19 weeks and counting...

Baby Neglia has been on the move, recently.  I've started feeling more kicks and I'm happy to know that the little one is doing a dance with the little space that it's in.  We had our regular monthly check-up this morning.  Everything went well and Doctor Newfield pulled out the fetal monitor.  We were able to hear some kicks (they sound like scratching thumps) and the doctor was able to hear a faint heartbeat.  To be on the safe side, he had us to an ultrasound.  To our happy surprise, everything is fine.  The little one has a strong heartbeat and was even doing a bit of a dance!  The baby also wiggles a bit and scoots.  It doesn't have much room but it seems to be making the most of what room is does have!  As usual, we didn't get a picture from the doc and I forgot to ask Vince to take one with his phone.  But, not to worry friends; we've got our Level 2 ultrasound scheduled for June 5!  We'll get more detailed info on the baby's bits, including the sex!  We're going to take video at that appointment.  :)  We both just want this little one to be happy and healthy.

In other news, we're packing up and getting ready for the big move this weekend.  There's a lot going on in the Neglia household but it's all in a positive steps foward!

Bubbles and Squishy Feelings...

18 weeks and counting!  Almost half-way there and I've started to feel little Baby Neglia move.  The feeling usually comes in the form of strange bubble sensations in my lower tummy.  They come and go and I'm excited to know that the baby's moving around in it's little space.  Last night, daddy-to-be gave me some ice cream and baby really liked that.  I started feeling strange squishy motions when I put my hand on my tummy.  Daddy cannot feel you move yet, little one, but we're both excited that you're doing well.  We have a doctor's appointment next Tuesday and will be scheduling our 20 week ultrasound for the following week.  Hopefully we'll be able to find out during that appt if the baby is a girl or a boy.

Btw - note to Baby Neglia...  Apparently the inability to sleep on my back is making sleeping difficult for me, which means Daddy doesn't sleep very well.  Mommy is a work in progress so I ask you to be patient while I adjust to this new found belly of mine.