Almost here!

This was taken at 12 weeks. Itty Bitty was hiding most of the time so I had to keep moving around to get a good profile shot. Just a few more weeks and we can see what we are having! We are hoping for an Itty Bitty Girl... but an Itty Bitty Boy would be wonderful too! =)

TADA! We make an appearance!

I thought I better update before it has been a month.. so sorry about this!
Good news however: we had our first ultrasound a few weeks ago! We saw the heartbeat, the cutest little toes and fingers and immediately Itty Bitty stole our hearts!
It is still too early for the gender but in the next 6-8 weeks we should know. I still need to post the picture and I will do that this weekend. =)

I hope everyone's Easter went well and the Easter Bunny brought lot's of goodies! Marc and I had the best time at my Mom's. We ate and ate some more, opened up our baskets and had a fun little easter egg hunt. Oh, then we ate some more. =)
I made carrot cake and it turned out so good! The frosting was a little thin and wasn't as creamy as I would have liked but it sure did taste good!
All day we were all stating how fun it would be to have a little one in the family again to celebrate the joys of holidays. I cannot wait!
I am feeling better everyday. Morning sickness is residing and I feel my energy is coming back little by little.
And I have a pooch! My official baby pooch! A co-worker commented on it today, in a good mother-to-mother way. =) I am very proud of my round belly!
I finally went and bought some bigger pants. And I do need to by a bella-band since I can no longer button my pants. Marc is loving each and every minute of my growing belly. He is good about commenting how good I am looking for being pregnant and how he cannot tell that I have gained any weight... although I KNOW I have. =)
I also just received a promotion at work! More money and a new position, and what better timing! I am extremely happy and Marc is very proud of me as well. It is such a nice feeling to know that all of your hard work is for a reason.

3, can it be?

Wow, I am into the third month already! Holy cow!
Marc and I were lying in bed last night talking about how fast this has going for us. We both thought it was going to take forever but it hasn’t one bit! With work, me always sleeping and average daily stuff I guess we do keep pretty distracted. Imagine if I was just laying in bed day in and day out… then it would drag on.
And I am happy to see the little baby is looking more like a baby now. --------> Rather than an alien-creature form. I have read Itty Bitty is the size of a large green olive. But my uterus is the size of a softball… lovely. And yes, my stomach is definitely showing the difference.
Happy Early Easter to everyone! Marc and I are going up to Mom’s for the day. I have taken on the task of making the carrot cake… cannot wait! This will be the first time I have made cake by scratch so hopefully it will not flop. Little cupcakes would be cute too though! With hand drawn carrots and bunnies on them… hmm, what to do.
Oh, and I need to start buying clothes. They are getting to tight for my liking and sitting all day does not make it any better. I am still undecided if I should go for maternity or just buy some things that are a size bigger. I know I will use them after the pregnancy, too. Old Navy, here I come!

Another week down... so many more to go!

Two months already. Wow!
My apologies for being a rude guest and not giving anyone anything to read but I have an excuse: we both had the flu. Ughh... morning sickness ON TOP OF the flu. Or the other way around, you choose.
Sunday I laid on the couch all day, trying to keep popsicles down; it didn't work to well. Marc was sick as well although he was in better shape then I was. Probably due to Itty Bitty in me. Well at least I am starting to feel like myself now. I am tired as hell but surviving.


Itty Bitty is the size of a raspberry now, full with arms (2), hands (2) and fingers (10). Itty Bitty should be starting a good exercise routine and moving around... lord only knows the mother needs to start up again.
Oh, and I already have a bump. Not to be confused with a "baby bump" but rather a "I'M STARVING! FEED ME!" bump. Alas, the weight is coming. I guess it's unavoidable and probably something I shouldn't worry about but I do still. Marc calls me his little buddy now cause we can go eat where ever and I don't sit there sipping on water and eating a kids meal. Kids meal? Pa-lease... I will take the Super-Sized, El Grande, Macho Man, fill that plate FULL meal. And when people look at me, eyeing my little love handles that are creeping over my pants and through my shirt, I pat my belly and give them the "I'm Pregnant" look. Now who's the guilty one! he-he

Doctor Doctor!

Our first appointment went very well! Dr. Rogers is a very warm doctor with a great sense of humor. We both liked him which is a plus! And he will be the one that will be delivering so I wont have to see an unfamiliar face staring in my uterus!
My blood pressure was great! My weight is great and his nurse reassured me to not worry about nutrition at this point as I need to eat whatever tastes good to me and what I can keep down. My prenatal vitamins are perfect for me and the baby and it looks as though I don't need to change a thing. =)
I did have to give up 3 viles of blood for the numerous tests that they do, resulting in me almost passing out a minute later. The worst part of the appointment but I drank some water and cooled down and felt better.
I can still continue my work out routine, although I havnt gone in a week, I can still eat cooked lunch meat and he told me to try to live a normal life as much as possible. I still am feeling queesy but eating helps me a lot. It's not helping my clothes but I guess that is what I am in for. haha
My vision of staying this small, trim, cute pregnant girl are quickly vanishing. Oh well.

Happy 7 weeks today! Itty Bitty is the size of a bluberry, and already I can tell that this little blueberry has some kick in it!

Happy Birthday Marc!

Please help me wish the father to be a wonderful birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE!

It is going to be a relaxing evening as we celebrated it last night with a homemade lasagna meal and brownies for dessert. I knew I would be too tired to make it tonight after work. He is making ribs tonight instead.
Well, my weekend wasnt the greatest. I slept a lot, and was on the verge of puking all day and all night. The only thing that seems to help is to eat every few hours. I was trying to be good and keep my weight gain at a low but I have realized that I must eat to feel better. Oh well...
Our first checkup is tomorrow. I am very excited but a tad nervous as well. I hope everything is going well with my Itty Bitty and with me. 7 weeks already on Wednesday... it has gone by fast yet slow. haha I know it doesnt make sense but just go with it! =)
Happy Monday everyone and I will be sure to post tomorrow evening on the doctor report.

And 6 weeks it is

So I have been officially having my pregnancy days. I knew I shouldn't have jinxed myself with the "I feel great!" talk. I have been nauseated, TIRED, my neck is killing me and my attitude turns on a dime. I haven't been eating too much as nothing sounds good but I eat anyway thinking that it will make me feel better. Nope, it doesn't. I wish I wasn't working right now. I can barely keep my eyes open and I hate being on the verge of barfing or burping (from the 7-UP) while I talk to clients. I do still go to the gym. I think it helps my mind and my energy level for the next day. I am off of coffee. YAY! It doesn't even sound good anymore. Plus the decaf was grossing me out! So water and crystal light have been my drink of choice! =)
Seriously though, it feels like a nagging flu bug that wont hit or go away. I get motion sickness very easily and it feels like I just got of a carnival ride. Blech!

But I must remember that it is not about me... it is about my 6 week Itty Bitty!
Mamma's trying hun, mamma's trying. Seriously, I would love to feed you salads and fruit but when the only thing that sounds good are graham crackers... well you get stuck with the left overs.

Another week down!

Tomorrow will be six weeks already! Even though these next 9 months will go by very slow, the last few weeks have already flown by!
So pregnancy has taken a toll on me. Only a little bit though. I am very drowsy, especially in the mornings, and I am getting a little nauseated and dizzy at times. It seems to help when I eat every few hours in the morning until I have a big lunch then I am fine for the rest of the day and night. My sleep at night has not been the greatest. I seem to wakeup a lot, toss and turn, and have a hard time falling asleep again. Marc is in Wenatchee on business the next few days and I know I will be especially lonely under the blankets, but if Lilly is lucky she may be able to sleep with Mamma! Lilly is also noticing the excitement and we are so lucky to have such a caring and protective dog. She is constantly looking at me, whining and wagging her tail. I ask if she is ready to be a big sister and her little head cock is the cutest reassurance for me! I cannot wait until Itty Bitty is old enough to play with Lilly. She loves kids in general and she will make a very loyal, 4 legged big sister.

Little Itty Bitty has a heart beat now! *hopefully* And is the size of a pea.
My first appointment is on the 4th of March and that may be a little too early to tell still. I just hope Itty Bitty is healthy and loving life in me right now. I am trying my best to provide the best atmosphere for Itty Bitty and trying to keep myself hydrated and healthy at the same time. I really would like an ultra sound but again I am unsure if it is still too early to see anything.

Why do I feel so good?

Ok, let me rephrase that.. I feel good!
I read on other mommy to be blogs and I am always reading forums and people seem to be hit with symptoms early. Could this be mental for some? Knowing that you SHOULD have morning sickness, headaches, bloating, etc. Is it leading to puking?
Maybe I am just being confident and yes, cocky, but seriously I feel like myself right now! The only thing I have noticed is I am craving certain foods. Salty foods have been satisfying my palette and I am going through a cheese phase; extra sharp please!
Marc has been wonderful as well. He continually talks to Itty Bitty, making sure we are doing ok, asking me if I need anything and calling just to say he loves me. =)
I know he is the reason I am not scared to death right now. Knowing he is going to be here watching over us, always and forever. I couldn't be doing this with out him. He is my shoulder, my hand warmer and my teddy bear.