It has begun...

Well, I'm finally out of denial- MY TUMMY IS HUGE! I came to the realization last night when I was at dance class- I do extra stratle stretches while everyone else does situps-anyway I was stretching sideways to the mirror and I was wearing a zip up sweater, get this- MY BELLY STUCK OUT PAST THE SWEATER! I gasped, it was a terrible realization for me. I mean, I knew that I would get a big belly but I didn't think it would have been that big yet. needless to say after noticing that fact, then stepping on the scale this morning to find that I had gained another six pounds this last month- I was a little depressed today. I know I'm not fat, and overall I really shouldn't be so worried about my weight or the size of my belly. I eat a really good diet, have kept pretty good will power and am still exercising, so I really shouldn't feel bad, but I couldn't help myself- I have always prided myself on being in control of my weight and size- But I have to remember that the weight gain is healthy and that as long as I continue to do everything right, I really have nothing to worry about. I had a check with my doctor today and he made me feel a lot better, He told me that I was doing everything right, I am extremely low risk for every possible complication there could be and at a perfectly good weight. That made me feel SO GOOD. My son is incredibly healthy, his heart beat was perfect-I couldn't ask for more. It has been interesting trying to continue to my dance classes and good diet- in my current physical condition, it doesn't quite look right dancing right now, and I have really started craving the not so healthy foods-Brownies are a big weakness. But as long as I stay healthy, my son will be healthy, so with my doctor's good encouragement I will keep on doing what I've been doing. In fact he gave me some ideas on how I could be doing even better. I still feel this basketball I am holding is getting bigger than I'd like, but I have to remember that it is almost all baby boy in there and he is perfect in every way. I am almost into my third trimester- homestretch to finally meeting the little guy face to face, and I am getting anxious beyond belief. This point must be the same for most expectant moms, that last three months is the hardest. To think that I am just starting this last stretch-I think that I am going to have to really occupy myself or I will go crazy waiting on this kid to be born. He likes to snuggle I think, he's pretty quiet most days-seems to hang out on my right side a lot and I think he is finding the very bottom tip of my right rib a fun place to hang out. He has days wher he will kick hard all day, but most days he just has little kicks here and there. I was in a training class for work Tuesday and Wednesday, and Wednesday he was kicking ALL day- Debbie has been trying so hard to feel him kick and has never been able to so it was fun for her to finally feel him when we were sitting next to each other in training. I was happy to see the look on her face. It is really exciting to share the moments with family- It makes me really miss having my parents around- I think they would really enjoy feeling those little moments a lot. Hopefully they will get the chance before he is born. So that's what's new for now, I will continue to keep everyone posted on how things are going. HUGS TO EVERYONE!