It's a GIRL!!

I don't have a pic. yet but I had to post anyway. I can't believe it. When the technician told us I think my exact words to her were, "You're lying". I don't think she appreciated that, but I had totally convinced myself that it would be a boy. I'm still in shock. I think Aaron was in shock too. We are soooooo excited! We got to see her hiccuping today and yawn. That was SO SWEET! We got to see all the fingers and toes and little feet. Awww!!! the little feet were enough to do me in. I am so in love with her! I can't wait to kiss those little feet! Isn't it amazing! I am LOVING this!

almost 16 weeks

Aaron's niece Audrey. Isn't she SOOO cute?

At his grandma's funeral.

I will have a very exciting post come Friday when we find out the sex of the baby. For now, I will update you on what's been going on. We had a great time seeing family in Colorado, even under the bad circumstances. It was actually a very relaxing trip. Last Saturday I entered a 6 mile race with some friends. It was SO hard! People kept passing me and I was SO SLOW! I was pretty mad when I finished. I just kept thinking, if it's this hard at 15 weeks, what's it going to be like AFTER the baby's born? I was feeling pretty down when my friends called me to say that I got first place in my age division. The 30s aren't so bad after all! So, the baby has it's first medal from a race! It's going to be an Olympian at this rate. I've decided to increase the number of days I run. This should help with endurance- which has been way down since I was sick. I really want to keep my endurance up to help with labor and delivery. I really don't care how slow I run now (just as long as I'm not in a race getting passed by everyone!), I just want to keep running.

Had a dr. appt. today and got to rent a heartbeat Doppler. Aaron got to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time! It was cool. I'm glad he finally got to experience it. Clothes are definitely getting tighter and baby is growing. I'm still feeling really tired. I'm going to start taking iron supplements to see if that helps. I feel like falling asleep at 7pm right now in fact I did on Friday night! Hope this gets better soon. Going to bed now. Can't wait until Friday!!

Hello Second Trimester

well, I've survived the flu. I still have this annoying cough that is driving Aaron crazy. Bless his heart! He has been wonderful. He looks at me so worried every time I cough. He's always cared about me so much, but since I've been pregnant- he's even more protective. I love that about him. I've noticed as I started to feel better this week that I was less and less tired every day after school. Then this afternoon I realized, I haven't had a nap all week! I like this second trimester bit! I like having more energy!

Aaron's grandma passed away after a fight with cancer. We are getting ready to an unplanned trip to Colorado. After being sick last week and missing school, I really feel out of it and so far behind. Even though this will be a fast trip, I am hoping the few days off work will help Aaron and I rest a little bit. Maybe we can get some extra sleep even!

new worries

So I came down with the flu on Friday. I called my dr. who told me what I could and couldn't take. Then I called my primary care dr. after I discovered I had a fever. I went in and he prescribed Tamiflu but suggested I not take it unless I really need it. Well I went away from there feeling so stressed and confused. I got home and did research online about Tamiflu and pregnancy. Then I called my ObGyn on Sat. morning who told me to take the Tamiflu. This is one of those concerns that I have as a new mom. There are so many questions about taking this drug and the effects on my unborn child. Then there are stories of preg. woman dying from the flu because it turns into pneumonia. It has been a stressful few days. So, day three of the flu and I'm sure it will get better on its own, but I have decided to take the tamiflu anyway because I think it will end it faster and I won't worry about it getting worse. Now I just worry about my unborn baby. I guess that means it's time to pray.... Where's that motherly instinct?? I don't like making decisions that affect my child!

Not-so-wordless Wednesday

I was just going to post the pic, but I couldn't resist telling you all about our baby! Last April CA started doing different screenings. The first trimester screenings include an ultrasound and blood test. While I'm not excited about the screening in general, I was excited about getting to see my baby again! The baby was not very cooperative the first time, so I had to drink lots of fluids and come back after half an hour. After 2 1/2 hours there the dr. felt bad we had to wait so long so he printed TONS of pictures for us! I was like, I don't care how long it takes if you keep showing us our baby!

Aaron and I were so amazed at how the baby actually looks like a baby now! It looked like a peanut just 6 weeks ago! Baby was very active! He/she just kept jumping and jumping and didn't like it when the dr. poked to get it to turn over- so he/she would just stop moving altogether. (already stubborn! lol!) I could see the hands and feet! In fact the baby almost looked like it was sucking its thumb at one point! I loved EVERY minute of watching it! Amazing!

Seeing the baby today made this more real. Like I have a baby inside me! I am going to give birth to a real person in 27 weeks! I am REALLY pregnant!

overnight

Sunday my clothes fit. Monday, the clothes don't fit anymore. What happened? I know I made brownies but I didn't eat THAT many in one day! It's amazing to me how much my body is changing- and how fast it changes! This baby better be HUGE tomorrow when I have my ultrasound!

12 weeks!

Okay so I don't like this picture of me, but I thought it was time to post a picture of my baby progress. I will be 12 weeks tomorrow. The little bump is biggest in my workout clothes and in the afternoons, so I'm kind of cheating here. I'm still able to wear my normal clothing without having to alter (unbutton) it, but boy are my pants tight. I certainly prefer to wear looser pants! I feel great! I am still tired, but I do feel like I'm getting more energy every day. I am craving vegetables and grapes again! I feel like it's a miracle! My baby will start to move its fingers and toes this week and synapses are firing in its brain! Can you believe it? I better start reading to my tummy! Aaron thinks we should read science books of course- but I'm thinking about cute children's books. I'm still running and working out, and feel great when I do! I feel very fortunate to feel so great. I'm ready for the "honeymoon" stage to begin!