Before I forget about this...
The other night when Tucker and I were going to Shad and Katie's (Tucker's bro and his wife) house for D&D, Tucker said, "You can't be almost six months pregnant right now. The baby is due at the end of May and that's four months away, not three."
Apparently Tucker didn't know that a pregnancy is actually 40 weeks long. I thought that was just common knowledge. Am I wrong?
Sunday, January 30, 2011
17 Weeks and Counting
So I've decided that the baby moving recently mostly feels like a muscle twitch. I'm sure that will change as she gets bigger, but for now, the bumps and nudges aren't super strong. Although... the other night when we were going to bed, Baby was moving up a storm, so I pressed Tucker's hand on my stomach to see if he could feel anything, and he felt her move!! It was pretty cool.
I'm right about 23 and a half weeks now. Still not looking nearly as pregnant as I would like. Seems like all the pictures I see of friends or friends of friends (cause I'm a major facebook stalker) have the moms with cute bellies like weeks ahead of me. Guess I just have nice deep hips that the baby likes to sit back in. Tucker thinks I'm crazy that I want to be bigger than I am right now, because it probably means I won't be ridiculously huge towards the end. I just want it to be obvious that I'm pregnant and not just super chubby or something.
Next doctor's appointment is on Feb. 7th, so next week. Not really sure what's going to happen at that one, but I'm just glad I didn't have to wait for like a billion weeks again in between check-ups. Probably in the beginning of March I'll have to have a Level 2 ultrasound. Not entirely sure what that means, but I was told that because my brother was born with a "hole" in his heart, they wanted to check the baby's heart to make sure everything was ok. Also, they told me my placenta was low, but that wasn't really anything to be worried about because the placenta moves around (?), but they wanted to check on that again to be safe I guess.
People keep asking if we have a name picked out for the baby yet, and the answer is both yes and no. We've had names that we've liked since before we got married (yeah, we jumped the gun a little, but whatevs). Before I had the names all paired up with middle names too, but I'm changing my mind on that because I have a certain middle name I want to use pretty much regardless of which first name we pick (Janet, after my mom). But yeah, we've decided that we aren't going to pick a name for the baby until she's actually here and we've met her. And because I'm sure at least someone will want to know what the contenders are, here ya go: Charlotte, Emmeline, and Abigail. Those are our favorites. If we pick Emmeline (Emme) or Abigail, her middle name will be Janet, but if we pick Charlotte (might go by Lotte, haven't decided yet), I'm pretty sure her middle name will be DeRue (after my mom's mom). My mother-in-law loves that combo, by the way, and she's told me that she already calls the baby Charlotte, hahaha! So she's definitely rooting for that name I guess.
Ok, so this next part might be a bit TMI, but I've definitely accepted that I'm pregnant now. Obviously because I can feel the baby moving, but also because I have the urge to pee, like, all the freaking time, including when I don't actually have to go. It's kind of annoying, and yet, funny at the same time, because anytime I leave the house, I make sure I go, and then no matter how long I'm gone, by the time I get home and get into our apartment I feel like I'm going to explode, haha! Yeah... I'm sure most of you didn't really want or care to know that, but hey, my blog, I get to share what I want.
I'm right about 23 and a half weeks now. Still not looking nearly as pregnant as I would like. Seems like all the pictures I see of friends or friends of friends (cause I'm a major facebook stalker) have the moms with cute bellies like weeks ahead of me. Guess I just have nice deep hips that the baby likes to sit back in. Tucker thinks I'm crazy that I want to be bigger than I am right now, because it probably means I won't be ridiculously huge towards the end. I just want it to be obvious that I'm pregnant and not just super chubby or something.
Next doctor's appointment is on Feb. 7th, so next week. Not really sure what's going to happen at that one, but I'm just glad I didn't have to wait for like a billion weeks again in between check-ups. Probably in the beginning of March I'll have to have a Level 2 ultrasound. Not entirely sure what that means, but I was told that because my brother was born with a "hole" in his heart, they wanted to check the baby's heart to make sure everything was ok. Also, they told me my placenta was low, but that wasn't really anything to be worried about because the placenta moves around (?), but they wanted to check on that again to be safe I guess.
People keep asking if we have a name picked out for the baby yet, and the answer is both yes and no. We've had names that we've liked since before we got married (yeah, we jumped the gun a little, but whatevs). Before I had the names all paired up with middle names too, but I'm changing my mind on that because I have a certain middle name I want to use pretty much regardless of which first name we pick (Janet, after my mom). But yeah, we've decided that we aren't going to pick a name for the baby until she's actually here and we've met her. And because I'm sure at least someone will want to know what the contenders are, here ya go: Charlotte, Emmeline, and Abigail. Those are our favorites. If we pick Emmeline (Emme) or Abigail, her middle name will be Janet, but if we pick Charlotte (might go by Lotte, haven't decided yet), I'm pretty sure her middle name will be DeRue (after my mom's mom). My mother-in-law loves that combo, by the way, and she's told me that she already calls the baby Charlotte, hahaha! So she's definitely rooting for that name I guess.
Ok, so this next part might be a bit TMI, but I've definitely accepted that I'm pregnant now. Obviously because I can feel the baby moving, but also because I have the urge to pee, like, all the freaking time, including when I don't actually have to go. It's kind of annoying, and yet, funny at the same time, because anytime I leave the house, I make sure I go, and then no matter how long I'm gone, by the time I get home and get into our apartment I feel like I'm going to explode, haha! Yeah... I'm sure most of you didn't really want or care to know that, but hey, my blog, I get to share what I want.
Monday, January 10, 2011
It's a..........
GIRL!!!!!! Ten points for me, I was right! Super excited, due date is May 29th so I guessed right on that as well. There's a picture from the ultrasound up on facebook that I don't really feel like posting here right now cause it's uncomfortable using the laptop in the car and I want to get off soon. But yes, a girl. :)
And to be honest Lindsey, your comment on my last post made me worry it was going to be a boy and I was going to be disappointed, haha, I'm dumb. Oh well.
And to be honest Lindsey, your comment on my last post made me worry it was going to be a boy and I was going to be disappointed, haha, I'm dumb. Oh well.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Yay for Stealing Wifi
This post is being written from my car in a parking lot at NC State while I wait for Tucker to get done with work. I'm only writing it here cause we don't have internet right now at our new apartment, which sucks majorly by the way.
Just thought I'd let you all know that I'm still planning on blogging, but I've been fairly busy/pre-occupied with stuff for the past month or so. It happens. We are all moved into our new apartment though and really loving it. It's a million times better than our old apartment (mostly because we don't have little bugs crawling all over everything), and once I get internet working in our apartment I'll put up some pictures of it.
Also, I've got a doctors appointment on Monday. This one should be more exciting than just getting blood drawn. I'm really really really really hoping that we can get an ultrasound while we're there, not only because I want them to measure the baby to find out if my guess of a due date is accurate, but I'll also be "20 weeks" (again, could be wrong about that, I'm just guessing) and that means we can find out what we're having!!!!!!!! Yeah, we're finding out. Can't remember if I put that decision up here or not. Cross your fingers for me that it's a girl, cause that's what I want; a boy would be super too, but I really want a girl.
Anyways, that's it for now.
Just thought I'd let you all know that I'm still planning on blogging, but I've been fairly busy/pre-occupied with stuff for the past month or so. It happens. We are all moved into our new apartment though and really loving it. It's a million times better than our old apartment (mostly because we don't have little bugs crawling all over everything), and once I get internet working in our apartment I'll put up some pictures of it.
Also, I've got a doctors appointment on Monday. This one should be more exciting than just getting blood drawn. I'm really really really really hoping that we can get an ultrasound while we're there, not only because I want them to measure the baby to find out if my guess of a due date is accurate, but I'll also be "20 weeks" (again, could be wrong about that, I'm just guessing) and that means we can find out what we're having!!!!!!!! Yeah, we're finding out. Can't remember if I put that decision up here or not. Cross your fingers for me that it's a girl, cause that's what I want; a boy would be super too, but I really want a girl.
Anyways, that's it for now.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Because Lindsey asked for it
Happy Lindsey? :P (that's me sticking my tongue out at you, in case you didn't get it)
Anywho, an update... let's see. First doctor's appointment wasn't even really a doctor's appointment. I went to a clinic thing and they drew blood (and sucked at it too, got a huge bruise from the experience), told me when my next appointment was, gave me a prescription, and that was it. I was in and out in less than ten minutes. Sort of really a let down for all the worrying I did. Don't worry though, my next appointment (which is on January 10th) is supposed to be between 3 and 5 hours long. Yikes.
Thow up count so far: 2 times, both in the evening.
I haven't gained any weight at all even though my boobs look bigger to me and I sort of have the beginning of a baby bump (or at least I think so). I'm rarely nauseous anymore, but I still have a problem with finding anything to eat that actually sounds appealing. Recently though, I've started having problems with my left hip like... catching or something. Like the joint will hurt really bad for a few minutes if I try to move. This usually happens if I've been lying or standing in a weird position (most often in the shower for some reason). I'm assuming this is happening because my bones are shifting, but I don't like it; it hurts.
At the moment, Tucker and I are looking for a new apartment to move into later this month, so tomorrow will probably be filled with tours for me, which will more than likely mean that I will either A) need a nap, B) need to go to bed early, or C) both. Yay sleeping!
Also, 1 week left till WoW Cataclysm comes out!!!! Yeah, I'm a major nerd. I thought about posting a screenshot of my character in-game to emphasize the nerdness, but the first sentence of this paragraph probably captures it well enough on it's own. Although, if someone does want me to post a picture, I'll totally do it.
There ya have it! Hopefully my next post will be of me describing our new place or something. Love you all!
Anywho, an update... let's see. First doctor's appointment wasn't even really a doctor's appointment. I went to a clinic thing and they drew blood (and sucked at it too, got a huge bruise from the experience), told me when my next appointment was, gave me a prescription, and that was it. I was in and out in less than ten minutes. Sort of really a let down for all the worrying I did. Don't worry though, my next appointment (which is on January 10th) is supposed to be between 3 and 5 hours long. Yikes.
Thow up count so far: 2 times, both in the evening.
I haven't gained any weight at all even though my boobs look bigger to me and I sort of have the beginning of a baby bump (or at least I think so). I'm rarely nauseous anymore, but I still have a problem with finding anything to eat that actually sounds appealing. Recently though, I've started having problems with my left hip like... catching or something. Like the joint will hurt really bad for a few minutes if I try to move. This usually happens if I've been lying or standing in a weird position (most often in the shower for some reason). I'm assuming this is happening because my bones are shifting, but I don't like it; it hurts.
At the moment, Tucker and I are looking for a new apartment to move into later this month, so tomorrow will probably be filled with tours for me, which will more than likely mean that I will either A) need a nap, B) need to go to bed early, or C) both. Yay sleeping!
Also, 1 week left till WoW Cataclysm comes out!!!! Yeah, I'm a major nerd. I thought about posting a screenshot of my character in-game to emphasize the nerdness, but the first sentence of this paragraph probably captures it well enough on it's own. Although, if someone does want me to post a picture, I'll totally do it.
There ya have it! Hopefully my next post will be of me describing our new place or something. Love you all!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
First Doctors Appointment is today
Yep, first appointment. Is it dumb that I'm kind of scared for this? For some reason the past few days I've had this irrational fear nagging at me that I'll get to the appointment and they'll tell me that I'm not actually pregnant. Yeah. That would suck majorly. Tucker's coming with me though, so that makes me feel a bit better. If I don't do another post today about the appointment I'll try and get one done tomorrow for sure.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Telling my parents
So, when we found out the whole going to have a baby thing, I was kind of really sad that I wasn't going to be able to see my parents reaction to the news because there's just no way we could afford to fly out to Phoenix for this. Sure we could tell Tucker's parents in person (and we did while on a hike at some really cool waterfalls), but I'm sort of selfish and wanted to tell my parents in a special way too. Well, after telling my sister and having her help me come up with some cute ideas, I settled on sending a package to them with a small gift to let them know. But I still wanted to see their reaction, so I enlisted the help of a friend from our home ward, and rather than sending the package directly to my parents house, I sent it to the friend's (Doris) who was going to take it over to my grandma's house the following sunday while my parents were with her eating dinner. Doris even agreed to take a video of the whole thing, and I finally got it uploaded to youtube, so here it is!
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Personally my favorite part is my grandma's reaction ("Oh, crap."), but it makes me cry every time I watch this because my mommy cries :). Anywho, enjoy!
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Personally my favorite part is my grandma's reaction ("Oh, crap."), but it makes me cry every time I watch this because my mommy cries :). Anywho, enjoy!
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