Well the past few days haven't been wonderful. Here's my short list of complaints, and then I promise I'll get my positive mindset back
1) CT is out of town, I miss him. 2) Actually threw up on Sunday, out of nowhere! But as soon as it was over, I felt tremendously better, haha. 3) New job prospect fell through. 4) Today's the first day I caved and wore work pants, unbuttoned, with a rubber band holding it together, and a long shirt.
Onto the positives: I've been run/walking with Penny after work this week. We go for approx 2 miles. I want to keep this up - it makes me feel more in shape and less bulgy. Fall TV is back! So I have a whole DVR of shows recorded. I like that I can get through a 2 hr Biggest Loser in approx 45 min.
I'm going up to MN for a visit on Friday since CT is still out of town and I could use a break and a visit. I hope to see Grandma and Grandpa and tell them the news! This little baby is a first for a lot of people! I think we're going to tell friends and others about it 2 weeks or so. Once we've successfully wrapped up the 1st Trimester.
Fun baby fact: At 11 weeks, the baby moves about 30% of the time. Lungs are practicing, fingers wiggle, other organs go through the motions. But in a few short weeks the brain says "ok, cool it. you're wearing yourself out" and movements become much less frequent, but nevertheless more coordinated and interesting.
Coming up: Survivor night with the Carlsons tonigh. Trip to MN with Penny Thursday evening. Back on Saturday to pick up CT from the airport and watch the Iowa/Penn State game.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Rain rain everywhere
Last weekend was cold and rainy. I ended up sleeping a lot. I can fall asleep at the drop of a hat these days - which is good and bad. Good when C.T. is tossing & turning and bad when I'm at work trying to get things done. On Saturday we went down to the Alber's to watch the Beaverdale Fest parade. We would have stuck around and wandered around the rest of the festival but the weather was not cooperative. We did get some free candy out of the deal. Penny was good for most of the parade, but really didn't like it when the marching band and Isiserettes came by! She cowered in the Honda with CT. After that I ended up taking a nap and later that night we met up with Joe and Bryce at Buffalo Wild Wings for the Iowa game. Iowa lost. It was a total bummer. C.T. had to go for a walk after it was over (at 1:30am). He does that sometimes. I wonder if he saw any other depressed Hawkeye fans wandering the neighborhood. :)
Sunday was also a snooze day - but I did manage to get a long walk/jog with Penny in the misty rain. That and a good hot meal cooked with my best friend was a nice way to end the day.
Sunday was also a snooze day - but I did manage to get a long walk/jog with Penny in the misty rain. That and a good hot meal cooked with my best friend was a nice way to end the day.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
First prenatal visit
We had my first prenatal visit this morning. First things first, pee in a cup, get weighed, and that's where the emotions came out. I have gained 6-7 pounds in the last 2 months. This sent me to tears, and of course the nurse was positive and said it's nothing to worry about and that I should just try to eat protein and carbs together at every snack. Looks like I should go to the grocery store and stock up on better food!
We tried listening for the heartbeat with the Doppler device, but once the nurse learned that my period usually lasts 30-34 days (longer than average) she figured I was earlier than I thought. The plus to this was she scheduled an ultrasound so we could get a better due date.
We started the ultrasound and then, there it was on the screen! I was expecting to see more of a blob shape but no! it looks just like a little tiny baby! We could see the little one's profile - nose and eyes and all. And the heart is beating like crazy - which you can see on the ultrasound too. We were able to hear it for a moment and it sounded like a locomotive - wub wub wub wub...
Our due date is now April 23, which will put us at 9 weeks on Saturday.
The other nice thing about the early ultrasound is we won't be surprised with twins or quints. Our little babe is happily growing. Oh I hope I continue to provide a nice home for him/her over the next few months!
What a blessing. Pure blessing. Christian and I are so lucky. Thank you, God, for this gift and for entrusting us with this.
Coming up: making a visit to see new little Ruby Jacobsen, born yesterday. Very exciting!
We tried listening for the heartbeat with the Doppler device, but once the nurse learned that my period usually lasts 30-34 days (longer than average) she figured I was earlier than I thought. The plus to this was she scheduled an ultrasound so we could get a better due date.
We started the ultrasound and then, there it was on the screen! I was expecting to see more of a blob shape but no! it looks just like a little tiny baby! We could see the little one's profile - nose and eyes and all. And the heart is beating like crazy - which you can see on the ultrasound too. We were able to hear it for a moment and it sounded like a locomotive - wub wub wub wub...
Our due date is now April 23, which will put us at 9 weeks on Saturday.
The other nice thing about the early ultrasound is we won't be surprised with twins or quints. Our little babe is happily growing. Oh I hope I continue to provide a nice home for him/her over the next few months!
What a blessing. Pure blessing. Christian and I are so lucky. Thank you, God, for this gift and for entrusting us with this.
Coming up: making a visit to see new little Ruby Jacobsen, born yesterday. Very exciting!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
9 weeks
Today makes 9 weeks! The embryo is now a fetus according to the medical world. They say he or she has little arms and legs and muscles and is moving limbs like crazy, but I'm unable to feel them for another few weeks. I am doing pretty well. I had a cold/allergies or something going on earlier in the week which meant I ended up sleeping a lot! Currently, I feel tired and naseous most of the day, and recently I have what I'd describe as a dry mouth, but water doesn't sound good. Not sure what that means, and I try to drink water during the day regardless.
Ah, it feels so good to have our families in on the big news. At my parents, we gave them a card that started out: "Dear Grandma and Grandpa, Aunt Kayla and Uncle John..." my mom looked at me and says "did you mean to...?" and once she saw me smiling and nodding the tears came and we all hugged! They are absolutely thrilled to be grandparents. Kayla and Steve were there and were happy for us too. We called John to give him the news, it's too bad he wasn't there too. We just couldn't find a time that all siblings were together! Now I get checked in on with how I'm feeling - which is nice because C.T. has to deal with lots of pregnancy mood swings and I'm guessing he knows I don't feel well, but not exactly how I'm feeling. With my mom she can say "oh yes I know that feeling, and here, try these things to make yourself feel better."
My mom's been reminding me to eat well too, which I've slacked on because I'm tired after work and not in the mood to cook a nice healthy dinner. Also, I'm never sure what I'd like to eat. I know I need food so I just snack on things throughout the day and try to ignore the naueous feeling. I have been meaning to go to the store for groceries, but here it is Thursday and I haven't made it there. I'm making chili for the football crowd on Saturday, so at that point I'll try to pick up some fruit & veggies. Speaking of, I'm looking forward to the chili because I'm making 2 batches: one turkey chili that's spicy and more saucy then your typical chili, and another in the crock pot in the more traditional style.
We announced the baby news to C.T.'s mom and brothers over dinner on Labor day. His mom got a bit teary and the brothers reactions were: "sweet. here we go" :) They are excited for us and to be uncles.
Next Tuesday is our first prenatal visit with the OB doctor. I'm really looking forward to meeting the staff and having an outlet for questions. And of course, to make sure everything is progressing nicely.
I've been really in the mood to go apple picking. I don't think it's as big of a thing down here. But I love it. The weather is cool now and I could go for some Honeycrisp!
One thing I was thinking about: I thought our heart and other things like breathing were controlled subconsiously by our brains. How does it work, then, that the baby's heart develops first and is beating before the brain is formed?
Coming up: Iowa v Iowa State game hosted at our house with 2 kinds of chili and maybe some ginger cookies? First prenatal visit next Tuesday.
Ah, it feels so good to have our families in on the big news. At my parents, we gave them a card that started out: "Dear Grandma and Grandpa, Aunt Kayla and Uncle John..." my mom looked at me and says "did you mean to...?" and once she saw me smiling and nodding the tears came and we all hugged! They are absolutely thrilled to be grandparents. Kayla and Steve were there and were happy for us too. We called John to give him the news, it's too bad he wasn't there too. We just couldn't find a time that all siblings were together! Now I get checked in on with how I'm feeling - which is nice because C.T. has to deal with lots of pregnancy mood swings and I'm guessing he knows I don't feel well, but not exactly how I'm feeling. With my mom she can say "oh yes I know that feeling, and here, try these things to make yourself feel better."
My mom's been reminding me to eat well too, which I've slacked on because I'm tired after work and not in the mood to cook a nice healthy dinner. Also, I'm never sure what I'd like to eat. I know I need food so I just snack on things throughout the day and try to ignore the naueous feeling. I have been meaning to go to the store for groceries, but here it is Thursday and I haven't made it there. I'm making chili for the football crowd on Saturday, so at that point I'll try to pick up some fruit & veggies. Speaking of, I'm looking forward to the chili because I'm making 2 batches: one turkey chili that's spicy and more saucy then your typical chili, and another in the crock pot in the more traditional style.
We announced the baby news to C.T.'s mom and brothers over dinner on Labor day. His mom got a bit teary and the brothers reactions were: "sweet. here we go" :) They are excited for us and to be uncles.
Next Tuesday is our first prenatal visit with the OB doctor. I'm really looking forward to meeting the staff and having an outlet for questions. And of course, to make sure everything is progressing nicely.
I've been really in the mood to go apple picking. I don't think it's as big of a thing down here. But I love it. The weather is cool now and I could go for some Honeycrisp!
One thing I was thinking about: I thought our heart and other things like breathing were controlled subconsiously by our brains. How does it work, then, that the baby's heart develops first and is beating before the brain is formed?
Coming up: Iowa v Iowa State game hosted at our house with 2 kinds of chili and maybe some ginger cookies? First prenatal visit next Tuesday.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
I spoke too soon...
Just as I was happy to report no terrible pregnancy symptoms, I get hit with this weird slightly nauseous feeling all day long. Nothing bad enough to send me to the toilet, but it's getting annoying! So that's a bummer. Tomorrow makes 8 weeks. That's almost 2 months! I am really looking forward to hearing his or her heartbeat. I go in for my first prenatal visit in two more weeks. C.T. will come with me so he can hear it too and ask all his questions - which I'll be glad about because he's wonderfully protective, but I think he worries.
I was also miserable with allergies. I've heard that about 1/3 of pregnant women experience less allergy symptoms. Guess I'm in the majority. They were getting pretty bad, so with an okay from the doctor I'm now on Claritin and feeling soo much better.
We're planning on telling our families this weekend. We'll wait to tell friends for another couple weeks until we hear the heartbeat and know that everything is okay. I've been trying to think of cute, creative ways to tell the parents though. I found a onesie that says "I <3 Grandpa" which I think is adorable and I'm keeping it regardless. Then we have another onesie that's pink and says "I love my Grandma and Grandpa". We could either wrap those up and give them as gifts, or write them a card that says "Dear Grandma and Grandpa (or Aunt Kayla), I can't wait to meet you in April! Love, Baby Hammond". Or we could get them a picture frame that says Grandma on it.
Which this got me thinking about what the baby will call his/her grandparents. I think my mom would like Nana, which I love. I don't know how my dad feels about Papa, but that would be cute. I'm guessing C.T.'s mom will like good old fashioned Grandma. This baby will be the first grandchild on both sides - he/she'll be so loved! And probably spoiled! :)
Coming up: A lot! Labor day weekend - supposed to have beautiful 70's weather - in Minnesota, maybe at the cabin. We'll going to spill the beans to the whole family! The Hawkeye's first game is Saturday morning. Monday is CT's fantasy draft and we'll share the news with his mom and brothers. Lot's to look forward to!
I was also miserable with allergies. I've heard that about 1/3 of pregnant women experience less allergy symptoms. Guess I'm in the majority. They were getting pretty bad, so with an okay from the doctor I'm now on Claritin and feeling soo much better.
We're planning on telling our families this weekend. We'll wait to tell friends for another couple weeks until we hear the heartbeat and know that everything is okay. I've been trying to think of cute, creative ways to tell the parents though. I found a onesie that says "I <3 Grandpa" which I think is adorable and I'm keeping it regardless. Then we have another onesie that's pink and says "I love my Grandma and Grandpa". We could either wrap those up and give them as gifts, or write them a card that says "Dear Grandma and Grandpa (or Aunt Kayla), I can't wait to meet you in April! Love, Baby Hammond". Or we could get them a picture frame that says Grandma on it.
Which this got me thinking about what the baby will call his/her grandparents. I think my mom would like Nana, which I love. I don't know how my dad feels about Papa, but that would be cute. I'm guessing C.T.'s mom will like good old fashioned Grandma. This baby will be the first grandchild on both sides - he/she'll be so loved! And probably spoiled! :)
Coming up: A lot! Labor day weekend - supposed to have beautiful 70's weather - in Minnesota, maybe at the cabin. We'll going to spill the beans to the whole family! The Hawkeye's first game is Saturday morning. Monday is CT's fantasy draft and we'll share the news with his mom and brothers. Lot's to look forward to!
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