Sneak Peek

This is one of our Christmas photos for the 2008 holidays. More to come when I have a spare moment, work is crazy, stupid busy. What do you expect when you're in a mall though? P.S. If it's a girl, I am pretty sure her middle name will be Grace, it was my grandma's middle name...:)

Can You See it Now Ma?

At almost 19 weeks, this is Evan's little brother or sister. The hearbeat today was 144 beats per minute and apparently, it was giving the ultrasound tech some difficulty doing measurements as it was VERY active. I was not able to tell what it is, all that matters is that things are good and it is healthy. As I approach the midway point, I have gained a whopping half a pound. Doc says there is nothing to worry about, lots of women don't put on weight until the second half of theeir pregnancy. Things are good, I am planning on working until it gets to be too much, which will likely be by March sometime. So...any guesses on what it is? Name suggestions? I am open to almost anything...:)

Blah...

I hate winter. I know tchnically it is still fall, but the friggin cold and snow are beginning to hit the north and I have decided in my next life, I shall be a bear. That way, I can sleep through it all. In other news, I got to hear the little one last week for the first time. The heart was at 152 beats per minute, which, if you believe old wive's tales, would lean towards it bein a girl. It makes no difference to me, so long as it is healthy. I have yet to gain any weight and tomorrow marks 16 weeks. There has been a lot goin on the last few weeks, ranging from working overtime due to lack of staff, to a difference of opinions with one or two family members. However, today I am feeling better about things as I have decided that I am in control of my choices and nobody else. Anyway, I go for another ultrasound on the 17th of November, so I will keep you up to date...:)

Little Wonders

I am thankful for my family and friends, without whom I would not have survived the past 2 years and who are more than supportive as I face the next few. The next year wil bring big (little :) changes as well...xo

Sooo,

Seems I may be hearing the little heartbeat sooner than I thought. I just got a call from the OB who will be delivering and I have my first appointment with him on Monday afternoon. Maybe if I hear someting, it will take me out of denial. I mean, yes, the tests came back positive, and yes, I have been to my doctor and yes, I am slowly putting on a little weight, but it still does not seem real. Anyway, just thought you might like to know....

What's Up Doc??

So, I had my first prenatal visit with my doc yesterday, and all seems to be well. I am now 9 weeks along and feeling fine, not a stitch of morning sickness, knock on wood. She seemed to be more excited than I am....not that I'm not, just that given the circumstances, it's taking some getting used to the idea. She recommends I have an amniocentisis, which is a test they do by sticking a needle in my belly and drawing fluid out of the amniotic sac, and this is done to test for Down Syndrome. Because of my age(I will be 35 when I deliver) she feels it would be a good idea. Ok, she's not the one getting jabbed in the belly. But , this test can also tell you the sex of the baby, should you want to know. Part of me does and part of me doesn't want to know. I am not sure exactly when this test will be done, but I am accepting resumes for handholders....Anyway, that's about it, my next appointment is on Oct 9th, when maybe, just maybe I will hear a little heartbeat...:)

So...

...for the 2-3 of you out there who check this out once in a while, I have been gone dealing with some big news. It has taken me a while to adjust to but the fact of the matter is, I am having another baby. Somtime mid-April to be exact. I have an appointment with my family doctor on the 10th, so I will have more info then.