Sunday visit

My husband's dad and step-mom came over today to deliver some diapers that we received as a shower gift almost two years ago.  They are size 3 and at the time, we just didn't have anywhere to store them.  They were nice enough to bring them to us and stay for a little while to visit.

The hubs wanted to tell them about the pregnancy today, but I vetoed.  The reason is because his grandma is supposed to be coming into town sometime this week and I thought it would be best to tell everyone at once.

I know his grandma is going to have a fit!!

I have been feeling pretty good today.  I haven't had any nausea and only a little dizziness.

My son decided to wake up at 6am, which is very unusal.  I tried to grab a nap while he napped, but he didn't nap long enough for me to wind down and get there. He went to sleep just as my husband was waking up and when is up and at 'em, I try to be too.

I have a feeling I'm going to crash at the end of this very long day.

We have a lot to do in the next two days while my husband is off, so I better rest up!

The first announcement..done!

Today was a really fun day, but it didn't start out so fun for me.

I woke up this morning and felt more dizzy and more nauseous than I have so far.  My son decided to wake up at 6:30am rather than 7:30am and while he ate his breakfast, I tried to clean up the house.  Bending over to sweep up the copious amounts of dog hair was really tough on the dizziness.  I drank some orange juice and that really didn't help with the nausea.  Finally, I drank some lemonade and had some saltines and that seemed to help.

My parents arrived around 9:45am.  We chatted for a moment and then wanted to go ahead and get on the road (to pick up our new car :)  I told them that I wanted to get a picture with them and my son before he dirtied his outfit.

I took one picture like I always do.

On the second picture, I said, "Ok, on the count of 3, everyone say (son's name) is going to be a big brother!!"

They of course both started smiling and before I could get a true reaction shot, my dad had run over to give me a hug.  I heard my mom say, (Gasp)"Are you pregnant?"

I didn't even have a chance to say yes because I was reaching over my dad and shooting the camera...just hoping for a good picture.

I got a few good ones, but then I made them go back and give me a "fake" reaction.  That picture is so funny!  I can't wait to share.

My parents are the first family members to know and it looks like we may tell my husband's mom and her husband some time this week.

I'm excited but nervous.

After we did a lot of running around today, I came home and crashed.  I crashed even more after my parents left.  Once my son goes to bed, I may become comatose.

I hope that I can keep this nausea at bay!  Wish me luck :)

Tomorrow is going to be a big day!

My parents cancelled their trip for the weekend and are coming to visit us tomorrow!  I know it's still realllllly early, but I just don't think I can hold it in any longer! I have to tell them.  Plus, I don't know the next time I will see them after tomorrow.

I know how I'm going to tell them and I will reveal that tomorrow after the big announcement. I promise to take pictures and reveal them soon.

I just got off the phone with my mom and she was telling me that she just didn't feel right about going this weekend.  She said that she definitely wanted to be home to be able to go to church on Sunday.

Boy is she gonna be glad that she didn't go!  Hahahaha.  I love it.

I don't know why, but I'm nervous.  I know what their reaction will be, but an announcement like this just doesn't happen everyday!

Wish me luck!

*Edited to add* - no real symptoms today, just the same as the past few days.  I did feel nauseous for a split second earlier, but it went away :)  Just having lots of butterflies about tomorrow :)

Appointments..

So, I got the "call-back" today and I will go in for my first visit on March 30th. I'll only see the OB nurse and then I will get bloodwork done.  Yuck.  I kinda forgot about that.

I will go back just two LOONG days later on April 1st to see the Dr. and get my first ultrasound.  I am so excited, but still really nervous about the twins thing.  I will not rest easy until I know there is only one baby in there!

If by some chance I were to have twins, I know it would be okay.  It just scares me to death.  I told my husband that if that were the case, then one of us will get snipped!

I've been feeling okay today.  I cleaned up my bathroom and bedroom and was totally wiped out afterwards.  I had to lie down for awhile afterward while the hubby got ready for work.

I am really starting to feel bloated at the end of each day.  I have to admit that I haven't really been drinking enough today and what I have drank was not of the best quality :(  I am going to try a little harder tomorrow.

We are both still undecided about when to tell our parents.  I was going to wait until after my first appointment, but I don't think I can wait until March 30th!  My parents are going out of town this weekend and I am hoping I can get them to come visit us next weekend so that my hubby and I can both tell them.  He works so much, it's hard to find an opening for all of us to get together. 

I took a 4 week "bump" picture and I want to post it sooo bad!  But... I can't.  Just hang with me.. I'll be linkning up to my other blog sooner than later.  Just let us tell our parents first!!

Goodnight.

Confirmed!

I went to the Dr.'s office today to confirm my pregnancy and I was SO excited to hear, "Congratulations, you have a positive pregnancy test!"  I was then given some samples of the HORSE pills that are prenatals.

That was it.  I was sent on my way.  I even asked, "Is that it?"  The nurse chuckled and said, "Yes, but there is plenty to come."

Boy do I know : )

It feels so different to have it confirmed by the Dr.'s office.  It feels official.  And real.

I'm so excited to get the call to schedule my first appointment and get my ultrasound.  Yippee!

As far as symptoms go today, my boobs are getting more and more sore.  I also have a bit of bloating and if I just let my stomach go, I definitely look pregnant.  I crashed this evening and took a 25 minute nap before little man went to bed.

The hubby and I have some Tivo to catch up on.

See ya tomorrow!

The future

My son decided today to have one of his worst tantrums ever!  I was too tired to battle with him, so after I asked him several times firmly to "stop", I finally pulled out my camera.  I couldn't help but laugh through the whole thing.  I started to see glimpses of the future and tantrums out in public with an almost 3 year old and a newborn.  I am SO thankful that he will be closer to 3 by the time the new baby is born.  That is exactly the way I wanted it.  I know tons women who have 2 under 2 and I don't see how they do it!

My fatigue caught up with me today and I finally had to give in and take a quick nap.  My hubby watched little man for awhile so I could crash.  The next thing I know, he's bursting into the bedroom with our screaming toddler while he is on the phone.  He hands him off to me while he darts out to finish his conversation.

Naptime was over.

I've been doing SO well at cutting back on my caffeine.  I am a full-on Mt. Dew drinker all day, every day for the most part.  Before I got pregnant, I was doing my best to cut back.  I am so proud of myself and try to limit my intake to one a day.

I did have to give in and have one to help wake me back up after my nap.  I think I could have slept all day!

Tomorrow, the hubs, the tot and I are heading over to the Dr.'s office so I can pee in a cup.  I've never been so excited about peeing in a cup in my life!

I'm still unsure as to when I will tell my family.  I am not superstitious by any means and we told them about our son when I was only 4 or 5 weeks along.  I feel that if something were to happen, they would find out anyway, so there is no need to keep such a wonderful secret.  I will probably wait to announce on my other blog, facebook and to friends when I am around 10 weeks.  We'll see how long I can hold it in!

My symptoms today have been almost non-existent (except for the fatigue).  I had a little upset stomach this morning, but my boobs don't hurt that bad and I've had no cramping.  If things go like they did the last time, I will start to feel pregnant around 6 weeks.  I am hoping and praying I don't get my "evening sickness" as I like to call it.  From 6-10 weeks, I was nauseated EVERY night around dinner time.  I usually had to leave the room while the hubs cooked dinner.  I never threw up though!  I hope it stays that way.

Good night all!

Anxiety

There was a storm that passed through our area last night and in turn, our screened-in porch door slammed on and off all night.  Finally, around 3am, my German Shepherd thought someone was trying to break in and did what she is supposed to do....scare everyone in a 2 mile radius with her barking.

I climbed out of bed and latched the door so that we could all go back to sleep.

But I couldn't.

I started thinking about the new baby and for the first time since I found I am pregnant, I started to worry.

Is this really the right time?

What will our families think?

Can I handle two children with my husband's crazy work schedule?

How will I go out in public with a newborn and an almost 3 year old? I can barely handle my toddler as it is.

Then, my worries subsided.  I will carry a certain amount of fear with me throughout this process because I am a natural-born worrier.  But, I am going to try my hardest to enjoy this pregnancy because it is most likely my last.

I'm trying not to let the worry over-shadow the joy of our second baby.

On a completely different note, we already have names picked out and I want to share them SO badly, but I also want to keep it a surprise if I can. It's going to be so hard, but I'm going to try.

I'm feeling great today, just a little bit of upset stomach and I feel like my boobs are growing by the day! (I welcome it though :)

I may post again later today.  Happy Tuesday!

"Do not worry about anything, but in EVERYTHING by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses ALL understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus".
Philippians 4:6-7