Updating, updating, updating

Haha, I've had like three people point out that I haven't updated in the last few days. So here goes... Nothing really new going on. Still have the lovely nausea and exhaustion. I have my first OB appointment, well technically midwife appointment, on Friday. I am super excited. I've heard that they will try to find the heartbeat but I may have to go back a couple weeks later if it is still too soon to hear it. Maybe that will make it seem more real. It still seems a little odd, like a dream, even with the morning sickness and all.

Oh, I do have new news. Mom and I went shopping on Friday and I got my first batch of maternity clothes. We got some from Target and some from Motherhood Maternity. They are super cute. It was hilarious at Motherhood because in the fitting room they have these "baby belts" that you can try on to see how the clothes will look with a baby belly. I have to say I think I looked more like a blimp than a pregnant woman. A short blimp at that. LOL. I can't wait to see how I will actually look.

Sleepy Oh So Sleepy

This pregnancy business is making me soooo sleepy. I almost couldn't keep my eyes open at work yesterday. I tried to take a ten minute nap but unfortunately it didn't help, but on the plus side it didn't hurt ;-) ! It is amazing what something so small, the size of a bean, can do to one's body. I have to go to the bathroom A LOT, I ache all over, and I have a near constant sense of nausea. The most bizarre thing about the nausea is that so far most foods don't make it worse and no food makes it better. Really greasy foods and yogurt (but only sometimes and it is because of the texture) make me want to run screaming in the opposite direction.

In more fun news, my mom and I get to hang out on Friday!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited. She was originally going to get in tomorrow night but due to a change of plans she will be coming in on Thursday. I have to work 10 hours on Thursday so it isn't like we would have seen each other Thursday during the day anyway. I'll head from work to pick her up while Daley is seeing our new chiropractor. Exciting stuff. Not sure yet what all Mom and I will do on Friday but I am sure it will be fun. I know we are going shopping for some new undergarments because as the girls get bigger my back, shoulders, and neck are hurting more and more.

Don't get me wrong in all these body gripes. I am excited to be having this baby. I just wish it didn't come with so much uncomfort for 9 months. Then at the end of it you don't even get recoop time. LOL. I wonder if we'll get to hear the heartbeat at the first visit. Only a week and 2 days til Baby Doctor visit number 1.

Tired and Achy

Today starts week number 6!!!!! So for the last two days the morning sickness, such a silly name really since it can hit any time, hasn't been too bad, just the occasional something will set it off. I have been snacking constanting so I think that helps. Healthy snacks like carrot sticks, apples, yogurt, and saltines are my staples. Other than that I just feel achy all over and tired. I could totally use a name right now.

I decided to switch to a different 0B practice. I am now doing to go to one that is by Evergreen Hospital and also delivers there. I decided that it would make it a lot easier for Daley to make the appointments. They have several midwives (licensed midwifes as well as having their nurse practioner license) in the practice which is really neat. I think I am going to go with midwives. Danielle had a great experience with them. My general care "doctor" is also a nurse practioner. I kind of feel like they tend to be more patient friendly and understanding. They are more willing to explore options rather than just rush and prescribe medicine like most doctors. I like the more chatty "touchy feely" experience of talking with someone that is deciding my health because it makes me feel like they care and that I am not just some chart.

Wow I thought this would be a short post but it has turned out not to be. Oh one final bit of news. Daley and I found a new chiropractic practice to go to that is near our house. We found them at the Mill Creek Street Fair. It is actually a chiropractic and massage practice. Anyway we got this great deal for a $30 massage, plus they totally bill both of our insurances. I am excited about getting the pregnancy massages. There have been studies that show that women who get massage and chiropractic therapy during pregnancy have quicker and easier labors. Here is hoping!

Sharing the News and Morning Sickness

YAY! So we have shared the news of Baby Bean with a few people now. Tuesday, July 8th, we first told my Mom. I told her that we had a gift for her and handed her a giftbag with the positive pregnancy test inside. She was confused at first because she thought I had given her a thermometer. Of course she was excited!!! Then the next day, July 9th, we told my sister, Katie, who screamed in joy when I told her and insisted that we had to move to Tennessee so she could help out, my Dad, who excitedly said he was too young to be a grandpa, and my Aunt Cindy, who said "I told you so" since I had been sleepy while visiting Nana at the hospital. Then that night we waited to tell Dan and Dee in person. Daley told them that the reason he had applied at Lexus that day was because in March they might be grandparents. They were both about to ask questions about his applying for the job when you could tell it hit them. They both grinned and were super excited. Then we told Charlie who also said "I knew it" since he had overheard Daley and I deciding when to tell. LOL. Then last night, July 13th, we told Nathan and Danielle. They were thrilled too and told us all about what it was like when they were pregnant with Colette.

So now on to sad news, I had my first morning sickness this morning. There I was feeling perfectly fine up til today. I was making breakfast, Egg McMuffins homemade, when the smell of the ham frying made me about to throw up. I kept everything down but I couldn't even eat my english muffin with egg and cheese. I had to stick with just Saltine crackers which thankfully I picked up a huge box at Costco yesterday. I wonder how long and how much I will have.

Telling the "Secret"

Daley and I keep going back and forth in deciding when we are going to tell our families. We already know that we won't tell anyone else until after the first trimester is over; however, we are afraid that somehow our immediate families will find out accidentally before then. Our biggest concern was that I have an endoscopy scheduled for July 18th. I talked to the nurse at the OB's and she said that if possible I really should shot to reschedule it for in the second trimester, at about 18 weeks. My mother-in-law was going to be the one to take me to get it done since I wouldn't be able to drive myself because it involves being put into "twilight". So what do I tell her when I tell her nevermind I had to reschedule? Then my parents know when it is scheduled and are sure to ask how it went. What do we tell them? So now we are thinking about going ahead and telling them. Plus what if I get horrible morning sickness and they are asking why I have an "extended flu". Such a hard decision though. It wouldn't be so hard except for the fact that while my Mom is here my Dad isn't. We really wanted to tell everyone in person and we are going out there in August. We just don't know if they won't find out by them, plus we don't want one set finding out way before the other. What a conundrum!!!!

We're Pregnant!!!!!

Ok, so I actually took the first pregnancy test on Saturday. I just couldn't believe it when two lines showed up. The pregnancy line was pretty faint though. Daley had just left to go work at his parents so I called him back home to show him. He was super excited too and gave me a great big hug!!!! Still though I was a little skeptical. I retested this morning. Still pregnant and the pregnancy line was even darker in fact it was just as dark as the default line. I will post pictures of the beautiful pregnancy test results later. So anyway I called the OB today. I am half way through my 4th week today (Wednesdays are the start of new weeks). My expected due date is March 11, 2009!!!! Ok so back up. I'll be honest. While I am super excited I am also a bundle of nerves. What if I am not a good mom? How can we afford a baby? What if I miscarry? All these nervous thoughts and questions are running through my head. My first two doctors appointments are August 1st and 22nd. We have decided to wait until the first trimester is over to tell anyone. ARG what a secret to keep. Also I find it disconcerting that while I know I am pregnant because two tests say so, I don't feel any different. Shouldn't I feel different? Could it mean that something is wrong? Should I have morning sickness at this point?

First Post

Here starts a blog. I am going to try to be good and journal in this blog. I got inspired from Tarheel88. I figured that this would be a fun way to chronicle my life and then when I am pregnant or something like that to share the developments. No big news in my life right now. Mostly I figured I would start this as a reflections spot for me. For example, today is the first day of what should be my next period. I am not on birth control anymore so I am hoping I am pregnant, but I refuse to get my hopes up because I know most likely I am not and my period is just late. I really thought when we decided to have me come off of birth control and start trying that it would be a fun and exciting time. I didn't realize the disappointment I'd feel as each period came and I wasn't pregnant. I know that it will happen or won't happen in God's time but still the waiting is hard. It is an emotional rollercoaster. Daley asks me all the time "Are you pregnant yet?" I know he is just being silly, but man it makes me feel so much pressure to be. I think if by Friday my period hasn't started then I will take a OTC pregnancy test. Not crossing my fingers though since just watch the lovely Aunt Flo will come to visit again.