So far so good!

I'm a panicky person by nature, but this new pregnancy has had me nervous from the very beginning. We waited until after our 12 week check up to start telling the majority of family and friends that we are expecting. We didn't want another loss to worry everyone. I have been freaking out constantly. Every ache in my belly could mean a miscarriage in my head! We have been monitored a little closer this time around, and I took progesterone for the first 14 weeks of the pregnancy. I'm not sure if that has helped, but I'm still pregnant! I know the progesterone got us pregnant much faster. We only tried 2 months to get pregnant this time, versus the 13 months it took last time. I really am hoping that the lack of progesterone was the problem! We had an ultrasound at 8 weeks and again at 12 weeks. Both ultrasounds were perfectly normal, the baby measured well. I watched the heart beating and the baby kicking around. My 16 week appointment was yesterday. We didn't do another ultrasound but listened to the heartbeat. 147 beats per minute! It sounded strong. I also think I've been feeling those little first kicks....though they are few and far between at the moment. My belly is starting to get bigger...I had to buy new pants :( I'm not wearing maternity pants yet, but had to get a size bigger. I was a little worried when they told me I hadn't gained weight since my last visit, but my belly is getting bigger obviously, so the baby is growing. I'm also eating plenty of food.....just ask my hubby! I have my next ultrasound in 4 weeks, and I really can't wait to see the little booger again! I just want to see the baby and know that everything is okay. I have had a little bit of difficulty getting excited about this pregnancy...mostly because I'm waiting for the worst to happen. I guess I'm just trying to prepare myself if it doesn't work out. I haven't bought one thing for our new little one, chances are I'm going to be totally unprepared for this baby! I figure I'll start some shopping after the 20 week check up/ultrasound. That should give me enough time, I hope! I will be 17 weeks tomorrow....it's amazing how the time has flown! As far as how I feel goes....it totally depends on the day. The progesterone made me really dizzy and tired, but now that that's done and I actually feel sicker. I'm still very tired but have a hard time sleeping at night. I have good days and bad days, but I'm hoping that part will end soon. I really do want to enjoy my pregnancy...especially since this may be the last one! I will post some ultrasound pics soon.