I have a secret...

Today I am 11 weeks and 2 days pregnant! I was going to wait until I was officially out of my first trimester to "announce" because of my loss last year. However, some crazy things have happened in the past 2 weeks and I just couldn't wait any longer....I am way too excited (and nervous, please keep praying for me)

I decide to document everything, from the time I found out I was pregnant until now, in draft form so that I wouldn't forget anything. Also, the end of the post explains my recent tweets and break from the blog. I was having a few problems, but all is well now, Praise the Lord!!

4.24.09
Positive home pregnancy test

5.5.09
5 weeks and 6 days
Remember when I posted this post about the way I felt on my due date?
God is so amazing, he allowed my first OB appointment to be on my due date. He took a day I thought was going to be one of the worst days of my life, and turned it into pure joy. I went to the doctor today, they did blood work to check my hormone levels, which were great. I also talked to the OB Educator who took down all of my medical history and gave me lots of magazines, info packets, and forms to fill out. She also scheduled a sonogram for 5.19.09. I will be 7 weeks and 6 days which is exactly how far along I was when I found out I lost my baby last time. I am a little apprehensive, but I know God is in control!

Side Note: Bill went to the doctor with me....he thought the forms were "a little personal"....I am thinking "Babe, things are about to get a lot more personal that THAT!" Ha!

My doctor called me back this afternoon, they want me to come in Thursday for an early sonogram. Not because anything is wrong, but she wasn't involved in the decision to wait two weeks for my first sonogram. My doctor didn't want to wait that long. I am a little excited and ALOT nervous.

5.7.09
6 weeks and 1 day
Mom went with me to the Sonogram appointment, Bill had to work. We heard the baby's heartbeat. It was a wonderful sound. I almost let fear get the best of me in the sonogram room. That is such a place of pain for me. I almost closed my eyes, I can't say I truly enjoyed it until I left and got in my car and realized the sound I heard was MY LIVING BABY!

Baby's Heart Rate was 99 BPM Measuring 5weeks 3days (but I think she miss-measured she is new)

5.12.09
6 weeks 6 days
Let the morning all day sickness begin!! Be careful what you wish for, I told my mom last night I wish I would get some morning sickness so I would know that my hormones were working at the proper levels. Sheesh, what was I thinking!! I have been so sick this afternoon, I have literally put my head down on my desk at work. I feel horrible!! But strangely enough I am thankful for the sickness!!

5.19.09
7 weeks 6 days
Had my 2nd sonogram today, every thing looked great! Nichole went with me this time, Bill was extremely sick and couldn't go. I was VERY disappointed that he didn't get to see our baby today, but was so excited that Aunt Nichole and Grey got to see his "girl friend" (at least that's what we are are hoping for). We would like a girl, but will be elated with whatever God chooses for us... Guess I have to wait another 10 weeks to find out what that is.

Baby's Heart Rate was 161 BPM
Measuring 7weeks 5days (thats more like it, I got a more seasoned tech this time)

5.20.09
8 weeks
Zofran is AMAZING, I was finally able to eat last night!! It was wonderful. I had 2 bowls of Chicken Rotel (Chicken Spaghetti) and I even ate Arby's for lunch today. I haven't been able to eat much at all, other than fruit, since the morning all day sickness started!

5.27.09
9 weeks
Wondering if the heartburn will EVER go away! The nausea is fading. But the food aversions are horrible. I can't eat much meat at all, NO CHICKEN, it just makes me ill.

6.3.09
10 weeks
Started bleeding today, I completely freaked....I got to the doctor's office as soon as they opened. They did a sonogram as soon as I got there. They wanted to make sure the baby's heart was still beating and it was measuring on track. I have never been so scared in my life. Once the appointment was over and everything checked out alright, the baby's heart rate was 171 bpm and was measuring right on track. I wasn't dilated, so they sent me home to rest until my appointment next week. After the roller coaster of emotions I need the rest.

One good thing that came from this was Bill was able to be with me to see our baby this time. This is the first time there has been any movement in the sonogram, the baby was wiggling and moving around like crazy, it was the sweetest thing EVER. Bill was completely amazed!! I think he is already hooked!

6.9.09
10 weeks 6 days
Appointment went well today. I can go back to work tomorrow. They were trying to hear the heartbeat on the Doppler, but the baby wouldn't cooperate. My doctor said "she must be a girl because she wants her picture taken" LOL...so she sent me to sonogram. I was terrified waiting for sonogram. Then I saw it's little heart beat on the screen just beating away. It wasn't moving as much this time, it must have been as sleepy as mommy (Wink). Everything checked out great and I am finally off "house arrest" things are definitely looking up. I have another appointment in 4 weeks.

The picture quality isn't that great on this one. I had "the new girl" again and she doesn't seem to take very clear pictures. She is very sweet, and I like her, but she is the one that took the first picture too and they weren't great either. I think she just isn't as experienced as the other two ladies.

Heart Rate 173 BPM

Measuring 11 weeks and 2 days

Oh and just a quick tip for being on bed rest with your first child: DON'T WATCH TLC!!! I am very terrified of labor now!! The epidurals, and such!! Geezie Weezie, why would they show that on TV!! It's enough to make you change your mind about this whole situation. I am excited about being pregnant, and SUPER Excited about bringing a new baby home with me....the labor part however, not so much.....Stupid Eve and her dumb apple!!!