Dearest Little One-
This morning, we went off to the doctor's office again. This time was a little different since we never even saw the doctor! First we meet with a lady who handles the insurance & billing stuff for the doctors. We had to prepay our portion of the bill based a normal regular pregnancy & delivery. I hope and pray that everything remains "normal". Then we meet with the health educator, Amy, and one of my favorite nurses, Anna. We talked about our families history and most of the things that will occur during the next eight or so months. She gave us lots on information about the upcoming ultrasounds, parenting classes, and breastfeeding. It feels good to have sort of a plan and know when things are going happen. The next time I see you, you will be 12 weeks old! I can't imagine having to wait another month, but that's only a fraction of the time I have to wait to hold you. So I can be patient. After all that talk was over, I headed over to the lab to give blood which will be screened in a couple prenatal tests. It's nothing I am worried about, just routine stuff. Our next appointment is April 7th. It will be a full exam and also the time that we discuss the birth plan with the doctor. I can't really fathom talking about a birth plan at this point, but I guess we will start thinking about it. My plan is to give birth and then take you home a few days later. Could it be that simple?
All my love,
Mom
March 28, 2008
8 Weeks
Dearest Munchkin,
Today I am 8 weeks pregnant! We are 2/9 of the way through our pregnancy journey together. You and I have changed a lot this past month. This month, your Daddy and I were fortunate enough to see your tiny heart fluttering on an ultrasound. I went through a few days of feeling bad, but all in all I am incredibly lucky to have only some mild discomfort from all my wonky hormones. My main issue is not being able to stay awake. I don't think your Dad and I have gone to bed at the same time in over a month now! (Meaning I now have an 8:30 bedtime). My clothes are getting slightly snug as you are making some room in my tummy. I did purchase a few maternity pieces, but I don't plan on needing them for a little while. Hopefully I can make my clothes work for me a little while longer. Here's what your Mama looks like this month:
Today I am 8 weeks pregnant! We are 2/9 of the way through our pregnancy journey together. You and I have changed a lot this past month. This month, your Daddy and I were fortunate enough to see your tiny heart fluttering on an ultrasound. I went through a few days of feeling bad, but all in all I am incredibly lucky to have only some mild discomfort from all my wonky hormones. My main issue is not being able to stay awake. I don't think your Dad and I have gone to bed at the same time in over a month now! (Meaning I now have an 8:30 bedtime). My clothes are getting slightly snug as you are making some room in my tummy. I did purchase a few maternity pieces, but I don't plan on needing them for a little while. Hopefully I can make my clothes work for me a little while longer. Here's what your Mama looks like this month:
One hot topic of discussion between your Dad and I has been whether or not to find out if you will wear pink or blue. Believe it or not, I am an advocate for waiting and being surprised. I think it makes the whole pregnancy more exciting. Plus, it really makes no difference to me, so long as you are healthy! We have a while before we have to make a decision, so I am sure the topic will be debated again. And again. And again. In a hour or so, we are off to the doctor, so I will post again after I get back.
I love you, Mom
March 25, 2008
The Fun Begins
Dear Munchkin-
The following things have made me gag today:
1. The smell of my own breath this morning (although on any given morning I would gag but today was especially bad).
2. The smell of my toothpaste. But I'd rather smell and gag at my toothpaste than face the smell that would occur if I didn't brush my teeth.
3. My water bottle.
4. Opening brand new papertowel roll. I guess it was the plastic wrap????
5. Hearing someone down the hallway blow their nose.
6. The first bite I took of my leftover salom. Normally a favorite of mine, but the first bite had a big piece of crab stuffing in it and from there it was history.
Things seem to be moving right along. Just thought you might like to know how I was feeling today. Doctor's appointment set for Friday, so I hope to know alot more then.
Love you bunches,
Mom
The following things have made me gag today:
1. The smell of my own breath this morning (although on any given morning I would gag but today was especially bad).
2. The smell of my toothpaste. But I'd rather smell and gag at my toothpaste than face the smell that would occur if I didn't brush my teeth.
3. My water bottle.
4. Opening brand new papertowel roll. I guess it was the plastic wrap????
5. Hearing someone down the hallway blow their nose.
6. The first bite I took of my leftover salom. Normally a favorite of mine, but the first bite had a big piece of crab stuffing in it and from there it was history.
Things seem to be moving right along. Just thought you might like to know how I was feeling today. Doctor's appointment set for Friday, so I hope to know alot more then.
Love you bunches,
Mom
March 17, 2008
1st Ultrasound
Dearest Babe-
Words cannot express my joy! Today your Daddy and I got to see our first glimpse of you. Our child, our baby, and our future. I was truly awestruck by this experience. You are currently measuring 6 weeks 3 days old (6mm) and have a heart rate of 135 beats per minute. Absolutely perfect in every way, right on target. Right now, you are still in a tiny little sac, but we could see the flicker of your tiny heart beat. Your Dad and I cried tears of joy. We weren't able to hear you quite yet, but just seeing your heart beating was amazing. We meet with Doctor Davis after the ultrasound. He reassured us that everything looked perfect and as it should be. We are scheduled for the health education appointment on the 28th of March and then back to see him early next month for our 10 week appointment. So make yourself a happy home inside me and get comfortable kid! It's going to be an exciting 9 months.
I love you,
Mom
March 14, 2008
6 Weeks
Dearest Munchkin,
Today you are six weeks old. We have made it half-way through the 1st trimester. So far, so good and all seems to be going smoothly. I am still having some rumblings in my tummy most days and my feet have turned into ballons, but all in all, I can't complain too much. Your Daddy seems to think I am sleepy a lot lately, but I really (I mean really really) liked to sleep before you came along, so it doesn't feel too different to me. Although I do think my energy level has dipped some in the past few weeks. I hope that you get that good sleeping gene from me.
I am so excited about our ultrasound appointment on Monday morning. We can't wait to have a sneak peek at you so we can be reassured that you are healthy and growing. It is still up in the air whether or not we will hear your heartbeat, since it is pretty early on in the pregnancy. It would be such a wonderful treat!
Your Dad and I have already been discussing some plans for your future. We have a lot to think about in the upcoming months and we want to make sure that we take the best possible care of you. But I think all my planning is driving your Daddy a little crazy. I did slipped up last week and told your Aunt Lori about your upcoming arrival. I know I was supposed to keep this quiet, but it is such a relief to have my best friend know all about you! I have so many questions and she is just the person I need advice from. Needless to say, she is quite thrilled about our news! Now, maybe I can drive her crazy instead of your Dad.
I will write again on Monday after the ultrasound to let you know how things turn out. Hopefully I will even have some pictures of you to post. Until then sweet pea....
All my love,
Mom
Today you are six weeks old. We have made it half-way through the 1st trimester. So far, so good and all seems to be going smoothly. I am still having some rumblings in my tummy most days and my feet have turned into ballons, but all in all, I can't complain too much. Your Daddy seems to think I am sleepy a lot lately, but I really (I mean really really) liked to sleep before you came along, so it doesn't feel too different to me. Although I do think my energy level has dipped some in the past few weeks. I hope that you get that good sleeping gene from me.
I am so excited about our ultrasound appointment on Monday morning. We can't wait to have a sneak peek at you so we can be reassured that you are healthy and growing. It is still up in the air whether or not we will hear your heartbeat, since it is pretty early on in the pregnancy. It would be such a wonderful treat!
Your Dad and I have already been discussing some plans for your future. We have a lot to think about in the upcoming months and we want to make sure that we take the best possible care of you. But I think all my planning is driving your Daddy a little crazy. I did slipped up last week and told your Aunt Lori about your upcoming arrival. I know I was supposed to keep this quiet, but it is such a relief to have my best friend know all about you! I have so many questions and she is just the person I need advice from. Needless to say, she is quite thrilled about our news! Now, maybe I can drive her crazy instead of your Dad.
I will write again on Monday after the ultrasound to let you know how things turn out. Hopefully I will even have some pictures of you to post. Until then sweet pea....
All my love,
Mom
March 5, 2008
Symptoms and Strange Feelings
Dearest Babe-
Oh, how you have already changed my life. And my body for that matter! I went into this feeling pretty confident that I was going to experience minimal unpleasant side effects of pregnancy. Can you say naive? That would be your Mama. Now I can finally understand what it meant when my Mommy friends told me all about how my chest would ache when someone hugged me or how the smell of something cooking would send me running to the bathroom. I want you to understand that this is not a complaint letter. All of these things are supposed to happen to me and actually reassures me that things are "normal" in Munchkinland. In the past few days, I developed a seriously sore chest, had a few bouts of morning sickness, and have been racing to the bathroom to pee. A lot.
Aside from the physical symptoms, I find myself irritated with people. Particularly your Daddy. The worst part is, I don't even have a good reason. This frustrates me to no end, because he is one of the kindest and nicest people you will ever meet. I know he would do anything he could to make this experience easier for me. I really hope I can chalk this up to my raging hormones and get over it soon. It would make life a lot more pleasant in the Beale household. Until then, I have to remember that this particular stage in pregnancy is going to bring about a ton of physical and emotional changes and just try to enjoy this crazy journey!
I love you,
Mom
PS- I got all sorts of good pregnancy reads in the mail this week, so I will be reading up and getting educated on all the cool things that will be happening to you and I in the coming months.
Oh, how you have already changed my life. And my body for that matter! I went into this feeling pretty confident that I was going to experience minimal unpleasant side effects of pregnancy. Can you say naive? That would be your Mama. Now I can finally understand what it meant when my Mommy friends told me all about how my chest would ache when someone hugged me or how the smell of something cooking would send me running to the bathroom. I want you to understand that this is not a complaint letter. All of these things are supposed to happen to me and actually reassures me that things are "normal" in Munchkinland. In the past few days, I developed a seriously sore chest, had a few bouts of morning sickness, and have been racing to the bathroom to pee. A lot.
Aside from the physical symptoms, I find myself irritated with people. Particularly your Daddy. The worst part is, I don't even have a good reason. This frustrates me to no end, because he is one of the kindest and nicest people you will ever meet. I know he would do anything he could to make this experience easier for me. I really hope I can chalk this up to my raging hormones and get over it soon. It would make life a lot more pleasant in the Beale household. Until then, I have to remember that this particular stage in pregnancy is going to bring about a ton of physical and emotional changes and just try to enjoy this crazy journey!
I love you,
Mom
PS- I got all sorts of good pregnancy reads in the mail this week, so I will be reading up and getting educated on all the cool things that will be happening to you and I in the coming months.
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