halfway! 20 week update

can't believe we are only 20 weeks away from meeting our baby girl. every day this seems more real, especially now I'm past the awkward "fat" stage and look more like I'm actually carrying a child rather than carrying my lunch from the day. I am feeling her kick and move more and more, and my appetite has increased immensely. Im pretty sure I eat more than Michael, and crave a bowl of cereal after each meal. along with this cute bump I have, I'm becoming increasingly more uncomfortable, especially at night when trying to sleep. I just want to lay on my stomach! 

I love my baby girl so much and can't wait to see her face in just a few months!

To My Baby GIRL

Last Wednesday, December 4th was our big ultra sound day. We got to see you for the first time! You decided to suck your thumb most of the time, which was adorable. Just like your mommy! We also found out that you are a GIRL. I knew it all along. I had dreams about you, and more noticeably from the outside I've been completely broken out with ACNE since about week 14. My face, shoulders, back and neck have been quite the site, but I guess it's worth it to have a little princess in our lives.

Back up to about week 10. Almost out of my first trimester, so I'm thinking I luckily dodged the whole "morning sickness" bullet, turns out I was wrong. It was never horrible, but I did throw up once a day, every morning, then more often than not, felt like a champ after. (Not to mention I was always starving.) That lasted until about week 16ish and now I'm fairly back to normal. I only throw up if I smell something horrendous, or see something that is horrendous.

School has been exhausting, but now I'm so close to graduating (8 more days!) that I think I can make it. My back often aches, and I come home and could just fall asleep. For the past week, I've been able to feel you move and once or twice I've felt distinct kicks. Since I'm about to 20 weeks, I hope I can feel you move more, just so I know you are in there :) the ultrasound tech said you are completely healthy and growing along schedule. I'm counting my blessings!

I've even got a cute little belly now! No more sucking it in. Darn. ;) Maternity clothes are too big, but my clothes are too tight. So I'm just wearing larger clothes. Hopefully I'll fit into maternity stuff soon.

Here are some pics from the ultrasound :)

 No outdoor plumbing :)

 Your darling little face!

 You had just taken your thumb out of your mouth:)

3D shot of you giving us thumbs up!

We are already so blessed to have you apart of our lives. I can't wait for you to actually be here! Even though your dad was praying for a boy, you'll definitely be a daddy's little girl and be wrapped around his thumb:) almost halfway to meeting you!

Dear Baby: 6 Weeks

One week ago today, I took a pregnancy test after have many early pregnancy symptoms.  It came back negative and I was quite shocked.  Was it too early?  Was I making it up in my head that I was pregnant?  Or maybe my period was just a week late for the heck of it.  It wasn't until the next morning, Wednesday the 28th of August when I went to take another test.  I had kept the one from the day before, and when I looked at it just because,  the line had appeared.  I was pregnant.  Although the line was very faint, I had a million emotions running through my head.  Your dad was already at school,  so I instantly picked up the phone and when he answered I said, "Michael, I'm pregnant!"  I think he was just as shocked as I was.  I had some doubts because the line was so faint, so I picked up the phone and called my doctor, Dr. Thompson.  I told his nurse what had happened, and she said to come in to get tested.  Until 5pm that day,  I was filled with anxiety of what the results would be.  They took a urine sample, and sure enough, the test was positive.  I was going to be a mother, your mother.  Michael was going to be a father, your father.  We were going to be parents, your parents.  I was overwhelmed with love and compassion towards you already, and to our Heavenly Father for blessing me with you.

After leaving the doctor that day, I went to Walmart to buy little onesies and some other crafty things to make to give to your grandparents.  Boy were they going to be shocked! Here is how they turned out.

The one on the left is for my parents.  And the one on the right is for his parents.

My parents were shocked, and I think they are still in shock.

His mom cried, and his dad didn't believe us at first.

All in all, they are all very excited and thrilled as we are. 

Now onto the reality of this pregnancy.   Some of the symptoms I have experience so far include:

-Round ligament pain (by far the worst!)

-Fatigue 

-Little bit of morning sickness (although it mostly occurs at night)

Your dad is just as excited as I am.  He often wakes up in the morning and kisses my stomach.  He also likes to talk to my stomach, even though whatever he is babbling about is annoying, I apologize for that.  He told me the other day he doesn't want to wish time away, but he just wants you to be here to hold you.  Needless to say we are both ecstatic to have you here.

May 1st, 2014 can't get here soon enough!

We love you tons and tons!

Love, Mommy & Daddy