First Doctor's Appointment - 8.5 weeks

Chris and I went to my first doctor's appointment today. The baby looked good (yes, just one), is measuring on target, and had a strong heartbeat that we could see but not yet hear. I am sticking to the 10/5 due date even though the doc said 10/4.

We went to a new doctor because Hadley's doctor does not do deliveries anymore. I really like the office. All of the nurses had laptops, so my information was ready no matter what room I entered! The ultrasound looked to be more detailed than I remember with Hadley at 8 weeks (but still not extraordinarily detailed). The office also had a room where I could get my lab work done instead of having to go to the other side of Baptist Hospital. Oh yeah, and the important part, the doctor seemed nice too! Next visit in 4 weeks...

7.5 weeks

Time is flying by as it usually does. I'm feeling pretty good. No real morning sickness, just some periods of not feeling quite right. I am working on my water intake and diet which seem to be helping. The increase in water seems to have helped the bloating.

I'm anxious to see the doctor. I don't feel like anything is wrong, I'm just generally anxious. The added pressure of having an exam in May (this is the biggie) in addition to the typical concerns of being able to handle 2 kids, juggling work and being a mom (a good mom), are all not helping. I'm not losing my mind (yet) ;) Each night when I pray I give my worries over to God. He tells us not to worry, so I'll keep working on it. I may have to give my worries over every night... and if that's the case, I'll do it!

6 weeks tomorrow

And my nose works! If I didn't already know I was pregnant, I might've the last day or two when my nose kicked into overdrive. Changing dirty diapers is going to be interesting...

I think I'm also getting a little tired. I took a good nap today after a good night's sleep.

Both normal pregnancy symptoms - looks like we are off to a great start!

5 week update

I'm 5.5 weeks right now. Feeling great! No morning sickness so far, just like I felt with Hadley. I've been going back and forth regarding the gender of this baby (I guess it's too soon to know if there could be more than one?!). Initially, I thought the baby was a boy... I quickly realized this was because of balance - one girl, one boy. Then, I thought this is a girl because Chris and I want/need to have a boy to carry on the family name. So, a girl would keep me from feeling relieved ;) Later on I thought this was a girl for ... we'll call them mathematical... reasons. Once I realized I couldn't explain this reasoning very well, I quit guessing!

Hmmm, I wonder what the internet has to say?? Feel free to make your own guesses! We should find out mid-May (right after I take my next actuarial exam). That will be a great post-exam reward!

Due October 5, 2009!

That's right! Hadley is going to be a big sister! Chris and I are the parents of 2 children! After taking the test and finding it unexpectedly positive, I wrote the following note so I could remember the day clearly:

I am in complete shock right now! Chris and I are going to have another baby!! About one hour ago I took a pregnancy test in the bathroom at WORK. Ugh. I had no other option. I have a dentist appointment today and was wondering if I could get the dental work done if I was pregnant. I'm on day 32, but no real signs of pregnancy that I can tell. Well, until I got the BFP :D There were no tests at home and the Dollar Tree was closed, so I went to the Target by work. I kept thinking that I didn't want to take a test this way. I wanted to be with Chris. I wanted to share the potential joy with him if it was a positive. But, there was no way to work that out. Besides, I didn't really think I was pregnant anyway... lol! So, different baby, different story! Baby G #2 will hear about me testing in the work bathroom, calling Daddy on the phone, and the doctors saying, "Congratulations! Didn't it take you a year and a half last time?"

Well, Chris and I are both very excited, but mostly shocked at this point. How awesome is it that we get another blessing from God!

Now, time to get serious about what I need to avoid and what I need to be more disciplined about - taking my vitamin (which I have been off and on), and exercising.... I've forgotten everything since Hadley!

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Today I am 4 weeks and 5 days pregnant. Very early. Here's what's going on with Baby G during week 4:

Your baby will be implanting furiously during pregnancy week 4 into the uterine lining, to ensure that she has a safe and secure home for the next nine months. Fetal development by and large is still in the earliest stages at this point in time. By now the blastocyst or ball of cells that is your baby will be imbedding deeper and deeper into the lining of the uterus. The amniotic cavity is forming and the placenta is starting to form.