Monday was my first monthly exam, and all is well. Good weight, good blood pressure (already lower than last time--I do get low bp while pregnant.) The doctor asked me how was husband was doing--haha! She apologized because the pap smear (Really, WHY must we go through that while pregnant?) was apparently somewhat "rough" and gave me a pad to wear home. Yikes.... Doc was also laughing and apologizing when I was cringing at the breast exam. Yes, the girls are very, very tender. I was thilled that she was able to find a heartbeat no problem.

I decided not to get any first trimester tests done. I think the things are too inconsistant and not informative enough to be worth the stress. We're flying on faith here! Doc was fine with my decision.

The doc also told me a due date of March 18. This is not the first time in a pregnancy that the girl at the front desk and the actual doctor have given me two different due dates. (When M was born, I was going by the due date I was told of December 23. But when I went into labor on the 23rd, my hospital bracelet and all my paperwork said December 22. So, M was either exactly on time or a day late! Going by M's personality, I say--she was exactly on time!)

I told my father and grandmother about the good news this weekend, and I'm gearing up to tell more folks in the next few weeks (Oh! The sensation this will be!). I think I'm going to see if DH would like to share the news with the kids while we're on vacation in two weeks. It might be nice to tell them while we're all together as a family.

M is suspecting SOMETHING, but I don't know if she suspects a new brother/sister for her! She's noticed I'm tired a lot and that I have been going to the doctor a lot. And when we were at our friend's hotel the other day, she kept asking WHY can't you come into the hot tub? Um.....? Just BECAUSE, OK, honey?

I've had just a tad bit more energy in the last week. I seem to be sleeping a bit better.

I did some digging and found that while I only kept ONE maternity outfit from all those years ago, I did keep all my nursing bras. (I think I thought WHO would want to wear hand-me-down bras?) I don't know if they'll have any support at this time, but I'm glad to see I've at least got something to work with.

I have definitely popped out, but I'm still able to button my capris and shorts. No way I'm trying to wear jeans, tho. So, roomy pants will need to be purchased soon as fall gets here and the weather gets cooler.