Ultrasound pictures to come soon.....
Friday, January 29, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Growing!!
So last Saturday I was sitting on the couch reading while Eric was watching a movie and all of a sudden I felt a poke!! That's right Baby starting moving!! It was so fun and exciting to experience.
I have really enjoyed the little flutterings of our tiny baby this week! The movements are still random and not all that often, but I feel like we've reached a new stage of our pregnancy. And I can stop worrying that something is wrong because I haven't felt any movement yet. I can't wait for Baby to get bigger and stronger so that Eric can feel the kicks and jabs too!
I woke up Tuesday morning and looked at myself in the mirror and just felt like my belly had grown quite a bit from the day before (which was actually exciting for me). I forgot to ask Eric what he thought until we were in the car driving to work and so I didn't think that I would get a confirmation from him. But to my surprise he told me that he had thought the same thing the night before. So it's official.....my baby belly is getting bigger!!!
What do you think?
I have really enjoyed the little flutterings of our tiny baby this week! The movements are still random and not all that often, but I feel like we've reached a new stage of our pregnancy. And I can stop worrying that something is wrong because I haven't felt any movement yet. I can't wait for Baby to get bigger and stronger so that Eric can feel the kicks and jabs too!
I woke up Tuesday morning and looked at myself in the mirror and just felt like my belly had grown quite a bit from the day before (which was actually exciting for me). I forgot to ask Eric what he thought until we were in the car driving to work and so I didn't think that I would get a confirmation from him. But to my surprise he told me that he had thought the same thing the night before. So it's official.....my baby belly is getting bigger!!!
What do you think?
Friday, January 15, 2010
20 weeks....
So we had our 20 week appointment on Thursday......
I wish that I had a big announcement to make about what we are having, but I have a baby that takes after me! Our baby is stubborn and shy!! Baby was all tucked up with feet hanging out right where we needed to be looking!! 
The technician had me lay on both of my sides and giggled baby around, but baby just didn't want to move. Being a stubborn person myself I can just imagine that our baby was thinking, "I'm comfortable and don't want to move and you can't make me!!"
Baby 1 Technician 0....I am sure this is the first of many "wins" for our baby!
But there is light at the end of the tunnel! Because of baby's position the technician said she couldn't get all the diagnostics that she needed, so we have to go back in a few weeks for another ultrasound. Darn, right?! So, for the next few weeks I will be speaking with our baby about the importance of being in a good position and cooperating with the technician. Mommy has planning to do and needs to know what baby is so she can do all she needs to! (Plus Mommy doesn't want to have to ground baby before it's even born and Daddy did enough of that during my sick weeks!)
Fortunately what the technician was able to see looked good. It was so fun to have my mom there to be with us as we got to see the baby's sweet little face and the cutest little hands! And not to mention a wonderful spine (baby sure wasn't shy about sharing that with us!) So even though we didn't get to find out what we are having it was an amazing experience and we loved being able to see our precious little one.
The technician had me lay on both of my sides and giggled baby around, but baby just didn't want to move. Being a stubborn person myself I can just imagine that our baby was thinking, "I'm comfortable and don't want to move and you can't make me!!"Baby 1 Technician 0....I am sure this is the first of many "wins" for our baby!
But there is light at the end of the tunnel! Because of baby's position the technician said she couldn't get all the diagnostics that she needed, so we have to go back in a few weeks for another ultrasound. Darn, right?! So, for the next few weeks I will be speaking with our baby about the importance of being in a good position and cooperating with the technician. Mommy has planning to do and needs to know what baby is so she can do all she needs to! (Plus Mommy doesn't want to have to ground baby before it's even born and Daddy did enough of that during my sick weeks!)
Fortunately what the technician was able to see looked good. It was so fun to have my mom there to be with us as we got to see the baby's sweet little face and the cutest little hands! And not to mention a wonderful spine (baby sure wasn't shy about sharing that with us!) So even though we didn't get to find out what we are having it was an amazing experience and we loved being able to see our precious little one.
Here's to some better pictures in a few weeks! We sure can't wait to see you again!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
16 weeks!
I can't believe how fast time is flying by! I remember when I made our first doctor's appointment. We had to wait like 3 weeks before it was actually time to go and I told Eric that it was forever away and would never get here. Now the appointments are always right around the corner. And as soon as we get to the New Year I know that June is going to come up on us faster than we will be ready for!
We had our 16 week checkup on Thursday. Ali went with me and got to hear the baby's heartbeat, which she thought was pretty cool! The baby is still doing good. We can't wait to find out what we are having next month!
I'm finally starting to show so that other people can recognize it (unfortunately our camera got left in Wapato at Thanksgiving and we haven't gotten it back yet, so no pics yet, sorry!). I gained quite a bit of weight since my last appointment, but considering I didn't gain any weight (and possibly lost a little) between my first 2 appointments I guess it's not that bad. It's still less than 1 lb a week for the whole pregnancy. I continue to enjoy feeling good and not being sick all the time! I now battle with heartburn and finding out that most of my favorite foods cause it, which is almost the worst thing in the world for me!! No more spicy food for this mama. I am also enjoying waking up way too early in the morning! I usually wake up between 5:00 and 6:00 am, so I enjoy some quiet time on the couch with my Lifetime Christmas movies (which Eric wont watch unless he's forced too!).
We had our 16 week checkup on Thursday. Ali went with me and got to hear the baby's heartbeat, which she thought was pretty cool! The baby is still doing good. We can't wait to find out what we are having next month!
I'm finally starting to show so that other people can recognize it (unfortunately our camera got left in Wapato at Thanksgiving and we haven't gotten it back yet, so no pics yet, sorry!). I gained quite a bit of weight since my last appointment, but considering I didn't gain any weight (and possibly lost a little) between my first 2 appointments I guess it's not that bad. It's still less than 1 lb a week for the whole pregnancy. I continue to enjoy feeling good and not being sick all the time! I now battle with heartburn and finding out that most of my favorite foods cause it, which is almost the worst thing in the world for me!! No more spicy food for this mama. I am also enjoying waking up way too early in the morning! I usually wake up between 5:00 and 6:00 am, so I enjoy some quiet time on the couch with my Lifetime Christmas movies (which Eric wont watch unless he's forced too!).
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Victoria
So, my plan was to blog about this last week but I was sick Monday & Tuesday and super busy the rest of the week. Better late than never though!
We went to Victoria, BC two weekends ago for our Anniversary. I was a little worried at how I would do since I was just getting over the flu and still getting "morning" sickness. Amazingly enough I felt great pretty much the whole weekend! I felt better each day and wasn't nauseous the whole weekend. It was nice to be able to enjoy the time together and not have to spend the whole weekend on the couch in the hotel room!
When we got to Victoria we still had a few hours before we could check into our hotel, so we took a tour out to the Butchart Gardens. What a beautiful place! Because of how late in the year it was there really weren't too many flowers in bloom, but we got to enjoy the fall colors!
We went to Victoria, BC two weekends ago for our Anniversary. I was a little worried at how I would do since I was just getting over the flu and still getting "morning" sickness. Amazingly enough I felt great pretty much the whole weekend! I felt better each day and wasn't nauseous the whole weekend. It was nice to be able to enjoy the time together and not have to spend the whole weekend on the couch in the hotel room!
When we got to Victoria we still had a few hours before we could check into our hotel, so we took a tour out to the Butchart Gardens. What a beautiful place! Because of how late in the year it was there really weren't too many flowers in bloom, but we got to enjoy the fall colors!
It was so cold that day!
The Sunken Gardens....so beautiful!
Eric getting in touch with his inner Asian as we head into the Japanese Garden.
The colors were absolutely gorgeous!
They were starting to decorate for Christmas. They do the 12 days of Christmas we found the "Maids of Milking"
We walked so much I got a little thirsty! (The little sign below says "This water not safe for drinking")
So this boar is from Italy (I don't remember full story and Eric is still asleep!) and they would rub his snout for luck. Eric felt the need for some luck!So that is pretty much our first day in Victoria. I think I will leave that for now as this is already super long!
Monday, November 23, 2009
12 weeks
I had my 12 week appointment last Wednesday. It is so amazing to me how fast time is flying by! I feel like we just found out we were pregnant! The appointment went really well and the baby is doing good, which is all that we can ask for.
The worst part of the appointment was that they had to draw my blood for the THIRD time! I warned the nurse the first time that my blood clumps and she assured me that it was the result of technician error. Well I think she had to eat her words...twice! I haven't heard back about this last draw yet, but I hope that all is well. If not I will most likely be sent to a hematologist (which is not something I look forward to), so cross your fingers for me.
This week was also full of exciting surprises (ok, well maybe just one)! I am feeling oh, so much better! I have not been nauseous since Wednesday (and that was very mild) and it is awesome!! I feel like I have been waiting for this day forever. Now I just feel like I eat ALL the time! But I much prefer that to being sick.
The best part of not being sick is that I cleaned!! It had seriously been like 6 weeks since I had felt well enough to clean and the house was really starting to show it! Yay for a clean house and a fridge that doesn't make me sick when I open it!
I am also enjoying my new internal alarm clock...waking up at 6:00 am no matter when I go to bed is tons of fun...oh the joys....
Mandy asked me the other day if I was starting to get a baby bump yet and this is what I told her "I can tell that it's there, but I really just look fat!" I had Eric take a picture of me, but I just can't get myself to post it because I look so horrible in it (sorry Jen)! Maybe in a few weeks I'll look pregnant and not fat!
The worst part of the appointment was that they had to draw my blood for the THIRD time! I warned the nurse the first time that my blood clumps and she assured me that it was the result of technician error. Well I think she had to eat her words...twice! I haven't heard back about this last draw yet, but I hope that all is well. If not I will most likely be sent to a hematologist (which is not something I look forward to), so cross your fingers for me.
This week was also full of exciting surprises (ok, well maybe just one)! I am feeling oh, so much better! I have not been nauseous since Wednesday (and that was very mild) and it is awesome!! I feel like I have been waiting for this day forever. Now I just feel like I eat ALL the time! But I much prefer that to being sick.
The best part of not being sick is that I cleaned!! It had seriously been like 6 weeks since I had felt well enough to clean and the house was really starting to show it! Yay for a clean house and a fridge that doesn't make me sick when I open it!
I am also enjoying my new internal alarm clock...waking up at 6:00 am no matter when I go to bed is tons of fun...oh the joys....
Mandy asked me the other day if I was starting to get a baby bump yet and this is what I told her "I can tell that it's there, but I really just look fat!" I had Eric take a picture of me, but I just can't get myself to post it because I look so horrible in it (sorry Jen)! Maybe in a few weeks I'll look pregnant and not fat!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
9 Weeks
Alright, so I have been pretty non-existent on the blog front lately. I blame my sickness! I get home from work and just can't really do anything at all! Poor Eric has not only had to deal with a sick, pregnant wife but he has also had to pick up the slack around the house. Good thing I have such an amazing husband who is willing to help me out and deal with me at the same time! Hopefully the next 3 weeks will be the last of my sickness and I will be back to my normal self and able to do things, like keep the house clean!!
We went to our first doctor appointment on Thursday and had our first ultrasound!! It was so amazing to see our little baby, and even more amazing that they know it is a baby!! Right now our little one is 2 cm, so tiny!! It is going to be amazing to feel it grow and I can't wait for our 20 week ultrasound to actually see it! We also got to hear and see the heartbeat (which was 174 bpm), which was absolutely amazing!
I feel so blessed to have this wonderful opportunity to bring a child into the world and I look forward to the next few months and all the changes that will occur as the baby grows and develops.
We went to our first doctor appointment on Thursday and had our first ultrasound!! It was so amazing to see our little baby, and even more amazing that they know it is a baby!! Right now our little one is 2 cm, so tiny!! It is going to be amazing to feel it grow and I can't wait for our 20 week ultrasound to actually see it! We also got to hear and see the heartbeat (which was 174 bpm), which was absolutely amazing!
I feel so blessed to have this wonderful opportunity to bring a child into the world and I look forward to the next few months and all the changes that will occur as the baby grows and develops.
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