Day by Day...

My name is Jeanie. I am 10 weeks as of right now. This is my first and I don't know what to think of many things lately. I am very excited and very nervous all at the same time. I am hoping many people will be able to help me along through this journey. I know every pregnancy is different. Look forward to getting to know many of you. Thank you in advance.

May 30, 2007

I am really liking this website. Its providing so much support! Today has not been so fun. The sickness sometimes feels like its taking over. I am honestly starting to wonder if it has anything to do with my prenatal vitamins. Everytime I skip a day I have no vomiting. I have only let that happen twice though. Has this happened to anyone else? Yesterday I went for numerous walks after work and even did a little shopping. All these things were previously way out of the question. I even canceled my vacation in June. I take the vitamins at night before bed and BAM first thing in the morning comes the "dry heaves." I hope it gets better but the doctor said it may only get worse for me since I have a hiatul hernia (sp) on my esophogus. So keep me in your prayers! I hope everyone is doing well.

May 31, 2007

Funny thing happened to me last night. Maybe its a lil to much information but hey it could help some of you!! I had the worst cramping in my side last night. I knew exactly what is was..... a big ole gas bubble. I wanted to fall over and pout cause the pain wouldn't stop. Worst part was Jon had a few buddies over and all I wanted to do was well.... get the bubble out. I have known Jon since we were 12 but I am still very shy about the "natural sounds of the body" so anywho after everyone left and Jon walked out of the room I got down on all fours, in the crawling position and then lifted my big ole preggo booty straight up in the air, after only a few moments relief came! So for any of you, when that bubble comes and it just won't stop get on the floor and stick your preggo booty straight up!!!! Remember from elementary school, "gas rises." Ha ha ha. Like I said it may be to much info but it will most likely help many of you. Hope your all hanging in there!

June 5, 2007

Is anyone else having awful dreams? At first they were funny but the nightmares are freaky!!! I wake up disturbed and sweating my butt off! I am bummed cause I was having the funniest dreams about the most random stuff. Hmmm......

And the sickness, it still isn't over. God HELP ME!

June 7, 2007

Just another day!I am still sick everyday but it no longer lasts all day!I go to the doctors today to get a physical and all the blood work.I still haven't heard the heartbeat, I hope they do it today.I have seen it on ultrasounds but never heard it.Other than that, all is well, hopefully, everyday is a blessing I am learning.My mood swings are pretty nuts though.I can be so nasty sometimes.I hate that I get that way, but man when I am upset... watch out.Hopefully I will adjust to these raging hormones and snap out of it.Mostly for Jon and the baby's sake.I know stress is really bad.I do want to know if anyone else is having hot flashes.You know I won't even call them flashes, spells, they last a while.I have been totally convinced our ac is broken and its 70 degrees in our house.Well I am off to my appointment, hope all is well.

June 11, 2007

Hey to all. Things have been a little hectic lately for me. I am having a ton of emotions and this weekend was pretty rough. I just need to put some thoughts out there so if anyone can relate please say so. I have been hanging tough and doing the best I can. Being pregnant has been a little rough on me physically and mentally. I get so frustrated with the sickness and the way things are sometimes that I just cry. I cannot wait for our baby to come but I cant lie and say this was an expected pregnancy. There were alot of things I have given up and its hard. I was a smoker, a young girl who enjoyed going out and being social and I feel its all been swept out from underneath me. Jon is so supportive and there everyday but I miss the life and friends I had before. I feel so lonely sometimes but my friends are young and don't really know how to react to the fact that we are having a baby. Like I said I can't wait to be a mom but its all so hard right now. I lost my Mom when I was 15 and all these emotions are coming to the surface and its overwhelming. I really wish I had her to talk to. To tell me its all going to be alright. Right now I just feel guilty for being frustrated. I know I am going to be alright but its just hard. I want to be excited more.

June 14, 2007

Hey to all again. I am still making it :) The sickness still comes around and still only in the morning so I am grateful. I have decided to start telling people also which is a big step for me. I was waiting til the 12 weeks and I am there! Emtionally I am feeling a little more stable. Just realized its ok to talk about my fears. For awhile I was scared it made me a bad person. After talking to some of you and family and friends I feel so much better. Yesterday was a sugarful day. Its a guilty pleasure for every once in a while. Today I will stick to the good for me food, maybe :) In the beginning I was sleeping like a baby at night, couldn't wait to jump into bed. The past few nights I have tossed and turned and wake up feeling sick at all hours of the night. I always make it til morning but its so uncomfortable. Plus our English Bulldog has been having tummy aches so I always sleep light to hear her if she needs me. Poor Maggie, she is just feeling sympathy pains for me. Ha ha. We caught a break today in Virginia Beach with a high of only 70, thank God. Well I don't have any appointments til July put I will keep you posted. God Bless. Take care

June 25, 2007

Oh it feels good to be happy!!! I don't know how everyone else feels but I have been struggling with a lil bit of a depression since a month before I found out I was pregnant. So I was just beginning the steps of going to therapy getting my thoughts out then BAM, big suprise! After some scary times with Jon and being uncontrolable about my emotions we have hit a spot of excitement and understanding. We are working on talking things out and dealing with reality. We are going to be parents!!! I am excited and really looking forward to everything that is about to happen. Jon has always been very excited but so discouraged with me and my way of dealing. This is a good thing.... I am going to be a mommy. His parents who were originally not so supportive have come around in the best way! They spent the weekend with us and talked about the baby, I felt the weight come off my chest. Now we talk about baby names and what our baby will look like and I love to think about it. Jon and I look so opposite of each other!! What a beautiful mix! We have decided no matter what if we have a little girl we will use the middle name of Thi. That was my Mom's name and working her into my child's life is sooo important to me. I hope everyone is feeling great. I thank God every day for the friends I have met on here that keep me going, thank you, you have no idea how much you guys mean to me.

July 13, 2007

Well not much has changed, we find out on August 2 if we are having a boy or girl. I have always been feeling girl, just that gut feeling, but the past two nights I have had dreams about lil' boys. Even saw the face. The emotional part of the whole thing was my Mom was holding him and then handed him to me. The next night was just an odd dream about toy boats and submarines. So strange I know. I can't wait to find out though. I am excited already but it will be so wonderful to be able to look at my belly and say "Hi Emilie" or "Hi Ryland." Just more of a connection would be nice. And the decorating would be lovely too. I just get so stressed lately thinking of how much everything will cost. I know family and friends will help but I just want to start now! Also Jon has been on me everyday to start looking into child care. Thats so stressful and soooooo expensive. As for me emotionally things are more smooth than rocky. Hey take the blessings where they come. I would have to say the hardest part of pregnancy is the emotional rollercoaster your on in the very beginning. I would take morning sickness over that any day! Things are calmer now though and must say thank GOD for therapy :) Well I will keep ya posted on everything. My sister hopes that the baby will keep his/her legs crossed so its a surprise, if thats the case I will do a little wiggle and jiggle to make em' dance!! Just kidding, God Bless!

How far along are you:	21 weeks as of August 10
Cravings so far:	I love ice cream and frozen Sunny Delight
Things that make you sick:	the smell of broccoli
Boy or girl:	Girl
Babys name:	Emilie Thi
Advice for other pregnant women:	The worst part is the emotional rollecoaster your hormones take you on, but once that passes its all good.
Baby Daddy:	Jon
His reaction:	He was excited, I was terrified
Greatest memory so far:	When Jon felt her kick for the fisrt time
Biggest fear:	labor and being alone
Strange symptoms:	uncontrolable laughter
Advantages of being pregnant:	more food
Weird dreams:	awful terrifying
Emotional outbursts:	not anymore, at first they made no sense
Breast changes:	big ole knockers
Waist changes:	my waist is gone, just big ole bump
Things you quit for baby:	Smoking was the hardest and social drinking
Most uncomfortable time:	when I fight with Jon
Worst part of being pregnant:	the raging hormones
Best place for maternity clothes:	Target
Taking parenting classes:	not sure
Pregnancy necessities:	gum and popsicles
Grandparents reaction:	my parents were super supportive
Aunts? Uncles?:	5 aunts, three uncles(in laws)
Godparents:	undecided
Where will you deliver:	in the hospital :)
When:	December 19th
Will you breastfeed:	still thinking, no pressure please
Will you use cloth diapers:	for burp rags