7 weeks!

I'm 7 weeks today! I know that seems so insignificant, but with every week that I inch closer to my 2nd trimester, I get excited.

My nausea has been pretty awful today.. even with the Zofran. I can't imagine what it would be like without it. I don't want to think about it.

I want to go to church tomorrow so badly, but I'm afraid of feeling awful and being a little bit obvious to everyone in Sunday School. There are several girls that are pregnant right now, so they would understand, but I'm not ready to tell everyone at church yet.

Furthermore, I'm going through the stage where I can't stand the thought of getting dressed up and doing my hair and makeup. I just want to lay around in sweats all day! My husband and I are supposed to go out with our Sunday School class for a social tomorrow night and I am terrified of the smells wafting around in the restaurant!

Anyway, maybe I'll feel better tomorrow :)

Wait, this can't be right.

Today has been a warm day, so before running errands this morning, I threw on a pair of shorts and a tight 3/4 sleeve shirt with a tank underneath. I couldn't belive how "poochy" I looked!

If you are easily grossed out, you may want to stop reading now.......





So, I forgot to mention yesterday that the Zofran is also causing constipation. I'm doing everything I can to combat it, but pregnancy already causes it not to mention the medicine. It's a losing battle.

I've concluded that it must be my bowels that are making my stomach protrude the way it is. If you don't know me, then I don't think I'd look pregnant to you, but I know what I usually look like.

It's crazy.

I've been feeling a lot better today and I've actually not taken a Zofran although I think I probably should. I had a Trolley Stop hotdog and fries for lunch which has been the heaviest thing I've eaten in days. I can usually eat 1 and a half, but today I only had one. My stomach is feeling iffy, so I should probably pop a pill!

I really, really want to get some housework done. I would be so embarassed if anyone saw my bedroom right now. It is shameful. I have let my laundry pile up for over a week now and my poor husband won't even attempt to put things away because he gets so frustrated with our lack of storage. I usually have to muscle all of his laundry into drawers and he despises doing that, so he just leaves it to me.

I have managed to load the dishwasher and wash a load of clothes. That's the easy part. Even when I'm not pregnant, I HATE folding and putting clothes away!

I could go on and on, but I'll shut up now. I think I'm going to go lay down :)

Side effects

So, I have definitely been having side effects from the Zofran. I have to say that I'd rather deal with side effects than nausea though. Anyday.

My stomach has been hurting, I'm even more dizzy and more tired than I usually am, but it's ok. At least I can eat!

I had waffles for breakfast, a Chic-Fil-A salad for lunch and I just snacked on some cantaloupe and an orange. Last night I couldn't eat much of my steak, but I did eat a little bit of my corn and rice.

My husband and I went grocery shopping today and it was funny to see how differently our cart looked this time. He bought meats just for himself and I bought 3 boxes of Chicken Noodle Soup (3 for $2 at Harris Teeter!) I bought pudding, Cool Whip, Tropical fruit and pineapple cups.. a lot of "cool" things and comfort foods. Nothing too heavy.

I have been craving fruit SO much! This is about the only similarity between my first pregnancy and this one. I also want milk all the time. You would think that milk would make my nausea worse, but it doesn't. I think I crave the smooth consistency and the coolness of it as opposed to water or fizzy drinks.

The pair of jeans that I wore today are fitting a little differently. They are definitely a bit tighter in the waist and hips. I'm really ready for the weather to warm up a bit so that I can just throw on a sundress. I am going to save a bundle on maternity clothes this time! No buying "nice" and conservative maternity clothes for work. I will be living in dresses and sweats.. thank goodness :)

That's all for now...

Thank the Lord!

I called the Dr's office this morning around 9:30am to see what the status was with my Zofran. They had already called it in and it was waiting for me at the local CVS! I woke my poor husband up to go get it because I didn't think I could drive. When I woke him up, I was nearly in tears. I know that sounds so weak but I have never and will never deal very well with nausea. I'm pretty strong when it comes to everything else, but nausea is my Kryptonite.

As soon as he got home, I popped the tiny pill and felt like a brand new person. I actually ate waffles for breakfast and then had Subway for lunch. Tonight I will be attempting steak, rice and corn.

Today I was able to load the dishwasher, clean the kitchen and sweep a bit. I can't even tell you how great it felt to get some things done. Tonight, I'm hoping to shower and actually do something with my hair. I have looked like death warmed over for days. Yesterday I was sporting my black yoga pants, black Uggs and my husband's North Face pullover. Sometimes he just says all the wrong things and suggested that I get some workout clothes to lounge around in. I know he was trying to politely tell me that I looked like crap, but when you feel like crap too, that's the last thing you want to hear.

I can't say that I feel 100% yet from the medicine, but I keep focusing on getting to my second trimester. I sincerely hope that the nausea goes away by then. Come on April 30th!

Time to take action

Look at me!! Posting twice in the same day!

I know I'm only 6 weeks along, but today has just been miserable in the nausea department. It would be different if I could lay on the couch, sip lemonade and nibble on fruit, but I am busy chasing a 2 year old. The bending over, squatting, talking, walking and playing just exacerbates the nausea. I called the Dr. today, hoping to get a Rx for Zofran at about 3:30pm and didn't get a call back. I know it was late in the day. I hope to hear back first thing in the morning and I'm not sure what protocol is, but I hope they'll just call it in for me. The thought of going to a Dr's office and dealing with all those smells isn't my idea of a good time.

It is so amazing how different this pregnancy is already. I was only sick in the evening with Harper, but now it's an all day occasion!

I need relief!!

What happened?

I woke up feeling great this morning.. no nausea, no headaches, no dizziness.

My son and hubby took a nap and I decided to do the same. I figured I need to get as much rest as possible, right?

I woke up from my nap around 2:20pm and felt nauseous. Ughhh! This is so frustrating! I don't get why it's off and on, but I guess it's better like this as opposed to being nauseous all day every day.

I thought I may need to eat something, so I attempted to eat a saltine and drink some flat leftover Coke. It didn't help at all and just made it worse.

So.. here I sit. Nauseous and very thirsty but I don't know what I could possibly drink that wouldn't make me want to puke.

I know in the end, all of the nausea will be worth it, but I am ready for the first trimester to be over!

Yuck.

That's how I'm feeling today. I think I just got off on the wrong foot. Daylight savings was Saturday night and since then, my son has been sleeping late like a champ! It's been so great, but today we slept so late, I woke up with a horrible caffeine headache.

I drank a little bit and took a Tylenol to help. I'm feeling much better but my slight nausea is back today, so I didn't eat breakfast. Because of that, I have become even more light headed than usual. If it's not one thing, it's another.

Oh and I almost forgot..the round ligament paing has started! If I stand up too fast or sneeze, I feel the tugging. It's so amazing how quickly these things happen!

I think I may have pushed myself too hard yesterday and I'm feeling bad as a result. I came home from church, switched it over to the Duke/Carolina game (which I NEVER watch) and started cleaning while my son napped and my hubby was at work. It was so nice to clean without interruption, but I think I did too much. I really should be doing laundry now, but I'm just not feelin' it. I guess that's what tomorrow is for!

Tonight, I'm going over to a friend's house to watch the finale of "The Bachelor." I am SOOO excited and hope that Emily wins! I am going to go pick up some chocolate chip cookies for our get-together. There is nothing yummier than warm, soft cookies. I can't wait.

I hope everyone is having a great Monday!

All family announcements.. done!

Last night, my hubby and I went over for dinner at his dad and stepmom's. His grandma and step-sister were there too, so it was the perfect opportunity to let the cat out of the bag.

When we got there, I didn't take my trench coat off for awhile because I was reallllly cold. Finally the hubs told me I should take it off because it looked suspicious.

So, I did and all seemed normal. I was definitely sucking in hard though because I had on a tight shirt and I didn't want to appear to have even a tiny bump.

The hubs stepmom left for about 45 minutes and came back just in time for dinner. I was dying at this point because I was ready to let everyone know!

We were all sitting around the table, discussing my husband's very artistic brother and some artwork that his step-sister wanted done.

Finally, the hubs said, "Well, we'll have to get Uncle A to do some artwork for the new nursery."

Everyone's eyes started darting around and the hubs grandma let out a huge, "huh?!"

He announced, "We're pregnant!"

Of course everyone was so excited and immediately wanted to know how far along I was and when I was due.

His grandma said, "I KNEW it when you said you had been cold all day!" (For the record, I think this is so funny because I would have never thought that being cold was a giveaway for being pregnant :)

The hubs dad said, "Well I knew something was up when ya'll wanted to get together tonight."

His grandma and step mom said, "We knew it wouldn't be long. In fact, we had discussed that after the last time we saw ya'll!"

I got a big bear hug from my father-in-law before we left and I knew that everyone was excited, but he seemed SUPER excited.

Of course, everyone thinks it's a girl. And I do mean everyone.

I feel a lot of relief now that all immediate family know. Now I'm just waiting to announce to friends!

My nausea has been so much better today, thank goodness. I had to keep the infant/crawlers today at church and I got to hold a 3 month old baby girl! She was SO cute.

Friday and Saturday were tough as far as nausea. Saturday, we spent much of the day running errands and I guess all of the going didn't help.

I'm actually eating some leftover Taco soup that I had frozen and it's sooo good. I know it's going to give me terrible heartburn (by the way, that started last night.)

We are so excited now that all of our close family knows. I'm hoping I can hold out until 10 weeks to announce to friends/facebook/regular blog!

Whoops!

I didn't mean to leave my blog unattended since Monday! I really wanted to blog everyday, but that hasn't happened :(

We went ahead and told my husband's mom and stepdad on Tuesday night. It was his step-dad's birthday and in the card, we wrote,

"Happy Birthday from A,J,H,M and embryo C." For the record, the "M" is our dog.. we do not have two kids already.

I think it definitely took everyone by surprise and there were multiple gasps and looks of confusion.

Of course, I took pics, but those will have to come later.

I traveled back to my hometown yesterday to visit my orthodontist from 10 years ago. I lost my top retainer and thus my top teeth have been shifting around. I know it's unnoticable to the naked eye, but it bothers the crap out of me. I hate the way my teeth feel!

Last night, we went over to my "Nanny's" house for grilled cheese and french fries. I decided to go ahead and tell her as well. The news was well-received and we devoured our dinner.

We left almost immediately after dinner because the greasy smells were not agreeing with me.

The bad news is that dinner came back to see me later on :( I truly don't know if it was pregnancy-related or "too-much-grease" related because my mom got sick as well.

I came home today and have really been feeling nauseous. For lunch, the only thing I felt I could eat was McDonald's cheeseburgers. I savored every bite and grossed my husband out in the process. He asked me not to enjoy it so much because he really hates McDonald's...hahah.

I'm sitting here contemplating what to eat for dinner. I may have to eat Ramen Noodles again because they don't completely turn me off.

I'll be six weeks tomorrow! So excited :)

Make room for baby!

The hubby and I purchased this sweet ride today to prepare for our growing family!



We are so, so, SO happy it all worked out!

We've had a super busy day today. My son has been waking up earlier and earlier. Today, he was up at 5:30am. I laid in bed for awhile longer, hoping he would quiet down, but he didn't. I went ahead and got up and fed him breakfast.

My husband was running late and didn't get in from work until almost 7:00am. He only slept about an hour and a half and then had to get up so we could go to the bank and the dealership to finalize all of our paperwork. After all of that, we had to drive to Myrtle Beach to pick up our two chihuahuas that we were hoping would be adopted by this older couple. It ended up not working out, so they are back.

I am SO exhausted after today!

On that note, goodnight!

I know I'm crazy

Yes, this is the 3rd post today, but it's 11:46pm, I'm wide awake and my mind is going a hundred miles per hour.

I've only had a little bit of time to digest the fact that I am indeed pregnant.  It still seems very surreal.  The one thing that I do know is that there are a few things I'd like to do differently this time and a few new items that I would really like to have.

One of the new items is a nice diaper bag.  With my son, my parents bought us a super-nice Eddie Bauer diaper bag that my husband fell in love with.  It looks rugged and appropriate for a little boy.  It's also on the bigger side.

My husband ended up using it more than I did and I actually bought a cute Target purse as my diaper bag.

That didn't work out for me at all.  The straps broke and bottles leaked in it all the time.

This time, I really would love a nice, stylish diaper bag and I believe I have found it.

It is the OiOi  Stone Washed Out and About Diaper Bag.

I love that it looks like a handbag, so if I wanted to, I could just throw my wallet in there and go.  I will have my hands FULL, so anything to make the load a little easier would be welcomed :) 

I also love that this is a neutral color and would look good with black, brown, white, etc.  I tend to be a neutral gal, so it would fit in with pretty much everything I own.

That is all for the random thoughts tonight, I promise!

Cravings?

I woke up this morning and wanted pancakes.  I tried to make them and completely ruined the batter.  I don't know what I did wrong.  I just let it go and ate a banana, I think...

Anyway, it's 9:20pm (I'm getting ready for the season premiere of The Real Housewives of Orange County) and I want pancakes again!

My appetite has been hit and miss lately, so when I want something, I WANT it.  I would seriously go out in the kitchen and try again, but I think I would wake up my son.

That's all....

Goodnight!

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