6 weeks 4 days

So far I am 6 weeks, 4 days.
The only symptoms I have had are breast tenderness, nausea and tiredness. I still go to bed between 9 and 10 every night, I get tired pretty easily

6 weeks 4 days

New Doctor

Yesterday, I went to see the new doctor. Well, I actually visited with the nurse, and I really like her and the office! I got in to my appointment on time, the waiting room was quiet and the office wasn't very busy. The nurse spent about 45 minutes with me, getting a health history and going over other information with me.
Before I left, she set me up for an appointment with the doctor in 3 weeks, and also for an ultrasound the end of October.
After my appointment, I had to go get lab drawn - she drew about 10 vials of blood!!! Crazy!!
I left the appointment with an book about pregnancy and development, prenatal vitamins (free samples of ones that I was already taking), and just some other information about safe medications to take.
When I went to check out of the office, the nurse was telling me what my insurance would cover and pay for, and she then told me that the cost of the delivery is $2345, and I pay 20% of that! Wow. She said they do a payment plan over 6 months to pay it. I don't know what I was expecting, but I was kind of caught off guard with that information. I guess the expenses are going to add up. BUT - the end product it totally worth it!

I've started feeling some nausea throughout the day. I've found that if I keep my stomach full and eat foods high in protein, I don't have nausea problems. Here is a conversation that took place the other day between Jeremy and I
Me: Gosh, I hate feeling like crap"
Jeremy: "Well, you asked for it" (laughing)
Me: "What"? You wanted kids too!
Jeremy: "I know" (laughing) "Sorry you aren't feeling good"
Totally cute and just made me laugh.

So, in telling people that I am pregnant, there has been one major thing that people ask me, that is really getting on my nerves, and makes me wonder if they have any tact. The phrase I'd like to punch people for asking me, is "Was that planned?" Seriously! Really!! Do you need to ask that??? What difference does that even make???
I have had about 10 people ask me that and I want to punch them when they do. Very rude! I've also been warned that it doesn't get any better, that people still continue to do and ask rude things while your pregnant.
This could get interesting!

Overall, besides the nausea, I'm feeling pretty good. Oh, and more pics to come in a few days!

Switching doctors

I called a new doctor yesterday. The receptionist was very nice and I asked her a lot of questions about this lady. I have an appointment scheduled for next Tuesday, and at this appointment, I meet with the nurse, go over history, have blood drawn, etc. She said we then schedule an appointment for about 2 weeks out with the doctor and she does and exam and testing (which I already had done) and I told her that, so she said that we will skip that and go to an ultrasound!! I am really excited. On Sunday I will be 6 weeks, and by the time I have an ultrasound, I will be 8 weeks. I still feel like time is going by slowly. Sometimes I wish I hadn't found out so early, but since I am impatient, I don't know what else I would expect from myself!

On another note, I spoke with my mom yesterday and she is sooooooo excited about this baby. For the past 6 months, she has joked that she wants to move to OK. I keep telling her not to joke, but I think she is half serious, half joking. Yesterday she told me she was going to move here. That would be so cool if she did - then our baby would have a grandparent that is close!! My mom also bought this baby his/her first outfit! She thinks she knows the gender already, but time will tell. She also expressed that she is really excited to see Winnie the Pooh grow. If you saw my previous post of my belly picture, then you saw a tattoo of Winnie the Pooh - he will be growing!! I can't wait - and neither can my mom! (or sister)

5 weeks

I am 5 weeks today. Still feeling pretty good, just tired most of the time. I go to bed between 9 and 10, and am getting plenty of rest.
I read that little specs heart is forming and we should be able to hear the heartbeat by ultrasound this week. So cool to think about what's going on.

All of our family now knows, with the exception of a few people that we haven't been able to get a hold of. I've gotten a few offers of family to come out and help after the baby is born - and I told Jeremy that I would be taking people up on those offers!! We are so blessed to have a big family, who is also supportive and excited.

I've been thinking more and more about just changing doctors. I've talked to a few people and gotten some opinions, and really think that this week I may go ahead and schedule an appointment with another doctor. My fear is that I'll spend a few months finding the right doctor, but I guess I would rather do that than be unhappy with one. I've heard really good things about a few doctors at OU and Mercy. There is also a doctor near my office, and right across the street from the Healthplex, who I'm also considering. I will probably call one of them this week to schedule and appointment.

Yesterday, I went to Kohl's to spend a gift card I had gotten for my birthday. I walked out with some socks, a new pair of shoes and a photo board. I texted my mom and told her that I managed to get away and didn't go near the baby section. She asked how I managed that, and I told her that I just didn't walk by it. Right now I don't have the urge to by anything. I think it is probably too soon. My mom expressed that she is so excited and keeps thinking about the fact that she will be a grandma.

Life is good!

Doctor Visit Update

On Tuesday, Jeremy and I went to the doctor's office for our first visit. Our appointment was for 11:30, and we got there on time. I filled out all the essential paperwork. We waited for a long time to go back, well it seemed like an eternity because I had to pee and I knew I would have to pee in a cup. Finally, we go back and I get weighed and use the restroom. The nurse takes me back to the room and she takes my vitals, and then we wait and wait and wait……

Finally the doctor comes in. This is the first time I've met her, and Jeremy as well. She is really quiet and doesn't really talk much. She asked me some history questions and then did my exam and said, "well, congratulations" She asked me if I had any questions, and I did not. She said she would have my blood drawn and then they would call me in the next few days with the results so we can schedule a day for our first ultrasound. That date would be determined by my hormone levels.

We went back, the lab lady drew my blood and we were almost out of there. The nurse handed me a little bag of goodies, that had pre-natal vitamin samples, magazines and special offers in it.

We left the office and went to grab a quick bite to eat. Over lunch, Jeremy and I talked about when we were going to tell our family. My mom already knew, so it was a matter of telling our dads, siblings, his mom, and extended family. We decided that we would call and tell his dad because we told him he would be the 2^nd to know. Once we got out of the restaurant, I dialed Larry's number. He answered the phone and I said, "Can I please speak to Grandma Mason" and he said, "Speaking" That's when we told him we were expecting and he would be a grandpa. He was really excited. After that I called my grandma, dad, Jeremy's family and all our siblings. By the end of the day we had told pretty much our entire family. Everyone was so excited for us.

Some of the reactions were priceless, and I wish I could have told them in person. I told Ashleigh and she screamed, and said that she just scared all the people on the light rail. I told Adam that he was going to be an uncle and he said, "that's so cool"! and Austin said, "Are you serious" and Jamie screamed with excitement. Telling our family has been really exciting.

We are looking forward to the next 35 ½ weeks and I hope that they don't go by too quickly.

4 weeks 4 days

4 weeks

Today (8/30) I am 4 weeks and 1 day. I called the doctor to make an appointment. My OB that I usually see is not doing OB anymore, but still doing GYN. There is a new doctor in her office – I can't remember her name – but I am seeing her tomorrow morning at 11:30. Jeremy is excited and wants to come with me. He has the day off and plans on meeting me there.

It is so hard keeping this a secret – I want to just tell everyone, but then I think that it is better that I wait. I think everyone will be excited for us. One of our good friends has been trying for a while, about 4 months and she is not pregnant yet. I feel bad for when we have to tell her. I also have a co-worker that has been trying for years, and nothing yet. I know they will be happy for us. I think a good friend of mine has an idea that we are pregnant, but hasn't come right out and asked yet. We have been on the same cycle for a while and she started on Friday and knows that I was supposed to start on Sunday. She asked me this morning if I had started yet, or felt like I was going to and I just told her no but I've usually started a day or two after I'm supposed to. It's a good thing we have our appointment tomorrow.

I'm still working out, not having any problems with that. Mainly, I feel tired and in the afternoon, I seem to drag a little bit. I feel like I need a caffeine pick me up, but haven't been drinking soda for a long time. I've now given up coffee and mainly drinking tea, lemonade and water.

I've talked to my mom almost every day since I found out, and she's really excited. She is in Florida right now, but plans on coming to OK hopefully a few times before I give birth!

A better picture of the positive test!

We’re pregnant 8-28-2010

For the past week, I've been feeling kind of weird. Dizzy at times, a little hungrier than usual, really tired while working out and last of all breast tenderness like nothing I've ever felt before. I am due to start my period on Sunday, but I figured on Friday that if I was pregnant, a test might pick it up. My thought was that we are supposed to go out to dinner on Saturday night and I want to make sure it's safe to drink. Well I haven't had any cramps (like I usually have a few days before I start my period) and I haven't been felling myself. So after I got home, I called Jeremy around 6 to make sure he was on his way home, and he told me he was. I told him that I wanted to take a pregnancy test when he got home. I really had to pee, but I held it until he got home. I took the test and there was a really faint line visible to make it positive. I was convinced based on everything I had been feeling, but Jeremy wasn't for sure. He thought the test might look like the picture on the box. I told him I would take another one in the morning when the test would should the best result. This morning, I woke up about 5:15 and had to pee, so I peed on the stick and it was positive. This time the plus sign was very prominent. I crawled back in bed and told Jeremy it was positive and he said, "OK" He was still sleeping. I couldn't go back to sleep, so I got up, came into the living room and played around on the computer for a little bit. When I heard the alarm go off, I went back into the bedroom. After Jeremy got up, I asked if he looked at the test, he said, "Yes" and then I asked if I could at least call and tell my mom and he said that was fine. I called her and she was really excited. The plan is to call the doctor on Monday and make an appt for a blood test, and then once we get the results we will tell my father in law. Then when we are ready to tell everyone, we will tell the rest of our families and friends!

We are so excited. I've calculated my EDC and it is May 8, 2011. That date may change depending on the what the doctor says, but either way – we will be parents next year!!!

This morning, after Jeremy got up and ready for work, I went into the kitchen to do dishes and start some laundry. Jeremy came in there and gave me a hug and then said to the cats, "Girls, we will have a little rug rat running around, we've got to get the house in order" That put a huge smile on my face. Then, as he went to leave the house, he said to me, "Take care of the spec" LOL I laughed and also thought that was so cute!

I've downloaded a pregnancy app on my phone and it says that I am 3 weeks and 6 days today.

Positive Pregnancy Test x 2

More updates to come.