Beginning of Week 19

Week 19 has begun!

The baby bump has definitely made itself very obvious...now I'm just waiting to feel movement! More than likely, I already have, but I just don't recognize it as being our little one moving around inside. Hopefully soon, though, I'll be able to discern those flutters and kicks!

My latest shock about pregnancy is that people have NO issue making comments about a pregnant woman's size or reaching out and touching her belly. These wouldn't be acceptable any other time, but apparently pregnancy makes the "personal space bubble" disappear, and people don't even ask before reaching out and rubbing the belly like it is going to bring good luck! I also have had people comment that "as big as you are, you must be carrying twins or a very big boy." Excuse me? I'm not all that big...but my petite frame apparently makes me look exceptionally large at the moment...to some people. But really, who says that to someone??

Two weeks left of my last Masters class, then I just have the final exam that covers the entire program. I'm so ready for grad school to be done! I also am in the final stretch of Squadron Officer School, and after I take that final test, SOS will be taken care of as well - all before Baby B makes his/her grand appearance!

The next doctor's appointment is 22 March, and the big ultrasound where we will hopefully find out Baby B's gender is 9 April. We're so excited!

Already at 4.5 months...I feel like this pregnancy is going to be over with before I know it - and I want to be able to take time to savor the miracle of what is happening!