4 Weeks to Go!!!!

Last Saturday I went down to the Labor & Delivery unit at work to get checked. I worked a 12 hour shift and had been feeling stronger contractions and thought I might be leaking amniotic fluid. Everything was fine and the contractions stopped once I drank some water and got off my feet. Since then I have been feeling more contractions but they aren't frequent or strong. My body is definitely getting ready! I go for my next appointment September 10th which is this Thursday. I can't wait to see if I've dilated or thinned. I am ready for this show to get on the road! I'm increasingly uncomfortable and really anxious about seeing Anderson. Chris and I went to our Hospital orientation last night and got alot of helpful info. I will be delivering at Trident Medical Center. The hospital is really nice and the Women and Children's floor has just been renovated. They offer alot of alternative pain management options such as walking, birthing balls, Jacuzzi tubs, etc. I plan on using whatever pain management options I need to get the job done. As long as Anderson is safe I don't care what it takes to get him out. Pray that my pelvis is big enough for this big boy to fit thru!!!!!

Anderson's a REALLY BIG Boy!

I went for my 34 week appointment today and had another ultrasound. My doctor wanted to get another estimate on how big Anderson has gotten since the ultrasound 4 weeks ago. Well needless to say Anderson is HUGE! I am still measuring 4 weeks ahead and they estimate that he weighs 7 lbs 2 oz already and I'm 6 weeks from my due date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everything looks great. All his organs are perfect and the amniotic fluid levels are good. My vitals and urine checks continue to be normal and the doctors are happy with my weight gain so far. I am starting to feel anxious about labor and delivery. The unknowns like when I'll go into labor, how big Anderson will actually be, and if I'll be able to deliver him vaginally are really overwhelming. I know it will all work out how God plans. All I want is my boy to be healthy and happy. I am becoming increasingly uncomfortable and sleeping at night is more difficult. My back hurts often and I get tired easily but nothing I can't handle. I have bad sciatic nerve pain down my right leg especially when I lay down to sleep. My hips are definitely tired of being slept on! My baby boy is so worth it! We video taped the ultrasound today and got some really good pictures. Anderson is definitely a boy! Dawn, the ultrasound tech made sure to point out his "Anderson parts"! We are so excited. My next visit is in two weeks, then I will go weekly until he's born. The plan is still to go into labor on my own, God willing. We'll just have to wait and see how our handsome boy decides to enter the world! Hugs and kisses!

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!

Yesterday I went and bought the baby's stroller, car seat, and extra base with the money Chris' parents sent. It's really nice. Chris and I spent a long time trying out all the stroller options and liked this one the best. Today I took Mic for his first walk with the stroller and he did a great job! I thought he might pull or get scared of the stroller wheeling next to him so I wanted to practice before Anderson's born. Mic was a pro! He didn't pull at all and not once did we get tangled up. It was like he knew just want to do! He has been great the whole pregnancy. He has become even more protective of me and sleeps in the baby's room next to the crib all the time. It's like he know what is going on. I think it will be a hard adjustment for him when the baby's born but I know he'll be fine. Thanks Mom and Dad Fite for the stroller. Can't wait for you guys to get here!

Anderson's Room is FINALLY ready!

We finally finished decorating the baby's room today. All the furniture is in place and I have washed and organized most of the clothes. Now all we need is our baby boy!!!! We are so excited and can't wait to meet him! I think his room turned out sooooo cute. It is definitely the perfect room for a baby boy! Sports everywhere, which is just the way we wanted it! Hope you like the pictures. Again sorry that some of them are sideways I'm lucky that I could get them to upload with my slow computer! I'm just glad I can share my thoughts and pictures with you. Love and miss you all!

6 Weeks to Go!!!

I can't believe I am 34 weeks already! I am excited and nervous. The anticipation of the unknown is very scary but I'm ready. As the days go by I fall more and more in love with my little boy. I can't wait to meet Anderson! He is so active. Christopher has felt some major kicks here lately. I love watching his face when my belly jumps. I'm glad he is able to experience the wonder of being able to feel Anderson moving all around. As Anderson grows I am getting more and more uncomfortable. He definitely ran out of room a long time ago but he keeps growing! Sleeping has become less restful. I totally agree that your body has it's ways of preparing you for the sleepless nights once the baby is born. My next doctor's appointment is Tuesday. We will have another ultrasound done to measure how big Anderson is now. I can't wait to see what they say! Everyone keeps telling me I look like I could pop any day!!!! Well I'm at work as usual and have to run. Love and miss you all!

Anderson's a BIG boy!

Sorry it has been so long since I've updated my blog. There is so much to tell. Christopher and I have been really busy with work and getting the house ready for Anderson's arrival. We also have traveled alot lately. Time is just flying by! I have had two doctors appointments since my last blog. I went July 15th for my 28th week appointment. Everything was progressing great. It was at that appointment that the doctor told me that I would need an ultrasound so they could get an estimate on Anderson's weight. He is growing like a weed! I have been measuring 2-3 weeks ahead and they wanted to see just how big he is. Yesterday was my 30 week appointment. We had the ultrasound done first. I was awesome to see how big our baby boy is! His heart rate was 150. All his organs look good and the amniotic fluid level is normal. They are estimating that he weighs 4 lbs 12 oz!!!!!!!! That means at just over 30 weeks he is the size of a 35 week baby! The doctors think that he will be at least 9 pounds! I can't believe it! I am starting to get nervous about labor and delivery. Just pray my pelvis can do its job so I don't have to have a C-section. If I keep measuring this big, if there are any complications, or they are worried I can't make it to 39 weeks I will have to have an amniocentesis to check Anderson's lung development and may need to be induced. Everyone pray that I can make it to at least 39 weeks without complications and that even though he may be huge, I'll be able to deliver him vaginally. Love you all! I'm at work so I have to run. Hugs and Kisses!

Setting up Anderson's room

Time is flying by and I feel like I should have way more done than what I do. We finally have furniture in Anderson's room. The crib and changing table/dresser unit have been in for about a week and today Chris and I put together the bookcase I bought to match. Everything looks great! I need to wash the bedding from Nana and Papaw and get in in the crib. My shower is coming up soon. Invitations are on the way! I am trying to organize what we already have so that it will be easier to put away the shower gifts! I bought some baskets for the shelves in the closet to hopefully help with organization. I also bought a really nice wicker laundry basket that goes well with all the wood furniture. I can't believe that in less than 3 months Anderson will be here! I can't wait to see him. I already love him so much!

Just an Update

Today I went for a nurse visit. I had to take my glucose tolerance test and get my Rhogam shot. Things went smoothly. I thought I may get sick after drinking that disgustingly sweet drink but after a few minutes the nausea went a way. Sitting in the waiting room for an hour was boring but I got to talk with other moms-to-be so the time went by faster. The Rhogam shot stung a little but nothing I couldn't handle. The nurse said no news is good news so I'm hoping not to get a phone call before my next doctor's appointment on July 15th. Anderson will be here before we know it! The time is just flying by!

24 Week Appointment

My doctor's visit went great today! We got to hear Anderson's heartbeat. It was 153 bpm. The nurse said it was strong and regular! My boy is growing like a weed! I got to see Dr. Day today, who is my regular doctor. He is great and Christopher really likes him. They are always joking with each other. I some how lost 7 pounds since my last visit which worried me but Dr. Day said that Anderson is growing as he should and that although I'm just over 24 weeks I'm measuring 26! He said not to worry about the weight loss and just to make sure I'm eating like I should and drinking plenty of water. My next visit is July 6th. I will take my glucose tolerance screening and get my injection of Rhogam. It is a medication to help protect Anderson since I have A negative blood and Chris is A positive. Well I'm at work so I have to run for now. Love and miss you all!

Daddy's First Kick!

I have been feeling alot more movements lately. The fluttering has changed to thumps and bumps. I love it! This afternoon Chris and I were resting on the couch and he was rubbing my belly. I told him Anderson was moving alot so he wanted to try to feel it. We laid there for awhile. I could feel movements but Chris said he didn't feel anything then all of a sudden I felt a really big kick. Chris got a big smile on his face and said "I felt that one!!!" It was so cute! I loved seeing proud daddy's face!

Thanks Nana and Papaw!!!!

Today we got Anderson's crib bedding as a gift from Nana and Papaw. It came with the comforter, bumper, fitted sheet, dust ruffle, diaper stacker, and window valance. They also went on and bought the fleece throw blanket. We love it! Can't wait to get the room together. The room is finally cleared out and I've been working on cleaning it really well. The plan is to put carpet down and then start adding the furniture. We have already bought the crib and dresser/changing table unit. The pictures aren't great but I wanted everyone to have an idea of what the bedding looks like. You can also look at it online at BabiesRus. It is sooooo cute! Love and miss you all!

Go Figure

I haven't been able to think of, let alone eat Subway since I was about 6 weeks pregnant. Well tonight at work I had to walk by the Subway to get some water and for the first time in months said to myself, "Subway sounds good". Well it was too early for me to eat so I decided to come back later and get a sandwich. I thought about what sandwich I wanted for hours and finally 2am rolled around and it was time for a lunch break. Subway is open until 3am ......or so I thought! I get downstairs and the doors are closed. Dang it! I haven't wanted Subway in so long that I didn't realize that they started closing at 1am. I was so mad. Don't they know not to mess with a pregnant woman's cravings!? I had to settle for pizza instead. Don't get me wrong, I love pizza but it wasn't what I wanted. I hope you feel my pain!

Shopping for Baby!

Today I woke up and wanted IHOP! Even though it was almost lunch time I wanted breakfast! Eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes sounded sooooooooo good! Chris and I got up and headed towards the Outlet Mall were the IHOP is. After eating we went shopping. Christopher bought some clothes and I looked at jewelry just for the fun of it. Then we rounded a corner and there was Carter's. We just had to go in. Well needless to say $80 later we walked out with the cutest baby clothes ever! I can't wait to show everyone! I could have bought the whole store but Chris helped me pick out some really cute things. I am so excited! My next mission is to get the baby's room in order. I finally have it all cleared out. I swept and mopped the floor and am in the process of clearing out more room in the closet. Soon the furniture will go in and more shopping will occur! Fun, Fun, Fun!

My Hospital Stay

To make a long story short, last Thursday while I was at work I started feeling symptoms of a UTI. Not fun at all! Over the course of my shift I began feeling so bad that I had to leave early. I called my doctor's office and they called me in and antibiotic. I went home and went straight to bed. Early morning Friday about 2am the pain got so bad that I called my doctor again and they told me it was okay to take phenazopyridine or what I like to call the "orange pee pill". So I made Christopher take me to Walmart to get some. Finally I got some relief and was able to sleep. Friday was much better. Then late Saturday afternoon I started feeling the bladder spasms again. They weren't too bad so I just kept taking my meds hoping that it would go away. Well, it didn't! At about 2am Sunday morning I was miserable and having the worst bladder spasms ever! My stomach was tight and I had to go the bathroom every 5 minutes or so just to sit there because nothing would come out. I knew something wasn't right. Knowing that infections that get bad enough can send you into pre-term labor, I freaked out and called my doctor again. I explained everything that had been going on and how I was feeling and she said that I needed to go to Labor and Delivery to be checked out. I walked out to the living room and told Chris that I needed to get to the hospital. He of course was playing PlayStation and was very much surprised at what I had just said. He jumped up and we left right away. On the way I told him what the doctor said and what to expect when we got there so he wouldn't be surprised. I could tell he was worried and I tried to keep him calm although inside I was freaking out too. We get there and luckily it was a slow night. They took me in a room and had me gown up, give a urine sample, hooked me up to the monitors, checked my cervix and got my info. It may sound like it all happened very quickly but actually after checking my cervix and hearing the baby's heart beat they took their time on everything else. Poor Christopher was pacing the room half asleep. It seemed like forever before I was in the computer system so that I could get some pain meds. By that time it was 5am and we ended up staying. My doctor wanted to monitor the baby and with the pain meds they gave I was in no condition to leave. Christopher finally listened to me and opened the not so comfortable chair and fell asleep. I was knocked out once I got the meds and was able to sleep really well. I was discharged around 10:30 after being cleared by my doctor. Needless to say it was an experience that I didn't want but I'm glad turned out okay. The good thing is, We don't need a tour of the unit now and I'm already in the system for when I return to have Baby! Let's just say that my Memorial Day weekend wasn't exactly what I'd call a fun one! But all is well with mom and baby and that's what matters! Hugs and Kisses to All!

IT'S A BOY!

Today we went for my 20th week appointment. I worked last night and didn't get in until 8 am and we left for my appointment at 10:30. Although I should have been tried, the second we pulled into the parking lot at my doctor's office I was wide awake! We went straight back for the ultrasound. Dawn who was the tech that did the ultrasound in week 12 was there. She was so excited that she would be the one to tell us what we're having. I can't explain how relieved and happy I felt when the baby came into view and we could see the heartbeat! Just as the picture came up Christopher said "good morning little one" and the baby turned on his side and faced us. It was like he knew his Daddy was talking to him! PRICELESS! Dawn began checking all the organs and spine, taking measurements and making sure the baby was growing properly. She talked us through everything. Pointing out the kidneys, bladder, stomach, spine, legs, arms, and on and on. It was amazing. She took her time and made sure to get good pictures of everything for the doctors to look at. Then finally the view we were waiting for. Luckily Little one wasn't being shy and the legs were wide open. The picture was blurry at first and the second she paused the picture I yelled out "IS THAT A PENIS?!" She smiled and said yep, it's a boy! I immediately started to cry and looked at Christopher who was half way across the room staring at his son intently. He turned to me with the biggest "proud Daddy smile" and said ..................... "I told you so!" His eyes went misty and I called him over to me for a big kiss. I can't explain the joy that came over me. There is nothing like looking at the life you created with the person you love most in the world. Watching the baby move, all the parts in perfect place and seeing the heartbeat.....knowing that in just a few short months that baby will be born and become part of your life forever. They say a baby changes you....I think the innocence of children is what makes life worth while. In no other way is another human being more dependent on others than an infant is on their parents. Amazing and Beautiful! Well now that I'm balling my eyes out and can barely see to type, I think I'll finish telling you what we found out about our little boy today! He is about 14 oz which is well over the average of 10 1/2 oz. Yes that's right folks, looks like he's gonna be a biggin! His heartbeat today was 130 which is great! He is just perfect! I can't wait to see what he looks like! After the ultrasound I met with the Midwife. All my labs came back normal. Everything is going just as it should. Mom and baby boy are doing great! After my appointment we went and ate lunch at Olive Garden! Yummy to my Tummy! Then we went and bought the crib and dresser for the baby's room. today has definitely been a great day! Well I think that's all for now. Love and miss you all very much!

A picture of Mommy to Be

I haven't seen many of you in while and most of you have been asking for pictures of me. Here's one from dinner with Katie and Nick. You can see the mommy belly pretty well. My computer has been acting up so I wasn't able to flip it right side up. Sorry!

boy or girl?...We'll soon know!

Well, everyone has been guessing the sex of the baby. So far things are pretty even. It's funny... the sisters all say girl but the brother and brother-in-laws say boy. Go Figure! Mom thinks its a girl based on the heartbeat. Melissa has said girl from the beginning. Christopher thinks its a boy based on a dream he keeps having. I might have already blogged about it but just in case I'll tell it again. He says the dream starts with him looking from outside the hospital room. He sees me laying in a hospital bed with him sitting in a chair next to me holding the baby. Then it flashes to him looking down at the baby and its wrapped in a lite blue blanket. So he believes that means it's a boy! Kim thinks it's a girl and her smart butt says that the dream just means the baby will be a Tar Heel fan........I DON'T THINK SO!!!! Chris' mom says she can't guess because she hasn't seen me yet. We will be traveling to Maryland for the dedication of Mikaela Blair, Brian and Erica's new baby girl so I'll see his family then but we'll know what the baby is before then. The big day is May 18th! I can't believe it's almost here. I am soooooooo excited! Well I'm at work and have some meds to give so that's all for now. Love and miss you all!

Fourth Month Doctor's Visit

Today I drove home from Georgia to make my doctor's appointment. I had to get up around 6am to make the 5 hour drive home. I was so afraid I would miss my appointment but wanted to be able to see Kim and baby Bella. I made it just in time! My appointment went well....it was short and sweet! Baby's heartbeat was 153. I can't explain how much I just needed to hear the little swooshing sound! Doc says everything is going well! Mark your calenders everyone.... My big ultrasound will be May 18th! If baby cooperates we will know if we're having a he or she! I can't wait!!!! Love and miss you all!

Is that the Baby?!

Sorry it's been awhile since I last blogged. Things have been busy and I've been really tired lately. Plus my computer at home is acting up! For the past few days I've been feeling a strange flutter-like sensation. I feel it really low right at the top of my pubic bone. It's hard to explain but I think it feels like what butterfly wings would feel like up against skin. It comes and goes and lasts just for a few seconds. Most of the time I feel it when I'm laying down or being still. I haven't felt it since before our trip to Augusta, which kind of bums me out. My next doctors visit is April 21st. I can't wait to hear the heartbeat again! Well I'm at work and have to go place an IV so I have to run! Love and miss you all! Hugs and Kisses!

Monthly Doctor's visit

Today I had another monthly visit with my doctor. Christopher went with me and we had so much fun! I was so nervous because I knew we would get to hear the baby's heartbeat and I couldn't help but worry. I'm sure all you mother's understand the feeling. When you can't feel the baby yet it makes it hard not to worry. Hearing the heartbeat gave me such a feeling of peace and joy! There is no other sound in the world that I love hearing more except Christopher's voice! The nurse used the doppler and found the heartbeat right away. She said it was very strong and 160 bpm. Christopher's face lit up when he heard it. I of course cried! I'm sure that's not a shock to any of you! After the nurse left, tears started streaming down my face and Christopher didn't know what to say. I told him they were happy tears. He said "I know babe, you always cry like that when you're happy." He knew I had been nervous and just wanted to hear the heartbeat. I saw a Midwife after that. She was really nice. She asked how I've been feeling and noticed that I had been crying and asked if I was okay. I told her what I had been feeling. She knew I was a pediatric nurse and asked if what I deal with at work adds to my worries. I told her that it's hard not to think about what could go wrong but that I know most of the things I see at work are very rare and that I trust that the baby will be perfectly healthy. I asked questions and was surprised that Christopher had questions as well. I love that he is so involved. I asked when the screenings for certain birth defects would be done. She said that blood will be drawn at my next visit. She asked if there was any history of Down's or neural tube defects. Christopher told her about his cousin Holly that had Down's and passed away a few years ago. She said that it's unlikely that the baby will have anything wrong. We already knew that but were glad to hear it from her. Long story short my doctor's practice is trying to get certified in a new ultrasound screening technique for certain birth defects. The midwife asked if we wanted to participate by having another ultrasound done. I was more than happy to let them use me for the ultrasound pictures they need. We got to spend about 40 minutes in ultrasound watching the baby! It was awesome! I wish I would have had a video camera! Christopher was sooooo cute. He was standing next to me at the beginning and by the end he was across the room staring intently at the TV screen. A huge smile on his face. He was focusing so hard and kept saying "wow". I asked him later what he was thinking and he said he was trying to figure out what everything was before I told him what we were looking at. I can't describe how awesome it was to watch our baby. We got to keep lots of pictures. Dawn, the ultrasound tech was great! We had so much fun! You'll see in a few of the pictures the baby is facing you with the left hand up like it's waving! (look at the top pictures on the left side and see if you can see the baby waving!) I could have stayed there all day! The baby looks great. The heartbeat is strong and regular and the spine is normal. I can't wait to have my next ultrasound in May! Love and miss you all. Hope you like the pictures. They are a little fuzzy but still great! Click on the picture to get a closer look! The baby is a little over 6 cm long and I am 12 weeks and 4 days!

Nana is sooooo sweet!

While visiting family in Myrtle Beach my mom gave me an Easter basket for the baby. It was so cute. Filled with bibs, onesies, pacifiers, a rubber ducky for bathtime, and much more. Love you Nana!

I am TIRED!

Chris and I just got back from our trip to Myrtle Beach. We met up with family while we were there. The guys played golf while the women spent time together and with the kids. We went to Alligator Adventure, The Children's Museum, a Pizza Arcade Place and much much more. Needless to say I am pooped! We had a ton of fun and my family got to see me for the first time since the BIG news! I definitely have a "baby hump" in the works. I swear I popped out overnight while we were gone. I feel like I've graduated from looking like I've had a few too many beers to awwwwwwwwwww I love my baby belly. Wearing maternity clothes definitely helps! I went to the Motherhood Outlet with my sister Stacey while we were there and got a really cute bathing suit. Now if it would only get and stay warm enough to use it! I still don't have any pictures to add to the blog but I promise I'll post some soon. Love and miss you all!


Fun Fact: Baby is about the size an apple!

WHAT is that smell?!

I've noticed lately that smells are beginning to bother me. Christopher says I'm turning into a bloodhound or something. For example I try to avoid my kitchen because all the smells together make me queasy. Even the smell of dryer sheets which normally is a good smell makes my stomach turn. Work has been more difficult lately because as you can imagine there are many nasty smells I can't just avoid. I eat by smell and not appetite. Nothing ever sounds good and now very few things smell good. Oh and my Subway fix is long gone...........just the thought of Subway makes me sick. Not really the food but the "Subway smell". I won't even let Chris go to Subway because he would come home smelling like it. GROSS! I have definitely realized that my body is not my own anymore. Even with all this I am still so excited! I can't wait for my next doctor's appointment on March 25th! I have started wearing maternity clothes! Thank you Stacey for letting me borrow yours. I definitely am expanding in the waistline and for once in my life I'm excited about it! I will be posting more pictures soon so be on the look out! Love you all very much!

Introducing Baby Fite!

Here's our little peanut! My doctor's visit went great! It was awesome to see our baby come into view. I saw the heartbeat right away. It looks like a little flicker of light. It took a minute for the picture to focus so that Christopher could see it. When he finally saw the heartbeat he said "wow" and a big smile came across his face. He is such a proud Daddy! My doctor took the time to point out everything and explain what all was on the screen. It was really cool to see Christopher's reaction. All I kept saying was "look honey", "awwwwwwwwww", and "that's our baby". I can't descibe the feeling of relief that came over me when Dr. Day said the baby looks perfect! The nurse printed off these pictures and when she handed them to me she said "well here you go mommy, this is your baby" at that moment it hit me. I am a mother! Of course my eyes filled up with tears and Christopher kissed me. The whole experience was amazing. It was funny, when Dr. Day first got a clear picture of the baby he said "well you are pregnant, there's one little baby in there" Chris and I laughed. I said "Oh darn, I guess no twins this time." I told Dr. Day how everyone was wishing twins on us. I told him that I was more than happy with my one little peanut for now! My lab work came back normal and my next appointment is March 25th. We didn't get to hear the heartbeat today. Dr. Day said that it isn't audible until around 12 weeks so at my next visit we'll be able to hear it! I can't wait! Love you all very much!

Feeling much better

Last week was definitely the toughest I've had so far. I thought I would never get the nausea to go away. I started feeling better Sunday and have continued to feel less and less queasy. It is still the worst in the morning when I wake up but gradually gets better as the day goes on. Thankfully I have been able to eat more and get out of bed. I am still really sleepy but nothing I can't handle. I am just so excited!!!!!!! One week until my doctors visit and ultrasound!!!!!!! Christopher has been so great. He has started calling and checking in on me even more and rubs my back every night so I can fall asleep! The other day when I was feeling really crappy he lifted up my shirt and put his face to my belly and said "Knock it off in there! Give your mom a break!" It was soooooooo cute! I can't wait to see his reaction to the ultrasound and actually seeing the baby! It's going to be awesome. Don't worry I'll have the camera ready!

I FEEL LIKE CRAP!

If the title doesn't give it away..........To put it mildly I woke up this morning and thought I was going spend the day with my head in the toilet. Needless to say I haven't thrown up yet but I'm still feeling it could happen at any moment. I hate this feeling. If I didn't hate throwing up even more, I would just get it over with!!!!! Normally eating would take the waves of nausea away at least for a few hours........NOT TODAY! I have been queasy all day! Crackers don't help, jello doesn't help, laying on the couch all day didn't help.............NOTHING HELPS!!!!!!! grrrrrrrrr Come on Baby, work with mommy here! I like little reminders that you are there but this is a little too much! Yes, I am frustrated but just remember that for all my ranting and raving, you are still worth it!

Fighting the Lazy Bug.

I worked a 12 hour night shift last night, so naturally I slept pretty much all day today. Once I finally got out of bed I sat on the couch getting a much needed foot rub from Christopher before he had to leave for work. Once he left I knew Mic needed to go for a walk. I am still feeling very queasy and really didn't want to take him for a walk. I had the bright idea to hop in the car with Mic and drive literally one minute down the road to the open field on base where I let him run and play. I grabbed my keys and threw on some flip flops when I thought to myself......"This is pathetic! You are not that sick or that pregnant to be acting so lazy. Get your lazy butt up, put on some tennis shoes and take the dog for a walk!" Seriously that is what I said, out load, to myself. Mic looked at me funny like, "Mom what the heck are you talking about" but he liked what came next. He patiently waited for me to put on my shoes. The nub was just a waggin. He loves his walks!!!!!!!! Needless to say, I actually felt better after the walk. I sat down when we got to Mic's "rope swing" and watched him play. The fresh air was nice. See, I should listen to myself more often. NO MORE LAZY BUG! Well at least not until I'm the size of a house and deserve to be lazy! HeHe

Feeling VERY queasy!

Well I think I have hit the queasy phase....It all started last night when I was trying to decide what I wanted for dinner. NOTHING sounded good and even the mention of some foods made me sick to my stomach. So I settled for good ol Subway. I felt better after I ate and forgot all about it. Then I woke up this morning feeling soooooooo sick. All I could get down was crackers and toast. The thought of anything else made me feel like vomiting... finally around 2pm I felt weak and knew I needed to eat something other than crackers. All I really wanted was some mashed potatoes. I had the idea to go to KFC and get mashed potatoes and maybe some mac-n-cheese. Christopher wanted Zaxby's. I tried to tell him that they didn't serve mashed potatoes but he insisted they did. So me trying not to be psycho preggers said okay and went with the flow. On way there I was getting more sick. The heat was too hot so we put down the windows. Then it was too cold. I thought I was going to throw up at any moment. We finally get there and guess what.......... NO MASHED POTATOES!!!!!!! I was pissed but didn't say anything. I just sat there thinking I WANT MASHED POTATOES but ordered a plain grilled chicken sandwich instead. I could tell Chris felt bad and didn't want to make a big deal out of it. At this point I knew I just needed to eat something. We got our order and thank God my sandwich was plain or I'm sure psycho preggers would have showed up! I inhaled my sandwich in seconds and felt a little better for the ride home. Maybe I'll try for the mashed potatoes again tomorrow. I'm pretty sure Christopher will listen to me next time!

Just an update

Hello all! Just a little update on how I'm feeling. So far I've been feeling pretty good. I am tired a lot more than what I'm used to but not every day. "Morning sickness" hasn't really been a problem yet and I'm hoping it won't be. The only time I feel queasy is if I don't eat for hours, especially in the mornings when I wake up. As soon as I eat something I feel better. There isn't anything I can't eat but I have noticed that greasy or spicy foods don't sit as well with baby. The other night I thought I wanted to eat a "pregnancy meal" ....that is a whopper with cheese, french fries and large vanilla shake. Well lets just say that after I ate the whopper, not even half the fries and 1/4 of the shake, Baby was not happy with me! I won't be trying that again! I had the worst stomach cramps and gas and almost felt like I needed to throw up to get all the grease off my stomach. GROSS!

I am 5 weeks and 2 days today and getting more and more excited by the minute! I really want it to be February 24th so I can see the baby on ultrasound! It is going to be awesome! Love and miss you all!

Just plain TIRED!

I don't think I've ever been so tired. Even if I lay around the house all day. Yesterday at work all I wanted to do was come home and go to bed. My body hurts all over and it is almost impossible to get comfortable and I'm just beginning!!!!!! I'm not even supposed to really feel pregnant yet. Or so the books say....Well, tell that to my boobs and back! I can't imagine what it will be like at the end of this pregnancy journey. All I know is that no matter what this pregnancy brings, the finished product will be soooooo worth it!
Hear that little one?.... Mommy loves you!

My pregnancy workup

Today I had my first visit at the doctor's office. I met with a nurse for my pregnancy workup. Her name was Karen and she was really sweet and thought it was awesome that Christopher came with me. Not much happened except answering some questions, calculating my due date and how many weeks I am (which I already knew and told her before she could get the words out of her mouth), giving blood & urine samples for tons of tests and setting a date for my first doctor's visit & ultrasound! February 24th is the big day! I am sooooooooo excited! Afterwards we went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast. Yummy to my tummy! Baby likes!

Week 4

Fun Fact: Baby is about the size a raspberry!

Hormonal pregnancy moment

So I thought it would be a good idea to listen to "Lullabies & Nursery Rhymes" a CD copy of a record my siblings and I grew up listening to. I was fine until the first note of "Music Box" and then I lost it. Tears streaming down my face to the point I could no longer see! I could hear my mom's voice singing as she did when we were little. I also flashed back to all us sisters standing at the record player singing together. Then if that wasn't making me cry enough, it hit me that in a few months I will be singing those songs to my own little one.....I could not stop crying! I sat there and listened to the entire CD and immediately when "Goodnight little one" was over I picked up the phone and called my mom. I had to tell her that I love her. Of course that made her cry because the CD is many years of memories for her as well. Stacey, thanks so much for finding and giving each of us a copy of the CD. It meant alot then but it means so much more now that I will have it for my little one! I have to go now....I need to stop crying! :)

Baby Browsing

Today Chris and I slept in which was great....I know we better enjoy it now, right?....Then we decided to go for a late lunch/early dinner date to spend some much needed time together. After eating we went to the mall for a little while. I of course looked at the the cute baby stuff and made Christopher listen to me say "awwwwwwww how cute!" a million times. He was a good sport though and even started pulling out things for me to look at. After the mall I really wanted to go to BabiesRus and look around. I was there Thursday while Chris was at work and wanted to show him some crib sets I liked. So far he likes that same ones I do. It was so much fun! Can't wait to start buying stuff! I am sooooooo excited!

"The glow"

I went back to work today for the first time since the big news. Telling myself that I wouldn't spill the beans about the pregnancy just yet, I just couldn't help it. Just too excited! Well everyone I work with was so happy. I just so happened to go downstairs to another unit to return some equipment and ran into a friend from Nursing school. I hadn't seen her in months and I surprised her with the news. Another woman who I've known for years was listening in to the conversation. I look over her way and she smiled at me and said "I knew it when you came around the corner. You have the glow!" My smile got even bigger. I love having the glow!

Today was a good day. Very busy, but don't worry I ate small, frequent meals. Drank 8oz of milk and tons of water. Took my prenatal vitamin. Went pee when I felt the urge, which is already more frequently. I even took the time to thank God for the nausea I felt between the frequent meals because It reminded me that I am building a human in my belly! HeHe

Subway fix

Seriously, it is too early to be having cravings but I swear I could eat Subway everyday.....oh wait I have had Subway everyday! I swear for the past 2 weeks I have wanted Subway. Not subway in general but the same darn sandwich every time. You think I'd get tired of it, but no, I actually had it twice today. Yes, TWICE! For those of you who knew me growing up, this will really blow your mind. I am or used to be a meat and cheese kind of girl. Veggies really weren't my thing. Well no more.......My sandwich of choice or should I say "baby's choice" is oven roasted chicken with american cheese on wheat bread toasted (not so weird) then I add lettuce, green peppers, cucumbers (I NEVER ate, EVER until now), banana peppers, jalapenos, little bit of oil, salt & pepper, and oregeno. I mean what is that? I know what you are thinking....."Yep, she's definately pregnant!" It's just insane but I love it! You should try it out for yourself!
Love and Kisses to all!

Obviously I'm a new blogger

So I couldn't figure out a way to turn the previous photos so that you don't break your neck trying to look at them......maybe it's just that hard to figure out. Christopher says it's because the hormones have already taken over my brain! Ha Ha very funny!

Christopher's Big Surprise!

The Proud Daddy


Oops...The proud daddy again!


PRICELESS! Mic is even shocked!


This is before he knew what was coming...


Of course it had to be Ohio State...boy or girl baby will be a buckeye!

How to tell the hubby?

Well if I had been at home this wouldn't have been such a hard question to answer. Since I was miles away visiting my little sis, how to tell the hubby was a big deal. My first thought was there is no way I'm telling him over the phone. I decided I had to come up with a great plan and fast! I thought about it all day and it finally came to me. Christopher's birthday is coming up. I could give him something that would let him know that I was pregnant without having to say anything. I would wrap it up and give it as an "early birthday present". Perfect plan except, what the heck can I give him that would give it away. Well..........I am a genius! Ohio State onesie was the answer and I know it will work!

THE TEST

Who would have known that peeing on a stick could change your life so drastically? In an instant, literally, two pink lines change your world. You sit there thinking aloud to yourself "look. no don't look yet. yes look. no wait, don't look yet. Oh my god is that two lines? it's a little faint. Please, Please be two lines..." and then there it is, the answer you've been waiting for.....two pink lines!!!!!!!!! Awesome! What comes next is the best part. You do it all over again just in case!