Well, we have made it into the second trimester!! We are a little over 15 weeks now. Things are getting "easier" for mommy. I am feeling a lot better these days, and am starting to get some energy back. My tummy is growing... everyday it seems a little bigger. It must be because my appetite has returned... and with a vengance! I swear, I am hungry all day long. Baby Bartoli and I are lucky that Daddy is such a good cook. He's been feeding us well! (Plus auntie Kerry's baked goods are always a treat too!).
(Taken at about 14 weeks)I went in for my OB appointment this afternoon. Daddy couldn't make it today, so Grandma Stacie joined me. We sat anxiously awaiting Dr. Laughlin. I noticed that there was no ultra sound machine in the room (as had been in previous appointments), and told Grandma not to get her hopes up... we may not get to see you today. Dr. Laughlin came in with her handheld heart monitor and placed it on mommy's belly, but all we could hear was my heartbeat. So, we did get to see you in the end because Dr. says "If we can't hear you, we'll have to look for you." We found out mommy's placenta is on top (against my tummy) which makes it hard to hear your tiny little heartbeat. Grandma thought that was a blessing in disguise... she really wanted to see you! You've grown a lot in the past month! We saw your little heart beating, and your entire body. Once again you did a few kicks for us. You are still so little, but it's amazing to see how much you grow between each visit. The Dr says I'll start feeling you move around soon... I am sure you are active in there (you usually are on the ultra sounds). So far you feel like little bubbles floating and popping... I can only imagine what's to come.
Everyone is eager to know if you are a boy, or girl? We should know in about 5 weeks. Either way, everyone is so excited just for YOU to be on the way! You are so loved, by so many people... especially daddy and I. I am not quite sure that you can hear him, but daddy kisses my belly and talks to you everyday! We are sure lucky to have him! He's taking really good care of mommy, and I know he'll do the same for you!
I hope that someday when you are old enough to read these letters and comprehend what's going on you can feel how adored you are. I haven't even met you, touched you, held you or kissed you but you have already filled my heart with so much love, joy and true happiness. I am so excited for you to join daddy and I in this world, and for us to be a family. I promise to take the very best care of you I possibly can now and everyday. You and daddy are my everything!
I love you,
Mommy
