14 weeks!

14 weeks and we have a heartbeat!

This week was a big week for Scott and I, we went in for our check up on Monday and were able to hear the heartbeat for the first time. The doctor said that it was beating at 150 beats per minute, which is very healthy for 14 weeks. She was also kind enough to inform me that I've gained 5 lbs since my last visit.

Hearing the heartbeat for the first time made this baby seem very real to me. I'm still not exactly feeling pregnant, although I have no idea what pregnancy is supposed to feel like. At this point, I really just feel like I'm a little run down and getting fat. Not that I'm complaining because I'm sure by the time I'm eight months I'll be looking at this time and laughing.

One of the big changes that I have experienced this week is an increase in appetite. I seem to be hungry and thinking of food all the time. Scott and I went out to dinner last night and as we were leaving, he so lovingly pointed out that I had polished off my entire portion and about a third of his. It's been a little over a week since I've gotten sick, and my headaches seem to be occurring less and less.

Here is a picture of me at 14 weeks... at this point it looks as though everything is starting to grow. I am excited to be out of the first trimester and moving into the second. From what I've heard, the second trimester is the best of the three!