We had our ultrasound Tuesday and the little guy is just perfect. It's a little boy. My husband got a big kick out of the shot proving it's a boy, because even though the little dangle looks small, it is about 1/3 the length of his femur, which is in the same picture. All his organs looked good, and he is about 8.5 inches and weighs 1 pound.

For the second time since pregnancy started, I got an allergic reaction that caused my face to redden and swell. I get fever blisters, which are actually caused by a virus, and apparently my immune system has been reacting this way to the virus. I feel like I'm about to get a fever blister, then instead, my whole face hurts like a sunburn, swells, and itches. After 4 days, I'm finally getting over it today.

My latest goal has been to cut down on fat and sugar. I thought I was doing well, but I kept a journal and realized that almost every day I had either a piece of candy, or a side of French fries, or something. I last sinned two days ago, when I ate a burger. I've read it's important to keep your blood sugar relatively stable for baby at this time.

I have no other complaints. I'm so relieved that he looked so perfect. At 30 weeks, his heart will be inspected more closely because it's so hard to see all the pieces right now. I feel him move pretty often. Last night, I felt it on the outside, with my hand, but of course when I told my husband to try, he didn't do it again. I can't wait until he can feel the baby, too.