Goodbye First Trimester!

14 weeks today. I will not miss the first trimester at all. I feel so normal again. I haven't felt sick at all in about a week. No belly pictures. I haven't changed a bit and don't really want to see the pictures.
I go to the doctor Thursday for my next check up. Then I should be setting up my appointment for the ultrasound to see what we are having. Daniel is so excited for that.
We are looking at getting a different house. Actually, we found one we loved. We just need to figure out if we want to take that on right now with two house payments until ours would sell. We are gathering up enough for a down payment now. Even if we don't buy this one, it will be very nice to have the savings ready. This house is just way too small!

12 weeks

I hit 12 weeks yesterday. Still waiting to feel better.
I had the flu through most of week 10 and into week 11. It started out as what I thought was just a cold. Once I started getting a fever, the OB office was closed, so I couldn't call them. I started taking Tylenol every 6 hours to keep the fever down and Robitussin every 4 hours cause I couldn't stop coughing, which was causing me to lose my hypothetical cookies. I missed 2 1/2 days of work. I went in Friday, but I only made it half day. The following Monday, I was fever free but still felt pretty bad. I knew we were short on people at work, so I went it. I somehow made it the whole day. Thankfully we ended up with an ice storm and we were closed Tuesday and Wednesday. That was much needed for recovery.
So anyway, I thought my morning sickness was gone while I was sick. I had no appetite, but I wasn't feeling nauseous at all. I guess that was just  my body being nice to me. As soon as the fever was gone, the morning sickness came back, and worse actually. I have been getting sick more often. Usually I'm somewhat okay when I wake up, feel horrible and can't keep my lunch down (or dinner if I sleep in late), then feel better in the evening.
But I'm at 12 weeks, so I really think the end of this is in sight.

Ultrasound!

There's our little turkey!!

We went in Monday at 9, and we were out by 9:30. In case you don't know much about them, they do two different kinds of ultrasounds. One is a bit invasive (not in a painful, cut you open way, just seems a bit uncomfy) and the other is the one you always see them doing. I was told at the last appointment that, since it was still early, it would be the not so fun way. That had me a bit nervous. Well, the doctor comes in and acts like he is going to do it with the gel on the belly. I asked him if that was going to work, and he said it was worth a try. I had heard that it is harder to get a reading on this if you are a bit heavier, which I am, and that they ask you to come in with a full bladder when they do, which I didn't do. Anyway, we got a great picture just fine! I was so happy.

I went in with an estimated due date of August 20, which was 10 weeks, 2 days. When he measured, that is exactly what he put me at. Out of the 4 pictures he took, one of them measured at 10 weeks, 6 days. Daniel and I joked that it was probably the head measurement. 

I had to do a little math to figure out the heartbeat, and it was 165. Also, I didn't see the baby move at all. I hear about people going in this far along and seeing the baby wiggle around everywhere. That was a little disappointing. And I have lost 10 pounds. He asked me if I have been able to eat, and I said yes. He wasn't concerned about anything, and told me there is now a 95% chance that I will carry to full term. That was all I needed to hear. I've started telling everyone!

Can't wait!

Our first ultrasound is Monday at 9. I will be at the beginning of my 10th week. I can't wait!

First Doctor Visit

I went for my first doctor visit on Wednesday. I wanted to wait until then to tell family, and wait until the ultrasound on the 24th to tell everyone else. Daniel and I were going to the Moose the night before, and he said we should go ahead and tell Mom and Stan. We weren't sure when we would be together with them again afterward, so I decided that was ok.
The doctor went well. She said I am measuring right on. They did blood work and everything, and they said they would call me if there were any problems. I haven't heard anything, so I take that as a good sign. Actually, the nurse practitioner did call the next day. I was a little scared when I saw the message from her. She just let me know that, if I get a migraine, I can call them and they can find something for me to take. I was warned I would probably see the nurse practitioner. I wasn't warned I would have a student! She seemed timid, but she did a good job.
That night, we went out to eat with Daniel's parents and Katie. We gave them a picture frame with Grandparents on it and put in a paper. It was supposed to say something about to be developed around 8/20/2011, but Daniel put 2010! I don't think anyone noticed.
I ended up telling everyone at work. Honestly, at this point, if anything bad were to happen, I would tell them anyway. Also, Daniel and I went to play games at Keri's house Friday night, so we told Keri and Lindsey too! I feel bad, cause we haven't told Dad yet. He's been super busy, and I didn't wanna just run by there on my lunch hour. I hope to stop by there tonight on our way home from the Titanic exhibit we are going to. Also we will probably stop by at least a couple of the grandmas' houses.
I really don't like having attention on me, so I kind of prefer to just tell people and stop talking about it!

Hello Morning Sickness!

I have felt nauseous for a week or more. Especially during the day, I don't want to eat anything, and I feel like I could get sick. My mouth gets all watery. Crackers help. Eating any food in general helps. Sometimes it gets worse as the day goes on, but it is always better in the evenings (maybe cause that's when I can sit at home and do next to nothing???)
Anyway... here it is Sunday morning. I slept in and woke up feeling pretty good. I took my vitamins and made myself eat a yogurt. I've been sitting on the couch doing next to nothing, and the longer I'm awake, the worse I feel. Been awake about an hour and a half, and just lost the yogurt:( I was hoping to be like Kelli, feeling nauseous but never actually getting sick. Guess I was wrong.

I want to see how I grow, so I'll post this embarrassing picture of me taken a couple days ago. I have actually lost about 2 pounds, probably cause I'm trying to eat super healthy and nothing ever sounds good. Either way, I already look super pregnant.

I'm off to grab a Sprite and Crackers:)

Doctors Visits

I just called the doctor to set up appointments. I go January 5th for my appointment and then January 24th for my first ultra sound!
I don't know when to start telling people. Obviously I want to tell family first, but I can't decide if we should wait until the ultra sound, like I want to, or if we will be able to stay quiet that long. Daniel wants to tell at Christmas, but I think 6 weeks is too early!