14 Weeks! Hooray! I am finally starting to feel like I have actually made some progress.

I have gained, get this, 14 pounds. Oh yes, yes I have. Though this is not at all unusual for me (exact same weight gain at the same point with both boys), it's always a little disconcerting to gain that much in so short an amount of time. Gah.

Since I'm still hungry all the time (though nothing like the first month or so), but haven't entered my gastric bypass phase yet, I've just been trying my best to focus on making every bite at least be healthy food. Lots of straight protein, lots of veggies, lots of fruit. I've naturally gravitated toward the six small meals a day strategy and it seems to be working well. I would like to get to my doctor's appointment in two weeks and only have gained a pound or so... but we'll see.

I said I felt movement the other day and I think I did feel a little bump or kick, but not much since. Either things are arranged differently inside this time or this is going to be my most laid back baby ever. I'm rooting for the second option.

Still thinking probably boy, but I have days where I second guess that. So I guess I've achieved my goal of being confused enough to be surprised at the ultrasound. I would actually love to see Tom's face if it does turn out to be a girl. I hope I can videotape that part because, honestly, the look on his face would truly be priceless.

I ran into a mom from Ben's class last night who I knew had three boys (5, 2 and infant) but I learned that she actually has an older fourth boy as well who is 8! I think my jaw dropped to the floor... four? Really? FOUR boys? (and they all look exactly alike!) We exchanged stories of the neverending "hoping for girl this time?" comments and she said something interesting. She said she would love to have a fifth child (crazy lady, I know) but only if she could guarantee it would be another boy. This said she just feels like at this point that a girl would totally throw her for a loop... boys are what she knows... boys are what she has clothes and toys for... etc." While I was not at that point when we were trying for Three, I can totally get where she is coming from. In a way, a third boy for us would be a bit of a relief, for all those reasons she said. But yeah, I am not about to try my luck with four. Yikes.

Anyway... all seems to be going well. My appointment is in two weeks and I'll get the form for the ultrasound to answer the big question. (but unfortunately, not the *bigger* question about the baby's hair!!!) ;)

Belly pic coming in a day or so. :) It's large and in charge, let me tell you.