April 10, 2008

We had an appointment this morning with our OB and it was a good one. I was so looking forward to this visit as it has been four weeks since our last and I was dying to hear our baby's heartbeat again. I've only felt him/her move once or twice and it's been well over a week so I was really hoping to get the affirmation that everything was okay with hearing the heartbeat. At first I was worried, as the nurse kept trying and trying to get it with the doppler to no avail. Finally after about 6-7 minutes she was able to find it. She said he/she is very active which is a good sign. The bpm ranged from 138-152 and that's a healthy place. My husband and I were elated when we heard the heartbeat --- it was amazing. So I was supposed to go back in 4 weeks to have the 20 week comprehensive ultrasound but the sonographer is going to be out-of-town that week. Fortunately, she scheduled me in for the previous week and not the later one. I am THRILLED to have to wait one less week to find out the health of our baby and the sex. I am really eager to get started with planning the nursery decor. I'm on top of the world right now!!! No more morning sickness and feeling less fatigued every day. The only yucky symptom going on currently is the occasional bad, bad headache. I haven't had one of those in a couple of days though!

March 26, 2008

Things are going pretty well right now. I'm just about over this cold I've had now for a week and a half. Morning sickness is diminishing; I'm only sick to my stomach now after I take my prenatal pill and if I wait too long to eat. I am so excited about our next ultrasound at 20 weeks!!! I absolutely cannot wait to find out if we're having a boy or a girl. I have gained 4 pounds already. My belly is getting bigger all the time and even my new maternity pants are a little uncomfortable around the waist. I think once my uterus moves upward, the pants I wear will start to feel better. I can't wait for my belly to get bigger. My co-workers don't yet know I'm pregnant. I'm trying to wait as long as I can to tell people I'm not very close to, just in case something goes wrong. I'm not sure how much longer I can hide it though; more than likely most everyone probably suspects I'm pregnant or thinks I'm just really packing on the fat. I was so thin before and I guess that's why it's completely obvious now, my belly has become an eyesore... at least to me it has because right now I don't look pregnant... I just look really out of shape. Anyways, I can't wait for our next doctor's appointment. It's just a checkup but they told us we'll get to listen for the heartbeat with a doppler each time we come in. My belly and breasts are itching a lot --- I guess that's because they're growing. I am on cloud nine!!!! For some reason I always thought having a baby would be too good to happen to me. For years now, I've thought that I'd probably just have to adopt. I feel so incredibly blessed! I can't wait to thank God one day face to face for this baby!!!

I am 11 weeks 4 days pregnant today and am thrilled!!! My husband and I are tremendously blessed with this baby. We can't wait to hold him/her in our arms! God is wonderful... He's given us such a beautiful gift. We're praying for a healthy pregnancy and baby. I look forward to talking with all of you expectant mothers out there. Hopefully, we can inform and encourage one another through this exciting time! My heart goes out to each and every one of you. Much love.

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