Almost 8 Weeks

Well last night we told my Godparents and they were elated! They can't believe little baby burgundy (that was my nickname) is all grown up.

The morning sickness hasn't been too bad lately, but this morning Ace's barking was making me nauseous and every time I coughed I had to tell my body NO so I didn't throw up. Sour charms lollipops seems to be helping along with a lot of water and ginger pills. We are going camping this weekend, which means no drinking for me, just a lot of eating. I mean really, the only thing to do while camping is drink and eat. Guess I'll just stuff my face!

Oh and Cody's mom is already couponing for diapers and wipes. I'm sure we will never have enough of those :)

The Holidays

I think this was one of the best Christmas' in a long time. Everyone is so excited for Baby Strong and their reactions were priceless!

We told my parents first and we had my dad open the present. He thought the book was just a sentimental gift and didn't understand the "please read to me August 10, 2012" reference. When he finally flip over the picture to reveal the sonogram picture he was in complete shock.

When we got to Cody's parents house on Friday night Cody's mom walked in and promptly said "Are you pregnant? Your boobs are huge and you're not drinking!" I kept thinking who the hell asks someone that? I guess the next morning Sheree was trying to listen and see if I was throwing up (I didn't) and Jay said, "well if they are pregnant don't you think they would tell us?" As we were on our way to breakfast (which I didn't want to eat because I knew the smells would make me sick) Paige showed up so we decided to open presents first. After all the presents were open I handed Sheree the box with the book in it. She knew immediately that we were pregnant. She's like, "I'm right! I was right! Am I right?" It was wonderful.

We told a few more family members and decided that's all we want to tell for now. We just want to make sure everything goes well and then we will share the news with everyone.

We got a lot of wonderful presents and Logan even got us some pacifiers and socks that say "baby's first Christmas and Santa's Little Helper."

It was a wonderful holiday and I am glad we got to see everyone. If only I could get this all-day sickness to pass!!!!!!!

The baby at 6w 5d

Morning Sickness

I thought I was in the clear. And then it hit me this morning, twice. I have nothing in me. I don't like this part.

Second U/S

Today was monumental. We went back to the OB for a second look at the baby and what we saw was life changing.

We got to see the baby, which doubled in size and we got to see the little heart pounding away at 134 BPM. It was so amazing to see how big the baby has grown in just six days! I am not as far along as I thought, I am about 6w 5d, but either way I am so relieved that everything is going so well.

New due date: 8/10 or 8/12, but it would be awesome if I delivered on 8/5 for Cody's birthday.

I cannot wait to tell my parents tomorrow and Cody's parents Saturday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

7 weeks

So there has been a lot that has happened over the past week, some good and some horribly stressful.

Cody and I went to our first OB appointment on Friday 12/16 and it did not go as expected. We saw the baby, the yoke, sac and fetal pole but he couldn't hear the HB he could just see it. I was in panic mode. He said for as far a long as I am everything looked OK, just OK. He was trying to be very straight forward and I almost think I like a little sugar coating for matters concerning my unborn child. I was told I cannot run my upcoming two half marathons and I'm pretty upset about that. I am just so worried about the baby, I am also measuring one day less than what I thought, which was 6w 3d.

The OB said he doesn't want me to gain over 20 lbs as I am a little overweight, which is fine to say, but not in front of the husband in my opinion....Not sure if I will stick with this OB.

The OB wanted to see me in two weeks but the nurse heard me talking about telling the parents on Christmas so we are going on Thursday 12/22. It will either be a wonderful Christmas or one that I would like to forget for the rest of my life.

I have not experienced any nausea until today, luckily I haven't thrown up. I am trying everything in my power to keep food in my stomach and try not to think about it. So far, so good.

I am happy to report the bloat has subsided and I can wear most of my pants again (for now). Last night was 7 weeks so we took a photo of a small grape (blueberries are not in season) to represent the baby now.

I have now had two psycho chick episodes on Cody one about my hormonal acne and the other about my boobs, which literally feel like they weigh 100 lbs! As we are gearing up for our first appointment and I decided to spill the beans to my boss. I didn't want to lie to her about why I would be missing work and she is thrilled, she wants to choke me (jokingly), but she is very happy for us. It is going to be hard juggling a job and a baby, but we will see how it goes. Who knows what the future holds!

Here's the Little Strong at 6w 3d.

Heres to hoping tomorrow goes wonderfully and that I can continue this little blog.

6 weeks!

Last night Cody and I took a new picture, this time with a pea to represent the size of the baby :)

I am having a hell of a time with this bloating thing and I'm too the point of either wearing belly bands or sweatpants! I called the doctor today to confirm I was getting an u/s on Friday, which I am and I can't wait! I talked to Cody's sister today and she's not sure if she has to work on Saturday or not, which would suck if she did because we want her to be there when we tell Cody's parents.

I read Belly Laughs last night and it was hilarious! 

Nothing else new to update, other than thinking my boss might be catching on...but we shall see. 

The Weekend

This weekend was interesting. I had two breakdowns, finished two crafting projects and saw my parents again!

Breakdown #1: I was sitting with Cody and he was trying to help me measure out my lines on my wood boards so I could write on them. He was being so sweet, but he wanted to show me how to do it and I just wanted him to do it. When he finally drew a line for me, I lost it. It wasn't what I wanted and I didn't want to do any math. I was a mess. So he realized he should just do the lines for me. He was really sweet, but damn these hormones!

Breakdown #2: I was getting ready to go to my bosses Christmas party and nothing fit. My pants are tight and I have tummy hanging over my jeans. I was uncomfortable in EVERYTHING! I tried spanx but I couldn't breathe. I finally lost it. Cody kept saying, you're not fat, you're pregnant. Yes I realize that, but NOBODY else knows I am pregnant, so they probably just think I'm getting fat! I stuck to a black shirt and called it a day.

On Friday night we had our best friends over and I had to pretend to drink again. Its SO hard to not tell my best friend, but I kept saying, my parents don't even know yet!

On Saturday night after my bosses party, which I pretended to drink at again, we had our other friends over and I had to pretend to drink for the second time that night! I just want the world to know, but not until AFTER our parents!

On Sunday we went to my parents house and had a great time! We took Christmas photos and ate some delish food (my mom is an AMAZING cook!).  I did find out that my craving for ranch dressing is over BIG TIME! I took a bite of salad and almost threw up on my plate. It tasted just like blue cheese (which I loathe!). My mom gave me a very weird look, but I tried to play it off.

I really think she is starting to think something is up, I have now been around her twice and haven't drank! This weekend will be the ultimate test, another football game with tailgating! I can't wait to tell them!

Cody and I decided today that we need to tell our bosses after Christmas. We have a lot of appointments coming up and my workload is piling over. My boss needs to start preparing for me going part-time, which is not ideal, but I know it will be the only way to keep working after the baby comes.

I CANNOT WAIT until Friday when we get to see the baby!!!!!!!!!!

5 weeks 6 days

5 weeks 6 days

6 weeks and SO bloated!

Crafting project I made for my mother-in-law for Christmas!

Christmas 2011

Hormones

These hormones have taken over my body. I cried last night for no reason, I mean nothing triggered me. Cody and I were talking about Christmas and how he wants to wake up on Christmas morning in our house and I stated balling. I'll be glad when this is over!

On another note, we have decided when and how to tell each of our parents :)

Distraction

I am obsessed with being pregnant. I am on baby boards about 90 percent of the day and I can't help myself. I want to know what other women are going through. I am on the up and up for lingo and pregnancy terms, which is weird. I knew I would love being pregnant but this is getting out of control!

I have so many thoughts and concerns about this little apple seed that I just need other women to calm me down.

Currently I am 5w and 3d. I woke up so bloated this morning I didn't think my pants were going to button. I bought some belly bands off ebay, but I think when I start wearing them people will be like WTF? hopefully this cold front stays and I can wear big sweaters to cover them. I am eating so healthy I think my stomach is trying to stick it to me by giving me horrible gas! I eat a lot of snacks throughout the day and I am STILL hungry, all the time.

I am having a mental battle with myself about when to tell our parents. I know we want to do it on Christmas, but its my parent's year and we just don't know when to tell them. We know they are both going to be VERY excited but I just don't know how they would feel if one found out before the other. 

I had lunch with a friend today and it was so hard to not tell her about the baby. I know she would keep my secret but she can't know before my parents! Its funny, we actually talked about someone we know who is trying to conceive and inside my head I was screaming, "I'M PREGNANT!" but I decided to keep it to myself. We are going to tell family on Christmas and friends around Valentines Day.

In the news today there was ANOTHER shooting a VT. I am praying for the people over there and am really trying to give my thanks for all the amazing things happening in my life.

Christmas Crafting

I've been pretty crafty these past few weeks, so I thought I'd share what I've made!

Please excuse the cat in the photo, she loves the table.

Wooden letters from Hobby Lobby, spray paint, hot glue and small popsicle sticks. It is now hanging on a door by the O.

Candles from the dollar store, stencils, battery operated lights, santa hats stuffed with paper and tulle (what I had on hand)

Made this out of wooden letters and glued it together with small popsicle sticks. Its not by the door anymore, its over a mirror in the guest bathroom.

Big News!

On Dec. 1, 2011 my husband and I's lives changed forever. We found out we are pregnant. We decided in July that we would start trying and after four months we have finally conceived.

I had a feeling I was pregnant, I googled my way through my symptoms and decided I was pregnant. So around 6 a.m. I woke up, took a test and found two pink lines, but they were faint. So I went for a run and took another test when I came back. Again, two lines but pretty faint, so I decided to call my gyn and schedule a blood test.

When I got the call I couldn't breathe, I was SO excited. Luckily I had a lot of time to plan this so I already knew how I was going to tell Cody.

A few months ago I gave a lot of thought about how I would tell him. So I decided, since I love being crafty, that I would make him something to open. So I made a UCF piggy bank and a future UCF knight onsie. When I got the positive result I went home, wrapped the gifts and put the tests on top of the paper.

When he got home I tried SO hard not to just tell him, but I knew I would regret not sticking to the plan. We talked for a bit and then I said oh yea, a present came for you today and it literally cannot wait until Christmas. I decided to film him opening it, but my phone wasn't on vibrate so he knew I was recording him.

He's like why are you taping this? I said oh its just so special I want to remember it! So when he finally opened the box the first thing he saw were the tests. He was in SHOCK! When he pulled out the piggy bank I said, you have 18 years and nine months to save up! We are still in shock! He said he had no idea what was in the box, being pregnant never even crossed his mind. He was so used to me texting him around this time telling him my monthly had disappointedly come.

I made an appointment with an OB (my gyn stopped doing ob a few years ago) and we go for our first sonogram on Dec. 16!!!!

We have decided not to tell anyone about the pregnancy until Christmas, like I said, I've had a lot of time to plan for this :) We went to a Bucs game this past weekend and my mom was there. I usually have a few beers, but I had to pretend I was drinking. Poor Cody got pretty toasty taking care of my share! Even though I was only four weeks and I knew it would have been OK to drink, it just didn't feel right so I would open a beer, pretend to take a sip, come up with an excuse to go somewhere else and then give it to Cody.

I think my mom thought something was up, but she didn't say anything...thank God!

We have been doing a lot of research on foods I should be eating and what's OK to do and not do, last night I spent $130 stocking up on healthy food. Cody's such a trooper he makes sure I get all the things I need when I eat and he's been so helpful lately.  I can't wait to share the news with other people, I know our families are going to be over the moon!

On Saturday we went to Cody's work Christmas party and I posted a picture of us at the party and a few of my friends deiced to comment on the size of my boobs! Yes, they are HUGE and sore but I didn't realize people would notice that soon! His boss even made a comment about how she thought I was pregnant because I wasn't drinking!

Then on Sunday my sister-in-law randomly sent me a picture of a onsie that said "I love Mommy" I asked her why she sent it and she said she was just showing me how cute it was. Some random coincidences!

The only person who knows is my dental hygienist because as a writer for several dental offices I know the effects pregnancy can have on your teeth and gums. She has also cursed me with a girl, she said whatever color toothbrush she pulls out is what I am having and it was pink. The chinese calendar also says its a girl, so we will see! I have a lot of boy names picked out and one girl name. I know its a long time before we find out what it is but lets all pray for a boy :)

I think it will finally hit us when we go for the sonogram. For now its blissful, aside from being tired 99 percent of the day!  I've tried to get up to go running because I am training for two half marathons, but sleep has prevailed both days!

We also purchased a lot of books: What to Expect When You're Expecting, What to Expect When You're Wifes Expecting and What to Expect: Healthy Eating. Can't wait for them to show up!

Today I am 5 weeks and 2 days!!!!

Here are all the photos to re cap :)

Faint pink lines

The day I found out: 4 weeks

Excited/panic 

The present

Not my best wrapping job, but I was shaking

Front of the onsie

Making his first deposit :)

Back of the onsie

Piggy Bank

back side

The infamous boob picture....

5 weeks

I drink the juice and eat these with EVERY meal! Cody prefers if I eat them in a private place haha