This week our baby is the size of a blueberry. He/she now has little tiny webbed hands and feet. Bah! so cute!
Not much else to talk about right now. I'm still feeling sick in the evenings but no actual throwing up yet. It is getting harder to resist eating ice cream and Culver's custard. I'm still looking for a good Bible study book for new moms but no luck yet.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Sorry for not posting recently. I got caught up in home stuff and totally forgot to write!
Well yesterday my pregnancy app told me that our baby is the size of a lentil bean, which is about 1/4 in big. He/she is so tiny, and yet, the ears, noes, arms and legs are now starting to form. Such a tiny little miracle will soon take over my whole life in ways I could not expect.
I finally am starting to feel queezy when I eat certain foods. Therefore I have purchased ginger ale and crackers to help out. And apparently it does work! who knew? :P
Not much else is going on lately, due to Alex working nights in a couple weeks, I may have to reschedule our appointment to the doctor, but that shouldn't be too difficult.
Well more later, Bye!
Well yesterday my pregnancy app told me that our baby is the size of a lentil bean, which is about 1/4 in big. He/she is so tiny, and yet, the ears, noes, arms and legs are now starting to form. Such a tiny little miracle will soon take over my whole life in ways I could not expect.
I finally am starting to feel queezy when I eat certain foods. Therefore I have purchased ginger ale and crackers to help out. And apparently it does work! who knew? :P
Not much else is going on lately, due to Alex working nights in a couple weeks, I may have to reschedule our appointment to the doctor, but that shouldn't be too difficult.
Well more later, Bye!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Had an awesome day at work yesterday. Everyone was really excited for Alex and I. I also had a Pampered Chef meeting last night and I told my friends there. They were all so happy! I guess the first baby is a big deal!
On my way to work I bought the book "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and I plan on reading that over the next few months. My mother-in-law recommended it and I do remember my best friend saying she would get the book when she got pregnant, so I'll give it a go.
My pregnancy app keeps telling me I'll be feeling sick/nauseated soon.... not looking forward to that. And yet, I kinda am.... I think it'll make it more real to me when I am feeling sick.
On my way to work I bought the book "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and I plan on reading that over the next few months. My mother-in-law recommended it and I do remember my best friend saying she would get the book when she got pregnant, so I'll give it a go.
My pregnancy app keeps telling me I'll be feeling sick/nauseated soon.... not looking forward to that. And yet, I kinda am.... I think it'll make it more real to me when I am feeling sick.
Monday, March 12, 2012
The Good News!!
Second positive test today, we're gonna have a baby!!!!! This test wasn't quite so fast in turning positive, but it still had 2 little lines on it :D
Now we are going to tell friends and family and coworkers. I am so excited for work today I actually want to go in early!
Today on my pregnancy app, I have discovered that our baby is the size of a sesame seed. The heart and circulatory system are forming and taking shape. For me personally, this is a big deal. My doctor appointment next month were I actually get to hear the baby's heartbeat is going to be the moment where it really becomes truly real. (unless I start to get morning sickness before then, then I'll know its real) :P
Today I think I'm going to try and find the book "What to Expect When You're Expecting" at either a thrift store or half price books. I hear from multiple sources that it is a good read. I'd also like to find a devotional or bible study for expecting moms. I saw a couple online, but I don't want to pay the shipping if I don't have to.
Well, more later today. Now it's breakfast time and getting ready for this awesome day!!
Now we are going to tell friends and family and coworkers. I am so excited for work today I actually want to go in early!
Today on my pregnancy app, I have discovered that our baby is the size of a sesame seed. The heart and circulatory system are forming and taking shape. For me personally, this is a big deal. My doctor appointment next month were I actually get to hear the baby's heartbeat is going to be the moment where it really becomes truly real. (unless I start to get morning sickness before then, then I'll know its real) :P
Today I think I'm going to try and find the book "What to Expect When You're Expecting" at either a thrift store or half price books. I hear from multiple sources that it is a good read. I'd also like to find a devotional or bible study for expecting moms. I saw a couple online, but I don't want to pay the shipping if I don't have to.
Well, more later today. Now it's breakfast time and getting ready for this awesome day!!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
little bit of this and that
8am
Well I started taking prenatal vitamins today... I already miss just taking Flintstones vitamins :( which I took for vitamins before I knew I was pregnant. I also may be getting a little sick and I'm really hoping the orange I just ate will make the sickness go away. Yes mom, I'm drinking lots of fluids and taking it easy. :P
3pm
I went home from work early today due to being so sore from my fall yesterday. At work, my sister kept on smiling, I know she just wants to tell everyone and brag that she's going to be an auntie, but Alex and I want to keep it on the down low until we get another positive pregnancy test (going to happen on Monday). I really want to let everyone know as well. My co-workers will be so excited!!
We also decided not to say anything on Facebook until after the first doctor appointment. That way we make sure everything is OK before we tell the world. I cannot wait for April 12th. So many questions and so much to do.
Well I started taking prenatal vitamins today... I already miss just taking Flintstones vitamins :( which I took for vitamins before I knew I was pregnant. I also may be getting a little sick and I'm really hoping the orange I just ate will make the sickness go away. Yes mom, I'm drinking lots of fluids and taking it easy. :P
3pm
I went home from work early today due to being so sore from my fall yesterday. At work, my sister kept on smiling, I know she just wants to tell everyone and brag that she's going to be an auntie, but Alex and I want to keep it on the down low until we get another positive pregnancy test (going to happen on Monday). I really want to let everyone know as well. My co-workers will be so excited!!
We also decided not to say anything on Facebook until after the first doctor appointment. That way we make sure everything is OK before we tell the world. I cannot wait for April 12th. So many questions and so much to do.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
11 pm
Well I didn't do as much bible reading as I wanted to today. I did read proverbs 31 before I left for my very short walk. (cut short due to me slipping and falling on some ice that made it very painful to do anything for a few hours.) I was reminded that even though I'm going to be a stay at home mom for the most part, I have things to do. Here are some snipits of the verses I need to focus on:
And he will have no lack of gain.
12 She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
13 She looks for wool and flax
And works with her hands in delight.
14 She is like merchant ships;
She brings her food from afar.
15 She rises also while it is still night
And gives food to her household
And portions to her maidens.
17 She girds [l]herself with strength
And makes her arms strong.
18 She senses that her gain is good;
Her lamp does not go out at night.
19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hands grasp the spindle.
20 She extends her hand to the poor,
And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household,
For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for herself;
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
And supplies belts to the tradesmen.
25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,
And she smiles at the future.
26 She opens her mouth in wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
27 She looks well to the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and bless her;
Her husband also, and he praises her, saying:
29 “Many daughters have done nobly,
But you excel them all.”
30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
31 Give her the product of her hands,
And let her works praise her in the gates.
I'm not feeling much different then this morning, it's still kinda..... not real yet??? Is that the right wording? I don't know. No morning sickness yet, no significant weight gain, and I don't feel any physically different yet. One thing though, when I went to target with my mother-in-law, and we walked by the baby stuff, I wasn't just looking at the cute clothes, I was looking at what kind of stoller I would like, and what kind of crib. What the quality is like, and not just how cute it is. I think I'm trying to be rational as well as excited at the same time.
Well that is all for today I think. I'm going to try and make blogging a do every day thing, but I can guarantee I will fail sometimes. But here I go! I might as well try. This may be my journal as well to my child.
Well I didn't do as much bible reading as I wanted to today. I did read proverbs 31 before I left for my very short walk. (cut short due to me slipping and falling on some ice that made it very painful to do anything for a few hours.) I was reminded that even though I'm going to be a stay at home mom for the most part, I have things to do. Here are some snipits of the verses I need to focus on:
10 An excellent wife, who can find?
For her worth is far above jewels.
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, For her worth is far above jewels.
And he will have no lack of gain.
12 She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
13 She looks for wool and flax
And works with her hands in delight.
14 She is like merchant ships;
She brings her food from afar.
15 She rises also while it is still night
And gives food to her household
And portions to her maidens.
17 She girds [l]herself with strength
And makes her arms strong.
18 She senses that her gain is good;
Her lamp does not go out at night.
19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hands grasp the spindle.
20 She extends her hand to the poor,
And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household,
For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for herself;
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
And supplies belts to the tradesmen.
25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,
And she smiles at the future.
26 She opens her mouth in wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
27 She looks well to the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and bless her;
Her husband also, and he praises her, saying:
29 “Many daughters have done nobly,
But you excel them all.”
30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
31 Give her the product of her hands,
And let her works praise her in the gates.
Ok, so that was pretty much the whole thing, but it shows what I would like to strive for. Mostly making my husband proud of me and wanting people to know my name.
I'm not feeling much different then this morning, it's still kinda..... not real yet??? Is that the right wording? I don't know. No morning sickness yet, no significant weight gain, and I don't feel any physically different yet. One thing though, when I went to target with my mother-in-law, and we walked by the baby stuff, I wasn't just looking at the cute clothes, I was looking at what kind of stoller I would like, and what kind of crib. What the quality is like, and not just how cute it is. I think I'm trying to be rational as well as excited at the same time.
Well that is all for today I think. I'm going to try and make blogging a do every day thing, but I can guarantee I will fail sometimes. But here I go! I might as well try. This may be my journal as well to my child.
The first morning after...
8 am
Yesterday I spent a lot of time looking at babycenter.com and webmd.com for information about my little miracle growing inside me. It is so cool that nowadays we have the technology to make 3D animations of babies growing in the womb.
Today when I got up, it was a normal morning. I don't feel any different. It's weird to know that I am pregnant and I am going to be a mom, but I don't feel any different yet. I'm really looking forward to the April doctor appointment, the nurse said we should be able to hear a heartbeat by then. I think that is when it's going to really sink in.
Alex is still really nervous about being a dad, finances, and our overall well being after the baby comes, he could use some prayer and support from friends and family.
I'll type more later today, but for now, a walk with the puppy and then some time doing more important research, learning Gods will for us in this time of craziness!!!
Yesterday I spent a lot of time looking at babycenter.com and webmd.com for information about my little miracle growing inside me. It is so cool that nowadays we have the technology to make 3D animations of babies growing in the womb.
Today when I got up, it was a normal morning. I don't feel any different. It's weird to know that I am pregnant and I am going to be a mom, but I don't feel any different yet. I'm really looking forward to the April doctor appointment, the nurse said we should be able to hear a heartbeat by then. I think that is when it's going to really sink in.
Alex is still really nervous about being a dad, finances, and our overall well being after the baby comes, he could use some prayer and support from friends and family.
I'll type more later today, but for now, a walk with the puppy and then some time doing more important research, learning Gods will for us in this time of craziness!!!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Finding out I'm going to be a mommy!
7 am this morning, I got up to take a pregnancy test. I had taken one a month earlier and it was negative. I was very upset that day. Today, I got up, tinkled on the little stick, and set it on the counter to start the 5 min timer. As I was washing up, I glanced down and saw not the usual one, but two little dashes. My heart skipped a beat ,but I went downstairs to talk with Alex as the timer was going. When the timer went off, I walked up the stairs, and looked at the test. Sure enough, it was a positive result!! I almost jumped with joy! I walked downstairs and told Alex, "Your friend isn't the only one who is going to be a daddy." He said "REALLY?!?" Then began the race of different emotions over the next few hours. It was surreal at first "is this really happening?", then frightening "how can we afford a child?" Then I was so excited every other emotion just went away and it was pure joy.
For the first week we decided to only tell family. So of course that included some of our closest friends, cause they are family. My mom just giggled, Alex's mom was like "really?!!?" Becky was all squee!
Next week I will take another test just to confirm, but I already have doctor appointments set up for next month.
My goal for this blog/journal is to keep my friends up to date, and hopefully post my prayers and bible study about being a future parent.
For the first week we decided to only tell family. So of course that included some of our closest friends, cause they are family. My mom just giggled, Alex's mom was like "really?!!?" Becky was all squee!
Next week I will take another test just to confirm, but I already have doctor appointments set up for next month.
My goal for this blog/journal is to keep my friends up to date, and hopefully post my prayers and bible study about being a future parent.
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