Reflections - 3rd Month

Finally caught up! Now they will come at the end of each month....not all together!

What I am enjoying about my pregnancy so far is.....
Well, I really dont feel different or look much different so it is hard to say. I did tell a co-worker that people arent going to think I'm pregnant, they are going to think I got a boob job! Haha....

The strangest advice I've received so far.....
Haven't really got any so far, but a while back my friend Kat told me that she rubbed meat tenderizer on her belly to avoid stretch marks. She never got one. Hmmm....may have to invest in this stuff!

Names we've been thinking of.....
We have a few we like. But no boy names really. Flip flop between liking a name one moment and unsure about it the next. Currently, I like Jenna Kate.

I think the baby will be a.....
Girl. Joe thinks he ONLY makes boys. So we will see.

The oldwives tales predict.....
Since I have heartburn the baby will have a lot of hair. Joe's Grandma Sally did the needle test and said it is a girl. Since I now lay on my right side when sleeping, its a girl. I also did the chinese calendar thing a few times, but always got a different answer.

At my prenatal appt this month I found out.....
I got my first ultrasound and the baby's hearbeat was 175 BMP. Also that there was only one baby, not twins like I hoped lol.

My hopes.....
Same, healthy pregnancy and baby. Happy family! Can't wait to start!

My fears.....
Feared I wouldnt be able to have kids, then got pregnant and feared losing it. My fears now have dissipated, and I'm just hoping to keep in shape and gain weight at a healthy pace.

Reflections - 2nd Month

The hardest thing for me to give up.....
Cab-Zin Wine from St. Clair's. Oh man, how I miss their red wine and bread....together.

This month I told.....
Pretty sure everyone new the week I found out. It is not something I could keep secret. We were waaaay too excited to not spread the news. Our families were so happy!

I learned at this month's prenatal appt.....
That she doesnt normally do ultrasounds until 20 weeks. I was sad, because I want to see it and make it real. I talked her into giving me one though....I got it at 9weeks 5days. Baby was great. HB was 175.

New pregnancy symptoms I got this month.....
No real change. Less tired and had much more energy towards the end.

My hopes.....
For a healthy pregnancy and baby!

My fears.....
Same

Reflections - 1st Month

I found a neat blog site that allows you to journal about your pregnancy, and they also ask you questions about your pregnancy. So I figured I would add them to my blog so I could remember them forever. Perhaps some of you will find it interesting/funny/informational too. Ha. Enjoy.

I first started thinking I was pregnant when.....
Well my BB's were super sore and I was exhausted ALL the time. I would come home after work and sleep for a few hours every day. I had NO motivation for anything.

I found out I was pregnant.....
On September 29th 2009, 3 days before my period was supposed to start. It never came YAY! Tested twice and it all went on from there.

I felt.....
Disbelief. I could not believe this was happening. We had really only tried 2-3 months. I didn't believe it would happen that fast. Nevertheless, my lifelong dream of becoming a Mom was starting to come true! And I was.....STOKED!

The first person I told was.....
Kelli. My sister in law. I didnt read the directions in the pregnancy test, and my second line was faint, so I asked her if it still meant postitive. She laughed and said yes. She said she knew I was pregnant a week before this.

My first prenatal appointment I learned.....
I didnt learn much. I have read up on this subject FOR YEARS. I did learn that I shouldnt work out my stomach muscles, doing crunches etc, because of how the muscles seperate.

My baby will be born.....
estimated due date is June 11, 2010. Joe is hoping the baby will come on his birthday, June 15th. To which he says, "I don't have to change diapers on my birthday." Ha. We'll see about that!

The strangest pregnancy symptom I've had this month.....
Getting up to use the restroom many times a night.

My hopes.....
Is that this baby is healthy. That is all I pray for.

My fears.....
Miscarriage. I am a worry wort what can I say. I also gave blood for the first time ever! I was scared about that as well.

Week 10 and 3 days :)

Today we saw
Our first glimpse of you.
A little piece of Heaven
Our dream come true.
The day we will meet
Seems so far away.
But until you are ready
In my womb safely stay.
Our gift from Angels
Sent from above
For us to cherish
And forever love.

Well I had an Ultrasound last Wednesday and we got to see the baby! He/She is doing great! It is sooooo incredibly amazing to see it move in there, and you can't see or feel it yet. Here is the first picture! That Wed, she dated me at 9weeks 5days, so the due date is one whole day later than we thought. Moving it to June 11th, 2010! So yay! Could not be happier. I really wish I could have a look inside anytime I wanted. It is so cool!

Have not updated for almost 4 weeks, and not much has changed. Been kinda lazy since Joe had his surgery. But started back at the gym today. Gonna try my first prenatal yoga class this Thursday. Been feeling great! The sleepiness has dissappeared almost completely and I have had no morning sickness still. Thank God. I feel lucky. Still no baby bump, unless I am bloated haha. I can notice a change in digestion, as all the books made me well aware of. But really, all is well! Can't wait for 20 weeks to come so I know wether to call "it" a he or a she.

Thanksgiving is next week and we are heading to Texas. My parents will be there, and the rest of the family is heading down too. Im very excited to have the whole family together this year. Its gonna be great. Not to mention, were going to the game, should be lots of fun! Should be a nice vacation for sure. Joe will get his wires off right before we leave and he will be rubberbanded, so he can squeeze softer food into his mouth. Eek. Poor guy. Anyhow, this update is kinda short. But I am sure, much more FUN and COOL stuff is to come! Take care everyone, and I'll update when we get back from Thanksgiving.