So today was our first day back to school. I love being a teacher! I get the same giddy little excitement of going to my first day of school just like a small child. I mean who does not love going school shopping! Here is where the pick me up comes....so in a few months I can come back to this and smile. All day long I had coworkers say I was looking great and asking if I had lost some weight over the summer. (while I worked out a ton this summer...while I lost inches/gained muscles...the scale did not change) What they do not know is I'll be gaining on those pounds over the next few months. It really is difficult to hold in the news...but once school starts the end of August will be here before I know it and I will be able to shout it from the rooftops!
On a different note: Pregnancy completely creates havoc on my sleeping patterns. I used to be a great sleeper, would fall asleep as my head hit the pillow. Thank goodness cause Mark can snore. Well, since this little peanut has starting taking home in me, my sleep schedule looks like one of the following:
1. I sleep all night without waking up (with the exception of a bathroom break)
2. I toss and turn...listen to Mark snore....toss and turn....go to the couch in the living room...still hear Mark snoring....go back to bed and toss and turn.
3. Have crazy dreams...
About number 3. Last night I was out as soon as my head hit the pillow. I was sleeping for only about 45 minutes when I turned over and in my dream (which totally felt real) I saw a huge, long, slithery bug with lots of legs and antennae crawling up the wall next to my bed. I screamed and yelled Mark's name. The next thing I know, Mark is looking at the wall and guess what....no bug. It was all just a dream.
Week 8 picture of belly soon to come. This time Mark will be behind the camera...we are going to make this for real this time!
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Monday, July 29, 2013
1st Ultrasound....and heartbeat!
So today was our first OB appointment. Mark was lucky enough to be able to come along as well. The very first nurse we met was super nice and sweet.
Once the doctor arrived, Mark immediately knew this guy would be good. (According to Mark, he knew he would be ok cause the doctor was wearing Converse shoes without shoelaces with white socks....funny I didn't even notice.) He was willing to answer all our questions, and was just as excited I think as we were.
So we did our first ultra sound and got to hear the heartbeat and see our little bug on the screen. Here is the proud Daddy to be with our first pics! The doctor said we were measuring for a due date of March 13th, but he said March 11th is what we will stick with since it is his birthday (and my lovely sister Renee's as well).
Once the doctor arrived, Mark immediately knew this guy would be good. (According to Mark, he knew he would be ok cause the doctor was wearing Converse shoes without shoelaces with white socks....funny I didn't even notice.) He was willing to answer all our questions, and was just as excited I think as we were.
So we did our first ultra sound and got to hear the heartbeat and see our little bug on the screen. Here is the proud Daddy to be with our first pics! The doctor said we were measuring for a due date of March 13th, but he said March 11th is what we will stick with since it is his birthday (and my lovely sister Renee's as well).
Our next appointment will be August 22nd, where we will meet with the Nurse and go over a bunch of things such as diet and then see if blood needs to be drawn for anything.
Symptoms:
Have been feeling pretty well. Still tired when I am busy throughout the day. Still cannot stand the smell of hamburger. Feel bloated on some days.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Week 7
Week 7 has hit! I know I am still pretty early on in this pregnancy, but does time fly by! Here is Week 7 belly. I will have to recruit my husband to start taking some much cuter belly pictures. Maybe next week...
Pregnancy
Newest symptom: I hate the smell of hamburgers...Mark made these hamburgers and every time he warms one up I run in the other direction. My neighbor says that is a sure sign it will be a girl. Mark is still betting on a boy.
I do have some hormones raging. Just the other day I had a case of Word Vomit. Mark came home and to be honest I am not even sure what I said...I just know that for about 10 full seconds things were coming out of my mouth and it was not pretty. As soon as it came, it was over...and then I told Mark I was not quite sure where the heck that came from! Thankfully he understood---although he followed up with saying "he feels sorry for all my students this school year." He might be right.
Our first OB appointment is on for next Monday....more updates to come!
Pregnancy
Newest symptom: I hate the smell of hamburgers...Mark made these hamburgers and every time he warms one up I run in the other direction. My neighbor says that is a sure sign it will be a girl. Mark is still betting on a boy.
I do have some hormones raging. Just the other day I had a case of Word Vomit. Mark came home and to be honest I am not even sure what I said...I just know that for about 10 full seconds things were coming out of my mouth and it was not pretty. As soon as it came, it was over...and then I told Mark I was not quite sure where the heck that came from! Thankfully he understood---although he followed up with saying "he feels sorry for all my students this school year." He might be right.
Our first OB appointment is on for next Monday....more updates to come!
Monday, July 22, 2013
Week 6
Week 6 has arrived and left already! One week today we have our first doctor's appointment and Mark will also be able to attend. I am super excited he will get to be there because I want to make sure he is along for the ride as we go through this crazy journey. This is my last week of summer vacation. I will be hauling Mark along to school tomorrow so I can attempt to get my room put together before the start of school next week. Next week turns into a crazy busy time, and with four new teachers on my team (6 at the grade level) I feel like I will have my work cut out for me this year!
Symptoms:
-Still have the tired spells, although not as bad as a week or two ago. (which is a relief because school is soon to start back up again)
-Been hungry! But as soon as I have food in front of me, I take a bite and I am full. Everything sounds really good, except once it is in front of me it does not seem to appealing any more!
-No food cravings as of yet -- although grapes have been tasting really great these days. (I actually bought a jar of pickles to put in the fridge just in case the craving comes!)
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Thursday, July 11, 2013
July 10th!
Are you serious? What?
Ok, so I am a bit in shock, well more like extreme excitement! So I was a week late for Dear Red, and thought I was just running late because I have been working out so much this summer. I kept on waiting for him to arrive, and finally got the nerve to test. I have tested before and was not expecting to see this!
So excited that I had to call Mark in the middle of the day, just to tell him. I had thought about (before this day happened) of all the cute ways I could break the news to Mark...and well, it went totally out the window. Not only did Mark find out he would be a father today, but he also was offered the GM position at Corner Bakery after a long few months.
So now the question is how long will we be able to keep the secret from friends and family. I just got off the phone with my mother, and I literally had to bite my tongue not to say anything to her. Thank goodness Erin has not called yet, cause she will be another one where I will just have to use all my strength not to spill the beans. I talked to Renee recently as well, all so difficult to not just blurt out the news like a two year old! Well, really everyone I talk to will be seeing me fight all my energy to not say anything. Mark does not want to say anything until at least after our first appointment on July 29th. Not sure if we will make it until then.
As for the neighbors...they will find out this weekend. It is a bit difficult to sit and hang out with the neighbors without enjoying a beverage or two. So now, I need to hide out until tomorrow (7/13) until we can share the news with them...and give them a reason why I refuse to partake with a beverage from the neighbors!
This blog will remain blocked until it is time to reveal the news to friends and family.
Updates: (based on my calculations I am in my 5th week)
Signs and Symptoms:
July 3: Cried at the dentist office -- because I did not want them to test my gums. How embarrassing!
Other symptoms: Was a bit moody over 4th of July, so much so that Mark even mentioned it. Even had to run to the bathroom ALL the time! Starting earlier this week was extremely tired during the day, but would toss and turn like crazy at night. Also had headaches during the day, which is unusual for me.
Ok, so I am a bit in shock, well more like extreme excitement! So I was a week late for Dear Red, and thought I was just running late because I have been working out so much this summer. I kept on waiting for him to arrive, and finally got the nerve to test. I have tested before and was not expecting to see this!
So excited that I had to call Mark in the middle of the day, just to tell him. I had thought about (before this day happened) of all the cute ways I could break the news to Mark...and well, it went totally out the window. Not only did Mark find out he would be a father today, but he also was offered the GM position at Corner Bakery after a long few months.
So now the question is how long will we be able to keep the secret from friends and family. I just got off the phone with my mother, and I literally had to bite my tongue not to say anything to her. Thank goodness Erin has not called yet, cause she will be another one where I will just have to use all my strength not to spill the beans. I talked to Renee recently as well, all so difficult to not just blurt out the news like a two year old! Well, really everyone I talk to will be seeing me fight all my energy to not say anything. Mark does not want to say anything until at least after our first appointment on July 29th. Not sure if we will make it until then.
As for the neighbors...they will find out this weekend. It is a bit difficult to sit and hang out with the neighbors without enjoying a beverage or two. So now, I need to hide out until tomorrow (7/13) until we can share the news with them...and give them a reason why I refuse to partake with a beverage from the neighbors!
This blog will remain blocked until it is time to reveal the news to friends and family.
Updates: (based on my calculations I am in my 5th week)
Signs and Symptoms:
July 3: Cried at the dentist office -- because I did not want them to test my gums. How embarrassing!
Other symptoms: Was a bit moody over 4th of July, so much so that Mark even mentioned it. Even had to run to the bathroom ALL the time! Starting earlier this week was extremely tired during the day, but would toss and turn like crazy at night. Also had headaches during the day, which is unusual for me.
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