Zippidy Doo-Da

I had forgotten what it felt like to have energy. Tonight I was reminded. I was so productive after coming home from work - did the dishes, straightened up, vacuumed, did laundry (including folding and putting away!) and cleaned one of the bathrooms. Granted, I have some motivation since mom and dad are coming this weekend but still, it was amazing to zip around the house and get all this stuff done without blinking an eye. It has literally been months since I have lifted more than a finger around here. I have to give props to my husband (and the housekeeper) for keeping it livable while I've been "adjusting" to this new thing taking over my life. I do think that I'm on my way to feeling better and getting back to my antsy, Oma-like, can't-sit-still self. I'm taking that as a good thing. :)

12 week belly

Do you think 2 weeks made a difference?

12 week appointment

I had my 2nd appointment today and got to meet my doctor. I really like her, she seems to have good bedside manner and welcomes my (many) questions. But at the same time she is a straight shooter and is confident in her answers. For instance, when she got out the doppler to hear the heartbeat today, she immediately asked me if I had a retroverted uterus and I said, yes, I'm pretty sure I do. Then she said that it wouldn't be surprising if we can't hear the heartbeat yet because of the way my uterus is positioned. We couldn't. I was kind of nervous but she assured me that you typically can't hear it until 13 or 14 weeks in that scenario. But she did offer to schedule me another ultrasound for peace of mind although, felt that since I just had one last week and everything was fine, that it would be for my stress level, not because she thinks I need one. I told her if she was okay without doing one then I am and then she offered to have me come in in two weeks to try the doppler thing again. Said I don't need an appointment, just tell the nurse and they can do one no problem. This all made me feel better and as mom pointed out, if she thought there was any concern, she would have just scheduled the ultrasound vs. asking me if I wanted one or not.

Other updates include part of the nuchal trans. results - well within normal range on the neck measurement. They won't do analysis on the bloodwork until they draw it a second time in 4 more weeks and then they combine the results of the two draws. I've also gained 3.5 lbs. since my last appointment a month ago. I guess that's normal. She also confirmed that my estimated due date is 1/1/08 despite the descrepancies among the several ultrasounds. Of course, its still a +/- 2 week range from Jan. 1st. Overall, I really like her and I'm glad I got a good referral on the first try.

Dare I say it?

I THINK I'm actually starting to feel better. I really haven't had that gaggy feeling in about 5 days and although I wouldn't go as far as saying that I feel GREAT or even "better than I did before I was pregnant" (as some have advised I would), I would say that I'm starting to at least feel like I can deal with the world. I've cooked dinner twice now in the last week and didn't gag while doing it. I have done laundry and other household chores. It really could be the light at the end of the tunnel for me and the morning sickness. Crossing my fingers.....

Ultrasound #3

Here is the picture from today's ultrasound. Its a profile with the head on the right, facing down. You can't see any arms or legs from this picture, only head and body. Kinda looks like the little countdown image on the top right, huh?

Nuchal Translucency Screen

I just got back from having another ultrasound and bloodwork. This time for the nuchal translucency screen which is basically a non-invasive way to give you your chances of chromosomal abnormalities, primarily downs, spina bifida and a couple others. They measure the neck of the fetus and combine that with bloodwork to give you a % chance that you would have abnormalities and then you can decide if you want to do further testing. I won't have the results back until my actual appt. next week. But the ultrasound was again, breathtaking! I was really nervous that I was going to go in there and the baby would have not grown since the last time or something awful like that. I really seem to be worrying and having more anxiety than normal these days. Of course, everything is fine and the little stinker was measuring 2 whole inches which puts me at almost 12 weeks (per my calculations, I should be just barely over 11). But whatever, I know they are going to be +/- a week every time they measure. Just good to know that we are on track! The little arms were flailing around and the tech did a top-down look so I could see the little legs and the feet were together. So cute! Jerry wasn't able to make it to this appointment and I wish he could have seen how much bigger its gotten since our first ultrasound. More than doubled in size! I mean, you can definitely tell what it is now, no more blob! I will post the picture tonight. I can't believe the first trimester is literally almost over. Going by fast. Can't wait to meet you little one!

When is it going to end?

On Friday night I felt so horrible. I was just laying in bed, mouth full of saliva, tummy rumbling, sweating, ech! Probably would have thrown up had it not been for the fact that I was too lazy to get out of bed. Needless to say, not a fun night. Then I felt pretty good on Saturday and Sunday but not feeling so hot this morning. I guess it just comes and goes and I should really appreciate the times when I do feel good. Hopefully only a couple more weeks of this morning sickness. I can't believe tomorrow will be 11 weeks. We are going to see family in Indiana over the 4th of July and I just hope I feel well enough to enjoy myself.

10 Week Belly

Not super attractive, but this is just how it is these days. Looks at little bigger from the front than it actually is. Oh lordy!!!

2nd Ultrasound

So these pictures aren't the best, we don't have a scanner so I took a picture of the picture and then uploaded them here. But this is the 2nd Ultrasound that we had at about 8 weeks. Can you see the arm buds?? I'll help you out - the white blob at the top is the baby. Imagine its lying on its back, head is on the left. The little blob that sticks up is an arm!

Catch up

So....based on the date of my last post, you can see I'm not super good at the whole consistency thing. I think mainly, because all I want to do when I come home is either sleep, eat or both but be in bed. Thinking and typing is not high on the list. Here's a quick recap of the last few weeks: Had an ultrasound. Saw the heartbeat which was breathtaking - both Jerry and I shed a few tears upon realizing our little stinker was alive and kicking. Told our parents - they were super excited. Morning sickness kicks in - no barfing (yet) but definitely not feeling so hot. Told our friends - also very excited. Had our first official appointment and got another ultrasound. Can I say armbuds???? :) More morning sickness, actually, mostly night sickness at this point, combined with lack of sleep and growing belly! Bought my first pair of maternity pants - now have two. Bebe is growing! Our next appointment is June 19th although we'll likely have a nuchal translucancy screen (bloodwork and ultrasound to check for chromosomal abnormalities) between now and then. I just need to schedule it.