Heartbeat

I'm now 12 weeks, 4 days. The last week was fantastic! A vacation with the hubby was exactly what I needed, and it was an amazing trip to Disney World. Finally was able to relax and have fun like I needed. I felt really good all week. Driving was a bit difficult for such long periods of time. Day 1 to FL was the longest day, 14.5 hours in the car. Discomfort in every possible way. We stopped at a hotel in NC around 8:30 and went to bed at 9pm. Was so exhausted. Day 2 wasn't as bad, or as long. Ended up making the remaining trip in 10 hours and was in beautiful Florida for the next week.

The first day we were there we went to the Magic Kingdom. While we were surrounded by kids all day, smiling and having the time of their lives I couldn't stop thinking about how wonderful it's going to be when I get to bring my kids. During the "Wishes" show (nightly fireworks) about wishes coming true, I teared up while Gary and I just held my belly knowing our baby was our wish coming true.

Had 1 day in Florida where I was so hot and uncomfortable I didn't want to move. Even in the AC I was struggling to be ok. Gary wasn't even really hot at all but I felt like I couldn't breath. I told my mom about this and she reminded me about August, when I'll be 6 months along and it's the most humid time of year. Fantastic.

The last day we were done there we decided to explore Orlando. And we both fell in love, again. We found some great areas to live in. Palm trees and warm weather year round sounds so good. It's so depressing in the Northeast. In the Southeast there are trees and flowers everywhere. It's warm. And just beautiful. I don't know when we'll be living down there but someday we will.

The drive home wasn't as bad as the drive down. We made much better time and less traffic, well expect for on day 2 when our stupid gps took us right through DC at 9am.

First day back this morning and we had a doctor's appointment. Everything is going really well. I love my doctors and everyone that their office is really nice. Went over a bunch of information and at the end, we heard the baby's heartbeat. It was the most incredible sound I've ever heard. It took awhile to get the heartbeat, as the doctor said one of us must be stubborn because the baby was being really stubborn. But she found it and we got to listen for awhile. I teared up over the sheer happiness I felt. It was incredible. I go back next month for a checkup and get to hear the heartbeat every time I go in now. :) We get our ultrasound in 6 to 8 weeks, which we'll find out the sex then. I can't wait! We're going to hopefully move into a bigger apartment this summer so that we can have a nursery. I can't wait to get it setup. Everything is going so well, no problems at all. :)