there's really a baby growing in there huh?...

I forgot to mention earlier that I had my 4 month doc appointment today. It was great to hear the heartbeat yet again and be reassured that all is going well.


I find myself often wondering if there really is a baby still growing in there. I know that sounds a little crazy- the weeks go by and my belly continues to poke out there but other than a few minor symptoms, mostly exhaustion, I haven't had many daily reminders that I'm pregnant.

I'm sure that will all turn around as I get farther along and start to feel some movement and I think the big point will be our ultrasound which we will finally get at our next appointment on January 11th. (Yah!)

so the big question still is: boy or girl? I had a friend do an old wives tale trick with a needle and pencil that said it's going to be a boy... my first instinct was that it's a girl.... but I find myself now thinking there's a little boy in there at times and even find myself saying "he" and "him" ... BUT, at the past two appointments, when I hear the heartbeat I have the image of a little girl again.... we'll hopefully know for sure in 4 weeks!

Have I always been this ditsy?

so there are actual studies about how pregnancy affects the brain and causes memory lapse. (Although most of these studies seem to be unclear as to the actual cause and any real proof other than the stories from various pregnant women doesn't seem to exist...)

Today, I am a believer.... Because,I actually forgot where my own doctor's office was. It took me an extra 15 minutes, multiple turnarounds, and eventually pulling out the GPS before I figured out where exactly I was and where I was supposed to be was under an overpass and 3 streets over. Then on the way home, I missed the first turn, decided to take another route, then missed the second turn, and ended up on the Northwest side of town instead of the Northeast side.

(side note: I have actually been called a "homing pigeon" before because of my ability to somehow find my way to where I am going regardless of how well I know the town, or which roads I take.)