May 31st, 2009 - Day 77
Have you ever heard of the Pregnant Stupids? Well, I read it first in a pregnancy book by Jenny McCarthy (that was hilarious). The stories she told were so funny and I was wondering if any of this would happen to me.
Well, I can say with certainty that I've definitely had a case here or there of the pregnancy stupids. In fact, yesterday I went to get in my car to head to a wedding when I realized that my moonroof was wide open. I had parked my car there Friday when I got home from work, so it had been open for about 30 hours. The worst part is that I suddenly remembered that it had thunderstormed throughout the middle of the night. Luckily, my leather seats had dried up and nothing seemed to be wet except my cupholder that was half filled with water.
Some other instances of the pregnancy stupids have been that I'm forgetful and my short term memory is hopeless. I start a sentence and then can't remember what I was going to say. I really hope this doesn't last the entire pregnancy. I'm not sure what I'd do...but at least Chris and I can have a good laugh here or there.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Pregnant Boobs
May 30th, 2009 - Day 76
I went to a wedding tonight and wore a dress I got recently. I was a little self conscious about my boobs overflowing a bit, but I was hoping people wouldn't notice. We arrive and the wedding gets underways, then we moved ourselves to the reception tables. Since this was a coworkers wedding, our table was filled with fellow coworkers of mine. One of the ladies says loudly as I sit down, 'Wow, look at those Pregnant Boobs'. So not all my coworkers had heard the news yet, but now they were sure to know and one of them even asked 'is there something we need to know'.
But as I said before, I'm definitely not complaining. I'll just have to take advantage of it while they last. Although, I am sure they'll get bigger before they go back to normal.
I went to a wedding tonight and wore a dress I got recently. I was a little self conscious about my boobs overflowing a bit, but I was hoping people wouldn't notice. We arrive and the wedding gets underways, then we moved ourselves to the reception tables. Since this was a coworkers wedding, our table was filled with fellow coworkers of mine. One of the ladies says loudly as I sit down, 'Wow, look at those Pregnant Boobs'. So not all my coworkers had heard the news yet, but now they were sure to know and one of them even asked 'is there something we need to know'.
But as I said before, I'm definitely not complaining. I'll just have to take advantage of it while they last. Although, I am sure they'll get bigger before they go back to normal.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Pickles & Ice Cream
May 29th, 2009 - Day 75
Well what they say is true about pregnant women who crave pickles and ice cream. I've always loved pickles, but when I see pickles - my mouth starts to water like I've seen something salty. I bought a couple jars and I got home and ate the entire jar...I couldn't stop. I did buy some ice cream bars and had one of them too. I don't crave ice cream the way others may. I've never been a dessert or chocolate sort of person. Although, my entire family knows that I love candy - the sour type like runts, nerds, now & laters, etc and that hasn't changed from childhood til now. In fact, Chris bought me a chocolate blizzard and I never had any craving to eat it. But put pickles in front of me and consider them gone! In fact, I'm craving some right now.
Well what they say is true about pregnant women who crave pickles and ice cream. I've always loved pickles, but when I see pickles - my mouth starts to water like I've seen something salty. I bought a couple jars and I got home and ate the entire jar...I couldn't stop. I did buy some ice cream bars and had one of them too. I don't crave ice cream the way others may. I've never been a dessert or chocolate sort of person. Although, my entire family knows that I love candy - the sour type like runts, nerds, now & laters, etc and that hasn't changed from childhood til now. In fact, Chris bought me a chocolate blizzard and I never had any craving to eat it. But put pickles in front of me and consider them gone! In fact, I'm craving some right now.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
I've Caved - I Went Shopping
May 28th, 2009 - Day 74
Tonight, I went shopping for some new clothes and it was rather depressing. But very much needed. I only got a size bigger than normal so it wasn't too big of a heartache, and let me tell you that the past week I've been miserable in my pants soooo having a few pairs that are a tad big are what I need. I definitely don't want to squish Baby Norris.
Maybe this weekend, I'll check out the maternity section...not sure if I'll buy anything yet. I keep hearing about this 'belly band' and I can't decide if it sounds fun or scary. I have heard that now-a-days maternity clothes are much better than they used to be, so I have that going for me.
I've always had a short torso so the distance between the bottom of my boobs and my belly button is not very much. Thankfully, pants have improved since the 80's because I remember a time when pants would literally go up to my boobs. Even though pants have improved, pants still cover my belly button which means that as my pregnant belly gets bigger - I'm going to have get bigger pants!
Tonight, I went shopping for some new clothes and it was rather depressing. But very much needed. I only got a size bigger than normal so it wasn't too big of a heartache, and let me tell you that the past week I've been miserable in my pants soooo having a few pairs that are a tad big are what I need. I definitely don't want to squish Baby Norris.
Maybe this weekend, I'll check out the maternity section...not sure if I'll buy anything yet. I keep hearing about this 'belly band' and I can't decide if it sounds fun or scary. I have heard that now-a-days maternity clothes are much better than they used to be, so I have that going for me.
I've always had a short torso so the distance between the bottom of my boobs and my belly button is not very much. Thankfully, pants have improved since the 80's because I remember a time when pants would literally go up to my boobs. Even though pants have improved, pants still cover my belly button which means that as my pregnant belly gets bigger - I'm going to have get bigger pants!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
First Official Doctor’s Appt
May 27th, 2009 – Day 73
Today, I went in to see the Doc for the first time. This was a referral from a friend who is about to have a baby any day now (Thanks Annie). When I came in for the ultrasound a couple weeks earlier, I met with the Nurse Practitioner and did not get to meet the Dr yet. The Dr was very good about asking questions and educating me on the need-to-know information. Before he did the normal pap/physical, he said there was a good chance we’d be able to hear the heartbeat again. This time, he had a small monitor that he just pushed down on my belly. There it was, the sweetest little sound. It took everything I had to stop my water works from starting, but I did good and only had the faint tears in my eyes. He held it on there for a couple minutes and it was just such a neat sound to hear and know that it is coming from inside my belly. He said it was at 150 beats per minute which was normal for a 10 week baby. I was hoping they’d do an ultrasound so I could see the baby, but since they were able to hear the heartbeat without an ultrasound, they said it wasn’t necessary – darn! I wanted pictures to share.
Doc said everything seems normal and from our talk, he said I’m doing everything I’m supposed to be. So we set an appointment for 5 weeks!
Today, I went in to see the Doc for the first time. This was a referral from a friend who is about to have a baby any day now (Thanks Annie). When I came in for the ultrasound a couple weeks earlier, I met with the Nurse Practitioner and did not get to meet the Dr yet. The Dr was very good about asking questions and educating me on the need-to-know information. Before he did the normal pap/physical, he said there was a good chance we’d be able to hear the heartbeat again. This time, he had a small monitor that he just pushed down on my belly. There it was, the sweetest little sound. It took everything I had to stop my water works from starting, but I did good and only had the faint tears in my eyes. He held it on there for a couple minutes and it was just such a neat sound to hear and know that it is coming from inside my belly. He said it was at 150 beats per minute which was normal for a 10 week baby. I was hoping they’d do an ultrasound so I could see the baby, but since they were able to hear the heartbeat without an ultrasound, they said it wasn’t necessary – darn! I wanted pictures to share.
Doc said everything seems normal and from our talk, he said I’m doing everything I’m supposed to be. So we set an appointment for 5 weeks!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Past My Bedtime
May 26th, 2009 – Day 72
Every couple of weeks I play Thai Poker with three fun girls from bowling. We take turns at each other’s houses and do dinner and dessert. Normally, we meet at 6pm and end around 10pm….but I’ve asked if we could stop around 9ish the past couple times. I’m normally very happy-go-lucky and I don’t ever speak up and change things around. However, with me feeling super exhausted all of the time, I had no problem asking if they’d mind. Of course, they didn’t. I almost feel lame asking, but every extra minute that I can get to bed is heaven for me right now. Only 4 or 5 more weeks and I should start feeling a little more energetic. Although, I’ve had several girls tell me that in their pregnancies, they were tired the entire time! Guess we’ll see once I hit that 2nd trimester, which is not that far away.
Every couple of weeks I play Thai Poker with three fun girls from bowling. We take turns at each other’s houses and do dinner and dessert. Normally, we meet at 6pm and end around 10pm….but I’ve asked if we could stop around 9ish the past couple times. I’m normally very happy-go-lucky and I don’t ever speak up and change things around. However, with me feeling super exhausted all of the time, I had no problem asking if they’d mind. Of course, they didn’t. I almost feel lame asking, but every extra minute that I can get to bed is heaven for me right now. Only 4 or 5 more weeks and I should start feeling a little more energetic. Although, I’ve had several girls tell me that in their pregnancies, they were tired the entire time! Guess we’ll see once I hit that 2nd trimester, which is not that far away.
Monday, May 25, 2009
I Don’t Feel Like I’m Pregnant, But I'm at 10 Weeks
May 25th, 2009 – Day 71
Today is officially 10 weeks. It says that my baby clearly looks like a baby now. My baby has doubled in size the past three weeks and will continue to double in size the next three weeks. My baby weighs less than a quarter of an ounce but has already completed the most critical stage of development. They say if you can hear the heartbeat, the chances of miscarriage are greatly reduced – which is great because we heard the heartbeat two weeks ago.
I really am in that stage where I don’t really feel pregnant, although of course there are many signs that tell me so. I’m still very exhausted all of the time and my boobs are still very sensitive. Not having a baby bump yet seems that I don’t feel pregnant yet – but of course I am. Wednesday is my big doctor’s appointment with my OBGYN. I have yet to meet my new doctor and get acquainted. I’ve heard that this appointment is the most important one because the doctor will tell you everything you need to know and be very thorough to prepare me for pregnancy. I wish I could get another ultrasound, but I have a feeling that this is just an OBG appointment to make sure my body is doing fine and there are no signs of serious ailments.
Today is officially 10 weeks. It says that my baby clearly looks like a baby now. My baby has doubled in size the past three weeks and will continue to double in size the next three weeks. My baby weighs less than a quarter of an ounce but has already completed the most critical stage of development. They say if you can hear the heartbeat, the chances of miscarriage are greatly reduced – which is great because we heard the heartbeat two weeks ago.
I really am in that stage where I don’t really feel pregnant, although of course there are many signs that tell me so. I’m still very exhausted all of the time and my boobs are still very sensitive. Not having a baby bump yet seems that I don’t feel pregnant yet – but of course I am. Wednesday is my big doctor’s appointment with my OBGYN. I have yet to meet my new doctor and get acquainted. I’ve heard that this appointment is the most important one because the doctor will tell you everything you need to know and be very thorough to prepare me for pregnancy. I wish I could get another ultrasound, but I have a feeling that this is just an OBG appointment to make sure my body is doing fine and there are no signs of serious ailments.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Lazy Days – So Nice
May 24th, 2009 – Day 70
Being pregnant is an easy excuse to be lazy on the weekends. I have a list of to-dos, but laying around watching LMN and movies sounded so much better. Besides getting up and cooking some meals and helping Chris with a few things, I truly took advantage of the Memorial Day weekend and was a complete bum. It was so nice and since my normal weekends seem to be go-go-go, I really wanted to have a no-commitment weekend and that is exactly what I had. Besides going to dinner to catch up with an old friend on Friday and we'll be heading over to AJ & UD’s on Monday night for dinner – that 50 hours in between are being spent on sleeping, laying around, watching movies and occasionally on the computer – ahhhh! That poor husband of mine, however, worked his little tushy off all weekend trying to get the house ready so we can put it on the market. He wouldn’t let me do anything to help…well only a little, but it was pale in comparison to his hard work!
We are so excited to put the house on the market and try to move before the baby is born. I just can’t wait!
Being pregnant is an easy excuse to be lazy on the weekends. I have a list of to-dos, but laying around watching LMN and movies sounded so much better. Besides getting up and cooking some meals and helping Chris with a few things, I truly took advantage of the Memorial Day weekend and was a complete bum. It was so nice and since my normal weekends seem to be go-go-go, I really wanted to have a no-commitment weekend and that is exactly what I had. Besides going to dinner to catch up with an old friend on Friday and we'll be heading over to AJ & UD’s on Monday night for dinner – that 50 hours in between are being spent on sleeping, laying around, watching movies and occasionally on the computer – ahhhh! That poor husband of mine, however, worked his little tushy off all weekend trying to get the house ready so we can put it on the market. He wouldn’t let me do anything to help…well only a little, but it was pale in comparison to his hard work!
We are so excited to put the house on the market and try to move before the baby is born. I just can’t wait!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Acne at Age 31
May 23rd, 2009 - Day 69
Okay, I've been pretty lucky in my life, I had no big acne breakouts while I was younger. I would get one or two big pimples, but nothing like I'm getting now. Right in the middle of my forehead, I have about 20-30 really small bumps. I read that this is another symptom of pregnancy, so I guess I better get used to it.
Okay, I've been pretty lucky in my life, I had no big acne breakouts while I was younger. I would get one or two big pimples, but nothing like I'm getting now. Right in the middle of my forehead, I have about 20-30 really small bumps. I read that this is another symptom of pregnancy, so I guess I better get used to it.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Is My Husband Having a Sympathy Pregnancy
May 22nd, 2009 - Day 68
The past couple weeks, Chris has been just as tired and exhausted as I have been. Last night, he got home and went to bed at 4pm and didn't wake up until the morning. I asked him several times if he was pregnant. We laughed because he seems to have some similar symptoms as I do. He has been reading up in the Father-to-be books and perhaps reading it has made him start having some of my symptoms. I find it cute and funny...although if he starts having morning sickness, then I'll know he's definitely pregnant
The past couple weeks, Chris has been just as tired and exhausted as I have been. Last night, he got home and went to bed at 4pm and didn't wake up until the morning. I asked him several times if he was pregnant. We laughed because he seems to have some similar symptoms as I do. He has been reading up in the Father-to-be books and perhaps reading it has made him start having some of my symptoms. I find it cute and funny...although if he starts having morning sickness, then I'll know he's definitely pregnant
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Are My Modeling Days Numbered
May 21st, 2009 - Day 67
I sent my agency an email last week letting them know about my status and that I needed to be 'on hold' or taken off for a while. Then I get a call from the owner of my agency Talent Plus/Centro Models, Sharon Tucci, for me to audition for an Anheuser-Busch National TV Commercial for Designated Drivers. Most of the time, I pass these up...I like more of the gigs that I'm officially booked for, but I figured since Sharon said they picked my card out - I should give it a try. I went down to AB yesterday and auditioned and they even told me I did a fantastic job, but I do know that they audition a lot of people....but it would be a nice chunk of change if I got called back for the commercial.
I guess once my baby bump starts, I'll have to turn down any gigs that come my way. I really don't mind. I've been doing it for over 10 years now and I'm ready to take on the Mommy role now!
I sent my agency an email last week letting them know about my status and that I needed to be 'on hold' or taken off for a while. Then I get a call from the owner of my agency Talent Plus/Centro Models, Sharon Tucci, for me to audition for an Anheuser-Busch National TV Commercial for Designated Drivers. Most of the time, I pass these up...I like more of the gigs that I'm officially booked for, but I figured since Sharon said they picked my card out - I should give it a try. I went down to AB yesterday and auditioned and they even told me I did a fantastic job, but I do know that they audition a lot of people....but it would be a nice chunk of change if I got called back for the commercial.
I guess once my baby bump starts, I'll have to turn down any gigs that come my way. I really don't mind. I've been doing it for over 10 years now and I'm ready to take on the Mommy role now!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Mom's Birthday Dinner
May 20th, 2009 - Day 66
I took my mom out to dinner tonight for her 59th birthday (she looks great at 59, doesn't she?). She wanted to go to the Elephant Bar, so that is where I took her. Of course we talked about having babies and she was giving me her story of how I was born (it never gets old to me) and how it was a super easy pregnancy for most of her 7 kids. She did tell me my oldest sister Tip's pregnancy story. Of course, Thailand doesn't have the same luxuries as we do over here and being in a small, rural town - the hospital is not super close. When my sister Tip's water broke on both of her sons, she made a homemade diaper and rode her motorcycle to the hospital. It just sounded like an amazing story - I just can't imagine driving a motorcycle when I'm having contractions.
I took my mom out to dinner tonight for her 59th birthday (she looks great at 59, doesn't she?). She wanted to go to the Elephant Bar, so that is where I took her. Of course we talked about having babies and she was giving me her story of how I was born (it never gets old to me) and how it was a super easy pregnancy for most of her 7 kids. She did tell me my oldest sister Tip's pregnancy story. Of course, Thailand doesn't have the same luxuries as we do over here and being in a small, rural town - the hospital is not super close. When my sister Tip's water broke on both of her sons, she made a homemade diaper and rode her motorcycle to the hospital. It just sounded like an amazing story - I just can't imagine driving a motorcycle when I'm having contractions.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Spray Tan for Pregnant Women
May 19th, 2009 - Day 65
Another thing that is off limits is tanning. Not that I need to tan all of the time, but YES, even I get pale for my typical complection. I do like to go once a month or once every couple of months, but now I'm not going to be able to. However, a coworker let me in on a little secret...spray tanning. I have never liked the idea because I've seen girls who turn out orange or have streaks, but she assured me that this is a mystic tan and does not do that. I figured, why not. So I went today during my lunch hour. It was the fastest tan I've ever done and super easy. I got the clear premium that goes on clear and doesn't show up on your skin for about 4 hours. It did exactly that...I went back to work and looked the same as when I had left, but by the time I got home, I had a definite natural looking tan. Woo Hoo
Another thing that is off limits is tanning. Not that I need to tan all of the time, but YES, even I get pale for my typical complection. I do like to go once a month or once every couple of months, but now I'm not going to be able to. However, a coworker let me in on a little secret...spray tanning. I have never liked the idea because I've seen girls who turn out orange or have streaks, but she assured me that this is a mystic tan and does not do that. I figured, why not. So I went today during my lunch hour. It was the fastest tan I've ever done and super easy. I got the clear premium that goes on clear and doesn't show up on your skin for about 4 hours. It did exactly that...I went back to work and looked the same as when I had left, but by the time I got home, I had a definite natural looking tan. Woo Hoo
Monday, May 18, 2009
Bowling - The Sport for Pregnant Girls
May 18th, 2009 - Day 64
Reading books and getting advice, there are so many sports that I'm going to have to start giving up very soon. Everyone knows I love playing soccer and kickball and whatever comes my way, but now being pregnant, I'm having to put those sports on hold. One event that comes to mind is the Show Me State Games at the end of July. This is a fun soccer tournament and drinking weekend, but I'll have to be a spectator this year. Don't worry Team OBG, we are still going - I'll just be the big cheerleader!
But one sport that they say I can do up until almost the very end is bowling. Good thing because I not only have a 10 week summer bowling league, but also we are signed up for the fall league. I've already started to wonder how my bowling stroke will change as I get larger and larger!
Reading books and getting advice, there are so many sports that I'm going to have to start giving up very soon. Everyone knows I love playing soccer and kickball and whatever comes my way, but now being pregnant, I'm having to put those sports on hold. One event that comes to mind is the Show Me State Games at the end of July. This is a fun soccer tournament and drinking weekend, but I'll have to be a spectator this year. Don't worry Team OBG, we are still going - I'll just be the big cheerleader!
But one sport that they say I can do up until almost the very end is bowling. Good thing because I not only have a 10 week summer bowling league, but also we are signed up for the fall league. I've already started to wonder how my bowling stroke will change as I get larger and larger!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
You Have A baby In Your Tummy
May 17th, 2009 - Day 63
It's always cute when little kids come up and say 'you have a baby in your tummy' - my nieces were provoked by my brother to come point at my belly and say that...but they had a confused look on their face because I don't have a baby bump yet. It is still cute when they say stuff like that.
My sister-n-law's sister is constantly told by her 5 year old daughter to get those babies out of her belly because she wants sisters and brothers to play with. Dena is 43 and doesn't sound like they are planning on having any more kids, but she said she laughs every time her daughter tells her that. Kids are so cute!
It's always cute when little kids come up and say 'you have a baby in your tummy' - my nieces were provoked by my brother to come point at my belly and say that...but they had a confused look on their face because I don't have a baby bump yet. It is still cute when they say stuff like that.
My sister-n-law's sister is constantly told by her 5 year old daughter to get those babies out of her belly because she wants sisters and brothers to play with. Dena is 43 and doesn't sound like they are planning on having any more kids, but she said she laughs every time her daughter tells her that. Kids are so cute!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
My Niece is having a Baby
May 16th, 2009 - Day 62
When one of my older sisters, Nan, told my mom she was pregnant, it was only a few months later that my mom announced she was also have another baby. I know it happens all of the time, but my little sister Sam (17 now) has a niece Tori (18) who is older than her.
Now, that same niece Tori is having a baby of her own and low and behold Aunt Angie decides to announce she is also pregnant with a baby. Tori is due next month with a baby boy named Seth and sometime in December Tori will have a cousin who is younger than her own baby.
If you were able to follow that - good job.
When one of my older sisters, Nan, told my mom she was pregnant, it was only a few months later that my mom announced she was also have another baby. I know it happens all of the time, but my little sister Sam (17 now) has a niece Tori (18) who is older than her.
Now, that same niece Tori is having a baby of her own and low and behold Aunt Angie decides to announce she is also pregnant with a baby. Tori is due next month with a baby boy named Seth and sometime in December Tori will have a cousin who is younger than her own baby.
If you were able to follow that - good job.
Friday, May 15, 2009
It's Friday Night and I'm in Bed
May 15th, 2009 - Day 61
When pregnant women say they have no energy and are tired all of the time - believe them! It really amazes me how much energy is lost when you are pregnant. I have never felt this drained in my entire life and can't wait for the 2nd trimester so I can have my energy back.
It's Friday night and guess what - I'm in bed. "Honey, don't go to bed on my account, it's only 7:30pm" is so close to home almost every night, it's crazy.
Then they tell you that you can't have caffeine when you are pregnant. I never drank coffee or soda or needed any caffeine before. BUT now that I need it more than ever, I can't have it - it just doesn't seem fair. But the little bun in the oven is my motivation to keep trucking along without energy. It will all be worth it when he/she finally arrives.
When pregnant women say they have no energy and are tired all of the time - believe them! It really amazes me how much energy is lost when you are pregnant. I have never felt this drained in my entire life and can't wait for the 2nd trimester so I can have my energy back.
It's Friday night and guess what - I'm in bed. "Honey, don't go to bed on my account, it's only 7:30pm" is so close to home almost every night, it's crazy.
Then they tell you that you can't have caffeine when you are pregnant. I never drank coffee or soda or needed any caffeine before. BUT now that I need it more than ever, I can't have it - it just doesn't seem fair. But the little bun in the oven is my motivation to keep trucking along without energy. It will all be worth it when he/she finally arrives.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Your Hair Stylist Knows Everything
May 14th, 2009 - Day 60
Going to get my hair cut is always fun because I see Andrea about every 9 weeks. It is always fun to catch up and chat on what's new for both of us. This time I had some exciting news to share...that I was pregnant. Of course, being a parent herself, she had some great tips to share. If anyone needs a great haircut, keep Andrea at Dominic Michael Salon in mind.
Going to get my hair cut is always fun because I see Andrea about every 9 weeks. It is always fun to catch up and chat on what's new for both of us. This time I had some exciting news to share...that I was pregnant. Of course, being a parent herself, she had some great tips to share. If anyone needs a great haircut, keep Andrea at Dominic Michael Salon in mind.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Getting Advice
May 13th, 2009 - Day 59
My friends who have been pregnant always have great advice. It is always comforting to know that those who have given birth before me will be there when I have questions...and I will have many questions. One friend was telling me not to overthink things when you read books or hear stories about worst case scenerios. If I do, then I would worry myself sick thinking about different possibilities. I have been reading every night before bed (so has Chris) and the more you know is always great, but we definitely don't want to put any more worry or stress into things we read that may never come true. I think most people know that I'm a really positive person and I generally think the best out of situations, so I know with this pregnancy, I'll be positive regardless of what lies ahead.
It is always comforting when you hear others have the same concerns or worries. Makes me feel a bit more secure in that I'm not overthinking things.
My friends who have been pregnant always have great advice. It is always comforting to know that those who have given birth before me will be there when I have questions...and I will have many questions. One friend was telling me not to overthink things when you read books or hear stories about worst case scenerios. If I do, then I would worry myself sick thinking about different possibilities. I have been reading every night before bed (so has Chris) and the more you know is always great, but we definitely don't want to put any more worry or stress into things we read that may never come true. I think most people know that I'm a really positive person and I generally think the best out of situations, so I know with this pregnancy, I'll be positive regardless of what lies ahead.
It is always comforting when you hear others have the same concerns or worries. Makes me feel a bit more secure in that I'm not overthinking things.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Porn Star Boobs
May 12th, 2009 - Day 58
I don't know how it is possible, but I think my boobs have taken the status of porn star boobs. We had our first night of bowling league last night and it seemed that one of the topics of conversation was my porn star boobs. It was quite funny and even Grandma Stella said 'Hey Boobs'...which made me crack up. I guess people are either going to think I got a boob job or hopefully they'll soon hear the news and understand. I just can't imagine that they are this size at the 2 month mark, what will they be later in this pregnancy. I guess we'll soon find out.
I don't know how it is possible, but I think my boobs have taken the status of porn star boobs. We had our first night of bowling league last night and it seemed that one of the topics of conversation was my porn star boobs. It was quite funny and even Grandma Stella said 'Hey Boobs'...which made me crack up. I guess people are either going to think I got a boob job or hopefully they'll soon hear the news and understand. I just can't imagine that they are this size at the 2 month mark, what will they be later in this pregnancy. I guess we'll soon find out.
Monday, May 11, 2009
The First Ultrasound - 8 weeks Day 57
May 11th, 2009
It seems early to get an ultrasound, but I'm actually happy to go in and find out about my little bun in the oven. It was a beautiful thing and I was so excited that Chris was able to be there with me. I had to laugh because I don't think Chris has ever been in an OBGYN's room before. The nurse asked me to go to the restroom before we got started and when I came back she then asked me to undress from the waist down and lay down. Chris had these big eyes and I wondered what he was looking at...I look over at this huge and long wand that he had watched the nurse put a condom on and lube up. He just seemed to wonder what it was for and it wasn't long before he found out. The nurse came in and got me all prepped on the table. She gave me an internal ultrasound and it was absolutely amazing what we saw. She instantly showed us this little round mass that was our baby. It was all cuddled up in the fetal position. She showed us how it was being fed and then she turned up the sound. Chris put his hand on my leg because he saw my eyes well up with tears, it was this very quick heartbeat. I think it was that moment that it really made me think 'I'm pregnant'. She then measured and said that we were 8 weeks along. I was thinking 'what, not six weeks or six and a half, but 8 weeks, wow, that's two months already'. The nurse talked so fast, took two quick pictures and asked us some more questions and we were done. Chris had a smile from ear to ear and he said 'I'm so happy I was here to hear that heartbeat'. I just remember seeing the heartbeat in the little baby on the screen - truely breathtaking.
She said that our due date is set for December 20th, 2009.
After making our official appointment with the doctor in a couple weeks, getting a pregnancy packet and prenatal pills, we were on our way. Walking hand in hand out to our cars, we were both just speechless and smiling. We are going to be parents!
It seems early to get an ultrasound, but I'm actually happy to go in and find out about my little bun in the oven. It was a beautiful thing and I was so excited that Chris was able to be there with me. I had to laugh because I don't think Chris has ever been in an OBGYN's room before. The nurse asked me to go to the restroom before we got started and when I came back she then asked me to undress from the waist down and lay down. Chris had these big eyes and I wondered what he was looking at...I look over at this huge and long wand that he had watched the nurse put a condom on and lube up. He just seemed to wonder what it was for and it wasn't long before he found out. The nurse came in and got me all prepped on the table. She gave me an internal ultrasound and it was absolutely amazing what we saw. She instantly showed us this little round mass that was our baby. It was all cuddled up in the fetal position. She showed us how it was being fed and then she turned up the sound. Chris put his hand on my leg because he saw my eyes well up with tears, it was this very quick heartbeat. I think it was that moment that it really made me think 'I'm pregnant'. She then measured and said that we were 8 weeks along. I was thinking 'what, not six weeks or six and a half, but 8 weeks, wow, that's two months already'. The nurse talked so fast, took two quick pictures and asked us some more questions and we were done. Chris had a smile from ear to ear and he said 'I'm so happy I was here to hear that heartbeat'. I just remember seeing the heartbeat in the little baby on the screen - truely breathtaking.
She said that our due date is set for December 20th, 2009.
After making our official appointment with the doctor in a couple weeks, getting a pregnancy packet and prenatal pills, we were on our way. Walking hand in hand out to our cars, we were both just speechless and smiling. We are going to be parents!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
My First Mother's Day
May 10th, 2009
By today, our goal was to tell all of our parents and immediate family members about the news. All of our parents were excited about the news and thrilled that we were finally having a baby. This would be the first grandchild for Chris's parents and although it wasn't the first for my parents, I could tell they were all thinking 'it's about time'.
I received a few Mother's Day for the Mother-to-be cards and we received a big gift box full of books from one of our close girlfriends. Chris was super excited because one of the books was for the Father-to-be. We've been enjoying both reading up on the Journey of Pregnancy right before bedtime. Chris reads the Father-to-be book and reads some exerpts out of it that either give him bulged out eyes of fear or a face full of joy.
My mom is confident it is a boy...she had her reasons. Scary, but she's usually right.
We decided that my boob status is: silicon. Chris made me run in place to see if my boobs would wobble all around and they stayed in the exact same place. We laughed until it hurt.
By today, our goal was to tell all of our parents and immediate family members about the news. All of our parents were excited about the news and thrilled that we were finally having a baby. This would be the first grandchild for Chris's parents and although it wasn't the first for my parents, I could tell they were all thinking 'it's about time'.
I received a few Mother's Day for the Mother-to-be cards and we received a big gift box full of books from one of our close girlfriends. Chris was super excited because one of the books was for the Father-to-be. We've been enjoying both reading up on the Journey of Pregnancy right before bedtime. Chris reads the Father-to-be book and reads some exerpts out of it that either give him bulged out eyes of fear or a face full of joy.
My mom is confident it is a boy...she had her reasons. Scary, but she's usually right.
We decided that my boob status is: silicon. Chris made me run in place to see if my boobs would wobble all around and they stayed in the exact same place. We laughed until it hurt.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Designated Driver
May 9th, 2009
Well the upside to being preggo is your friends get an automatic Designated Driver AND I won't be spending $30 or $40 bucks at the local pub for the next 9 months. Our bi-annual Fast Eddies Bus Trip was planned for today and we decided to get a 15 passenger van instead of the normal charter or school bus. At the beginning of the week, we were racking our brains trying to think of who was going to volunteer to be our DD or who we could pay to be our DD...well, now we have the logical choice - me! Now I get to be witness to everyone's drunkedness, intoxicated behavior and be able to tell the stories the next time I see them, lol And best of all, no more hangovers - yah! We didn't want everyone going to know our news quite yet, so I did a fake shot or two and had some virgin dacquiries that everyone thought included alcohol. I hated not being able to tell everyone our secret, but we want to wait until our entire family and close friends know before friends of friends.
Well the upside to being preggo is your friends get an automatic Designated Driver AND I won't be spending $30 or $40 bucks at the local pub for the next 9 months. Our bi-annual Fast Eddies Bus Trip was planned for today and we decided to get a 15 passenger van instead of the normal charter or school bus. At the beginning of the week, we were racking our brains trying to think of who was going to volunteer to be our DD or who we could pay to be our DD...well, now we have the logical choice - me! Now I get to be witness to everyone's drunkedness, intoxicated behavior and be able to tell the stories the next time I see them, lol And best of all, no more hangovers - yah! We didn't want everyone going to know our news quite yet, so I did a fake shot or two and had some virgin dacquiries that everyone thought included alcohol. I hated not being able to tell everyone our secret, but we want to wait until our entire family and close friends know before friends of friends.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Holy Boobs
May 8th, 2009
I think my boobs got even bigger today. I read in one of the books that they can get to be 4 or 5 times their normal size...I'm game! But I do not like the naseous feeling I have most of the time - dry heaves are the worst. If I'm going to walk as fast as I can to the bathroom and stick my head close to the toilet, something might as well happen. I haven't had morning sickness, I've had morning dry heaves - ugh! Being tired is the worst though, I don't drink soda or coffee or need any type of caffeine, but the past few weeks I've felt like I needed a mini-thin or something. OR I just need to bring in a box of toothpicks and prop my eyes so they'll stay open. I used to think about food all the time from the minute I woke up until the minute I was done eating a meal - I was thinking about what I'm going to eat next. Now I think about when I can lay my head down...who cares about eating, just give me a few minutes to take in some Zzzz's. Then I heard from a friend who recently gave birth that you are tired until your 15th week, 'Say What?!?' I'm on week 6 and you are telling me I have at least 9 more weeks of this...someone help me!
I think my boobs got even bigger today. I read in one of the books that they can get to be 4 or 5 times their normal size...I'm game! But I do not like the naseous feeling I have most of the time - dry heaves are the worst. If I'm going to walk as fast as I can to the bathroom and stick my head close to the toilet, something might as well happen. I haven't had morning sickness, I've had morning dry heaves - ugh! Being tired is the worst though, I don't drink soda or coffee or need any type of caffeine, but the past few weeks I've felt like I needed a mini-thin or something. OR I just need to bring in a box of toothpicks and prop my eyes so they'll stay open. I used to think about food all the time from the minute I woke up until the minute I was done eating a meal - I was thinking about what I'm going to eat next. Now I think about when I can lay my head down...who cares about eating, just give me a few minutes to take in some Zzzz's. Then I heard from a friend who recently gave birth that you are tired until your 15th week, 'Say What?!?' I'm on week 6 and you are telling me I have at least 9 more weeks of this...someone help me!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
The Truth Sets In
May 7th, 2009
I went to Borders and bought some baby books to try to educate us on what we need to know for this upcoming journey. Chris read a few chapters of some of the books and would tell me parts that he thought was interesting. He showed me a picture and said 'look hon, our baby looks like an alien about now.'
I went to Borders and bought some baby books to try to educate us on what we need to know for this upcoming journey. Chris read a few chapters of some of the books and would tell me parts that he thought was interesting. He showed me a picture and said 'look hon, our baby looks like an alien about now.'
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
The Truth is Revealed
May 6th, 2009
Anticipation was killing me, but I was working away as I normally do when I got the call around 11am from my doctor's office. I walked into a quiet conference room and heard the nurse say 'You are DEFINITELY pregnant - about 6 weeks along'. I was in a bit of shock, tears of joy, and a pang of fear engulfed my throat...she continues by asking me a bunch of questions where I tried to spit out the answers. I was in a state of 'WHAT?!?, I'm pregnant...what about Thailand, what about moving first, what about the Halloween Bus Party and the Float Trip and Fast Eddies', but I think I was more afraid because these thoughts started going through my head 'OMG, 6 weeks, that means I drank last weekend and at the Casino and at Chris's birthday and at the Cardinal's Home Opener...I probably killed our baby already'. Of course I asked the nurse about my fear and she calmed me a bit saying that I shouldn't worry so much and to just be sure I don't drink from this point forward.
We set my first ultrasound for Monday with my new doctor and I called Chris told him the news...we were both so excited!
We set my first ultrasound for Monday with my new doctor and I called Chris told him the news...we were both so excited!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Do These Tests Really Work?
May 5th, 2009
In the morning, more determined than ever, I woke up and took one. I hadn't even told Chris what I was thinking - I didn't want to get his hopes up that there was a possibility that we had pro-created. After taking the first one, I assumed I messed it up, because instead of peeing on the part you are supposed to, I peed directly where it tells you if you are positive or negative. And yes, it did say positive, so I threw that one in the trash. I told Chris about it a few minutes later and he had that glint of hope in his eye, so I told him I'd drink some water and before work, I'd take another one. When I took the second one, while Chris was eagerly watching which gave me stage fright, it turned positive before I was even done peeing. I assumed yet again, I did something wrong. Deep down, I knew I was pregnant, but still holding onto some sort of doubt...not because I didn't want to be pregnant, but because I was still upset I didn't 'know'. I headed off to work and called my new doctor's office 'we can get you into the Doctor in July' - "what, I think I'm pregnant". So she told me to go to the lab that afternoon and take a blood test to verify if I was pregnant. I left work around 4 and headed over to the lab for the blood test...I hate blood by the way - I faint at the sight of it...but I gave the practictioner an A because it didn't even hurt.
I wasn't going to find out the results until the next day, but I was still wondering if I had done the pregnancy tests correctly. I got home and took another one. I had pulled out the other two and set this newly taken pregnancy test next to the others. I walked away and Chris said 'well?'...I said 'you'll just have to go see for yourself'. He walks in there and walks out to the common area where I was and said 'looks just like the others - as he's grinning from ear to ear'.
I think at that point, we both were very confident that we had reproduced! We guestimated that it happened about 3 weeks ago on Chris's birthday.
In the morning, more determined than ever, I woke up and took one. I hadn't even told Chris what I was thinking - I didn't want to get his hopes up that there was a possibility that we had pro-created. After taking the first one, I assumed I messed it up, because instead of peeing on the part you are supposed to, I peed directly where it tells you if you are positive or negative. And yes, it did say positive, so I threw that one in the trash. I told Chris about it a few minutes later and he had that glint of hope in his eye, so I told him I'd drink some water and before work, I'd take another one. When I took the second one, while Chris was eagerly watching which gave me stage fright, it turned positive before I was even done peeing. I assumed yet again, I did something wrong. Deep down, I knew I was pregnant, but still holding onto some sort of doubt...not because I didn't want to be pregnant, but because I was still upset I didn't 'know'. I headed off to work and called my new doctor's office 'we can get you into the Doctor in July' - "what, I think I'm pregnant". So she told me to go to the lab that afternoon and take a blood test to verify if I was pregnant. I left work around 4 and headed over to the lab for the blood test...I hate blood by the way - I faint at the sight of it...but I gave the practictioner an A because it didn't even hurt.
I wasn't going to find out the results until the next day, but I was still wondering if I had done the pregnancy tests correctly. I got home and took another one. I had pulled out the other two and set this newly taken pregnancy test next to the others. I walked away and Chris said 'well?'...I said 'you'll just have to go see for yourself'. He walks in there and walks out to the common area where I was and said 'looks just like the others - as he's grinning from ear to ear'.
I think at that point, we both were very confident that we had reproduced! We guestimated that it happened about 3 weeks ago on Chris's birthday.
Monday, May 4, 2009
What is Happening to My Body?
May 4th, 2009
For the past month, my body has been acting quite odd. I summed it up to lack of exercise, over eating and excessive drinking which has caused me to gain a few extra pounds the past year and make me a bit tired on a daily basis. But I was pleasantly surprised that I had started gaining extra weight in my boobs. A wish I had always wanted to be fulfilled was to be a little bigger in that department and I thought with the con of gaining some weight, the pro was gaining a cup size in the chest area. BUT in all fairness, I really had to weigh the option of what was really happening. Firstly, I thought I had fibro cystic disease flairing up which most women get from time to time when you have a little too much caffeine and chocolate, but never the way my boobs were acting. Chris was definitely not complaining and we've made several jokes about my new set of girls, but I decided to get to the bottom of this mystery. Being pregnant had not really been on the top of the list because I thought I would 'just know', but I knew I had to explore that possibility.
I had switched from my insurance to Chris's insurance at the begninning of the year and didn't have any more birth control pills. I figured we were going to start trying later this year anyways, so it would be nice to be birth control free for the first time in 16 years. We just put it in the 'hands of God' as I like to call it and were being careful in using other types of birth control. I had been tired for the past few weeks in the first few hours of work and when I'd get home, I was very lethargic and lazy. I did have a head cold a fews week before, so I figured it was just part of that.
I had commented on my new chest size to a few girl friends and every single one of them said 'are you sure you're not pregnant' and of course I would say 'no, I'm definitely not pregnant.' But taking some good advice, I went to the store and bought a 3-pak of pregnancy tests and was going to take them the minute I got home. Of course, the minute I walked in the door, I decided that I was too tired and cuddled up in bed for the night. The mystery would have to wait...sleep was more important at this point.
For the past month, my body has been acting quite odd. I summed it up to lack of exercise, over eating and excessive drinking which has caused me to gain a few extra pounds the past year and make me a bit tired on a daily basis. But I was pleasantly surprised that I had started gaining extra weight in my boobs. A wish I had always wanted to be fulfilled was to be a little bigger in that department and I thought with the con of gaining some weight, the pro was gaining a cup size in the chest area. BUT in all fairness, I really had to weigh the option of what was really happening. Firstly, I thought I had fibro cystic disease flairing up which most women get from time to time when you have a little too much caffeine and chocolate, but never the way my boobs were acting. Chris was definitely not complaining and we've made several jokes about my new set of girls, but I decided to get to the bottom of this mystery. Being pregnant had not really been on the top of the list because I thought I would 'just know', but I knew I had to explore that possibility.
I had switched from my insurance to Chris's insurance at the begninning of the year and didn't have any more birth control pills. I figured we were going to start trying later this year anyways, so it would be nice to be birth control free for the first time in 16 years. We just put it in the 'hands of God' as I like to call it and were being careful in using other types of birth control. I had been tired for the past few weeks in the first few hours of work and when I'd get home, I was very lethargic and lazy. I did have a head cold a fews week before, so I figured it was just part of that.
I had commented on my new chest size to a few girl friends and every single one of them said 'are you sure you're not pregnant' and of course I would say 'no, I'm definitely not pregnant.' But taking some good advice, I went to the store and bought a 3-pak of pregnancy tests and was going to take them the minute I got home. Of course, the minute I walked in the door, I decided that I was too tired and cuddled up in bed for the night. The mystery would have to wait...sleep was more important at this point.
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