16wks 6dys

So, we had another doctor's appointment today! Everything is going great! Gotta love that strong heartbeat you look forward to for weeks in between appointments! Such a sweet melody! Today's heartbeat was a funky little rhythm, it was kinda like pump boom boom, pump boom boom. It was around 152ish. Still fast and strong! Come on girl! On that note, the doctor wasn't really cool with the idea of letting me get my ultrasound a little earlier than he normally does it, 20wks. So I won't be able to find out until I get back from my trip to NY City in the beginning of May! :( Bummer dude! So I guess we'll just have to wait a few more weeks....I'll try to be patient! haha! I'm finally starting to show, even in the morning, which is what really counts, according to me! Lol! I am freaking out about the numbers on the scale though, up and up they go! ugh! It's really hard to be comfortable watching myself "put on the pounds" when I've never had a problem with the creeping up before!! Sometimes it's a little disappointing, which I know isn't the right way to feel, but it's scary!! I know the weight is good weight and I eat healthy and all that, I just have to get used to it! Well, anyway, that's about all that's exciting for now! Until later...

"I want it to come out now..."

"....so I can hang out with it." These were the words Brandon used to express his feelings toward hearing the baby's heartbeat on Monday. Too funny. When we saw the baby's heartbeat his words of choice were something a little inappropriate, we'll say: "Oh Crap!" I just died. He told me seeing the little flicker on the screen was saying to him "okay, this is really real." A little eye opening moment, I think. I wanted to leave a little note on here describing a few of the ins and outs of Brandon-Father-to-Be because I always want to remember how fun and funny he's made this whole process. I really love hearing his thoughts because, as a guy, I want to know how he moving through it all. It's been such a joy to question him on all things baby, he always has a funny and unique point of view. Ha, you should have heard some of the names he came up with in the beginning! The weirdest one I heard (which he has since taken off the table, realizing how stupid it is) is Arrayu, yes, sort of like the character from Never Ending Story, Attrayu. I answered his request with a resounding "NO", followed by an "ArE YoU SeRiOuS?" and a lot of laughter. Another Brandon-Father-to-Be moment that I'll always remember is when we started talking about cravings. Here's a little of how the conversation went: "It'll be cool when like you have to have a cheeseburger in the middle of the night or something, because, then I'll get to get something too!" Haha, so cute, right? All kidding aside, he really has been a great husband during pregnancy! (I know I'm only 3mnths along, but the first few and the last few are the ones you gotta be strong for, right? Lol) He gets me anything I need, he has had a good attitude when I'm a grouch and he's been patient and kind when I can't find anything to wear! So thank you hunny for being amazing you! I'm really enjoying this stage in our life, I think it's only a preview of things to come! Let's just say I'm excited. Well, Until later...

thump, thump, thump...

WE HEARD THE BABY'S HEARTBEAT! Oh, it was just the best thing I've ever heard in my life! Nothing can compare to the sound of your own flesh and blood, growing away, inside of you. Wow, what a rush! We recorded it on Brandon's IPhone and I just keep playing it over and over again. Amazing. Everything is looking great so far! The only bump we've come to is that I am anemic and have to take iron supplements, but that's maintainable. No biggie. The heartbeat was relatively fast, 167, so you never know, according to those old wives' tales, we could have a little girl in there! Heck, I don't care what it is, I'm just so thankful to God for this gift. As corny as it sounds it really is "the miracle of life!" I just praised God the whole way home for the blessing He's bestowed upon Brandon and I. What a gift. I'm sorry I keep going on, but really, I can't wipe the smile off my face! Thankfully, I've had a very healthy pregnancy so far, light morning sickness, I'm finally getting my energy back somewhat and I'm just so grateful for that! Being so healthy gets me worried sometimes like, are you sure everything is okay, cause I'm not feeling much of anything? Then, you go to the doctor and hear that beautiful sound and your whole life stops for a second and there is a huge resounding sigh of relief and reassurance! I love it. I'm loving being pregnant and I just know I'm going to love being a mommy. My next appointment is in 4 weeks, so until later...
Listen to our baby here:

12 weeks and counting...

Well, I'm nearing the end of my First Trimester! I can't believe it, it's gone so fast! I go to the doctor on Monday and I can't wait! I'm hoping to hear the baby's heartbeat! I'll have to take some pictures of my belly and post them on here! It's not anything super incredible yet, but there's a little pooch there! So far I'm still really enjoying lemons, I really don't eat them that often though, my lips get swollen and obviously my teeth will feel the pain later! I'm pretty much over cheeseburgers! I ate so many that I can't really imagine ever eating one again! Lol! Well, I've dipped my toe in the maternity clothing pool! I have a couple pairs of jeans and a few shirts! I'm not saying I've worn it all yet, but I was getting sick of having to hold my breath and jump up and down to get in my jeans! Anyway, I'm putting off getting ready for work by writing this, so I really don't have much time, yikes! Just wanted to post a little update! Until later...

When life, or your grandma, gives you lemons...

(Up top is a pic of what the baby looks like inside my belly right now: I'm 11wks 1 dy, the baby is about the size of a plum!)




New craving! Lemons with salt! But I've been careful about how and how often I eat them because I need my enamel!

Well, I haven't been on here in a while so I thought I've post something! Nothing really has been going on in our lives over the past couple of weeks, but I guess there is something I can report: I can feel my uterus! My belly is starting to get a little hard! (just wait, I'll go to the doctor and it'll not even be where I think it is and I'll have been wrong this whole time...haha! oh well a girl can dream :) ) I haven't been sick but I have been growing out of my clothes! There are some days where I can get any of my pants up and I get all depressed because nothing looks good! I'm hoping to go shopping soon for some new clothes that can last throughout the pregnancy, Old Navy has some really cute stuff that I can't wait to go check out!

I go back to the doctor on the 22nd and I can't wait to see what's in store! I'm hoping to hear the heartbeat! By the way, I'll be 13wks on the 22nd! It's going so incredibly fast! I'm sure when it's 115 out and I'm standing all day at work it'll start to slow down, haha, but until then I'm enjoying the new changes!

In life outside of baby we are beginning work on our backyard! We have a company coming to install a patio for us tomorrow! Unfortunately, having the whole thing landscaped professionally was WAY to expensive, so we're having to do everything else ourselves! So if any of you feel like helping us, let us know! ;) After the patio goes in I think we'll work on the sprinkler/drip system..Lord, please help us! So now you all that is going on with us! I'll be back in a couple weeks, after the doctor's appointment, to share any new news! Until later....

take a deep breath...

and exhale! *sigh* WE SAW THE BABIES HEARTBEAT TODAY! What an incredible feeling! Of course, I cried! I'm going to try to see if I can load the video or something. I don't have a scanner so I can't upload the pictures! The baby is doing well! The ultrasound tech said I'm 7wks 2dys and my due date is Sept. 28th! We are SO excited! It was the most exciting sight I've ever beheld! The little bleep-bleep-bleep on the screen! So amazing! Thank you Lord for this amazing little gift and thanks to all of you for all your prayers and well-wishings! We are so happy! Well, no need to drag this out, just wanted to let you all know! Thanks! Until later...

On Thursday...

So, we're waiting for Thursday, waiting, waiting, waiting. On thursday we're supposed to go in for another ultrasound and hopefully get to see a little heartbeat! So until then, it's all I can think about. Not much has gone on since I last posted. I'm extremely tired and lethargic and well..sort of moody. Alright, a lot moody! But I'm trying not to be a grouch! Brandon has been so patient, what a good husband! Also, this week, I have tried eating pretzels before bedtime and that's helped A LOT with the nightly run's to the restroom. I was getting up as much as 4 times a night, before the pretzels, because of all the water I've been drinking! Killer! What's the point in sleeping?! So, luckily this has seemed to help and I'll continue doing it. Still eating cheeseburgers like nobody's business! Ha! They're the best thing I've ever eaten! In-N-Out seem to be my favorite! Mmmm! Other than that, I haven't craved much of anything else.
This weekend is Winter Retreat with the kiddos. Hopefully I'm not too tired, moody or, heaven forbid, that's when my body decides to start throwing up everything! I'm very excited to go hang out with all of them so I would hate to not feel good the whole time! (Let's pray there is decent tasting food too!)
Well that's all for now, until later....