wow, where has time gone? Weeks 34/35
So I feel as those I'm as big as a house and can't possibly get any bigger, but then I do. It is so hard to get up off the couch, get out of bed, or even roll over. I get very winded going up and down the stairs. Who knew it would wear me out wrapping gifts. My poor family , I used packing tape on some of their gifts than instead of regular tape cause it was handy.
So things that have been happening....heartburn every night, with acid reflux- fun! I snore like a truck driver when I sleep. Gene says usually within 5 min of laying down i'm sawing logs. I don't even know I'm snoring. I do wake myself up when it's the big snore noise. At night I go to the bathroom almost hourly. I waddle too. I have been having BH contractions, most are not painful. I do get these whammo ones that are sharp and quick, but not many recently. I have to walk slow. Bending over is hard too, putting on my socks is a challenge.
We had a very nice Christmas. We decided to do a family gift of a digital camera so we can take great pictures of the baby once he's here. There are so many buttons and gadgets that I don't know will ever learn them all.
We shall see when this little guy is going to arrive. I am ready any time, so is Gene. Granted we want our boy to cook as long as he needs to tho, better to have lungs that are ready, than need to be in the NICU for care.
I have most of the stuff ready for him. I need to put a few things in the hospital bag. I can't fully pack it yet as I have only so many pairs of pants/shirts to wear and some of my daily bathroom stuff has to be added too. I am hoping to work from home starting Jan 12th, then work until this kid pops out. While I would love to start my leave sooner, that limits the time I can spend with the baby.
Friday, December 26, 2014
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Sunday November 2, 2014
Week 27
Things are progressing very well. No major complaints. It is getting harder to move around, like getting off the couch, out of bed is harder. The couch is tough because it is deep and my feet don't touch the floor. The baby moves around quite a bit and usually wakes me up while I'm sleeping. I go to the bathroom 2-3 times a night. So I am tired as I don't get a solid 8 hrs of uninterrupted sleep. Yes, I know this is only the beginning.
My hips have started to hurt, more muscular than joint. I have to stretch before I go to bed or I wake up with muscle cramps. I am only really comfy on my right side, I miss sleeping on my back.
I don't walk as fast as I used to. I used to outpace Gene pretty easy but he has to slow down for me.
I have my glucose test on the 17th, that should be fun. I don't like orange drinks, other that OJ. Hope I can get it down.
It is more interesting now when the baby does move in trying to figure out what body part is where. He is approx 15" or so head to toe. I would lean a bit longer than that since he's been measuring big.
My shower was a lot of fun and it was great to see everyone. We received a lot of great things. I need to get out the thank you notes soon. Most are written just being slow at getting them out in the mail.
Not much else going on. We are getting the baby's room ready next weekend and will do some shopping too. We bought some shelves for the garage so we can rearrange things some. Moving my craft stuff to the front room, moving storage items to the garage. Need to donate a bunch of stuff too.
Well dinner is almost ready, well Gene went to pick up Chinese he'll be back any second. Have a great week.
Things are progressing very well. No major complaints. It is getting harder to move around, like getting off the couch, out of bed is harder. The couch is tough because it is deep and my feet don't touch the floor. The baby moves around quite a bit and usually wakes me up while I'm sleeping. I go to the bathroom 2-3 times a night. So I am tired as I don't get a solid 8 hrs of uninterrupted sleep. Yes, I know this is only the beginning.
My hips have started to hurt, more muscular than joint. I have to stretch before I go to bed or I wake up with muscle cramps. I am only really comfy on my right side, I miss sleeping on my back.
I don't walk as fast as I used to. I used to outpace Gene pretty easy but he has to slow down for me.
I have my glucose test on the 17th, that should be fun. I don't like orange drinks, other that OJ. Hope I can get it down.
It is more interesting now when the baby does move in trying to figure out what body part is where. He is approx 15" or so head to toe. I would lean a bit longer than that since he's been measuring big.
My shower was a lot of fun and it was great to see everyone. We received a lot of great things. I need to get out the thank you notes soon. Most are written just being slow at getting them out in the mail.
Not much else going on. We are getting the baby's room ready next weekend and will do some shopping too. We bought some shelves for the garage so we can rearrange things some. Moving my craft stuff to the front room, moving storage items to the garage. Need to donate a bunch of stuff too.
Well dinner is almost ready, well Gene went to pick up Chinese he'll be back any second. Have a great week.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Weeks 23 & 24
Week 23 went fast. Nothing really new. I did buy some compression socks to see if it would help my adema. They do help a lot. I can only wear them at home right now because the only shoes that fit are flip flops and wearing socks with them one, looks funny, and two are not that comfy. We went to Sedona yesterday for a drive. I wore them most of the time in the car and it really helped keep the swelling down.
Week 24 has started. The only new thing is how much harder this little guy is kicking me. Sometimes it startles me because it will come out of no where. Gene was surprised at how hard he is kicking too. Much stronger, more obvious.
The one annoying thing is I snore more now. Sometimes Gene wakes me up to get me to roll over, sometimes I wake myself up with the noise. It's not a full open mouth snore, at least I don't think so. I can't lay on my back for very long as it is not comfortable. I sleep mainly in my right side, so yes I snore on my side!
I usually have to go potty at least once, usually twice at night. I don't think i wake up because I have to go, it's usually because I'm uncomfortable. It is an effort to roll over that I need to wake up enough to do that.
Oh, this is probably the last week of cutting my own toenails. I could barely reach over or around the baby bump to get it done. Gene did offer but was worried he might cut them too short. So I will have to get some pedicures over the next few months. Bummer right?😃
Well, not much else comes to mind. Hope you have a great week.
Week 23 went fast. Nothing really new. I did buy some compression socks to see if it would help my adema. They do help a lot. I can only wear them at home right now because the only shoes that fit are flip flops and wearing socks with them one, looks funny, and two are not that comfy. We went to Sedona yesterday for a drive. I wore them most of the time in the car and it really helped keep the swelling down.
Week 24 has started. The only new thing is how much harder this little guy is kicking me. Sometimes it startles me because it will come out of no where. Gene was surprised at how hard he is kicking too. Much stronger, more obvious.
The one annoying thing is I snore more now. Sometimes Gene wakes me up to get me to roll over, sometimes I wake myself up with the noise. It's not a full open mouth snore, at least I don't think so. I can't lay on my back for very long as it is not comfortable. I sleep mainly in my right side, so yes I snore on my side!
I usually have to go potty at least once, usually twice at night. I don't think i wake up because I have to go, it's usually because I'm uncomfortable. It is an effort to roll over that I need to wake up enough to do that.
Oh, this is probably the last week of cutting my own toenails. I could barely reach over or around the baby bump to get it done. Gene did offer but was worried he might cut them too short. So I will have to get some pedicures over the next few months. Bummer right?😃
Well, not much else comes to mind. Hope you have a great week.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Wednesday September 24, 2014
Weeks 20 & 21
I am finally over my cold. It took awhile, and I still have allergies but the cold part is done. Baby is moving a lot more now and Gene can easily feel kicks and movements. Baby has clearly found my bladder and likes to hit it like a drum or punching bag. Very fun when you have to go pee!
My belly button is gone and is starting to turn into an outie!
I have started to snore, which I end waking myself up so sleeping is a bit of a challenge. I might have to try those breathe right strips, not very attractive tho. I also need to get a body pillow to see if that helps the comfort level.
Moving around on the bed or getting up from the couch is becoming more of a challenge. Sometimes Gene has to give me a push.
I no longer have ankles, I have cankles...where your calf and ankle run together. The good thing is there is no swelling in my hands or face. The odd thing is my right foot is worse than my left.
Still overall pregnancy is going very well, I am loving every minute!! I can't wait to meet this little guy.
Oh- we did our big ultrasound last week. Baby is growing very well. All organs and bones are good. He does have long arms and legs but comes by that honestly from Daddy. He is measuring a week and a half further than I am pg, but not to be alarmed. He could have had a growth spurt.
I bought a new maternity skirt the other day. Went to wear it and realized you could see what color undies I had on, even though it was a black skirt and darker undies but w/ poka-dots. So I am going to look for a really long tunic to wear with it since I can't take it back. So I ran to Kohls at lunch the other day only to find out they no longer have a maternity section in the stores, it's on-line only. Boo!
Well, I should get ready for bed. Have a great rest of the week.
I am finally over my cold. It took awhile, and I still have allergies but the cold part is done. Baby is moving a lot more now and Gene can easily feel kicks and movements. Baby has clearly found my bladder and likes to hit it like a drum or punching bag. Very fun when you have to go pee!
My belly button is gone and is starting to turn into an outie!
I have started to snore, which I end waking myself up so sleeping is a bit of a challenge. I might have to try those breathe right strips, not very attractive tho. I also need to get a body pillow to see if that helps the comfort level.
Moving around on the bed or getting up from the couch is becoming more of a challenge. Sometimes Gene has to give me a push.
I no longer have ankles, I have cankles...where your calf and ankle run together. The good thing is there is no swelling in my hands or face. The odd thing is my right foot is worse than my left.
Still overall pregnancy is going very well, I am loving every minute!! I can't wait to meet this little guy.
Oh- we did our big ultrasound last week. Baby is growing very well. All organs and bones are good. He does have long arms and legs but comes by that honestly from Daddy. He is measuring a week and a half further than I am pg, but not to be alarmed. He could have had a growth spurt.
I bought a new maternity skirt the other day. Went to wear it and realized you could see what color undies I had on, even though it was a black skirt and darker undies but w/ poka-dots. So I am going to look for a really long tunic to wear with it since I can't take it back. So I ran to Kohls at lunch the other day only to find out they no longer have a maternity section in the stores, it's on-line only. Boo!
Well, I should get ready for bed. Have a great rest of the week.
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Sunday September 7, 2014
Week18 & 19....
The most exciting part of these weeks is how much the baby is moving. I am feeling him move a lot more. Gene even got to feel a kick. He said it was very light but he felt it, his eyes got really big. I love that he is so excited about the baby.
There are some downsides...the kid has found my bladder and kicks it occasionally. That is not very comfortable. This morning I woke up at 4 cause I couldn't breathe thru my nose....then couldn't fall back asleep because baby was somersaulting. I ended up going downstairs to read for a bit, then slept in our big chair in the bedroom since reclining made it easier to breathe thru my nose.
We went this weekend and built up our baby registry, that was fun and really easy. We just seem to click on our thoughts for what we need. I do want to go back as they had some maternity clothes and I'd like to get another skirt or two.
Last weekend Gene got a bad cold, I have it this weekend. It is really kicking my butt today. I am very tired and my sinuses are fully. Can't seem to get them clear. I hope to feel better tomorrow. I took one nap,this afternoon, could go for another but want to be able to sleep tonite.
Our next appointment is the 15th. We get a level 2 ultrasound which means a detail scan of how baby is growing and developing. Very excited.
Hope all is well and that you all stay healthy!
The most exciting part of these weeks is how much the baby is moving. I am feeling him move a lot more. Gene even got to feel a kick. He said it was very light but he felt it, his eyes got really big. I love that he is so excited about the baby.
There are some downsides...the kid has found my bladder and kicks it occasionally. That is not very comfortable. This morning I woke up at 4 cause I couldn't breathe thru my nose....then couldn't fall back asleep because baby was somersaulting. I ended up going downstairs to read for a bit, then slept in our big chair in the bedroom since reclining made it easier to breathe thru my nose.
We went this weekend and built up our baby registry, that was fun and really easy. We just seem to click on our thoughts for what we need. I do want to go back as they had some maternity clothes and I'd like to get another skirt or two.
Last weekend Gene got a bad cold, I have it this weekend. It is really kicking my butt today. I am very tired and my sinuses are fully. Can't seem to get them clear. I hope to feel better tomorrow. I took one nap,this afternoon, could go for another but want to be able to sleep tonite.
Our next appointment is the 15th. We get a level 2 ultrasound which means a detail scan of how baby is growing and developing. Very excited.
Hope all is well and that you all stay healthy!
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Sunday August 17, 2014
16 weeks....
First let me tell you about 15 weeks. I had a new symptom last Saturday....bloody nose. I was in the bathroom and was going to wash my hands and I felt something warm on my upper lip. When I looked in the mirror it was blood. I spent the next 20 or 30 min trying to get it to stop. What finally worked was putting an ice pack on my face while pinching my nose. We also learned Gene has never done a pony tail before. I needed my hair back out of my face. His first attempt wasn't bad, it got the job done. I told him good thing we are having a boy first. 😄
I do thin I felt the baby early last week. It was a flutter type feeling, but haven't been able,to repeat it.
Week 16
I can feel the baby at times when I am relaxing in bed. Three times now I've felt a round ball pushing in one spot. Gene was able to feel one this morning. It's like the baby is pushing his head or bum up against my uterus. I also felt him turn or somersault as he did it right against my uterus, very weird feeling. Most of the time I think he hangs out in the middle floating around.
I do sometimes in the morning feel a bit of swooshing like a washing machine going on in there. It's not a I'm going to be sick type swooshing. So things should start to get interesting.
I am craving salt like you would not believe. I am not a big salt craver so it's odd. I still want chocolate but I want salt more. Friday at work I could have used a salt lick. 😛
I started an afghan for the baby today, the color is little boy blue. Variegated yarn; blue, white, tan and a smidge of yellow.
We did pick up a dresser changing table combo yesterday at Costco. We did have to drive to one about 45 min away. We got the display model for $70 less and we don't have to put it together .
Not much else going on. I was going to do the baby registry yesterday but ran out of time. I'll have to work on that soon.
Hope you all had a great weekend.
First let me tell you about 15 weeks. I had a new symptom last Saturday....bloody nose. I was in the bathroom and was going to wash my hands and I felt something warm on my upper lip. When I looked in the mirror it was blood. I spent the next 20 or 30 min trying to get it to stop. What finally worked was putting an ice pack on my face while pinching my nose. We also learned Gene has never done a pony tail before. I needed my hair back out of my face. His first attempt wasn't bad, it got the job done. I told him good thing we are having a boy first. 😄
I do thin I felt the baby early last week. It was a flutter type feeling, but haven't been able,to repeat it.
Week 16
I can feel the baby at times when I am relaxing in bed. Three times now I've felt a round ball pushing in one spot. Gene was able to feel one this morning. It's like the baby is pushing his head or bum up against my uterus. I also felt him turn or somersault as he did it right against my uterus, very weird feeling. Most of the time I think he hangs out in the middle floating around.
I do sometimes in the morning feel a bit of swooshing like a washing machine going on in there. It's not a I'm going to be sick type swooshing. So things should start to get interesting.
I am craving salt like you would not believe. I am not a big salt craver so it's odd. I still want chocolate but I want salt more. Friday at work I could have used a salt lick. 😛
I started an afghan for the baby today, the color is little boy blue. Variegated yarn; blue, white, tan and a smidge of yellow.
We did pick up a dresser changing table combo yesterday at Costco. We did have to drive to one about 45 min away. We got the display model for $70 less and we don't have to put it together .
Not much else going on. I was going to do the baby registry yesterday but ran out of time. I'll have to work on that soon.
Hope you all had a great weekend.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Monday August 4, 2014
Week 14....
This week the Baby is a bout 3.5 inches long from neck to rump. About the size of your fist or lemon or peach depending on your source info. My quesiness is gone. I do have heartburn, and irregularity. I am still tired but not as much. My new symptom is my feet swelling. It's mostly on work days, they were pretty good this weekend when I did more walking and had them elevated more. It's a bit hard to elevate them at work. I do have a footrest but it's not high enough.
Sorry, I haven't posted for awhile things have been busy with getting married and vacation and having R come for a visit.
My last dr appointment was last week and we got to hear the heartbeat. It was amazing. Next appointment is week 17. Not sure if that will be my level 2 ultrasound or if that will be scheduled for after. From what I've read that occurs between 18-22 weeks so I'm a little early. I might call and see before I go in.
Not much else going on. Work is busy of course. I'm hungry for a snack, so I'm off to raid the fridge.
This week the Baby is a bout 3.5 inches long from neck to rump. About the size of your fist or lemon or peach depending on your source info. My quesiness is gone. I do have heartburn, and irregularity. I am still tired but not as much. My new symptom is my feet swelling. It's mostly on work days, they were pretty good this weekend when I did more walking and had them elevated more. It's a bit hard to elevate them at work. I do have a footrest but it's not high enough.
Sorry, I haven't posted for awhile things have been busy with getting married and vacation and having R come for a visit.
My last dr appointment was last week and we got to hear the heartbeat. It was amazing. Next appointment is week 17. Not sure if that will be my level 2 ultrasound or if that will be scheduled for after. From what I've read that occurs between 18-22 weeks so I'm a little early. I might call and see before I go in.
Not much else going on. Work is busy of course. I'm hungry for a snack, so I'm off to raid the fridge.
Friday, July 4, 2014
Happy 4th of July 2014
Sorry, didn't realize I hadn't posted since the dr appt.
On week 8, we went to the dr. The appt went well. The dr was nice. He did an ultrasound and we saw the baby. Actually seeing the baby was amazing. Seeing its tiny heart flutter on the screen, knowing that we made this tiny person and it's growing inside of me. Certainly made the pregnancy more real.
Dr said we were about 8.5 weeks along with a due date of Feb 2, 2015. He recommend we get prenatal genetic screening because of my age. I'm doing that this next week. It's a blood test where the lab can separate my DNA from the baby and determine if there are any genetic problems. It can also determine gender. It is done at 10-12 weeks.
I'm now towards the end of week9, no new symptoms, still feel icky in the afternoons, still tired, etc. I really want to poop though. Sorry, I know way TMI. I do miss my very regular BM's.
I think I'll tell people about the pg after the blood test results are in. Not that I suspect anything is wrong, just want so more time.
The wedding is 2 weeks away. We are very excited and are looking forward to the big day. We've skyped with my Aunt who will marry us. She has a plan for the ceremony. Reservations have been made for dinner. I get my dress next Friday. My ring should be done any day.
I still need to get to the mall for a special bra. I've just been too tired or not feeling good. Maybe I should try to get up earlier sand go in the morning since I feel better then. :-)
Wheel not much else going on. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!!
On week 8, we went to the dr. The appt went well. The dr was nice. He did an ultrasound and we saw the baby. Actually seeing the baby was amazing. Seeing its tiny heart flutter on the screen, knowing that we made this tiny person and it's growing inside of me. Certainly made the pregnancy more real.
Dr said we were about 8.5 weeks along with a due date of Feb 2, 2015. He recommend we get prenatal genetic screening because of my age. I'm doing that this next week. It's a blood test where the lab can separate my DNA from the baby and determine if there are any genetic problems. It can also determine gender. It is done at 10-12 weeks.
I'm now towards the end of week9, no new symptoms, still feel icky in the afternoons, still tired, etc. I really want to poop though. Sorry, I know way TMI. I do miss my very regular BM's.
I think I'll tell people about the pg after the blood test results are in. Not that I suspect anything is wrong, just want so more time.
The wedding is 2 weeks away. We are very excited and are looking forward to the big day. We've skyped with my Aunt who will marry us. She has a plan for the ceremony. Reservations have been made for dinner. I get my dress next Friday. My ring should be done any day.
I still need to get to the mall for a special bra. I've just been too tired or not feeling good. Maybe I should try to get up earlier sand go in the morning since I feel better then. :-)
Wheel not much else going on. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!!
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Thursday June 19, 2014
Well, it's towards the end of week7. The baby will be about a half an inch big and looks like an alien tadpole.
I don't have any new symptoms this week. My feeling icky varies day by day. Mon & today not so good. No problems on Tues. Wednesday was ok. I still haven't puked which is great, just not feeling good. Very tired. Still irregular, with today being not so fun there.
My sinuses are still swollen, but I am using a humidifier at night and that is helping to reduce the swelling and letting me sleep better.
Milk chocolate is not sitting well, built dark chocolate is fine. How weird is that! Oh- smells are starting to bug me. Someone at work has burnt some food 2 days in a row in the lunch room which wasn't pleasant.
Looking forward to the dr appt on Tuesday. Seems like it is taking forever to get here.
In wedding news....my team at work is planning a shower for me. We are not registering for gifts cause we are well established. So I told them gift cards are fine and I don't want a big fuss. We'll see how that goes. A few people suspect I am preggo but they haven't asked me yet. I am not sure when I'll share the news, maybe after the shower thing.
I did get my dress last week. It is being altered and will be ready on July 11th. It needed to be hemmed, the straps shortened and a bustle created. It is pretty and not very fussy. I need to get a special bra and a hair clippy thing. I need to think about a necklace too.
Well I need to get ready for bed. More next week.
I don't have any new symptoms this week. My feeling icky varies day by day. Mon & today not so good. No problems on Tues. Wednesday was ok. I still haven't puked which is great, just not feeling good. Very tired. Still irregular, with today being not so fun there.
My sinuses are still swollen, but I am using a humidifier at night and that is helping to reduce the swelling and letting me sleep better.
Milk chocolate is not sitting well, built dark chocolate is fine. How weird is that! Oh- smells are starting to bug me. Someone at work has burnt some food 2 days in a row in the lunch room which wasn't pleasant.
Looking forward to the dr appt on Tuesday. Seems like it is taking forever to get here.
In wedding news....my team at work is planning a shower for me. We are not registering for gifts cause we are well established. So I told them gift cards are fine and I don't want a big fuss. We'll see how that goes. A few people suspect I am preggo but they haven't asked me yet. I am not sure when I'll share the news, maybe after the shower thing.
I did get my dress last week. It is being altered and will be ready on July 11th. It needed to be hemmed, the straps shortened and a bustle created. It is pretty and not very fussy. I need to get a special bra and a hair clippy thing. I need to think about a necklace too.
Well I need to get ready for bed. More next week.
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Sunday June 8, 2014
So it's the start of week 6. Not much has changed symptom-wise. I still have icky moments in the afternoons and evenings. Mornings are not that bad. I haven't thrown up yet, a couple of times where I wanted to but didn't. I am tired, have swollen sinuses, irregular, sore/tender boobs, heartburn, and have to go pee all the time.
I did a spa day with two girlfriends from work today. I did a mani-pedi. They did massages and body scrubs. We hung out in the jacuzzi room, I didn't use the jacuzzi or sauna as it's not good for me right now. A bit of a bummer as I'm sure the jacuzzi would have felt nice. My club sandwich for lunch did not sit well, I had serious thoughts of throwing up but it settled down.
We told my family Friday night. We decided we should tell them now and I didn't think I could keep it a secret until we see them in July.
I made Mom & Dad a picture frame that had " reserved for baby XYZ Feb 2015" as the picture. It took Mom a minute to figure it out, then she started to cry. Dad took a bit longer to get it. Both are thrilled. Next I called my sister on FaceTime, Mom called but pretended not to know I was calling. Sister was so excited she was jumping up and down and screaming I'm going to be an auntie. The girls couldn't figure out what she was saying.
I did make them promise not to tell anyone until after our dr appt. That will be hard for them. They see the H siblings the weekend prior to the appt. and they see Gma often. It's been hard not to tell a bunch of people myself.
In wedding news, I am going dress shopping on Friday with a girlfriend from work. It won't be a big princess-y dress, probably more cocktail or something. We are mailing in the application for our license on Mon or Tue. My wedding band is being made, we went Friday and had it designed. I'll get my ring back in a week or so. I ordered his ring yesterday. It should be delivered around the 17th.
Time seems to be passing slowly for the baby part but moving much quicker on the wedding part. Both are very exciting!
I did a spa day with two girlfriends from work today. I did a mani-pedi. They did massages and body scrubs. We hung out in the jacuzzi room, I didn't use the jacuzzi or sauna as it's not good for me right now. A bit of a bummer as I'm sure the jacuzzi would have felt nice. My club sandwich for lunch did not sit well, I had serious thoughts of throwing up but it settled down.
We told my family Friday night. We decided we should tell them now and I didn't think I could keep it a secret until we see them in July.
I made Mom & Dad a picture frame that had " reserved for baby XYZ Feb 2015" as the picture. It took Mom a minute to figure it out, then she started to cry. Dad took a bit longer to get it. Both are thrilled. Next I called my sister on FaceTime, Mom called but pretended not to know I was calling. Sister was so excited she was jumping up and down and screaming I'm going to be an auntie. The girls couldn't figure out what she was saying.
I did make them promise not to tell anyone until after our dr appt. That will be hard for them. They see the H siblings the weekend prior to the appt. and they see Gma often. It's been hard not to tell a bunch of people myself.
In wedding news, I am going dress shopping on Friday with a girlfriend from work. It won't be a big princess-y dress, probably more cocktail or something. We are mailing in the application for our license on Mon or Tue. My wedding band is being made, we went Friday and had it designed. I'll get my ring back in a week or so. I ordered his ring yesterday. It should be delivered around the 17th.
Time seems to be passing slowly for the baby part but moving much quicker on the wedding part. Both are very exciting!
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Sunday June 1, 2014
Well, the first hormonal reaction happened today.we were putting away the groceries and the man saw I bought smoked sausage. Apparently I bought the wrong flavor and then the plastic bag with apples broke and one fell to the floor. I started to cry.
It was stupid things to cry about but I there I was crying away. The man was great, came over an held me; apologized for the sausage comment. Then he made me go sit down and drink some water cause I got really warm. I think that was part of it, I felt really sick, I was overly warm and these pregnancy hormones took over.
I haven't been that sensitive since I was 12 or so when Dad said "set the table Mabel" and I started to cry and said "my name's not Mabel". I sure hope this is not a sign of what will come. I'm a bit worried that I might cry at work if things get to intense. That would not be good.
I did take a hour nap today, that was very nice. I find the afternoons/evenings a bit tough with nausea and heart burn. I think these symptoms are only the beginning, I'm just starting week 5 and the books say week 6 is when things start getting "good" for symptoms to ramp up.
I would rather have the symptoms and know things are progressing as expected. Even tho they are not too fun.
It was stupid things to cry about but I there I was crying away. The man was great, came over an held me; apologized for the sausage comment. Then he made me go sit down and drink some water cause I got really warm. I think that was part of it, I felt really sick, I was overly warm and these pregnancy hormones took over.
I haven't been that sensitive since I was 12 or so when Dad said "set the table Mabel" and I started to cry and said "my name's not Mabel". I sure hope this is not a sign of what will come. I'm a bit worried that I might cry at work if things get to intense. That would not be good.
I did take a hour nap today, that was very nice. I find the afternoons/evenings a bit tough with nausea and heart burn. I think these symptoms are only the beginning, I'm just starting week 5 and the books say week 6 is when things start getting "good" for symptoms to ramp up.
I would rather have the symptoms and know things are progressing as expected. Even tho they are not too fun.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Engaged!
I am officially engaged! We are very excited to be taking the next step in our relationship. We will be getting married at my parents house when we go back this summer. It will be a very small affair, really just immediate family, plus an Aunt who will marry us.
Neither my man nor I want a big production. If we had had the wedding where we live, there would have been a few more people but not many more. Maybe 20 tops. The most important people for me to attend is my family. Having the ceremony up there accomplishes that much easier than having them come here.
I will need to start dress shopping. I have a girlfriend at work that is most anxious to do this with me. It won't be a big princess-y dress or overly expensive. That is not really my style. We shall see what I can find. My guy will wear his suit, I bet he'll get a new tie though.
Well, I should go shower. Have a great weekend.
Neither my man nor I want a big production. If we had had the wedding where we live, there would have been a few more people but not many more. Maybe 20 tops. The most important people for me to attend is my family. Having the ceremony up there accomplishes that much easier than having them come here.
I will need to start dress shopping. I have a girlfriend at work that is most anxious to do this with me. It won't be a big princess-y dress or overly expensive. That is not really my style. We shall see what I can find. My guy will wear his suit, I bet he'll get a new tie though.
Well, I should go shower. Have a great weekend.
Saturday May 31, 2014
Well. It's been 5 days since we found out we are expecting. It still seems a bit surreal. There are times I don't have any symptoms and others that I do.
Already, the waistbands of my pants are getting uncomfortable and I definitely need new bras. Food is a bit challenging, things I think will be fine aren't. I already mentioned watermelon. Ripe cantaloupe is also in that bad bucket. Thankfully chocolate is safe. Potato salad and baked chicken from Fry's was not but the beans were good.
One of the most annoying is the change in regularity. I need to get some Metamucil very urgently. I didn't care for the activia yogurt. The sweetener that is used is unpleasant.
I really I want to tell people our exciting news but I want to wait until our first appointment. Gene is confident all is well. He is also sure the baby is a girl. I have no feelings one way or the other. To me the baby is not a gender yet, even though I know the gender has already been determined. I know Gene will be thrilled if it's a boy, he just knows it's a girl. Time will tell.
I did get him a book for expectant fathers. This is so new to both of us. There is a lot of info for women but not much for men. I think he will enjoy the book.
Already, the waistbands of my pants are getting uncomfortable and I definitely need new bras. Food is a bit challenging, things I think will be fine aren't. I already mentioned watermelon. Ripe cantaloupe is also in that bad bucket. Thankfully chocolate is safe. Potato salad and baked chicken from Fry's was not but the beans were good.
One of the most annoying is the change in regularity. I need to get some Metamucil very urgently. I didn't care for the activia yogurt. The sweetener that is used is unpleasant.
I really I want to tell people our exciting news but I want to wait until our first appointment. Gene is confident all is well. He is also sure the baby is a girl. I have no feelings one way or the other. To me the baby is not a gender yet, even though I know the gender has already been determined. I know Gene will be thrilled if it's a boy, he just knows it's a girl. Time will tell.
I did get him a book for expectant fathers. This is so new to both of us. There is a lot of info for women but not much for men. I think he will enjoy the book.
Tuesday May 27, 2014
Today I discovered some food aversions. I had watermelon for an afternoon snack, it did not sit well. I did manage to keep it down. I also found oatmeal without my applesauce was not very good. I had forgotten to buy a new jar, so I had to make due with white sugar. Not very good.
Dinner was chicken noodle soup, it did alright although I couldn't eat the whole thing. 7-up was too sweet so I didn't finish the glass.
I would think maybe it's a sweetness thing but chocolate was not an issue. The mints I have at work were ok, depending on time of day.
I am surprised at the amount of cramping. It has been mild to medium and not constant. I read keeping hydrated will help.
My prenatal vitamins are huge, taste and smell gross. I am taking them at night. Only on day 2 so we'll see how that goes. I have not told anyone yet. I like having this to myself, well with Gene and his one person. I also made my first prenatal appt today; it's not until June 24th, should be about 8 weeks or so by then. I hope time goes by fast. I want to see the baby's heartbeat.
Dinner was chicken noodle soup, it did alright although I couldn't eat the whole thing. 7-up was too sweet so I didn't finish the glass.
I would think maybe it's a sweetness thing but chocolate was not an issue. The mints I have at work were ok, depending on time of day.
I am surprised at the amount of cramping. It has been mild to medium and not constant. I read keeping hydrated will help.
My prenatal vitamins are huge, taste and smell gross. I am taking them at night. Only on day 2 so we'll see how that goes. I have not told anyone yet. I like having this to myself, well with Gene and his one person. I also made my first prenatal appt today; it's not until June 24th, should be about 8 weeks or so by then. I hope time goes by fast. I want to see the baby's heartbeat.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Intro
This is a new blog for me. I plan on using it to share thoughts, happenings, and other random events.
Rose is a nom de plum or pen name. It is a name that I wanted as a little girl. I am currently in love with and dating a wonderful man. I will probably refer to him as sweetheart or some other pet name. 😄
We have know each other close to 3 years and have been dating 8 months or so. We met at work. Had a great business relationship that at the right time blossomed into more. We have a basic timeline of some milestones for our relationship. One should happen later this year, the other maybe 6 months after that. In a few years we should be moving to my home state to be closer to family.
We have three cats; Tabitha, Popeye, and Oliver. We had a dog, Buddy, but unfortunately he was old and became sick. At some point we will add a dog to our family but neither of us are ready.
I don't know how frequently I will post, but will try to post somewhat regularly. Hope you all had a safe and fun holiday weekend.
Rose is a nom de plum or pen name. It is a name that I wanted as a little girl. I am currently in love with and dating a wonderful man. I will probably refer to him as sweetheart or some other pet name. 😄
We have know each other close to 3 years and have been dating 8 months or so. We met at work. Had a great business relationship that at the right time blossomed into more. We have a basic timeline of some milestones for our relationship. One should happen later this year, the other maybe 6 months after that. In a few years we should be moving to my home state to be closer to family.
We have three cats; Tabitha, Popeye, and Oliver. We had a dog, Buddy, but unfortunately he was old and became sick. At some point we will add a dog to our family but neither of us are ready.
I don't know how frequently I will post, but will try to post somewhat regularly. Hope you all had a safe and fun holiday weekend.
Monday May 26, 2014
Today I woke with nerves and a bit of fear. I didn't want to get up and take a test but at the same time I needed to know. Even if the answer was no not this time I needed to know. My sweetheart said I could wait and take the test tomorrow but that wouldn't solve anything, just delay the knowing.
I went to take the tests. We decided to use two different brands just to be sure. We snuggled while we waited and dozed back asleep. The 3 minutes passed much faster than expected. One test showed a result the other appeared to not be working.
I took the test to show him we had a winner. He put on his glasses and turned on the lamp...it said pregnant!
(We did discover the other test worked, I just looked at the wrong side, two tests confirming yes!)
We are both so excited and happy to be having a baby. A baby that was created with love and faith. We are also very nervous. What is to come, how to pay for all the things we need, maternity leave, will we make it to the 2nd trimester, how will our family and friends react....and many more thoughts.
Baby is due early Feb according to online calculators. I will be calling an ob/gyn tomorrow to schedule our first appointment. I also need to run to the store for some pre-natal vitamins. I plan on writing to this blog to capture how we progress with the pregnancy, how our love continues to grow and any other random thing that comes to mind.
We are not telling family and friends until we are closer to the 2nd tri to be safe. Although we did agree we could each tell one person before then. We will see how long I can keep the secret at work. If morning sickness gets too noticeable I may have to say something early. I am planning on telling my family when I gone up for a visit this summer, I want to see their farce when I tell them the great news.
I think I knew on some level I was pregnant before any signs, and I certainly hoped I was before I was even late. I don't know how to explain it. Maybe a feeling I had someone with me that wasn't there before. With every fiber of me I do hope that this special spirit will make it the 9 months needed to bake.
First off my symptoms....in no particular order
1- my breasts are tender, very firm and feel full. My sweetheart noticed a difference too.
2- being tired, nothing too unusual
3- no end of cycle headache
4- more facial acne than usually for end of cycle and some on my upper torso
5- I do have some cramping, nothing major
6- heartburn / acid reflex... Nothing really unusual for end of cycle
7- gums bleeding when brushing my teeth
8-dizziness
9- minor nausea, did almost got air sick on flight home from DE during turbulence. That is unusual.
I went to take the tests. We decided to use two different brands just to be sure. We snuggled while we waited and dozed back asleep. The 3 minutes passed much faster than expected. One test showed a result the other appeared to not be working.
I took the test to show him we had a winner. He put on his glasses and turned on the lamp...it said pregnant!
(We did discover the other test worked, I just looked at the wrong side, two tests confirming yes!)
We are both so excited and happy to be having a baby. A baby that was created with love and faith. We are also very nervous. What is to come, how to pay for all the things we need, maternity leave, will we make it to the 2nd trimester, how will our family and friends react....and many more thoughts.
Baby is due early Feb according to online calculators. I will be calling an ob/gyn tomorrow to schedule our first appointment. I also need to run to the store for some pre-natal vitamins. I plan on writing to this blog to capture how we progress with the pregnancy, how our love continues to grow and any other random thing that comes to mind.
We are not telling family and friends until we are closer to the 2nd tri to be safe. Although we did agree we could each tell one person before then. We will see how long I can keep the secret at work. If morning sickness gets too noticeable I may have to say something early. I am planning on telling my family when I gone up for a visit this summer, I want to see their farce when I tell them the great news.
I think I knew on some level I was pregnant before any signs, and I certainly hoped I was before I was even late. I don't know how to explain it. Maybe a feeling I had someone with me that wasn't there before. With every fiber of me I do hope that this special spirit will make it the 9 months needed to bake.
First off my symptoms....in no particular order
1- my breasts are tender, very firm and feel full. My sweetheart noticed a difference too.
2- being tired, nothing too unusual
3- no end of cycle headache
4- more facial acne than usually for end of cycle and some on my upper torso
5- I do have some cramping, nothing major
6- heartburn / acid reflex... Nothing really unusual for end of cycle
7- gums bleeding when brushing my teeth
8-dizziness
9- minor nausea, did almost got air sick on flight home from DE during turbulence. That is unusual.
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