9 weeks

I missed last week from all the Christmas craziness, I know. I'm starting to show now, but I'm the only one that can tell. Mostly my belly just looks like I've been eating too much Christmas candy, which I know isn't the case, as most everything I eat comes right back up. So far, I've managed to hurl in both my bathrooms, my kitchen, my in-law's, my parent's, work, and the parking lot at work. The constant nausea is starting to subside a little bit, but not the vomiting. I just keep telling myself that it means the baby is doing well. Granted, that's not as comforting as it could be when you're trying to talk to your boss and have to run for the bathroom.

Our little gummi bear is somewhere between three quarters of an inch to a full inch long. S/he has most of his/her joints and is moving around, although I won't be able to feel it for another 6 to 10 weeks or so.

7 Weeks

The ticker at the top of the page is right on the money. I've spent way too much time with my head in the toilet this past week and have determined: I need to clean it more often!

We told my grandparents about the baby today at my graduation breakfast. Both sets seemed very excited for us, although a little surprised.

It Has Begun...

Looks like I'm one of the lucky few pregnant women that will suffer from morning sickness. I woke up at aout 530 this morning, sicker than a dog. Saltine crackers no longer help. I slept on the bathroom floor for awhile, but got cold. Eventually I went downstairs with a pillow and a blanket so I could turn on a light and hurl to my stomach's content without bothering Kelly. At about 8am I finally started to fall asleep on the couch. Kelly woke up and came to find me. I got a lecture (sort of) about how I had scared him and from hereon out I have to stay upstairs or wake him up because he worries. It was sweet. We went back upstairs and slept for few more hours. I'm getting some oatmeal to stay down now, and am feeling a little better.

6 Weeks

I am 6 weeks pregnant now. Most everything agrees that the baby's heart is going to start beating at anytime. She/he has visible arm and leg buds and is about the size of that piece of round paper that comes out of a hole punch.

Morning sickness has started to kick in. I haven't thrown up yet, but am so miserable that I'm having a hard time making it to my early morning classes. Good thing today was the last day of class. One professor is going to let me take the 7:30 Monday morning final at 9:30. I'm getting sick at night too. Basically, my day goes from so sick I can't stand the thought of food from when I get up to about 11am, then I'm so hungry it almost becomes a hostage situation anytime someone around me has food till about 7pm, then I get sick and can't stand the thought of food again.

My clothes feel like they're getting tighter. It's too early to be from the baby, so I'm pretty sure I'm just retaining water.

Breaking the News

We told Mom and Dad about the baby yesterday. They didn't take it well as Kelly's parents did.

You're serious aren't you? You are in so much trouble.

5 Weeks

I am 5 weeks pregnant! (give or take, we're not positive cuz we haven't been to a doctor yet)

I'm planning on posting weekly belly shots, even though there's not going to be much to see for a while.

We told Kelly's parent's about the baby yesterday. His mom stopped dead in her tracks halfway to the door. I've never seen them so excited, which makes me incredibly happy.

They're a bit disappointed that we're probably going to be in Minnesota when our angel is born, but we'll be home as much as we can, and are coming back when I'm done with my Master's.

We Are Pregnant!

I took a test Sunday morning and had to get Kelly out of bed to confirm that faint line was really a second line. We spent the day my parent's trying not to say anything.

Monday morning I took another test. I used a digital EPT so there would be no question about it. It was 4 AM and I started jumping up and down and squealing. Then, I promptly tackled my cranky and mostly unconscious husband.

We are pregnant! I went into the Student Health Center after class and had a blood test done to confirm it. Our appointment with Baby your Baby is on Tuesday the 4th. After that, we'll have insurance on our little miracle and can start shopping for an OB-GYN. Here we go!