7 Weeks!

Well, it is 7 weeks today! Let's recap how the last week has gone... I started school with the kids officially on my 6th week, and threw up for the first time (twice) in the morning. It could have had something to do with nerves as well, but I am not going to blame it all on that. While I was in bed that night, I had to run to the bathroom to throw up again; fun times! My symptoms for the past couple of days have been the same ole sore boobies and dry-heaving every morning. I feel queasy until about dinner time, and then feel pretty much normal after that. The whole being extremely tired thing hasn't hit me quite yet. I have had the feeling like I want to do nothing all day, every day; however, that is far from possible. I think one of the weirdest things that has happened so far has been how much I am NOT craving pizza. Chuck and I would eat pizza at least 2 times a week; now, I cannot even stand the thought of pizza. It's pretty sad. Chuck is kind of depressed over the whole thing. Haha.

First Appointment

Today I had my fist doctor's appointment with Lisa. When I got there I had to do all of the usual stuff: weight, height, pee in a cup (which was good because I really had to go)! The nurse then came into the room and told me that it's official: I am pregnant! It was kind of a relief because it had been so long, or so it seemed, since I had take the HPTs. it was nice to have that verification again. The nurse told me my due date is April 16, 2010, but on-line it says April 15th. I guess it is only a day difference...I'll go with the doctors due date. My mom came with me to the appointment since Chuck was in Michigan. It was no biggie because I knew all we were going to talk about was family health history and things like that. Lisa is a midwife, which I am really excited about! I think that is the direction I would like to take when it is time to give birth. There is just something special and magical about doing things more natural (with less interventions). She said she likes women to labor mainly at home in their comfort zone and then head to the hospital when the woman is about 5 cm. She also mentioned hyponobirthing which was funny she mentioned that because I had just watched A Baby Story with a woman who used hypnobirthing techniques. A Hypnobirth is where the woman uses music and relaxation tapes to focus on something else rather than the pains of labor. It looked like it worked wonders on the TV show. It is definitely something I will have to do more research on. Lisa then talked to my mom and me about the genetic testing options that are available if Chuck and I so choose. I think I am definitely leaning towards having the testing done just to prepare for anything that may come up. We then talked about family health history and all of that fun stuff! Next appointment is 4 weeks from now and I will have a pelvic exam as well as blood work, and hopefully hear the heartbeat!

Still no real crazy symptoms yet, just sore boobies....

WE ARE PREGNANT!!!

I am currently 5 weeks and 2 days along! I found out August 4, 2009 around 7:00 p.m. It was 4 days before my missed period, and I thought, "What the heck." I took the home pregnancy test while Chuck's parents were over for his mom's birthday and it was seriously the longest 3 minutes of my life! While fixing my hair in the mirror, I looked to my left and saw "pregnant" on the test. I think I then had the BIGGEST smile on my face followed by a little bit of shaking..lol. I couldn't tell Chuck right away because his family was still over. They were over for about another hour and a half...ugh. It was so hard to keep this amazing secret! When they left, Chuck was washing his hands in our bathroom and I pulled the positive test out of my pocket. He looked at it and said, "Oh my gosh, are you serious?!?!" He could not believe it. I was still in shock myself, so we proceeded to go to Walgreens to buy some more home pregnancy tests. We bought two different brands just to be safe. As soon as we got home, I took another one. Another 3 minutes later, "YES+" Wow, this is really happening! I was drinking tons of water just so I could pee again and take a third test! So, 5 minutes later I took another one, but this one said "Not Pregnant." I was a little scared, confused, and disheartened, but knew I really didn't have to pee that last time; I just kind of forced it out. It had to have been all water by that point. We decided to stop taking pregnancy tests for the night and we would take another in the morning since the pregnancy hormone (Hcg) is supposed to be highest then. We woke up, and first thing, I took another test. Another 3 minutes and a "YES+" Woo Hoo!!! About an hour later I took my LAST ONE and got a "Pregnant." I think it is official now.

I called my gynecologist and had explained the previous night and morning, and she asked, "How many pregnancy tests did you take?" Haha. I said, "Five." She then said, and I will never forget it, "Honey, You're pregnant." So I made my first appointment for Tuesday, August 17th at 2:15 p.m. At this appointment, I was told I will just pretty much talk with the doctor and ask her any questions I might have. I believe I will have another urine test taken as well as blood work. I will give an update after I get back from my appointment!

We were so excited we had to tell our families and close friends right away. It was a tough decision whether to tell or wait, but we just couldn't keep this great news a secret! We told our parents by buying a picture frame that said "Grand kids are the sunshine in life" and had the due date in the picture area. They were shocked and very excited. We made a few phone calls also that day. :) Our friends and family have been awesome and very supportive.

It is a bit nerve-racking not being very far along yet. There is always that fear of miscarrying. I will feel a bit better once I hit the 8th week mark. All I can do is pray and know that whatever happens will happen for a reason. I am starting to think more positive and am wearing a St. Gerard medal my mom, dad, and sister bought for me. I just have to have faith that everything will be okay.

At about week 4, I felt as if I were getting my period. I was experiencing slight back and pelvic cramping as well as breast tenderness. Now, the cramping has pretty much subsided, but still have quite tender breasts. I have only felt queasy 3 times and felt better after eating something. So far being pregnant is not bad at all!!!