Friday, December 31, 2010

Whooshwhoosh

Our Sonoline B doppler arrived today! Amazing! We heard the baby's heartbeat at a strong 150-160bpm. It varied, and it kept moving lol.

I am just baby central these days aren't I? Well its pretty much encompassed my life lately, so I'll have to strive to talk about other things! BD and I have found ourselves rather shocked that 2010 has come to an end and here we sit: married, homeowners, careers, and soon to be parents! In 2008 when I met my wonderful husband I had no idea that all of this was in store for us...and so soon! And I am an eternally impatient being, so this is just perfect for me, but still a shock at times.

There are honestly times that I pull into our driveway after work and just stare in disbelief and recount our numerous blessings in our head, and say a small prayer of thanks. Then I go inside and again tell BD that we need to start attending church and studying the bible....again. I feel like this is something that is very important to us as a couple and when the little bundle is born, as a family. More so the studying of the bible than going to church. I am a firm believer that while it is all good intentions to simply attend church on Sundays, you aren't really doing yourself or your soul any good if you aren't learning and understanding, even developing, your own beliefs. The building you do this in, matters very little. Church is in the heart and soul.

All I need to confirm my beliefs is to hear that rapid whoosh whoosh of the miracle growing inside me. It is nothing short of miraculous, and I didn't realize that until it became something I wanted very badly, and something, do to the way my body runs, that I was very afraid we would not achieve.

With the New Year upon us, I think about what we need to do, to improve upon last year. With this baby on the way, the year promises to be full of joy. Some of the smaller things I would like to work on? Career, debt, school, health....but the more difficult things? The intangibles that are so difficult to pin down? I would like to learn something about myself that I have probably overlooked, I would like to improve my attitude and my temper, I would like to be more spiritual.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Ultrasounds thus far!


These are taken on my iPhone....sorry for the quality, I need to scan them in!


6 weeks 2 days

9 weeks 4 days


Abandonment!

So sorry for not keeping up with this better! The last 5-6 weeks of this pregnancy have been brutal unfortunately, but the bright side is I am feeling much better now! Love it!

I hope that everyone's holiday has gone well so far! One more long weekend and we are back to regular work schedules (UGH). I'm already scoping the calendar for our next holiday haha. Like BD says, I am always looking for a reason to be off work! Not that I hate my job, the days off are just so nice! :)
How far along? 12 weeks (Saturday)
Weight gain/loss: 2lb
Maternity clothes? Underbelly pants and longer shirts.
Sleep? Good, but never enough! I am constantly exhausted!
Best moment this week? Right now! Its a short week and I don't have to work tomorrow! I am so stoked about sleeping in!
Food cravings: Popeyes Mashed potatoes and gravy
Gender: Find out in February!
Belly button in or out? In
Movement: Not just yet!
What I miss? I missed wine at Christmas lol.
What I'm looking forward to: Our doppler coming in next week!
Milestones: Going to hear baby's heartbeat at home soon!