Tuesday, January 6, 2009

7 Weeks Today...

I am so thankful to be seven weeks pregnant today...

We have an ultrasound tomorrow at 3pm and I am on pins and needles. I hope this baby is growing and developing. I feel pretty good with few symptoms. Honestly, I think my symptoms could perhaps even be more in my head than actual. I still have tender breasts and I have to urinate quite frequently, but other than that things seem pretty normal. I also have small bouts with constipation and fatigue and a tiny bit of nausea. I almost wish I felt like shit because I would be more assured that I was indeed pregnant. It just doesn't seem real yet.

Baby's brain -- both hemispheres! -- is growing fast, generating about 100 new cells every minute. Arms and legs are emerging as joints start to form, and a permanent set of kidneys (baby's third!) is now in place.

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Shower...

Today was the day that we had a double shower for my sister-in-laws.

I am very sad that I couldn't be a part of that celebration as a mom, but it was definitely easier to bare the day being pregnant.

I am so excited to become an aunt and I am so happy for my brothers and SILs.

And I know our little one will make her debut in time.

We get to peek at our little one on Wednesday! I can't wait!

Saturday, January 3, 2009

A Dream...

Last night I dreamt that I gave birth to a 26 pound baby... Ouch...

Friday, January 2, 2009

A Proper Update...

I have been lagging on my blogging lately...
So here are some pictures for your viewing enjoyment...

As I mentioned previously, I am obsessed with peeing on sticks... Here is proof...

This is my first positive... The line is barely there, but a line is a line...

And another of me... Very Happy...

Here is the ultrasound picture at 5weeks 6 days...

So now for the big story... Better late than never right?

It was Sunday evening (December 14th) and I had to run into town to go to school to get some documents off of my school computer. Since I had been peeing on sticks like a mad woman and I was in town, I decided to stop at the Dollar Store to stock up. When I got home later, I was inspired to pee on a stick since I had 10 or so to spare and 2 lines appeared. I then texted Tony and told him the news since I couldn't wait for him to get home to spill. The next day I got my HCG test and the numbers looked great and the repeat test a week later also showed good numbers. On the day I got my repeat HCG test, they also tested my blood for some other issues that may cause me to miscarry. Then the very next day (Tuesday, Dec. 23rd) I started spotting bright red after cleaning my house. I was so scarred that this was not going to happen, but the spotting stopped and has only happened once since. Finally we got to see the heartbeat on the ultrasound on Dec 29th. The doctor congratulated us and put me on progesterone. He also said to continue to take the baby aspirin daily since once of my test indicated I have a Lupus Anticoagulant issue. Currently I am feeling good. I am tired, I urinate frequently and I have tender breasts, but I am feeling good and I am very thankful this is heading in the right direction.

Cravings...


Even though it is quite early and pregnancy may only be an excuse, I am craving the following:


(Listed in no particular order...)


Banana Split

Fried Rice w/ Yum Yum Sauce

Double Stuff Oreos with Icy Cold Milk

Green Olive Pizza

Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Steak and Onion Sub

Chicken Nuggets

Spaghetti

Loaded Baked Potatoes

and

Waffles with Strawberries...