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 : )