Life as a Wife

That’s right.  We’re having a boy!  He is as healthy as can be and is measuring a week ahead of schedule.  I always knew that any child of Christopher’s would be a big baby.  I just hope he doesn’t end up being a 9 or 10 pounder like my nephew!  The nurse who did my ultrasound estimated that the baby weights about 1.2 lbs already.  I am 21.3 weeks now and feeling the baby move every day.  It’s such a neat feeling, and I love it when Christopher can feel it, too.  On Father’s Day I prayed that the baby would be very active because Christopher hadn’t felt him in a while and I thought it’d be a great Father’s Day present.  I’m not sure that the baby ever stopped moving that day!  It was so fun feeling him flip around and kick and do whatever else he was doing in there.  Yesterday before the ultrasound I felt some pretty strong movement on my left side just beside my belly button and in the ultrasound I found out that that is exactly where the little guy’s feet were.  It was another amazing experience getting to see our baby and hearing his heart beat.  I can’t wait to meet him.

Our families are so excited about this little boy, especially my grandfather, dad and dad’s fiancee, Lou Ann.  Everyone is talking about how they are going to spoil him and what they are going to buy.  As soon as my sister found out the news last night she went to Wal-Mart and bought some baby things.  I have yet to buy anything, but I bet I’ll cave in soon.  I’m so happy to finally know for sure that we are having a boy (I’ve always suspected it!).  We thank God for this blessing every day, and I hope He’ll let my mom know that she’s going to have another grandson.

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All weekend long I have had sensations in my belly that I have been wondering about- is it baby?  Gas?  Some other weird pregnancy thing?  But today I decided that it is DEFINITELY baby.  He/she was kicking nice and strong, and I felt five kicks.  It was so amazing.  I can’t wait to feel that more regularly, although I am careful what I wish upon myself because I still want to sleep at night without interruptions from a little person just yet.

Thursday I had another check-up and everything still looks great.  The baby’s heart rate was 154 which I was told was absolutely perfect.  At the end of the appointment I was able to schedule the gender ultrasound.  Wooo-hooo!  God willing, on June 23rd we will find out if we are having a girl or a boy, and I cannot wait.  Less than four weeks away!

Morning sickness seems to be gone, finally, praise God, but now I suffer from frequent headaches that nothing will take care of except time.  But I think I’d rather have that then the constant nausea.   People tell me all the time that I’m not showing at all, but I can definitely see and feel a big difference.  My belly feels so heavy all the time and sometimes I’m afraid that I’m already starting to waddle.

My dad announced to us kids on Sunday that he is engaged.  I am very happy for him, but it’s still really hard, especially just nine months after Mom died.  But I want Dad to be happy and not lonely, so I’m glad the Lord has blessed him with someone so quickly.

Christopher is loving his job as a lawyer, and he’s doing very well.  His company seems to like him because they keep giving him these really huge paychecks every Friday.  ;)  He has two more years of law school left, and he’s already looking forward to being a full-time lawyer when he graduates (me too!).

So that’s what’s going on in our neck of the woods!  I’ll keep updating as necessary.

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Mother’s Day was very mixed this year.  The day also marked Mom’s 49th birthday so it was difficult for the family but we all made it through.  And I know Mom had a great day.  Christopher really made it special for me.  I told him that I didn’t care about making a big deal out of the day for me because while I’m growing a baby, I don’t actually have that baby to hold and take care of right now.  Of course, he didn’t listen.  We went to a MS Braves game after church (they won!) and then out to dinner at Outback Steakhouse.  He got me a really cute card and my in-laws got me two really cute cards and a little Mother’s tote.  It’s blue and brown and very pretty and has a Proverbs 31 verse on it.  So the day, despite the underlying heartache, was a very good one for me, and I have to say that I am very blessed to have such a wonderful husband and family.

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Prego Brain is:

Having to ask your husband to remind you what your address is.

Forgetting important dates that people have told you about 20 times and that you have written down.

Almost mailing a birthday card an entire month early because you got your months mixed up.

Forgetting how to use a very basic and easy can opener.

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Christopher and I are amazed each and every day by this little child growing inside of me.  We just can’t believe how God has blessed us with this special gift.  We marvel at how my belly is growing and we look forward to the day when we’ll get to feel the baby moving around.  I thought I felt a movement this morning, but then I realized it was just the water hitting my belly in an odd way.  Besides, at 14 weeks, it’s way too early for me to be feeling the baby move.  Even so, every day I try to really concentrate to see if I can feel anything. 

I am so excited to finally be in the second trimester.  It hasn’t seemed to do anything for the morning sickness thus far, but my appetite is improving a bit.  I need get an exercise routine together now and move move move so I can stay healthy and not gain too much weight.  I would love to go for a walk every day but I don’t feel safe doing that by myself in downtown Jackson, even in the middle of the day.

Christopher took a picture of my 14 week belly yesterday, and hopefully we’ll get that posted in my album soon.  You can see a slight progression from 8 weeks to now.  I’m loving it. 

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I had another OB appointment on Friday.  We didn’t get to see the baby but we did hear the heartbeat, which is always very cool.  I remembered to ask about the heart rate this time and the doctor said the baby’s heart rate is 155bpm.  According to a certain old wives tale, it sounds like we have a little boy!  (I’m still hoping for a girl, but I’m glad to have a baby.)  I left the appointment with the surreal feeling again of being pregnant.  It’s just so great knowing there’s this little person growing inside of me.  Kind of freaky, too.  And uncomfortable.  Pregnancy has not been very fun so far.  But I’m 13 weeks and 2 days and very much looking forward to seeing what the second trimester brings along.

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My body is changing and growing, and it’s time to buy new shirts!  Yes, already.  Good thing I have all that birthday money to blow.  The morning sickness finally seems to be easing up on me, but the bone weary exhaustion is still clinging.  I haven’t hit the second trimester yet so that’s to be expected, but it can still be frustrating.  Last night, I came home from work, took a walk with Christopher, helped him with the dishes, cooked and ate dinner and fell asleep on the couch between 7 and 7:30.  Got up at 9:30 and went straight to bed.  I didn’t get up (except for a bathroom break, of course) until nearly 7 this morning, and I still felt like I could sleep another hour or two.  I guess this is how I’m going to feel for the next several years, so I’d best get used to it. 

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My dad and sister and possibly a friend of dad’s will be joining Christopher and I for Easter this Sunday.  I am looking forward to it.  It’s always great to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and the basis of our faith and who better to do this with than family?  The only thing is that I still have to clean the entire apartment and go grocery shopping and figure out how to cook a ham in just three days!  My morning sickness has been easing up this week so I’m hoping and praying that I will feel well enough this weekend to do of all those things.

In baby related news, I’m not showing yet, but my stomach is getting really hard.  A friend laughed with me about that last week and told me that I bet I didn’t know I had such great abbs.  I decided that I’ll have Christopher take weekly or biweekly pics of me beginning on Saturday which will mark the beginning of my eighth week.

I had a good birthday Tuesday.  I was really missing my mom, though.  I always received a card from her a few days early and then a phone call on my birthday and I really missed that this year.  But Dad did call twice and he sang Happy Birthday to me and we got to talk for a few minutes.  I’m so grateful to have Dad around, although of course no one could ever replace Mom.  Since Dad has had to kind of fill her shoes for the past seven months I think we’ve all grown closer to him.

So there’s my update this week.  Happy Easter to everyone.

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We had our first ultrasound this morning and we got to see the baby and hear his/her tiny heart beating. It was absolutely amazing. Here is Baby’s first picture:

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I am five weeks and three days pregnant today.  According to babycenter.com, the baby’s brain is developing this week.  How amazing is that?

I am still in complete shock that I’m pregnant that sometimes I am convinced that it just isn’t true.  Today was one of those days, so I actually took another pregnancy test.  Yep, it’s still positive!  I don’t think it will really sink in until I go to the doctor and see the little one on the screen.  I can’t wait.

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