungs. I have felt a few things now and then… still not sure if its baby or not. I’m told in another week or two the kicks will get more obvious and I’ll know it the baby. Some times I imagine baby using my bladder as a trampoline and I FEEL that one.

As for me, the morning sickness has nearly disappeared but only to be  replaced by heartburn. Every day at 9-10pm I get what I call the fire ball in my chest. Apparently I have pregnancy acid reflux. I never knew it was so painful. I’m also still getting the sciatic nerve pain but not as often.

Only 5 more weeks till we find out the sex of the baby! And Arthur painted the nursery. It looks so good! When I get to decorating I’ll post pictures.