First time pregnancy! Very excited and nervous naturally.

September 19, 2008 (Friday)- 37 weeks Been doing pretty good emotionally and physically. Went to the doctor on the 17th and my blood pressure was high so they sent me to have lab work done and hooked me up to monitor the baby. My results showed the early stages of hypertension so they had me come back in today. The nurse had me thinking that if my results were the same the doctor would induce me Sunday or Monday. I got really excited and was pretty bummed when my results came back the same today, but they made no mention of when I should come back. They just told me to call my doctor on Monday. So I am pretty confused and dissappointed that I won't be seeing my little girl sooner than expected. I guess this is all a part of the unknown of childbirth, nothing is certain and nature will decide for you :)

August 17, 2008 (Sunday)- 33 weeks I have had a lot of external stress from my family the whole time I've been pregnant. It seems litke every time I answer the phone someone is on the other end with bad news to dump on me. I know that everyone has issues in their lives, but SERIOUSLY this has to end. I am not emotionally strong anyway, so throw in being pregnant and I'm a mess! My doc put me on anti-depressants and so far so good. Well, that and the fact that I have not talked on the phone but twice this whole week and that was to my best friends. I missed work and just became a hermit to regain my sanity and strength. It worked though! Every time my phone rings I just cringe though........

I am SOOOOO ready for my little baby girl to get here and give me some happiness!!

July 10, 2008 (Thursday)- 27 weeks Today is a special day for me because it marks one year since I had a very significant surgery. I've been feeling my baby girl kick so hard lately and started calling her "bossy" cause she kicks and makes me move when I'm in a position she doesn't like! Kevin and I went to the beach for the 4th to attend my sister's wedding. Boy, it was pretty miserable being prego on the beach in July but I made it through. My mother-in-law and I painted the nursery with this great environmentally green paint that has no odor. We got it at Home Depot and it rocks. The nursery is a pale pink and just needs furniture now. It makes me so happy to turn on the light and look in there:) I can't wait for my baby girl to get here!

June 4, 2008 (Friday)- 22 weeks Just returned from a week vacation to the coast of South Carolina! Other than my maternity bathing suit, everything was wonderful and I feel better than I have in a long time. Hubby and I got to spend a LOT of quality time together which we totally needed before all the baby madness kicks in (got a lot of things to get accomplished). Back at work this week and then off again to Texas with my family to visit sister before her wedding. Best thing happening now is that I feel baby girl kick and move all day sometimes! It warms my heart and comforts me :)

May 16, 2008 (Friday)- 19 weeks Well, it's official! IT'S A GIRL! We found out yesterday at the anatomy scan. My mom and mother-in-law were both there to find out with us, it was amazing. I have been telling people the whole time that I thought it was a girl, but had no reason to back it up. I suppose my intuition is on point! Now I want to start shopping and setting up the nursery but it may still be a little too soon. I'm just trying to figure out how to sweet talk my hubby into painting the guest room.......

March 31, 2008 (Monday)- Yea! I'm not sleepy anymore! Finally I seem to get enough rest at night and don't have to take naps. Everything else is pretty much the same. I can tell my uterus is moving up and I'm showing a little more. Down to one pair of pre-pregnancy pants that fit. Bought a few things for baby but want to wait until I find out if it's a boy or girl. I can't wait to find out and lately I've been having strong feelings that it's a girl. I won't find out for a while though :(

March 24, 2008 (Monday)- Went to the doctor to hear the heartbeat last week at 11.4 wks, but they couldn't find it with the machine they were using so I had an u/s and got to see the heartbeat and also I saw my baby jump around and move his/her arms and legs! It was the most amazing thing I have seen to date and I bawled my eyes out. I actually feel like a mom now :)

March 18, 2008 (Tuesday)- So very very desperate for sleep. I sleep every chance I get and it doesn't seem to be enough. Yesterday at work I was so sleepy that I barely remember going out to my car and passing out for an hour. It didn't help much.

March 17, 2008 (Monday)- Today is St. Patrick's Day. I'm 11 weeks and feeling sleepy again. This past weekend I had severe upset stomach and lost enough weight that people noticed. I have to admit is was a much better feeling than being constipated and bloated, but I was close to dehydration and only wanted to sleep. My next doctor appointment is in a few days and I look forward to hearing the heartbeat which will put my nerves at ease for the time being. Oh and my face is breaking out on my chin and it NEVER breaks out.

March 3, 2008 (Monday)- Boy did I have an appetite this weekend! I crave mostly sweets, but as soon as I get my fill I'm over it. All by best girlfriends know and have been so supportive and sweet. I was worried about what they'd think since I'm the first one out of our group to get pregnant, but they love the fact that I get to be the "guinea pig". I had the craziest mood swing yesteday leaving Kevin thinking, "why is she crying over that?"

February 25, 2008 (Monday)- Soooo tired and sleepy. I feel like I have no energy to do anything but I have to clean house for company this weekend. Ugh! Starting to feel pregnant for the first time. Getting a little nausea, but not really bad for 8 weeks.

February 21, 2008 (Thursday)- Mood swings getting a little crazy. I have been really irritated by any noise I hear when sleeping (dogs barking, car doors slamming) so DH soundproofed our bedroom windows and now it is so dark and quiet. I got a really good night's sleep last night! My mom gave me a bunch of baby books, magazines and some maternity pants! I'm happy she's paying attention to me now :)

February 20, 2008 (Wednesday)- It's been a busy busy week since I updated my blog. Last Thursday was my doctor's appointment and ultrasound. I was so pleased with the technician, she was so nice and took care to make the experience special. We saw our baby (more like a blob) and saw the heartbeat and blood pump! It was amazing! They measured it and changed my due date to October 5th. I was afraid I wouldn't get to see my doctor who I've been going to for 11 years. I really wanted Kevin to meet him but the nurse told us he was stuck in Labor and Delivery. After waiting a long time to see one of the other doctors, mine comes into my room all smiles and hugs me and high fives Kevin! It was awesome! They gave us a lot of useful information and some freebies. We left the next day for New York City and had a great time. I got a little motion sick on the plane, but it went away. We walked around so much I know I got a lot of exercise and we ate lots of yummy food. I was pretty pooped by the end of each day but it was so much fun. We're back today and I am 7.3 weeks pregnant and feel great. I still have had no nausea. Last night I told my two younger brothers and they are super excited.

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February 13, 2008 (Wednesday)- Doing much better today than yesterday. My appetite has decreased lately and I don't know why, stress perhaps? Found out my sister is engaged and moving closer to me within a year. I'm totally going to need her help. She was married before and they tried to conceive for 5 years before the stress and disappointment finally led to a divorce. She's really excited for me but I can tell she is sad too (she wanted to be a mom more than anything). Now, she's going to be a step mom to a 10 and 13 yr old so it's worked out wonderfully. First Dr.s appointment is tomorrow :) and I am very excited to be having an ultrasound.

February 12, 2008 (Tuesday)- I'm feeling neglected today and I am sure it's just emotions and whatnot from the pregnancy. It's been almost a week since we told my parents, DH's parents and both sisters about the pregnancy and so far no one has called me to see how I'm feeling. I tend to overreact a lot anyway, but this seems ridiculous to me. Both our parents will be grandparents for the first time and I just expected a little more enthusiasm. I can't believe I have 8 more months of this emotional rollercoaster!! Plus to top it off, I suffer from anxiety and my doctor (actually his nurse over the phone) tells me I can't take my meds anymore.

February 11, 2008 (Monday)- I am worried because today I am 6 weeks and 5 days pregnant and so far have had no nausea whatsoever. I know I should be happy (my cousin was so sick she lost 7 pounds in her first trimester) but it makes me worry slightly. My BBs feel like two lead pillows on my chest and I've already had to get new bras. This makes Kevin happy but I'm not a fan. This weekend was low key for us, just hanging out at home and watching movies. We did a little shopping for our upcoming trip to NYC but I get really tired still and have random cramping. I'm not sure how 3 days of sightseeing is going to go over, but I'm going to try. We told our parents and sisters, but are waiting a little while to tell the rest of our family and friends the good news. We've started discussing names, but nothing will be concrete until birth. I picked out the perfect baby name 2 years ago and this girl I worked with stole it from me and didn't even give me credit so I'm keeping that info top secret!! :)