18 Weeks...

So yesterday I went to my 18th week appointment. I have been really nervous to go and even prayed really hard the night before that everything would go well. My doctor is like a "father-figure" to me and has been my doctor with all of my kids. He does a great job at taking care of me and if I ever need anything his nurse is so fast to help me. I have called him a few times at home and he has always been willing to help with me concerns. So yesterday after I took Emily to preschool, me and Caleb headed to the doctor. I never wait long, but I waited long enough yesterday to meet a lady whose child goes to the same preschool as Emily, it was fun to meet her and talk to her. Anyway after they got me in and did all of the usuall, the doctor came in and immediately found the baby's heart beat with the Doppler Machine, I was so relieved!!! Caleb had no idea what he was hearing but afterward told me he thought is was "pretty cool." I had only gained 2 pounds since I got pregnant and that makes me so happy. I don't want to gain unnecessary pounds (I crave pastries REALLY bad-but very rarely give in). I also have had REALLY bad allergies for the last 6 weeks and he gave me something that has been working well. After each appointment I always leave feeling grateful for the knowledge of my doctor and nurse. Pregnancy could be really miserable with out them!! When I think of the new technology that we have now verses when I was born it amazes me. I know that I was born to live in this day and age because I am high maintenance and  love the disposable diapers, ultrasounds, and mainly C-Sections. Although I hate C-sections, I love them because I wouldn't be here or have Emily without them. Caleb may have made it through okay, it is questionable he has a big head :) but I am grateful with all of the things I am blessed with and have learned to bloom where I am planted! In a couple weeks we find out if it is a boy or a girl....I am thrilled, nervous, excited and anxious! Wish us luck!