17 Weeks and PASSION!

I was 17 weeks yesterday. I also had a super fun appointment. I say it every time, but my Dr is brilliant and so fun to visit with. She found the heart beat right away and it was 159. I had my cystic fibrosis and quad screenings done too. I was pretty happy that it only took 4 tries, 40 or so minutes, and 3 different nurses to get my blood. I am also thankful that it doesn't bother me at all. :) She set up my next two appointments for a little under 3 weeks. The gender ultrasound and my regular appointment. She was telling me how she's excited for me to know if I need to buy blue or pink. I mentioned that I hadn't shopped at all (surprisingly!) and she said, "Nicole, I have a feeling you will do some major damage!" What would ever make her think that?

Best moment this week: Being assured that our baby was still fine. :) Setting up the gender ultrasound (I sort of always thought I wanted to be surprised, but everyone has swayed my decision)!!!

Movement: I still haven't felt the baby move. That is the first thing Dr. McCollum asked me yesterday. She said she didn't feel her first baby move until 22 weeks. All the books say anywhere from 16-20 weeks so I haven't been too concerned about that yet.

Sleep: I've been sleeping fine. Thankfully! If anything I fall asleep immediately.

Cravings: Still fruit. Watermelon sounds really good right about now! Carrots and orange juice are staples in our fridge too.

Sickness: I've felt great so far. I haven't even had a cold...let alone the flu, which has been going around like crazy. I feel fortunate to have gotten through basically the first half of pregnancy without being sick. I'm a little nervous about going back to school in the winter months. Hopefully frequent hand washing, my vitamins, and having a good immune system will keep me from getting really sick. I'm praying to stay healthy.

Other symptoms: For a while I had horrible skin issues...hormones. But that has stopped for now.

Gender: I really don't have any idea. Matt thinks boy. My dad is 100% sure it's a girl. Our other family and friends votes are 50/50. However, after this appointment I sort of feel like I'm leaning towards boy...but I have no real idea why!!

Well, my Dr's appointment is what kept me from going to Passion this year. :( But, I've been watching the live feed every single time it's on. I used Matt's iPad to take some pictures of my favorites...Christy, Shelley, and Beth!! The music has been incredible and the speakers are just killing it! I am so thankful that I am able to watch online. Check it out...here!!! And the lyrics to Christy's new songs are amazing!!! I told Matt, she wrote them for me!!! :)