Baby Ultrasound Pics

So while at work today I was able to sneak into ultrasound and take a quick peak at the baby! Peanut was moving around like crazy. Everytime we got near it's legs it kicked them everywhere. We caught one glimpse in between and thought there could be some male parts but it was way to hard to see. We don't know if it was artifact or a boy? Hmmm so I will be having another peak next week but for now here are some pics!

Belly Pics

Okay well there has been a little delay getting these posted but here they are!

I am 12 weeks today!

Another Dr Visit

I went for my second Doctor visit today. I have lost 4lbs since my last visit. Not really a surprise given my diet of peanut butter, fruit, and crackers. This week I have officially stopped being sick all the time. It still comes now and then but 100% better. The heart beat was 168 and everything measured the same for my dates. I am at 11 weeks. I definately have a baby bump, and the firm believer I am in taking lots of baby belly pics, I am hoping to have some posted by next week.

We have started remodeling the bathroom and bedroom which has turned into a big project. We (not me BJ) moved the wall. BJ did a great job of framing the new wall and the closet. We are hoping to start on the bathroom (replacing the tub) next weekend and then the following weekend we are tiling the floor, a new vanity and toilet. It will be great when it is done but our house is a disaster right now.

Yay!!!! We got see the BABY!!!

Today we had our first ultrasound. It was great. I was so nervous that something would be wrong. I know I am not much of an optimist. BUT everything was fine. There was a nice strong heartbeat. Baby is measuring 1.6 cm. I am exactly 8 weeks. My due date changed to April 3. We are hoping for an April Fools Day BABY. Unfortunately I don't have any pics to post because they just printed them for me.

All is great in the land of our "Peanut" We have decided to refer to the baby as Peanut until we know if it is a boy or a girl. A little weird...yes...but we like it.

Sick, sick and more sick

Well officially for about a week I have started getting "morning sickness". Whoever thought it was only in the morning was a LIAR. I am nauseated all day long. I currently live off peanut butter toast and fruit. It seems to be the only thing I can choke down. The mere thought of most food brings a little vomit to my throat. I know great visual effect just wanted to remind all those mommies of their prego days. Yuck Yuck Yuck.

1st Doctor Appt

Today was my first Doctor appt. Everything went great. I had my lab work and pelvic exam. My due date should be March 23 but I have an ultrasound next week to confirm the dates. She (dr) said my uterus still feels small so we both agreed that my dates are a little off. I am thinking I am more like seven weeks even though by my LMP I should be 8 1/2 weeks. I think the due date will end up being April 1st.

She gave me the new edition of What to Expect When Your Expecting. I have already read a couple books about pregnancy but I like that this one breaks down each month.

Keep your fingers crossed everything goes good!!! I am still nervous about the process. I will be so happy to see the heart beating on the ultrasound. A sigh of relief.

My executive decision

Okay well since today is the first day that I am truly feeling nauseated I decided it would be a perfect time for an update!

The shock is starting to wear off a little. I still have the pregnancy test sitting by the toilet that I have stared at every time I go to the bathroom for the last 10 days. I am not sure if I thought it was going to change back but I really needed to stare at it for reassurance! Silly, I know. So far I have felt pretty good. Mainly tired but manageable. I never really understood what women meant when they noticed "smells." I DO NOW. At work all the stinky people make me gag. I came home to a house that I was sure rot had taken over. I found myself scrubbing everything. I had to wash all the sheets and the towels. I put new air fresheners in every room. It is better now but I can see I will have a lot of cleaning to make sure it doesn't turn back.

I also made an executive decision to start taking the metformin again. The doctor told me to go off it once I was pregnant and I did for a week. BUT I have read a number of articles and talked to some of the drs at work who said that is common unless you have one miscarriage. Once that happens they make you stay on it your NEXT pregnancy. I was so unbelievable stressed for that week of not being on it. I just think it is ridiculous to experience one miscarriage FIRST. I talked to my pharmacist who recommended continuing to take it my entire pregnancy. He showed me in the Pregnancy and Prescription book that metformin is only a class (B) and that is is quite safe. So after somewhat of a debate ( only with myself, I haven't told the dr yet) I started taking it again. I don't know if it is the right decision but it has really put my mind at ease. Just the decrease in stress level should be better for the baby!!!!! I don't know if everyone will agree but I feel like this is my first motherly insight and I need to take it!

For the moment I am feeling good so I should probably get back to work around the house!