Today must be the longest day of the year. It just has to be. Tomorrow I go in for my ultrasound and I am on pins and needles. I can't concentrate to save my life. I have had anticipation before, day before college graduation, day before our wedding, day before leaving for Europe. But NOTHING compares to the ADD I am experiencing today! I look at the clock about every 30 minutes, willing it to move faster and faster. I am sure once I get off work the rest of the evening will fly by (Ben and I plan on painting the almost finish bonus room tonight)but these hours at work are killing me! Ziggy's bopping around the belly happy as a clam, cool as a cucumber. I don't think he or she realizes that in just 25 hours his or her mommy and daddy will be getting a peek at him or her! AND that I will no longer have to post "him or her" or "his or hers" I'm definitely losing it! :) I never thought I'd say it but I wish my boss were here to give me a huge time consuming project!!!!!!
Until tomorrow!!!!
<3
Monday, April 20, 2009
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Friday, March 27, 2009
I find it funny that the times I think about updating this are always times when I am sitting at work. But, here I am, updating at work again! I had a tiny reminder that I didn't update you all with some very important news just now! Last Friday I was sitting at work listening to some music by Michael Franti. He's a very talented Reggae/Funk singer/songwriter and while I was listening to a chorus which says "I love you, I love you, I...." BLOP I felt the tiniest, sweetest little butterfly kick just under my bellybutton. I immediately fell into a heap of tears. I had thought I had felt Ziggy kick before, but it was nothing like this, I knew this was my baby kicking! The fact that it occurred during a chorus which only says "I love you" made me melt into a puddle that took about an hour to contain! I texted Ben immediately then my family and some of my closest friends and of course, publicized it on Myspace and Facebook. They were all excited, many of my best friends were in tears and it was a moment I will treasure for always. Since then I have felt Ziggy bump around daily, usually only once or twice, but its a wonderful reminder that I have a sweet little person inside of me and reminds me to take care of him or her and myself during this special time! Words cannot express the emotions you feel when you have that reminder, of just how big what is happening within you really is. It's easy to almost forget that I'm pregnant because my symptoms are so small, but that little kick, touch, it's a beautiful, amazing thing!
Unfortunately, the touches are so sporadic and light Ben hasn't been able to feel it yet. It's easy to say he will feel it soon enough, but part of me feels guilty that he cannot experience the same thing I am. The other night we were laying down getting ready for sleep and he had his hand on my stomach. We had said our "goodnights" and the room was quiet. All of a sudden Ziggy gave a little nudge and I was like "did you feel it, did you feel it!?!" but Ben had been half asleep and hadn't. I felt so bad! It will happen soon, but I want him to experience this too!
Other than that amazing new development nothing much new to report. We had our doctors appointment Wednesday and everything looks great. I've gained 8 pounds and the doctor says that is right where I need to be at this point. Ziggy's heartbeat was perfect, around 160, and he or she was cruising around my tummy like last time. My next appointment is the big one! Ultrasound, baby's sex determination, and a detailed check. It just so happens this special day will fall on my 26th birthday!!!! April 21st! I'm so lucky to be given this as a birthday present! We cannot wait for this appointment and are counting the days! It's funny how quickly it's all going! It seems like just yesterday I found out I was pregnant, and now, here I am, 17 weeks, baby kicking, maternity clothes are a must and sleep deprivation has officially set in! I wouldn't trade any of it!!!!
I'll post updated pictures soon!
Unfortunately, the touches are so sporadic and light Ben hasn't been able to feel it yet. It's easy to say he will feel it soon enough, but part of me feels guilty that he cannot experience the same thing I am. The other night we were laying down getting ready for sleep and he had his hand on my stomach. We had said our "goodnights" and the room was quiet. All of a sudden Ziggy gave a little nudge and I was like "did you feel it, did you feel it!?!" but Ben had been half asleep and hadn't. I felt so bad! It will happen soon, but I want him to experience this too!
Other than that amazing new development nothing much new to report. We had our doctors appointment Wednesday and everything looks great. I've gained 8 pounds and the doctor says that is right where I need to be at this point. Ziggy's heartbeat was perfect, around 160, and he or she was cruising around my tummy like last time. My next appointment is the big one! Ultrasound, baby's sex determination, and a detailed check. It just so happens this special day will fall on my 26th birthday!!!! April 21st! I'm so lucky to be given this as a birthday present! We cannot wait for this appointment and are counting the days! It's funny how quickly it's all going! It seems like just yesterday I found out I was pregnant, and now, here I am, 17 weeks, baby kicking, maternity clothes are a must and sleep deprivation has officially set in! I wouldn't trade any of it!!!!
I'll post updated pictures soon!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
So, today, I have a massive case of ADD at work so I did some research on the 14th week of pregnancy and found this amazing picture of what Ziggy's little leg looks like this week! It was found on http://www.i-am-pregnant.com/pregnancy/calendar/week/14 and it's just awesome to see all the little bones forming and the little toes!!! Ben and I definitely breathed a small sigh of relief this week knowing that we safely made it out of the important first trimester and I'm already starting to feel a little more with it than I have these past few weeks! I'm still exhausted, but no where near as much as I was two weeks ago!
We had an amazing doctors appointment last Wednesday where we heard Ziggy's heartbeat again. He or she was wide awake and swimming around like crazy so we heard as it would get really close to the microphone then swim to one side of my uterus and come back center, then head to the other side! It was amazing and Ben, the nurse and I all laughed and listened for a good 5 minutes. When the doctor came in he said he could hear it from the hallway and was very pleased. The heart rate was 160 and the nurse is betting on a boy. She says (and I'm taking this strictly at old wives tale value) that in motion a boys heart rate will be that high while a girls will be 160 resting. We'll see, I'm not taking any bets myself! :)
My doctor has said that we will find out the sex at the April appointment which happens to fall on my birthday! I can't think of a better birthday gift than finding out what my baby's sex is! We're very excited and can't wait to start picking out nursery stuff and names!!!
Some interesting facts about Ziggy at 14 weeks:
- Fingerprints begin to form
- Baby begins practicing voluntary muscle movements
- Baby is roughly the size of a flip phone and weighs about an ounce, he or she is now triple the size they were at the time of the last post!
- He or she went to their first Memphis Basketball game this weekend!
I'll post a couple of pictures of the belly when I get home. I should probably get back to real work now! Love to all!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
So, I already stink at keeping this up to date! :)
Today marks week 11 of my pregnancy! Life is still good in the first trimester, no morning sickness, some aversion to specific foods (i.e. Chicken, most anything fried and berries...sad face), a couple weird food "cravings" I guess you could say...like today I thought it'd be great to eat a loaded baked potato...not weird to some, but I don't particularly care for baked potatoes...different but enjoyable nonetheless! I am exhausted; I haven't slept through the night in weeks, not so much to get up to use the bathroom, rather, since I can't sleep on my back or stomach I am forced into the uncomfortable position of the dreaded side. Now, if you've met my bed hog of a dog Spike, you'll understand my particular predicament. You see, Spike is a snuggler, he loves to sleep either pressed up against Ben or myself. As of late, Spike has taken a liking to sleeping against me, and only me, all.night.long. Because I'm sleeping on my side, Spike has taken this opportunity to take up my side of the bed completely. He has himself at about a 45 degree angle leaving me clinging to the mattress seam for dear life. My arm always falls asleep so 45 minutes in I have to sit up, get growled at by mr crabby pants as I scoot him to the other side of the bed and switch to my other side. Bear in mind this happens, I kid you not, at least 10 times in one night! I canNOT wait until my stomach takes up my ENTIRE half of the bed, then I'll get the last laugh!! :)
Other than that, the little one is growing like crazy. According to the millions of websites I look at weekly, little Ziggy is now the size of a large lime, fitting nicely inside the grapefruit that is my uterus. Why, I ask, must everything with pregnancy be related to foods?! :) We have any check up next week, I assume nothing new will be reported at that time, just standard monthly test business. I'm excited as next week marks the end of the first trimester. I've been on eggshells since we found out, every tinge sends me into panic mode, "is that normal", "is that considered a cramp?" I'm sure I'll still have those moments, but hopefully they won't be as frequent! I am hoping I can con my doc into letting us take a peek at the appointment after this to get a sex for little Ziggy. I'm anxious to get started on the room and picking out names!
In closing here are some bump pictures I know you have all been eagerly awaiting. For whatever quack has said that women do not show during their first pregnancy until well into their second trimester, I present you exhibits A, B and C. I've gained 4 pounds.....and a cup size. :) Hope you are all doing great! LOVE YOU ALL!!!!
Exhibit A: Week 7 - I could consider this bloat, fine, whatever. 1 point to you quack.
Exhibit B: Hmmm, is that a bump I spy...why yes, I believe it is!
Exhibit C: If this is not a bump I have a very serious problem! :) That, my friends and family, is my bump! Ohh and aww accordingly! :)
Today marks week 11 of my pregnancy! Life is still good in the first trimester, no morning sickness, some aversion to specific foods (i.e. Chicken, most anything fried and berries...sad face), a couple weird food "cravings" I guess you could say...like today I thought it'd be great to eat a loaded baked potato...not weird to some, but I don't particularly care for baked potatoes...different but enjoyable nonetheless! I am exhausted; I haven't slept through the night in weeks, not so much to get up to use the bathroom, rather, since I can't sleep on my back or stomach I am forced into the uncomfortable position of the dreaded side. Now, if you've met my bed hog of a dog Spike, you'll understand my particular predicament. You see, Spike is a snuggler, he loves to sleep either pressed up against Ben or myself. As of late, Spike has taken a liking to sleeping against me, and only me, all.night.long. Because I'm sleeping on my side, Spike has taken this opportunity to take up my side of the bed completely. He has himself at about a 45 degree angle leaving me clinging to the mattress seam for dear life. My arm always falls asleep so 45 minutes in I have to sit up, get growled at by mr crabby pants as I scoot him to the other side of the bed and switch to my other side. Bear in mind this happens, I kid you not, at least 10 times in one night! I canNOT wait until my stomach takes up my ENTIRE half of the bed, then I'll get the last laugh!! :)
Other than that, the little one is growing like crazy. According to the millions of websites I look at weekly, little Ziggy is now the size of a large lime, fitting nicely inside the grapefruit that is my uterus. Why, I ask, must everything with pregnancy be related to foods?! :) We have any check up next week, I assume nothing new will be reported at that time, just standard monthly test business. I'm excited as next week marks the end of the first trimester. I've been on eggshells since we found out, every tinge sends me into panic mode, "is that normal", "is that considered a cramp?" I'm sure I'll still have those moments, but hopefully they won't be as frequent! I am hoping I can con my doc into letting us take a peek at the appointment after this to get a sex for little Ziggy. I'm anxious to get started on the room and picking out names!
In closing here are some bump pictures I know you have all been eagerly awaiting. For whatever quack has said that women do not show during their first pregnancy until well into their second trimester, I present you exhibits A, B and C. I've gained 4 pounds.....and a cup size. :) Hope you are all doing great! LOVE YOU ALL!!!!
Exhibit A: Week 7 - I could consider this bloat, fine, whatever. 1 point to you quack.
Exhibit B: Hmmm, is that a bump I spy...why yes, I believe it is!
Exhibit C: If this is not a bump I have a very serious problem! :) That, my friends and family, is my bump! Ohh and aww accordingly! :)
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Jumping on the bandwagon!
Hi everyone! Well, it's happened, I've caved and joined the blogging world! With so much new and exciting things happening to us, Ben and I thought it would be the perfect way to keep in touch with all of you. From California to Georgia, we are all so scattered now we want you all to feel as up to date on this exciting journey as possible! So, for those of you who don't know yet....WE'RE PREGNANT! After 11 years together, 3 years of marriage, 2 dogs, a home in the suburbs and many memories together, we decided that it was time to expand our family! I am currently 9.5 weeks along and due September 3, 2009. Pregnancy is going great for me! My morning sickness is minimal (close to nonexistant), I'm not hormonal at all and aside from being exhausted all the time, I am enjoying every moment! We heard the heartbeat this week and it's 126 and strong. We're on cloud nine and can't wait for week 20 when we get to find out what this little nugget is! :) Currently, the nickname is Ziggy, which came about because we found out we were pregnant while the little one was still a zygote..."Ziggy the zygote" was born and has since stuck! So, in future posts, Ziggy refers to the babe! :) It's an exciting time for everyone and we can't wait to share the experience with each of you! We love you all! I'll be in touch!
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