Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Crying & Belly Laughs

I am crying all of the time! I did not expect this. I knew that my hormones might be all over the place and that I may be emotional. I was more afraid of being mean and yelling all of the time. The only emotion I feel is tears!! I'm not even sad! I've cried for three days in a row now over silly stuff! I don't consider myself a crier, I really don't. These days it seems to take hardly anything to make me tear up, and when those tears rise, there's no stopping them from overflowing! I have a feeling this is going to make for several future embarrassing moments. No one likes to cry in front of people!

I just finished reading Belly Laughs by Jenny McCarthy. Positive points: it did make me laugh. She has a great way of putting a comical spin on the downsides of pregnancy. She was very blunt about everything that happened to her - and she seemed to have every problem associated with pregnancy! I did like her honesty and she always brought each issue back to the fact that every difficulty is worth it when that baby arrives. Negative points: She's a little vulgar for my taste. I guess it follows her style of comedy, but I could've used fewer cuss words. I'm also pretty freaked out about all of the things that can happen to my body: cellulite, stretch marks, acne, swelling, constipation, aches & pains, and on and on and on. Of course, it will all be worth it in the end. We are so excited about this little blueberry of a baby and I'm already ready for him/her to be here, but am certainly nervous about the side effects!

Today I am six weeks & five days. My "what to expect" app on my phone gives me daily information. Today is about cravings and how to be healthier with them. Although I haven't eaten 100% healthy since I found out about baby C, I haven't had too many unhealthy cravings. I'm definitely more interested in salty foods than sweets. I've been eating some wheat crackers and goldfish and bought some fudge bars for my occasional ice cream need. I don't feel like I've eaten terribly (except for the fairly large shake at McDs w/ mom the other day...), but I feel like I'm just getting poofier. I keep telling Mitch that I feel poofy. The scale doesn't show that I've gained weight, but a friend told me last night that I already look like I'm poking out. NOT what I had planned!

Two week countdown until our first ultrasound! So looking forward to seeing baby C for the first time! I am hoping to survive the next week...starting tomorrow I have two days in a row of summer school, then keeping my darling nieces Friday night, and then three days of summer school next week. I'm so looking forward to a week from now because then I will experience FREEDOM for about a month!! During that month, you will find me on the couch :)

Monday, June 21, 2010

So, the news is out!

Since my last post, we've let the cat out of the bag - to be cliche'. I'll start at the beginning, we told my mom Friday night, who then jumped off of the couch with excitement! Next, on Saturday, we told Mitch's parents and his mom also jumped off of the couch :). So, more excitement! We told the rest of my family that night and saw some great looks on their faces, especially Aaron. Hannah and Sarah weren't quite convinced there is a baby in my belly. I guess they still subscribe to the philosophy of "You've gotta see it to believe it." Again, lots of excitement from Aunt Deb, Uncle Aaron, Paw Paw John, and cousins!

Sunday we told Mitch's brother & his wife and my friend Kerri at church. Mary Beth and Kerri's faces were priceless - so shocked! It was fantastic :) Kerri's husband, Todd, gave a pretty good shocked reaction too. I called a few more friends and my brother, Adam, after church on Sunday to spread the news. Then, finally, I sent out a text (thankful for technology b/c I am NOT a phone talker...) to anyone else that I wanted to tell personally, even if through an unconventional manner. Lots and lots of congratulations followed. Mitch called several of his friends to tell them that he's going to be a dad! Our excitement is definitely growing!

My symptoms have gotten worse the last couple of days. I feel more tired and queasy than I did in the first couple of weeks that I knew I was pregnant. I'm NOT looking forward to working all day at summer school tomorrow...I don't know how people do this with full time jobs! It's going to be a looooong day! My emotions are also all over the place...I watched some baby shows on TLC this morning and cried! I cried during Toy Story 3 this afternoon too! I'm not usually a crier at those types of things!

As far as other goings on in my life...my summer classes are not fun. I'm working a research proposal that is sucking the hours out of my summer. I thought it would be a good idea to take this class during the summer, but now I'm wishing I hadn't. It's taking the fun away! I'm definitely interested in the research project I'm proposing, but the creation of the proposal is not so fun. I'm enjoying time with my nieces a bit this week. I got to spend time with Hannah and Sarah today with mom while we went to lunch and a movie. I'll keep them Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. It will be an adventure! I'm so ready for July to be here...I have a few things planned, but am looking forward to having weeks wide open for resting, seeing friends, and maybe getting some school work done :)

Well, that's all for now. Happy Monday!

Friday, June 18, 2010

First Post

Well, here it is...my first blog post. How overwhelming - I am now published! So, in case you couldn't figure out from the title & don't know yet...we're pregnant! Mitch and I are very excited to welcome a new addition to our family around February 11, 2010. We are certainly nervous, but trust in God's provision and care and know that He'll guide us through the process of parenthood. Wow...we're going to be parents!!! We're nuts, right?

As of now, the pregnancy is still mostly a secret. I am only 6 weeks today, but very anxious to share the news. I couldn't help but spill the beans to my bf Carrie last weekend because she's expecting as well! Our kids will be around a month apart...neither of us could contain our excitement :) At this moment, we plan to tell our family and friends this weekend. But, I'm wavering back and forth between wanting to wait a little longer and being ready to blab! I guess this will be Mitch's first Father's Day on Sunday!

I've been feeling pretty good. Definitely tired and experiencing queasiness. Nothing's been too bad yet, but I anticipate it getting worse as the first trimester continues. I've been able to work at summer school and stay pretty busy without exhausting myself. I'm also trying to continue to exercise - rode my bike twice today for about 25 minutes each time! I also have to pee, a lot! I am thankful this time of sickness and tiredness is coming during the summer. I'm not sure how I'd work all day everyday feeling this way!

I've started a blog for several reasons. I think it will be a fun way for friends and family to keep up with us through our journey. I do have a journal that I'm writing in, but I also plan for the blog to be a way for me to keep record of the next nine months and beyond.

I hope you'll join me in thanking God for this miracle and asking His blessing for a safe and healthy pregnancy, delivery, and baby!