14 weeks

I'm not posting the full body pictures because I had just gotten out of the shower and didn't even BRUSH my hair!!

13 weeks

Heartbeat

Doctor Appointment

We had our 2nd Doctor Appointment yesterday - this is the one we got to hear the heartbeat at! The heart was beating at 163 beats per minute. The doctor told us she had a gut feeling it was a boy, which of course made Chris happy! I told him though there is no way to know until we get our 20 week ultrasound so not to give his hopes up too much ; )

I did record the sound of the heartbeat so I'll try to post that soon!

12 weeks

I'm late again. Guess what?!?!? I look like hell again! This time I'd spent the day at the hospital (I'll post on my other blog in re. to it), it was late and I was tired....I'm posting from the hospital now...joy.

Also - I wanted to point out something - My mom mentioned that it looks like I'm arching my back/sticking my stomach out in my pictures, but I'm not...I have a huge bow in my back, it's just the way my back is arched (mom says that my dad is the same way). I can lay on my back on the floor and there's a good 2 inch gap between my lower back and the floor. SoooOOooo...Just wanted to point that out!

What's Been Going On

1. I've been gaining more weight. I'm gaining too quickly, so starting yesterday I am doing a better job at eating healthier and tracking (not restricting, necessarily) my calories. I think I was taking in a lot more than I realized.

2. Still really tired and not sleeping well at nights. It goes in spurts, one night I'll sleep semi-well, the next not at all....

3. HAIRY. The hair on my legs seems to grow so fast, I can't keep up with. My belly is fuzzy too. Ick!

4. My niece, Jessi, told me I was "punkett" - which when I asked her what that meant she told me "That's when someone is really tall and has a big belly!" - I'm assuming she made the word up, but it was hilarious....

5. Getting way more used to the maternity pillow. I like it a lot. Chris hates it. He says it comes in between us, which, since it's as big as a person, does - but it helps me sleep, so he'll have to live with it!

6. I've still been keeping up with working out. Hopefully now that I'm tracking my food again I will start gaining at a slower speed - which is what needs to happen.

7. I went shopping and bought some longer sweaters for this winter. I got most out of the Junior section, which is cheaper than purchasing maternity clothes. I ended up ordering 3 pair of pants online though - 1 pair of brown dress pants and 2 pair of jeans - I haven't gotten them yet, and I don't need them yet, but they were on sale so I went ahead and ordered them. I used JcPenney's maternity this time, they are a bit cheaper than Motherhood Maternity. I'm hoping the quality of their dress pants are the same that I ordered from Motherhood.

That's about it for now! Have a great day.

11 weeks

I'm a bit late posting these - I've been soooo tired lately that I don't ever feel like doing a thing. Unfortunatley, that included taking pictures this night which is why there are only 2....and my eyes look like I'm about to pass out!

UGGGGHHHH!!!

I spend all day being tired and then can't sleep at night - it's soooo frusturating!

Here is what happened last night:

Went to bed around 9 p.m.

Woke up to pee around 11

Woke up to pee a little after 1.

Couldn't fall back asleep.

Layed there.

Layed there some more.

Finally got up at 3:15.

Got gym clothes on and went to the gym.

Worked out from 3:30-4:30.

Went home. Got ready for work.

Left house at 5:15.

Went to Wal-Mart.

Got to work at 6:00 (30 minutes early).

Guess what. I'm DEAD tired and it's not even 7:00 yet.


UGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dream

I've started the crazy pregnancy dreams. I've had a lot - and mostly they are funny and entertaining (scary once!). Last night, though, I had my first baby dream!!!

It was weird - went like this:

I had my baby (a girl!) - I was in the hospital during my dream and my sister was there with me, but she was still pregnant (in reality she's 3 1/2 months further along than me - so this better not happen). I never actually seen my kid, nor did I go through the actual birthing in my dream - I was just told I had a girl, I named her Kelsey and that she weighed 9 pounds and 9 ounces.

It was weird! Maybe in my next baby dream I'll be able to see her! : )

Pregnancy Insomnia

Is there such a thing? YES? Then I have it. NO? Well, I still have it!

I spend ALL DAY tired and wanting to do nothing more than lay my head on the nearest...anything....but then when it's time to crawl in bed sleep eludes me. WHAT IS WITH THIS?????

Did anyone else deal with this when they were pregnant.

A little over a week and I'm moving into the second trimester - 99% of people have told me that this is the best trimester in relation to sleeping good and feeling good - I hope they're right!

10 weeks

Here are the 10 week photos! I don't know that I'm ever going to have my hair fixed or make-up on! I just got out of the shower and remembered today was the 10 day mark....so I threw on the "outfit" - and had Chris snap the pics!

Maternity Pillow

I got the maternity pillow in the mail on Saturday - so I've got to use it two nights.

I don't think I know how to use it!! The first night I used it by laying my head on end and it curled around the front of my body - that didn't work out. I had a kink in my neck and it wasn't too comfortable. Last night I curled it around the back of me - that seemed more comfortable, but I didn't sleep in the bed much last night because I was so restless....so I'll have to let you know after this week if I find a way it works best for me!!!

I know several of my readers use/have used one - how did you find it most comfortable??

More Gifts!!

Tuesday my friend Renee (who was 9 months pregnant!) had her doctor appointment 30 minutes before mine...since the doctor was running late we were in the waiting room together for quite a while....She went in, and came out, while I was in the waiting room - and the doctor was sending her to the hospital to have her wee little baby girl!!! She gave me this book - and I've been reading it already, it has a TON of great tips and it grades baby equipment, furniture, toys, etc - so you know just how safe the stuff you are buying is! I love it and it will definitely come in use.

*Renee had baby Kenley Jo Thursday morning (Thanksgiving!) - she's a doll!


Thanksgiving day when we were at my parents house my mom brought these out for me - I LOVE THEM! It's the first clothes I have gotten - and they're perfect!

9 weeks

I initially wanted to take my weekly pictures in the same spot every week - but that isn't going to work out, so I'm going to at least attempt to wear the same clothes : )

Again - I look like crap. I had been cooking pies and stuffing all morning! These were taken earlier in the day then my 8 week photos, so I think my stomach actually looks smaller!!!

Question

I have a question to my readers....Have any of you brought a newborn into a house with a cat?? I have an indoor cat and can NOT imagine having to get rid of her. I wanted to hear other peoples experiences with bringing their child into a household with a cat.

Macie, my cat, doesn't like people much so I can't imagine her messing with a baby very much. Anytime any kids are here she stays as far away as possible...but it's still a concern of mine....

Thanks for any information you have to share! {Feel free to leave your message in the comment section, or e-mail me!}

First Doctor Appointment

Our first doctor appointment with our new doctor went good. She was running pretty far behind...almost 2 hours.....but I'd heard that could be expected and that the reason for this is that she doesn't rush you when you get in the room. Also, I've been told the earlier your appointment the less wait, so from now on I plan on making earlier appointments.

Here is Chris in the room....we were waiting for the doctor to come in.

Me - sitting on the table.....I was nervous, tired and hot... : )

The nurse came in first (she's from Vienna too - although, i didn't know her...) - she asked a handful of questions. After she left we waited a while more for the doctor..

Once she came in she got pretty much right to the ultrasound.........it was so neat! She MADE SURE we took pictures and recorded it....it was really nice to have her so concerned about "making memories".

Here are the ultrasound pictures. It's still a little thing - but you can make out the head and little body!! Amazing!

SO - ONE baby! YAY : )

She recorded my due date as July 1 - so basically around the same time I had figured.

My next appointment is December 22nd, we will get to hear the heartbeat. Hopefully I can convince Chris to go to that appointment with me too!

Ultrasound

I recorded a portion of our ultrasound! Pay close attention to the little flicker in the middle of the baby, it's little heart! It was amazing..........

Randoms

*I'm still craving non-sugary things - like meats, cheeses, chips, eggs, etc. This is weird for me since my whole life I've loved junk food!

*I've been feeling nauseous still. And tired. Very, Very tired. Everyone says it gets better in the 2nd trimester - so just a couple more weeks to go (hopefully!)

*For the most part I haven't been bothered by a TON of smells, last night, however, Chris came to bed a couple hours after I'd been sleeping and he had put un-scented lotion on his hands - the smell of it woke me up and had me sick.....He still couldn't believe today that it woke me up and made me so sick (I didn't throw up, but it took me forever to go back to bed!)

*Hoping to get my maternity pillow in today or tomorrow!!

*I started a notebook that I just write down a little note daily - on what I did, how I felt or anything else pregnancy related. I put the pregnancy sticker I use for my weekly photo at the top of the page and use the remaining page for that weeks notes - Hopefully it is something my child will enjoy one day.

*I've still been peeing like CRAZY - around 5 times a night and a couple times an hour during the day - they say that subsides in the 2nd trimester as well. At this point the 2nd trimester sounds delightful : )

Some Quick Statistics

on my pregnancy thus far!

If I'm right on the due date - June 29, 2011 - The baby is now 8 weeks 5 days old!

The intestines are forming in the umbilical cord this week.

I am 67.1% through my 1st trimester. My 2nd trimester begins in 23 days!

219 days remain until my due date.

Lovin all the pregnancy apps on my iPhone that keep me updated!

We'll find out Wednesday if I'm right on my due date!

Comments

Okay - FYI - I didn't have my comments set up where it e-mailed me when people commented, so I thought up to this point NO ONE had commented, I was kind of sad. I just now, however, realized I had a ton of comments - so I replied to them. I'll be more efficient from here on out!

Have a great day!

ANOTHER...

Maternity Purchase.

Are these going to be never ending?!?!?

I mentioned in one of my last posts that I was going to get a body pillow to try and help me sleep. I had a co-worker mention this maternity pillow earlier in the week, and after my post 3 friends sent me messages about the same maternity pillow. One friend said she'd pay double what it goes for (which isn't cheap - $60!). So, I figured 4 people, 2 who have children and 2 who are currently expecting, wouldn't lead me in the wrong direction. SO, I ordered one online. I am hoping to get it by Saturday....

I'll let you know how my first night sleeping with it goes!

OH - I bought it from Target.com - and there were 177 reviews of it, and nearly everyone of the reviews were 100% positive. I think this is going to be a good investment!

Maternity Clothes

I'm not planning on purchasing a lot of maternity clothes - but one thing I'm going to have to have is maternity dress pants.....so, I ordered a couple pair online from Motherhood Maternity.

These are the only two pair they carried in long length - I hope they work!

This shirt was in clearance for $9, so I went ahead and added it to the order too : )

8 WEEKS!

Do not judge the nappy hair or yucky make-up. I had just worked out and rushed home to grab something to eat, change and get to my friends house before she had to leave!

So...what do you think.....am I eating too freaking much, OR WHAT!

I am going to be HUGE.

What's Going On...

Nothing much has changed symptom wise...I'm still exhausted all the time, never feel very good, don't sleep well - I'm trying to imagine people who go through their whole lives feeling like crap (you know, those people who are never happy and always grumpy). I can't imagine not knowing there is an end to this!

I went on a search for a body pillow and Wal-Mart doesn't carry them....a friend told me Kohls has them, so hopefully I get to pick one up this weekend. I think it might help me sleep and cut back on the tossing and turning I do all night (so far I've ended up on the couch about 98% of the nights since I've been pregnant).

I'm beginning to wonder about this stomach - it's growing at what I feel is a "too fast" pace - Tomorrow I will be posting my first weekly belly picture (I'll take one each Wednesday and post each Thursday) - so you'll see what I mean. A week from today is my first ultrasound, I can't wait for the confirmation there is ONE baby in there and that everything is healthy and where it's supposed to be!!!

In addition to being pregnant - we are trying to sell our house, building our current house, I'm getting ready to have to compile and edit a huge project for class, I haven't done a bit of Christmas shopping....so I'm a little stressed. I'm trying to not let any of it bother me as much as it normally might though.

Have a great day!

Diaper Bags

A friend came by Friday night and showed me two diaper bags she ordered - they were adorable!

This morning I have been just browsing diaper bags online - I won't buy one until I know the sex of the baby, but it's fun browsing : )

Here are some I like:

I like this color mostly - not so much the style of the bag.

I really like this style and color.

If I have a boy I WILL order this bag - LOVE IT!

I really like this one, but I'd like to go with a brighter color (not black or brown), more of a yellow, red or green.

I love this style!

How will I ever make a decision!?

My Second "First" Appointment

I switched doctors. The appointment yesterday just left me feeling - uneasy - for several reasons - and I'm SHARING the place AND reasons - so that if you need an OB doctor in the future you can use this information.

There were a lot of things that just added up yesterday that made the whole appt. a horrible experience. I could have dealt with any ONE of these things - but all of them together is just not acceptable in my opinion.

**They called me an hour before my appt. and asked for me to be there half an hour early

**A nurse and the receptionist were fighting for about 5 minutes while the line grew and they weren't paying any attention to us

** I didn't even see a doctor or a nurse practitioner, but an LPN, which I thought was rude of my doctor to not even stop in

**The LPN left the door open the ENTIRE time she asked me all these personal questions

**She told me to write my questions down because if I called and left a message it could take her 2-3 days to respond

**....AND a couple other minor things, but they just add to the whole experience

This is with Capital Region OBGYN -- Dr. Nolla was my practicing doctor (who didn't, obviously, practice!)

I got a new doctor today - Dr. Jennifer Su - my first appointment is November 24th - and guess what - I GET AN ULTRASOUND that day - when, with my last doctor, I'd get one and only one in February! This is the same doctor my sister and several friends go/have went to - I'm excited!!

First Appointment

Well, I had the first appointment today. I've waited and waited for it.....and it was basically NOTHING!

I got asked a hundred questions about my health, Chris' health, my parents, grandparents, cousins, everyone that may be related to me or my husband's health..........

Oh - I peed in a cup and they said all my "levels" look good and I'm pregnant. SURPRISE! ; )

No "exams", no heartbeat detecting, no ultrasound - just question after question after question.

Oh - I got to ask my questions too -at on point I said "I'm sorry - but I'm sure you get these types of questions all the time (I had a LONG list)" and she replied "Actually, no, most people don't come in prepared at all." She went on to say that I was refreshing - that she'd never seen someone so prepared and so knowledgeable for their first pregnancy. When she gave me my packet of reading materials she told me she isn't even going to lecture me on how I should read all the materials before my next appointment - she said she was sure I'd do it before I went to bed that night! I told her it must be the auditor coming out in me : )

Anyway - after the lovely questioning session I headed to the hospital where I got a couple gallons (may be a SLIGHT exaggeration) of blood drawn....then back to work.

My next appointment is December 9th. I'll be 11 weeks and she said I'll be able to hear the heartbeat at this appointment!

Oh - and I was right on with my due date - I actually told her before she told me! It's June 29th. Today I am 6 weeks and 6 days pregnant.

When do you all think I should share this blog with my "normal" blog readers?!?!

poll by twiigs.com

Tops

I had a $10 free coupon to JcPenney so I decided to look at the woman's clearance tops and I found 3 that should work for maternity tops - and they were all 70% off! I could only find 2 of the 3 online...

I'm hoping I can get away with doing this throughout my pregnancy - maternity clothes are NOT cheap!

Eating

If my calculations are right I'm getting close to 7 weeks...and I've already gained 5 pounds. NOT COOL!

I've been eating out WAY too much and craving not good for me foods (bacon, chips, carbs, etc.) - After weighing myself last night I decided it's time to get back on the health wagon. I went to the grocery store early this morning and stocked up on fruits, vegetables and healthy cereal....I'll just need to curb my cravings with fruits and vegetables and hopefully I'll begin gaining a healthy amount of weight!!!

I did a little online research to see if it's normal to have a pooch already at 6 weeks - I found that it can be. Thank goodness because I no longer have a flat stomach.

This is my before belly - this summer....my goal is to be back in those shorts by September(that's 3 months after baby Wansing is due...)...

I won't start taking my weekly belly pictures until week 8 (a little over a week away!) - but last night I had Chris snap a 6 week pic....

.......please, someone tell me this craziness is normal! Ahhh!

Gifts!!

I got 2 gifts from two awesome friends this week!!


Monday when I got home from work I had the book: Love and War:Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed of - on my table!! This isn't a "baby" present - but I think it was the perfect gift for this time in my pregnancy(you know - the week I threw a large item at my husband ; ). It's a book that talks about marriage and the struggles you can face and how Christianity and God help get you through the bad times and are there during the good times. I have read the first couple chapters and it is really good writing so far! Can't wait to keep reading it.





Tuesday night after a VERY long day (because of night class) I came home to another gift on my table!!! This one was The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy. Even though it was way past my bedtime I opened it and read for half an hour. It is hilariously truthful. Wednesday night I even took it to the gym with me and read it while biking!! It's great!!

THANKS to the two best Sarah S.'s EVER (Yes, each gift was from a different person and they both are named Sarah with last initial of S!!).

They're the sweetest!!

Halloween

Sunday was my first day of experiencing the crazy hormones they say come along with pregnancy. So, I got to be a crazy hormonal pregnant woman for Halloween - no outfit required.

I may have broken down into tears over something relatively small.

I may have thrown a large object at my husband.

I may have cussed at my husband and father-in-law.

I may have left my house and refused to tell my husband where I was.

I may have cried more times that day than I have in the whole year preceding.

I finally calmed down (after a nice long walk and a much needed bath) and went back home. Poor Chris...he dealt with it relatively well. Thank goodness!

The verdict of MY SISTER'S baby....

Newest Symptom

Yesterday was the first day that I started getting sharp pains in my hips - I did a little online research - and it appears it's a normal thing. Apparently the pregnancy hormones are loosening the pelvic joints.....What fun. : )

We find out today what Baby W is getting as a cousin (crossing my fingers for a girlie!).

Last night was the first time I came home from work on a weeknight and took a nap. I slept from 4:30-7:30 - I wasn't planning on sleeping that long, but it sure felt good! I still got some chores around the house done afterwards and a 3 1/2 mile walk on the treadmill done!

I haven't been feeling as nauseous lately - which has been really nice! I hear it can go off and on, especially throughout the first trimester, but I'm hoping it stays "off"!

I'll report back rather I'm having a new niece or nephew in March!!

One Week

One week ago today I found out I was pregnant. What's been going on since then?!

*We've told pretty much anyone who'll listen (haven't broken the news on my regular blog yet, I plan to wait until after the first appointment)

*Made my first OB appt. November 9th (it feels like an ETERNITY away!)

*Found the babysitter!! Yippeeee!

*Pee more than imaginable. It's insane.

*Gassy. Gross, huh?!

*Gassy leads to bloating. I don't think I'd ever been bloated before. I have now. It sucks!

*Sooooo tired. Like hit by a train and just want to sleep 24 hours a day tired.

*HAPPY! Very, very happy.

*I've cut back on the intensity of my workouts. I don't run anymore. I don't do ab work or high intensity cardio. I'm still walking and doing light weights. It feels odd to change it up - but my doctor said I could still work out daily, just lower intensity.

*My diet hasn't changed much - I ate pretty healthy before getting pregnant - I've added in some fruit juice and some more fruits. I also eat more crackers : )

*Talked a lot about names - and I think we've pretty much come up with them (we already had middle names, and a girls name - so really it was just a boys first name) - I'm planning on sharing, probably after first appointment.

*Did I mention how TIRED I am?! Super tired!

*Nauseous. Everything makes me nauseous. Smells. Thoughts. EVERYTHING.

*So, all in all it sounds pretty horrible, huh?! Well - I already know it's worth it!!!

I mentioned to Chris the other day that if we are right on the calculation of the due date that we are still SUPER early in this pregnancy. He said "I love this pregnancy thing, so the longer the better." I feel the same way : )

Thursday, September 21st

I got my first gift as a mommy-to-be!! My sister brought it to me while I was at work.

She got me a pregnancy calendar - where I can track everything! I LOVE IT!! I'm a calendar FANATIC....so it was the PERFECT gift!

She also brought me a bra in a larger size - she had to buy one for herself that day and said it won't be long before I'll need it : )

I also confirmed my babysitter. I was sooo excited to get my first choice! I had two that I would have been happy to go with - but my first choice was the person who babysat Gage, babysat my niece and nephew, Jessi and Grant and she babysits my best friends son.....She had an opening in August - so that's where Baby W will be going!

It was a good day : )

Worried

We've been telling more and more people our news - and I'm worried it's to early...and some people even make me feel like it's too early. After e-mailing a friend about feeling like that she gave me some good advice - and re-assured me that it's fine. Here is what she said:


I don't think you should feel stupid at all......I'm with you on
enjoying the whole pregnancy. The reason that people "hold out" on
giving the news is because of fear of miscarriage.....but that means if
you have a miscarriage you have to go through it completely alone and I
don't think that is anything to be ashamed about or to go through alone.

One of my good friends went through something very horrible. She lost a
baby in the womb at seven months. She told me when I first got pregnant
with Claire that people will try to tell you what to do and horror
stories all throughout your pregnancy, and she said the best thing to do
is to smile and ignore them because MOST ALL pregnancies turn out great
- babies were born during wars, depressions, healthy babies are born
from drug head moms, etc.

So my advice is to tell as many people as you want and to be as excited
as you want. I think it's weird to hold in something you are so excited
about just because you're afraid of the small chance that something may
go wrong, because there's always a chance that something could go wrong
with anything in life.

I agree with everything she said - and it kind of made me realize I shouldn't be ashamed to be sharing my news so early. She's also due to have a June baby (her second!). I'm glad she shared her thoughts and feelings with me!

Sharing the NEWS!

Well - we couldn't wait to share the news with our parents. We know a lot of people wait - to be on the safe side - but we aren't "private" people, so if, god-forbid, something go wrong - we'd be fine sharing that too....

Last night we loaded the boys up in the vehicle to head to my parents house....we told them on the way.

They were both happy - immediately said they wanted us to have a boy...and were excited about it, with a couple questions.

When we got to my parents Dawson handed my mom a picture frame that I had made up with a sign in it that read: Picture to arrive around June, 2011. It took her just a bit to get it and then she screamed "YOU'RE PREGNANT!!!". I think she was pretty excited : ) My dad was happy too!

When my sister got there I gave her a card for her baby (who is currently in her belly - she is about 4 months pregnant)....So, she opened it and the card read along the lines of: Dear Baby R (Baby's last name) - Can't wait to meet you. We're going to be best friends. You'll be the best play mate ever. (there were other similar sentences, and after each one I was getting a stranger and stranger look - she thought I'd lost it!) - I signed it - I will meet you around June 2011. Love, your cousin, Baby W - she got it then! She was excited too.

When we got home we went to Chris' dads and step mom's house - Chris gave Rebecca the same frame we had made for my parents. She kind of looked at it with a "what is this" expression - then looked up and smiled and said "You guys?!" - His dad just told him to get a beer - haha!

Chris called his mom after that....she was happy for us - and knew we had been trying for a while.

With the family told it feels a lot more real. I've been scared it's too soon to tell people - but, you know what, I decided to quit worrying about it - I don't care what other people think about me and if they think it's too soon. I want to celebrate every minute of this pregnancy - why should i have to hold it inside and not celebrate it - it's an exciting thing.....

Now if only my body could feel as excited : )

Thoughts

So - I've known I am pregnant for just a little over 24 hours. I don't think I have quit thinking about it once....here are some things I've already noticed in this short, short period of time (even though I'm not very long at all - 5 weeks today, in fact!)

*The amount I pee. Holy.MOLY. I am literally in the bathroom every 15-20 minutes. It's so weird...I thought that didn't happen until the baby was bigger...apparently it happens as SOON as you become pregnant.

*My nose is unbelievable. I smell EVERYTHING. It's crazy...I feel like a dog! LOL.

*I've been very nauseous, but other than the first morning of throwing up have not had any more of that - yet.

*I haven't been hungry at all. It's so weird - I used to be starving by the time breakfast and lunch came...but tried holding off before eating...NOW...I don't feel like eating but know I HAVE to!

*Dealing with the doctor office sucks. I leave a message and don't get a phone call returned for....over 8 hours.....and that's just the first time I called. I called back today to schedule an appointment and still haven't gotten a return call. Can they not have someone to man the phones on a full time basis?!

First "Baby" Purchase

Yes - I made my first purchase on the DAY I found out I was pregnant.

I made the purchase at etsy.com.

They are stickers - starting at 8 weeks and going until 42 weeks (eeeek!) - you place them on your shirt or belly each week and take a photo, documenting your belly that week of pregnancy!

I ran across them a week or so ago when browsing etsy - I just didn't know I'd be needing them so quickly!!

October 19, 2010

The start of a new journey.

The journey of a pregnancy....of a couple becoming parents....

I woke up around 2 a.m. soooo sick. I figured I had the flu since just a couple days before I had watched my niece who had recently had the flu. I threw up a couple times, laid on the couch and finally made my way back to the bedroom around 7:30 a.m. My back was hurting too - which happens when I start my period, which I was expecting to happen any day - so I took 2 Midol. I asked Chris to bring me the trash can to the side of the bed because I felt like I was going to throw up again....I also asked him why at 2 a.m. it smelled like he had just cooked or warmed up leftovers. He said he hadn't eaten anything - it didn't even dawn on me to question my heightened sense of smell.

So - I laid there....with "the flu"....almost in tears. It was the first night of a new course that night, and I knew I couldn't get myself out of bed to go - even though it was still 8 hours away by that time. I called my boss, told her I had the flu, I e-mailed my teacher letting him know I'd be missing the first class....my sister called and I told her I had the flu and was in bed.....

Then I got a text from my friend Sarah - she was telling me she wasn't at work that day, she was staying home. I replied back: I'm home to. Throwing up. To which she replied: I'm sorry, but that makes me smile...mayb ur pregnant!!!!!! have u started ur period? My reply: No, but it's the flu. Complete with 5 fever blisters. Tonights my first class too : ( idk what I'm goin to do.

An hour or so later I got up to pee...and thought, what the hell, I'll take a pregnancy test. I grabbed a Dollar General test from the counter (A $3 one....so, surely I thought, it'd be a little better than the $1 ones I should have bought stock in) - I peed on it. Negative. 5 minutes later I could see a FAINT positive sign. I figured it was past the time allotted of when you should read the test....but decided to try and pee again - on a brand name test - So, less than 10 minutes later I made myself pee again....barely enough to cover the pregnancy test. One line appeared - dark - the control line. Within about a minute a very FAINT second line appeared. HOLY COW - It hit me - I AM PREGNANT!!!

I called Chris - I asked if he was busy - and since when he'd left for work I was curled in a ball with "the flu" he immediately questioned whether I was okay - I blurted out "I'm pregnant!" I told him I was going to Sarah's to have her look at the pregnancy tests to make sure she thought that I was (since the lines were so faint). I headed to Sarah's - and showed her the tests - and we agreed - I am pregnant!

We visited about it for a while and I headed back to my house. After looking up some baby stuff online I decided to head to work -

It was the LONGEST DAY EVER!! I felt so horrible all day - I had no appetite and felt like if I ate I'd puke. I had to sit through 4 hours of class where I could NOT concentrate. Every smell made me want to throw up - and I could smell everything so strongly.....

When I got home - around 9:30 p.m. - Chris and I laid in bed talking about the pregnancy - we were both still in awe - but very happy!