Today I am 5 weeks and 3 days along (not that I'm counting or anything). As each day passes, I feel I can breathe a bit easier but at the same time I'm still scared. Never have I wanted anything so badly in my life and it terrifies me to think something will happen! As some wise Bumpies say "Today, I am pregnant and I love my baby." I thank God each day he allows me to experience this, nausea and exhaustion included!
This week, bebe is the size of an appleseed. Even though I won't be able to hear it for a few more weeks, its heart starts beating and pumping blood through its teeny tiny body! Also, the brain; the cardiovascular, nervous and reproductive systems; and all other major systems are forming! It's amazing, it really is!
I've thought about taking weekly "bump" pictures, but I'm lacking the bump. It's nothing but bloat! I've also become obsessed with Old Navy maternity clothes. I bargain shopped this weekend and got several deals! I can't wait until I'm sporting the baby bump and can fill them all out.
Kevin and I went grocery shopping last night for the first time since finding out I'm pregnant. All that food made me feel so sick! I couldn't believe it. So far, I haven't been sick one time. I hope it stays this way, at least for a few more weeks!
Well, that's all for now! I thought I'd leave you with a picture of what bebe looks like this week. I think it looks like a manitee!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
My 25th Year of Life
This Sunday will be my 26th birthday. I've never been one of those girls who get upset that she's getting older. I actually enjoy it. I still get comments about how I look like I'm 19, so I love busting out my age and saying "HA!". I know some day I will be grateful I do not look my age, but until then, I hate it.
So, let's see...what major events happened in my 25th year? These are in chronological order, btw.
* I found my two oldest sisters. One of my lifelong dreams happened and we haven't looked back since. We still haven't met, but we talk as much as we can. The time difference really gets in the way of that!
* I got married. I married a wonderful man, who loves me and is so sweet to me, no matter how hateful I am to him.
* I started grad school. What a ride this has been! There are days I wonder what in the world I was thinking and I really hope that goes away soon!
* And the biggest thing to happen to me?? I found out I'm pregnant with my first baby!! Last Thursday night, I was home alone and bored. I decided to take a HPT, just knowing it was going to be negative. Can you imagine my excitement when two lines popped up?? I couldn't believe it! I took three that night and three the next day. I've taken a grand total of seven HPTs! I had my first visit w/ the doctor to confirm thru bloodwork and it was positive, as well. Our first ultrasound is December 8th and I cannot wait! Our due date is July 9th.
And so, it's been a secret for the last six months we were TTC and to contain that secret, I became a member of The Bump. Their message board, Trying To Get Pregnant, was a life saver. I met so many amazingly wonderful ladies through that board and I just know that I will always be in contact with them somehow! I follow some of their blogs on here, and if you ever want some new reads, definitely check them out. Like I said, they're amazing ladies and they definitely made the last six months less stressful!
I'M GOING TO BE A MOMMY! Words cannot express how happy I am, but at the same time I'm nervous and scared. I'm in charge of another life. And although I've been told I'll be amazing mom, what if I screw this child up severely?? Thankfully for me AND the bebe, I have my wonderful husband to prevent this from happening.
So, prepare yourselves...there will be all kinds of baby talk on here! :)
Can't wait to see what my 26th year holds in store for me!
So, let's see...what major events happened in my 25th year? These are in chronological order, btw.
* I found my two oldest sisters. One of my lifelong dreams happened and we haven't looked back since. We still haven't met, but we talk as much as we can. The time difference really gets in the way of that!
* I got married. I married a wonderful man, who loves me and is so sweet to me, no matter how hateful I am to him.
* I started grad school. What a ride this has been! There are days I wonder what in the world I was thinking and I really hope that goes away soon!
* And the biggest thing to happen to me?? I found out I'm pregnant with my first baby!! Last Thursday night, I was home alone and bored. I decided to take a HPT, just knowing it was going to be negative. Can you imagine my excitement when two lines popped up?? I couldn't believe it! I took three that night and three the next day. I've taken a grand total of seven HPTs! I had my first visit w/ the doctor to confirm thru bloodwork and it was positive, as well. Our first ultrasound is December 8th and I cannot wait! Our due date is July 9th.
And so, it's been a secret for the last six months we were TTC and to contain that secret, I became a member of The Bump. Their message board, Trying To Get Pregnant, was a life saver. I met so many amazingly wonderful ladies through that board and I just know that I will always be in contact with them somehow! I follow some of their blogs on here, and if you ever want some new reads, definitely check them out. Like I said, they're amazing ladies and they definitely made the last six months less stressful!
I'M GOING TO BE A MOMMY! Words cannot express how happy I am, but at the same time I'm nervous and scared. I'm in charge of another life. And although I've been told I'll be amazing mom, what if I screw this child up severely?? Thankfully for me AND the bebe, I have my wonderful husband to prevent this from happening.
So, prepare yourselves...there will be all kinds of baby talk on here! :)
Can't wait to see what my 26th year holds in store for me!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
A preview, perhaps?
I found THIS lovely post while searching for some pictures for my next post. I'm at work and can't save the pics right now, so it'll have to be tonight when I get home. In the mean time, check out the link I posted. I cracked up because, sadly, it hits the nail right on the head for me! Enjoy!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Great weekend!
Happy Monday, ladies! And what a lovely Monday it has been so far! I slept until 11:30 and I've been laying on the couch ever since. We have a lot to do this week, so today I'm not doing a darn thing!
We had an awesome weekend! I thought I'd update you guys on the haunted maze! When we arrived (which, btw, this place was out in the middle of nowhere), the first thing we saw was a kid dressed as an evil clown holding a chainsaw. He was chasing all kinds of people with it! Needless to say, we flipped out! When we got in line, we were informed that only groups of four could go into the corn maze. Well, we had 13 in our group! We were pretty disappointed. We decided to do the haunted barn instead, which could take six people at a time. I'd like to say I could tell you about how scary it was, but I kept my eyes closed 99% of the time! I opened my eyes twice! First, when we were going thru this PVC pipe jungle. Luckily us girls were short enough so that it didn't bother us, but my poor husband got smacked right in the face with it! Second, we had to kneel down and crawl thru this tiny space. I freaked out. I don't do well with tight spaces! From what I could hear, it was pretty freaky. At one point, Amy, had both her legs wrapped around me! It was hilarious!
Yesterday, our picture session with Mandy was so fun! Unfortunately, the trees in the area we went to hadn't began changing, but it was still pretty! We did get to visit the covered bridge and a historical site with a fort and everything! I can't wait to get them back. When she puts up the sneak peek, I'll definitely post some! Meanwhile, here are some pictures I found on the 'net of the places we visited!
We had an awesome weekend! I thought I'd update you guys on the haunted maze! When we arrived (which, btw, this place was out in the middle of nowhere), the first thing we saw was a kid dressed as an evil clown holding a chainsaw. He was chasing all kinds of people with it! Needless to say, we flipped out! When we got in line, we were informed that only groups of four could go into the corn maze. Well, we had 13 in our group! We were pretty disappointed. We decided to do the haunted barn instead, which could take six people at a time. I'd like to say I could tell you about how scary it was, but I kept my eyes closed 99% of the time! I opened my eyes twice! First, when we were going thru this PVC pipe jungle. Luckily us girls were short enough so that it didn't bother us, but my poor husband got smacked right in the face with it! Second, we had to kneel down and crawl thru this tiny space. I freaked out. I don't do well with tight spaces! From what I could hear, it was pretty freaky. At one point, Amy, had both her legs wrapped around me! It was hilarious!
Yesterday, our picture session with Mandy was so fun! Unfortunately, the trees in the area we went to hadn't began changing, but it was still pretty! We did get to visit the covered bridge and a historical site with a fort and everything! I can't wait to get them back. When she puts up the sneak peek, I'll definitely post some! Meanwhile, here are some pictures I found on the 'net of the places we visited!
The covered bridge we visited:
Here's the fort we visited:
Hope you ladies have a great day!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Happy Saturday!
Tonight, against my better judgement, we're going to a local haunted corn maze. To say that I'm nervous is an understatement. I don't do well with scary things! The last one we went to, I ended up breaking down in the middle of the maze because someone dressed as Pin Face from Hell Raiser wouldn't get off me. Kevin finally had to push him off me! And why am I going tonight?? I'm very easily coaxed into things by my friends. I don't do well with peer pressure either! I will definitely update you guys on how it goes!
Tomorrow, we're having pictures made with one of our really good friends. I'm definitely excited about this! She's thinking of taking us to a covered bridge and things like that! I'm really excited to have some Fall themed pica! I even picked us up a coordinating outfit. Yeah, we're one of those couples. I'm hoping we'll pick up a pumpkin on the way home and do some carving tomorrow night, too. I haven't carved a pumpkin in a really long time, so I'm really excited about that, too!
This coming week, Kevin and I both are on vacation! Wahoo! I'm so glad to have a break from work. I'm definitely burnt out on the place. We aren't going anywhere big because I have some stuff for school to finish, but we're trying to plan a day trip to Asheville, NC to visit Vance Birthplace. I have to visit a public history site for my research class, so we decided to go there after my professor suggested it. We also have a ton of cleaning to do around here. Sadly, the thing I'm looking foward to the most is sleeping past 8:00 every morning! Pathetic, huh?
Well, that's all for now! Hopefully, I'll update tomorrow with some pictures! Hope you ladies have a great Saturday!
Tomorrow, we're having pictures made with one of our really good friends. I'm definitely excited about this! She's thinking of taking us to a covered bridge and things like that! I'm really excited to have some Fall themed pica! I even picked us up a coordinating outfit. Yeah, we're one of those couples. I'm hoping we'll pick up a pumpkin on the way home and do some carving tomorrow night, too. I haven't carved a pumpkin in a really long time, so I'm really excited about that, too!
This coming week, Kevin and I both are on vacation! Wahoo! I'm so glad to have a break from work. I'm definitely burnt out on the place. We aren't going anywhere big because I have some stuff for school to finish, but we're trying to plan a day trip to Asheville, NC to visit Vance Birthplace. I have to visit a public history site for my research class, so we decided to go there after my professor suggested it. We also have a ton of cleaning to do around here. Sadly, the thing I'm looking foward to the most is sleeping past 8:00 every morning! Pathetic, huh?
Well, that's all for now! Hopefully, I'll update tomorrow with some pictures! Hope you ladies have a great Saturday!
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Hello Three Day Weekend!
I won an award! My girl, Jenn, over at A Day In The Life Of Jenn, gave me the Versatile Blogger Award! :) Thanks, love! If you guys are looking for a new blog to read, I definitely suggest hers.
So the deal is that once you get the award, you list 7 things about yourself and then pass the award on to 15 people (although I may cheat and do less than 15).
1) I hold grudges, big time. Someone hurts my feelings one time and I never forget it.
2) I gained twenty pounds in one year when we moved next to my mamaw. I loved her cooking way too much!
3) One of my biggest dreams is having a huge family. Kevin and I want four children and I often sit and imagine what our life will be like when they're grown w/ families of their own! Yeah, I know.
4) I'm a huge kid at heart! I still love things that made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside when I was little. I think this is why I love the holidays so much!
5) I've struggled with my weight my whole life. I know I need to lose weight, but I love food way too much!
6) I think I'm a hypochondriac. I get the slightest twinge in my head and I automatically think I have a brain tumor!
7) When I was a senior, our senior class voted on what the ideal senior girl would look like. She would've had my legs and I think that was my proudest moment ever. Shallow, I know. And sadly, now I won't even wear shorts/dresses! A lot can change in seven years!
Now, I tag:
1) Amy Jo @ Simply Being Me
2) Ashley @ Polish and Pearls
3) Erica @ You, Me and Baby Makes Three
4) Jess @ Mrs. Bishop
5) Kelli @ Many Blessings
6) Jade @ A Room Of My Own
7) Sara @ Domestically Challenged
8) MillerTime @ Taking You Home
9) Mary Ruth @ Momma Ruth Says
10) Melissa @ Mommy In The Making
Seriously, these are some lovely ladies and you guys need to check out their blogs! :)
So the deal is that once you get the award, you list 7 things about yourself and then pass the award on to 15 people (although I may cheat and do less than 15).
1) I hold grudges, big time. Someone hurts my feelings one time and I never forget it.
2) I gained twenty pounds in one year when we moved next to my mamaw. I loved her cooking way too much!
3) One of my biggest dreams is having a huge family. Kevin and I want four children and I often sit and imagine what our life will be like when they're grown w/ families of their own! Yeah, I know.
4) I'm a huge kid at heart! I still love things that made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside when I was little. I think this is why I love the holidays so much!
5) I've struggled with my weight my whole life. I know I need to lose weight, but I love food way too much!
6) I think I'm a hypochondriac. I get the slightest twinge in my head and I automatically think I have a brain tumor!
7) When I was a senior, our senior class voted on what the ideal senior girl would look like. She would've had my legs and I think that was my proudest moment ever. Shallow, I know. And sadly, now I won't even wear shorts/dresses! A lot can change in seven years!
Now, I tag:
1) Amy Jo @ Simply Being Me
2) Ashley @ Polish and Pearls
3) Erica @ You, Me and Baby Makes Three
4) Jess @ Mrs. Bishop
5) Kelli @ Many Blessings
6) Jade @ A Room Of My Own
7) Sara @ Domestically Challenged
8) MillerTime @ Taking You Home
9) Mary Ruth @ Momma Ruth Says
10) Melissa @ Mommy In The Making
Seriously, these are some lovely ladies and you guys need to check out their blogs! :)
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