14 Weeks

Hello everyone! Baby Hartsell is 14 weeks old now, which means I am 16 weeks along and into the 4th month already. I can't believe it's been 4 months and I keep recounting in my head. It's gone so fast so far, yet seems so far away!

• Baby is 4 1/3 - 4 2/3 inches long.
• Arms and legs are moving...shouldn't be long now till I can feel baby move!

I caught a nasty bug and have been really sick lately. Last Wednesday I came down with a cough and fever. I left work early, came home and took a nap, woke up with a fever and called my doctor. The fever was low-grade, only 99.8 at the highest. But boy do fevers make you feel crappy! My doctor said to watch the fever closely and if it got to 100.4, they would probably send me to the ER for IV fluids and IV antibiotics. Holy smokes!! So, I took Tylenol and drank lots and lots of fluids. I went to see the doctor Thursday - actually saw the Nurse Midwife, who was so great - and she gave me Zithromax (baby friendly) for 5 days. I'm feeling much better now than I did at the beginning - but still not up to snuff. My congestion and cough are still hanging around and driving me crazy! They said I could take Sudafed if need be, but I haven't yet - I'm stubborn. I can't wait till I can breathe out of my nose again. Hopefully this will be the only bout with bugs I'll have till after the baby is born!

Brent took good care of me while I was sick. Now he's getting congested a bit - oh no! He's okay though, not one to much complain (much). :o)

Back to work on Monday after taking Thursday and Friday off. My unit at the hospital is so busy and no one covered the floor well while I was gone, surprise surprise. So, lots and lots of work to do. I stayed late both days so far this week, but I'm still behind. Such is life.

The weather has been lovely here - low 80's. I'm dreading the humidity, which I know will start soon. My Mom and Dad have been enjoying the warmer weather (finally!) up north - spring is on it's way. My uncle has daffodils in his yard - what I wouldn't give to see good old Indiana spring flowers!

American Idol is on tonight - my not-so-secret weekly TV indulgence. I call my Mom during commercials and text message Jenna. So nerdy, but so fun.

Better run - talk to you soon!

Love, Laura