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.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
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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