.... KICK!

December 27th was the day I for SURE felt him move. Up until then, I wasn't quite sure. It was twice in the same place so I put my hand there, and WHAMMO! He let me know he was there. Really cool and kind of crazy.

The doctor told me my placenta was in the front, so the movement would be muffled and I might not feel as much. But as time goes on I feel him more and more. Pretty strong little tike. I like the kicks and jabs better than the rolling.

... expose themselves!

We are so excited about you little man!

... creates a baby bump

At first no one could tell it was there except me.


8 WEEKS

12 WEEKS


16 WEEKS

20 WEEKS

 There is no hiding it now! People at church and around town stop and stare for a moment as I walk by. I don't mind too much. I just feel rather frumpy, but I am  able to go walking consistently now. At the half way mark my jeans barely fit, and it's tricky to find a shirt that I like. 

It is strange how this belly slowly emerged. Now I look down and think... whoah, how did that get there?

... gets an ultrasound

First Dr. appointment on September 27th and we saw baby's heart beat!

Jake and I both thought it was way cool (and maybe a little scary) when we saw the flutter in there.  We were happy and relieved to see that everything was going okay.  The last few weeks have been kind of tough, so the little healthy ultrasound picture was a great blessing.

....upsets mommy's tummy

Feeling the nausea this first week in September.

Oh little one, this part of your development is a little (a lot) miserable for your mommy. Although, I look at the sickies as a good sign because it means you are there.

I have a hard time finding things to eat, but while I am eating is when I feel better. I love love ice! Next to Daddy, ice is definitely my best friend.

I have actually lost a few pounds due to being queasy. It gets pretty rough at times. I even had to make a trip to the hospital to get a rehydration I.V. as well as some antibiotics for possible infection.

I avoid car rides at all costs, but try to get outside and at least get some fresh air each day. Exercising at this point is out of the question and it makes me a little stir crazy. But  I have been reading a bit and learning a lot. 

I sleep excessively and feel like a blob - but I am mostly so grateful to have made it past the 8 week mark without any known problems.

Thanks Jake, for taking such good care of me.

... makes his existence known!

On the morning of September 6th, 2011 I took an at home pregnancy test:

When I saw the results, I was ready to burst! All sorts of Happy, Scary, Nervous, Grateful, Crazy Emotion!

 I waited until Jake got home from work to tell him. We recently bought him a smart phone and we had enjoyed playing games on it for the last week  So, that night I asked him if I could steal it and play Scrabble for a while. I played and played until I could finally spell the word PREGNANT. Then I left the game up on his screen.

I wasn't very patient though, and it was taking him too long, so I pointed it out. He thought it was clever when he saw it and seemed excited with a pleasant little smile on his face. 

I know that we have been so blessed and that God agrees with our timing. I am overwhelmed at times, but I trust that everything will be okay.