19 Weeks

I am pooching! We are so excited!

Ryan and I watched several of his home movies today and it made us think about our upcoming family. His videos were adorable. Gotta love it.

We also purchased a new car for the baby. A 2010 Toyota Prius. We are selling my mustang since it has no back seat and cant properly hold a car seat. I will miss that car.

Symptoms:

Sore tummy. I think its trying to grow!

Way bigger appetite.

Cried a little for no reason

I am 18 weeks now!

                  Before                                                                              Now

I am able to tell where the baby is most of the time if I am laying down and feel a hard bump. Don't worry, I don't press hard but it is really neat. I am less toned and thicker than I was at the beginning so I just look like I am getting fat. Can't wait to actually look pregnant.

2 week and 2 days till we find out what sex that baby is!!

Long Awaited Post!

I know that it has been a bit since I have blogged and I apologize. We have great news! We get t know the sex of the baby on January 31st!! I almost cried on the way out of the office because of excitement!
Since the last post we have got to hear the heartbeat TWICE and we have a 9 week ultrasound on 11/16.

Here is our idea. Actually, an idea that a friend did at work. We bought a build-a-bear recorded and on our next ultrasound appt we WILL RECORD THE HEART BEAT and get a stuffed animal for the baby to keep forever ( it will be ours too). We are so excited!

All four of the grandparents got us items for the baby at Christmas. My mom and dad go us a blanket and outfits :) and Renee and Bart got the baby cute stuffed animal :). My bestie, Cassie Page, got the baby a Bible and a stuffed animal! She also is allowing us to borrow tons of stuff which is soooo great! Love that woman.

I will definantly post next ultrasound!

Doctor Visit

We went to get an ultrasound and it was awesome! I found out I was 5 weeks and 4 days (on 10/25) and we got to see the heart beat! It was too early to hear it but we will be able to on 11/22. I am super excited.
THE OFFICIAL DUE DATE IS JUNE 23RD!

I have been so tired. I can barely stay awake. I almost fell asleep at work during a meeting. My mom would have been proud if I fell out of the chair, ha!

As of today I am officially 6 weeks and 1 day. I have also felt super nauseous (sp?) all day everyday pretty much. No barfing yet.

My hunger level has changed a little. When i am hungry I MUST EAT THEN AND THERE! I also have had only one instance where i had to get up in the night and eat a cracker or two because I was STARVING!

Symptoms
Nausea
Fatigue
Little more hungry

Lunch
Burger

Exercise
We will walk on Sunday
I walk a ton in the classroom.

Dissapointment

I had my doctor appointment today to find out when I was due and to see if I could get an ultrasound.... and it had to be rescheduled :(. It was rescheduled for Wednesday but I may change it to this coming Monday. I wanted to cry. I don't know if it was hormones already or if I just was super sad. It will happen soon enough though. MUST STAY POSITIVE!

We are going to try to start exercising more because i'll need to keep my energy up and try to get as much lean muscle in order to get back to my regular weight after the baby. My sister, Kari, is working out with a TOUGH DVD so we must wish her luck!

We will be taking week by week pictures soon!

Symptoms
Bloated
Tired
Sore boobs!

Food
Spaghetti

Workout
Parent Teacher Conferences and Walking around Teaching

My Sweet Husband

Mr. Bart and Mrs. Renee left today; their visit was nice :) We all had fun.

I should probably get pregnant more often. :) My husband is so sweet. He has been taking care of me already and bought me flowers as well as made me dinner the other day! We had grilled chicken and potatoes. It was yummy!

Today I was sad. I talked to my twin sister and she is really non-responsive to anything. I am afraid she wont be able to experience anything with the baby like she didn't with our wedding. Miss her LOTS.

I also talked to my mom today. She gave me a lot of advice and she told me everyone is really excited. She said my parents loved the names we picked out.

Girl: Abigail Faith or Addison Faith

Boy: Anderson Ryan

Exercise:

We walked for about 20 minutes around the neighborhoods

Symptoms:

They have really decreased. I still have mild cramping and my boobs hurt slightly. The only prominent symptom is the fact I could fall asleep standing up. Man... it sucks.

Food:

I was bad... I had pizza for dinner and chocolate cake for desert. It was yummy though.

Lunch was healthy though! A small amount of pasta with veggies and a side salad.

NO CAFFEINE SO FAR!!

Doctor on WEDNESDAY!

Blood Test!

Today I went to the doctor to confirm my pregnancy with a blood test. Yup. CONFIRMED!

Ryan and I are going back to the doctor on Wednesday to see how far along I am. We are so excited!!!!

Mrs. Renee and Mr. Bart are coming up this weekend to watch Ryan coach.

Lots and Lots of things to update about and we will be sure to do it!

Symptoms:
Fatigue
EXTREME HAPPINESS!
Cramping

Dinner:

Tortellini

Exercise:
Walking around the room teaching CHILDREN