1st Appointment!

Last Tuesday we had our first appointment. We haven't actually picked a place yet, but we went with the first doctor that had availability. We absolutely loved her and the hospital, but realized it's a pretty far drive from home, especially in traffic (not good when you're in labor, I'm sure!). So we might just need to go with Option B even though we don't know much about that hospital except that it's close to school and home. We still have six more months to make a decision, right? Only kidding...

Back to the appointment - we were lucky enough to have an ultrasound and actually see our little one!! Our doctor even printed off pictures for us which were pretty amazing. It's crazy to already see arms, legs and a body developing even though the baby is only 10 weeks and about 2 inches long. That definitely made it more real for us! We also found out our due date - Mother's Day 2010 (May 9th). How appropriate!!

In the midst of the appointment, I was still pretty sick but was so happy to find out that everything looked good so far! We actually had a few days that gave us a little a scare, but we were able to go back into the doctor on Friday and hear the heartbeat! We were actually told that it's a very strong heartbeat for being so young! Good news!!

We're hoping to get pics up here soon but still have a defunct camera. I've felt so lost without it lately so hopefully we'll break down and buy a new one soon - good excuse to upgrade!!

Almost 10 weeks!!

It's hard to believe that we are almost 10 weeks along. So far, I feel like this pregnancy thing has been going by pretty fast. I think a lot of that has to do with teaching a new grade level at the same time as finding out we were pregnant (oh, and the fact that we had four of our good friends' 30th birthdays to celebrate in there, too!!). That took most of my time and energy over the past few weeks!! But now that Back to School Night and conferences are over, I am really excited to now put more of my focus into what's ahead. :)

So, as many of you know, we still haven't had our first appointment yet. We actually have two scheduled within the next few weeks. Hmmm...doesn't that sound like me? Trying to find just the right place?! We actually know where we want to go, but have heard conflicting things from our insurance and are still trying to find out if we can go there... Hopefully it will work out!

Brian has been such a good supporter and husband these last few weeks. As much as I didn't want to admit that I wasn't going to have as much energy, it's true - you really don't have any!! I am finding that all I can really do is go to work and then come home and maybe make dinner. Maybe it could be due to the fact that I also get up at 5:30 and am now teaching 4/5 year olds! But whatever the reason, the laundry, the cleaning and even our dinners have really suffered. I now do the bare minimum - whatever it takes to get by!! Meanwhile, throughout this change, Brian has been so good at going to the grocery store for all last minute things. And I do mean last minute things! Lately it has been almost each day for small food cravings - chicken noodle soup, Starbursts, donuts at 7pm, but no pickles and ice cream just yet...although pickles are sounding really good right now... It's strange, but I haven't had the same two cravings twice. After I have it, it doesn't sound good to me again and I'm on to the next thing. Hence the last minute trips to the store. He has been a saint!!!

I also haven't been too sick. Morning nausea every day, yes. But at least it hasn't been unbearable. I did get the flu pretty bad though while in my 9th/10th week. That was actually worse than any nausea I've had this whole time!! Oh, the joys of being with the little ones and all their viruses all day long...

I know this is a long posting, but I haven't really kept up to date with how everything is going. I promise the next few will be shorter! And we will post pics soon, too! I tried taking pics of me at 8 weeks to post on here, but laughed when I didn't see a bump at all. They looked pretty silly. :) I'm sure there will be plenty of "bump" pics to show soon though!!

Thanks for all of your love and support over the last few weeks! We look forward to sharing more of our joy in the upcoming months!!