How far along? 7 weeks
Size of baby: Blueberry
Number of pregnancy tests taken: 4
Total weight gain/loss: Too much holiday cheer, +3 lbs now
Pregnancy symptoms: Sleepy & queasy
Maternity clothes? Bought some this past weekend, but haven't worn any this week. The more and more queasy I get, the more I'm tempted.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: All the time :)
Best moment this past week: Christmas! I found a little onsie that says, "Crawl the Line" and wrapped it up for the Husband with a guitar pick pick that says, "My Daddy Rocks"
Have you told family and friends: Almost everyone. Haven't announced to the Facebook world or told my work peeps. We are waiting to hear all looks good at our January doctor's appointment.
Miss Anything? Feeling like I'm not going to yack.
Movement: Nope
Food Cravings: Nada
Anything making you queasy or sick: I do believe it has started, nothing particular, but I've had some queasy moments.
Have you started to show yet: Nope, still just feel bloated and a little pudgy.
Gender predictions: With my all-day morning sickness, I'm changing my guess to girl.
Labor sigs: No
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or Moody: I say happy, husband says moody.
Weekly Wisdom: Sign up on a pregnancy website for weekly email updates - they give quick tid bits on what's going on with you and baby.
Looking forward to: Ringing in the new year and our first doctor appointment on the 5th, Baby C will make its photo debut!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas Eve at 6 weeks!
How far along? 6 weeks
Size of baby: Pea
Number of pregnancy tests taken: 4
Total weight gain/loss: to my surprise of a weekend away and holiday goodies, still only 2lbs
Pregnancy symptoms: Sleepy
Maternity clothes? I may have worn a pair of pants to work this past week, but it had more to do with not having done laundry over the weekend. I was paranoid all day someone was going to notice the elastic band at the top if I shifted just the wrong way in my chair.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: All the time :)
Best moment this past week: Debating baby names with the Husband while we drove to ski.
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Super hot showers
Movement: Nope
Food Cravings: Nada
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Nothing yet, just feel bloated all the time
Gender predictions: Boy
Labor sigs: No
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or Moody: I say happy, husband says moody.
Weekly Wisdom: Go to bed early!
Looking forward to: Spending Christmas with family
Saturday, December 17, 2011
5 weeks
How far along? 5 weeks
Size of baby: Apple seed
Number of pregnancy tests taken: 4
Total weight gain/loss: holding steady at +2lbs
Pregnancy symptoms: Still the cramping, but nothing else
Maternity clothes? No, but I'm loving yoga pants
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: It's all I want to do
Best moment this week: Ordered Roxie an "I'm the big sister" t-shirt and it came in, super cute.
Have you told family and friends: Still working on it
Miss Anything? Coffee, soda and Splenda still
Movement: Nope
Food Cravings: salty stuff
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Nothing yet
Gender predictions: Boy
Labor sigs: No
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or Moody: Happy
Weekly Wisdom: Take lots of naps!
Looking forward to: A week full of family next week mixed with some snow and skiing.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
4 weeks 3 days
How far along? 4 weeks, 3 days
Size of baby: No bigger than a poppy seed
Number of pregnancy tests taken: 2
Total weight gain/loss: 2lbs - yikes! Need to get that under control
Maternity clothes? I have a closet full, but not wearing any
Pregnancy symptoms? Mild cramping, freakes me out, but according to all my Googling, is totally normal.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: All is good, no complaints
Best moment this week: Telling our close family and friends the news
Have you told family and friends: Working on it
Miss Anything? Coffee, soda and Splenda
Movement: Nope
Food Cravings: Grape Jelly
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Nothing yet
Gender predictions: Boy
Labor sigs: No
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or Moody: Happy
Weekly Wisdom: Live in the moment and soak up the joy. Dont worry about all that can go wrong.
Looking forward to: Going to the doctor for the official confirmation that all is well.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Can you keep a secret?
You would think after trying for TWO years to do something, when it finally happened you would feel excited and joyful, not scared and freaked out. I guess it's one of those things you'll never know until it actually happens.
I was home alone, Husband C was on his way home from work as I stood in the bathroom anxiously waiting for my results. I did some self-talk to reassure myself that even if it said I wasn't, I still could be, after all, it was very early to be taking the test. Only 52% accuracy this far out, good thing these are 3 to a box.
Next came the fun part of telling the hubby. Waiting until we were both home that evening was not an option and I didn't want to tell him over the phone. I decided to go into work late so I could surprise him when he got home. He came in the door and I said, "Hey, can you keep a secret? We're pregnant!"
I took some more tests over the next couple days (just to make sure!) and our secret didn't stay a secret too long. We decided to tell a few people who have been our support system through the infertility woes. It's super early, but we are too excited to not share the good news. It has been a blast breaking the news. From tears and screaming to burned gravy, the reactions have been priceless.
My freak out moment occurred shortly after I took a pregnancy test. This had become so routine to me, each month I go through 2 or 3 test with hope and anticipation that we'd get a positive result.
This time it was Thursday, December 8 and 4 days before my missed period. I sprung for the digital tests this time which are great, no second guessing if you see a line or not, but you HAVE to wait the full three minutes. Not until every last second passes will the "pregnant" or "not pregnant" finally pop up.
I was home alone, Husband C was on his way home from work as I stood in the bathroom anxiously waiting for my results. I did some self-talk to reassure myself that even if it said I wasn't, I still could be, after all, it was very early to be taking the test. Only 52% accuracy this far out, good thing these are 3 to a box.
And just like that, I let out a scream when "pregnant" appeared. I then looked in the mirror at myself as to say, "Is this real?" and then immediately teared up. I looked back at the test and there in plain view, "Pregnant." I cried tears of joy and that feeling of excitement and relief quickly turned into shock and fear. I kept thinking, "OMG, what now!?"
My next move was to find my cell phone and text Husband C a photo of the test, but thought better of it and waited to tell him in person. I did do a quick photo shoot of the test. I felt the needed to capture this monumental moment that has been two years in the making. Two long years of emotional ups and downs, testing, procedures, a surgery, fertility medicine, side effects, acupuncture, vitamin treatments (I love you B6!) and endless hours poring over research and results.
Next came the fun part of telling the hubby. Waiting until we were both home that evening was not an option and I didn't want to tell him over the phone. I decided to go into work late so I could surprise him when he got home. He came in the door and I said, "Hey, can you keep a secret? We're pregnant!"
He had the funniest look on his face. It was a mix of disbelief, happiness and confusion that all came out in a smirk. He said, "Naah, really?" I showed him the pregnancy test and he then said, "I think I'm going to throw up," and we laughed about how our second reaction after hearing the news was complete fear.
I took some more tests over the next couple days (just to make sure!) and our secret didn't stay a secret too long. We decided to tell a few people who have been our support system through the infertility woes. It's super early, but we are too excited to not share the good news. It has been a blast breaking the news. From tears and screaming to burned gravy, the reactions have been priceless.
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