Secrets Out!

The last remaining individuals to find out I am expecting were my students(and if you remember they have been spreading a few "rumors" about me on the playground as well). On Thursday, I finally decided I was going to tell my students at school. I was trying to come up with a clever way to share the news with them (and then convince them not to say anything to their friends so it would be a surprise for all the students--not sure how well we did on that one!)

Here is how it went down. First up, the students were doing journal entries about qualitative and quantitative data collecting. So I showed them two pictures to identify those items within the pictures. Next up, I had them infer with a picture of two tigers playing/fighting in water. The very last picture was of my last ultrasound and had them predict with the image was. I heard responses anywhere from a deformed alien to cheerios to an animal. Most students did realize it was an ultrasound of a baby though, and as soon as I prompted them to predict who was carrying this baby...they responded with excitement and claps! I had a young gentleman (who seems like a "tough" kid call it a "peanut")! There were many congrats given to me and they were super awesome about it! There were a few of the students who said "I knew it!" but as I looked at their predictions it didn't back that up!

I think the group of students who will be going through this pregnancy with me could not be a better group of students to share it with. I really truly am blessed to work at such an amazing school with wonderful students. I would not trade it for the world!


Week 12 belly pick

My sleepiness is starting to get better. Still feeling great (except for smells can sometimes get me---I almost threw up in the bathroom at school the other day due to the smell). I also have another ultrasound next Wednesday so pictures to come! Until then, I plan to enjoy my 3 day weekend!

Gender Prediction

So Mark and I are definitely not the type of people for surprises. On a side note, neither one of us are very good at keeping secrets either --hence everyone knowing about our pregnancy slightly before the end of the first trimester. Mark and I have differing views on what we will be having, but in the end we just want a beautiful, healthy baby. So for all those who read this...let the betting begin! Renee....care to lose another bet??

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Week 11 Doctor Apt.

The doctor appointment went great! I got to hear the heartbeat again and see our little Clark! There were little hands and legs. It was so amazing to be able to see our little Clark kicking and punching around!

So in just a few weeks I will be going back for another ultrasound (and some blood) for the testing of Trisomy 18, Down Syndrome, etc. I was excited to find out I will be doing this at another location where the ultrasound machine used is much more expensive (which makes for better pictures). The remaining ultrasounds I will have will be done at the separate location as well. The anatomy ultrasound will happen in mid October--which is what I am most excited about as Mark and I never were very good with secrets!

THIS IS FOR REAL!!!!

Oh yeah, forgot to mention....had a student write me a letter and in the middle of class gave it to me and said do not read it out loud. I put it in my pocket and did not think of it until they all left. I pulled it out and here is what it said "Mrs. Clark, I have heard a rumor on the playground that you are pregnant? Is this true?" Ha....I am the talk on the playground...hilarious! The news will soon be out...I secretly cannot wait for the students' responses. This group of students this year are a delightful group and will be great through this process for sure!

Week 11

Another one bites the dust...This post will be short and sweet as I am sure I will have more to say after my doctor's appointment tomorrow.

Until then...enjoy this belly!

Week 10 - Double Digits!

 

Week 10 baby! 

 

 

My routine this week consisted of getting up, going to school, getting home, and then eating quickly before I fall fast asleep on the couch/bed by 7:30/8:00! Yikes! Growing another human inside of me is exhausting!

I am also 2 weeks into the new school year, and my students are great this year! There are so many with such great personalities and willing to do anything crazy along with me! So as a teacher I pull out a few tricks, one of said tricks is to come up with a dance/movements that help students remember important items.  Well this week I started with one of my dances. I could not believe how tired I was by the end of the day doing these dances. I just keep thinking that in January when I teach them Newton's Laws with my dance I will be 30 some weeks pregnant! This is going to look all sorts of crazy with me...but anything to help my students!

This Thursday I have another doctor's appointment. Looking forward to this one, we are meeting the nurse practitioner and going over all the family history. (Secretly hoping I will get another ultrasound so I can see my little Clark!)

Oh yeah, loving the fact that Mark is standing in my kitchen on a Saturday...enjoying my weekends with him! He is going to be the best Dad in the world!

Yes! and No!

Let's start with the "No"....on Friday I had a student who I was talking to in the hallway before class was starting and in the middle of our conversation she blurted out....wait for it..."are you pregnant?" What? Have their parents told their children to never ask until you know 100% for sure a person is pregnant to ask! (Granted I have been bloating like crazy lately, and by the end of the school day when I see this students I know I probably look a little pregnant...but already?) So as I was completely caught off guard and was not going to tell my students until I was "showing" more...this may come sooner than later. My response you may ask.....I stuttered around for a bit and said "maybe someday!" So I bought a little time....well probably not much because I am sure when 130 plus students are staring at me for 50 minutes I am sure they are bound to observe my little pooch of a belly begin to get bigger!


And now for the "Yes"! I found out this week Mark will have weekends off! I have grown to accustomed to having Mark work crazy hours in the restaurant business. I have learned that even though he is saying he may be on his way home, I should not expect him to be walking in the door right away because there is always that one last person at the store who asks a question or one more thing that could be done that can postpone his arrival so very easily. Well, in Mark's restaurant the business is primarily done throughout the week (he works downtown and if you have ever seen downtown Phoenix, there is not much that goes on during the weekends--although there has been some improvement with ASU building a campus and various Farmer Markets. Regardless, I am excited to have Mark have weekends off consistently. I'll say "YES" to that!


Today, we are celebrating my next door neighbor's 2nd birthday! I am excited as this little guy is one of the best ever! (unfortunately, my neighbors decided to get a margarita machine for the party....should be a fun evening people watching!)

On a side note, sorry to all those who could not view my pictures earlier. I have been able to fix some, and now know the procedure to make sure they show up! I promise you won't miss any more belly pics!

Week 9

Week 9

This week has been long! It was my first week back to school with students, and I have been averaging going to bed by 7:30/8:00 each night. That is a far cry from my usual 10 pm.

Week 9 Belly

Holy moly....this week has brought bloating! So as I stand in front of 135 some students I feel like I could be punctured with the slightest touch or look from a student. I cannot complain though, if bloating is the least of my symptoms I will certainly take it! I am also beginning to crave (and even have the occasional avoidance as well) with food. Mark says he is no longer going to buy food at the grocery store unless we are going to make it within a few days, as my indecisiveness can drive him crazy and probably waste a lot of food too!

I have also seemed a bit more emotional today. I may have easily cried during bus duty today (it was one of those moments that if I would have thought about crying I would have broken down---but I am proud I kept my composure) I also cried during an episode of "Catfish"....who does that? Until next time!

Week 8

This post is brought to you with a happy and sad heart. My Grandpa Hornung has passed. He was a great Grandpa and amazing man, who was someone who everyone could look up to. What I will remember most about him is his love for learning. He always had his books next to him by his favorite rocker.

On a happier note, my cousin Travis and his new wife Annie just tied the knot! I was sad I could not attend, but I had a glass of OJ to celebrate here in AZ.

On to this creature living in my belly! This past week I also went back to school. I averaged going to bed around 8 pm each evening. Oh my...what will be the record this week when it is my first week back with students!

Week 8 Belly shot:










(more like bloating belly)

See you soon!