Our Big Announcement!
Well this is special, its my 100 post.. and what better way to write it then to announce WE ARE PREGNANT! We have been wanting to shout this from our rooftop for months but because of our miscarriage we had last October, we were a little hesitant until 12 weeks. So here we are today.. 12 weeks and 2 days and couldn't be happier!!
Ever since I had a miscarriage in October, I have realized just what a miracle every single baby and pregnancy really is. We are blessed.
Our Journey started in June 2011. We started trying for another baby... Carter took 7 months of trying so we figured it would probably take around the same amount of time... this baby is well waited for. I am so happy.
We found of we were expecting this sweet little grape on February 27th.... Carter turned 15 months that day! It was a special one for sure. This time... I just knew I was pregnant... Brian knew too. So when these 2 perfect pink lines showed up...
... it was really not as big of a surprise.... but it was just as exciting!
We were just 4 weeks along when we found out... how did I know you ask... I was sick... already sick! I find it amazing how your body can tell its pregnant when baby is just the size of a poppy seed..
Yes, see that T.I.N.Y little black dot beside my ring... that was the size of the baby! Our bodies are incredible.
At Five weeks, we had our first baby doctor appointment. Our Doctor this time around is Dr. Natalie Ward.. she is amazing! Our appointment was to "confirm the pregnancy".. and with butterflies in my belly .. hoping and praying we were so relieved when she came into the room and said "CONGRATULATIONS.. YOUR KNOCKED UP" (funny way to put it but Ill take it!).
Since I had been feeling sick and had been puking for a couple of weeks by now, I went into my medicine cabinet and started taking some Diclectin that I had left over from when I was pregnant with Carter.... this time it wasn't doing ANYTHING... it was horrifying!
I wasn't supposed to see my Doctor again until 12 weeks... but I was SO SICK at 6 weeks that I got up one morning, didn't even shower... got in the car and drove to her office. I looked like a mess.. I felt terrible.. but I was DESPERATE! Dr. Ward took me in right away... she put me on the highest dose of Diclectin (8 a day) and Ran-Ondansetron (2 a day) ... I knew Diclectin was fine for baby because I took 8 pills per day for 9 months straight with Carter but I was never given Ran-Ondansetron before... its a pill that they give to patience with Cancer going through chemotherapy.. this scared me.. but I felt defeated and like I didn't have a choice... I was SO SICK! Dr. Ward assured me that it was just fine for baby and that not puking is a must... she also said.. that usually women who have to be prescribed both medications for sickness during pregnancy are most likely having twins... this also scared me! I was just really really praying that it helps!
At 7 weeks baby was already the size of a blueberry!
Bri and I felt ambitious this week. We hosted a surprise birthday party for our good friend Andrew and had a BBQ... this was the week I found out that I could not stand to ever eat a hamburger again (at least durning this pregnancy).. it was not a pretty sight!
Now, Please excuse this next picture.. it was a horrible day.. full of sickness and puking! However... we are still so lucky and I know that!
This week, we had our very first Ultrasound to confirm our due date! It was AMAZING! The little baby was so sweet... looked exactly like a jelly bean with a perfect little flicker.
The Heartbeat was 175 beats per minute and they said it was perfect! Brian's eyes lit up and he had the most genuine smile ever! Im not sure what I like watching more.. the look on Brian's face as he sees the knew life in my belly that will soon become his life or watching the baby.. its a close call! The Ultrasound confirmed our due date of November 4th, 2012!
At 9 weeks... I REALLY knew baby was there.. even taking all my prescriptions to help with the nausea.. it was still so bad. I puked between 2-3 times per day and just tried to take it a day at a time.
I am such a complainer.. sorry.. Im really trying to work on it.. and each week I was like.. oh this is the worst week yet.. then I hit 10 weeks...
Easter Monday (April 9th) was by far THE WORST! I don't even remember how many times I puked that day... Carter watched the movie Tangled... twice and I stayed on the couch all day trying my best to play with Carter as much as I possibly could. I was completely out of commission!
11 weeks was fun!
I was still puking but we had our First Trimester Ultrasound on April 19th!
It was by far the highlight of my week! Baby is still just perfect! Heart beat was 168 BPM measuring 5.5 cm and right on track! Baby was SOOO relaxed! The nurse told us that it is VERY rare to have such a calm baby during a “12” week ultrasound because there is so much room for them to move around.. but our little bean was just relaxing.. floating around... maybe this baby will be cuddly and calm!! Meet our 2nd little baby Reed!
Just as cute as Carter! Of course I am bias.. but lets be real.. all mothers are! So now, we are 12 weeks and 2 days!
And finally we are shouting the news from our rooftop and spreading the word on our newest little baby! 12 weeks has been a little better for me. I haven't really puked as much but still feel nauseous everyday. Either way.. sick or not, I know what a blessing this pregnancy and baby is and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I love knowing that at the end of the sickness we will have a beautiful new little life to share our life with. We are blessed.
We wanted to announce it in a cute and creative way so made this little video of Carter. He will always tell you where mommy's baby is.. its so cute! I love that little boy so much! What a fun little spirit he has! He will make an incredible Big brother.. I just know it!
Today we had our 12 week baby doctor appointment.. to which she also gave me Zantac to put on top of my other 2 medications for sickness. She told me to wait a week and if it doesn't get better then to take it. She assured me it was just fine for baby and that all her sisters were on all 3 medications their entire pregnancy so she knows first hand it is just fine. That made me feel better. I hope I don't have to fill the prescription but Ill take it a day at a time.
The BEST part about the appointment was being able to hear our little baby's heart beat for the first time. I remember when I heard Carter's heartbeat for the first time, it was the best feeling in the world... music to every mothers ears... and I moment I will never forget.. today was no different... I was in heaven hearing that little ones heart racing away. This time baby was moving a lot! Here is baby's heartbeat..
Those little blips is baby moving... so FUN!
We are blessed. Count your blessing everyday. I can't wait to meet you my sweet little plum!
... it was really not as big of a surprise.... but it was just as exciting!
We were just 4 weeks along when we found out... how did I know you ask... I was sick... already sick! I find it amazing how your body can tell its pregnant when baby is just the size of a poppy seed..
Yes, see that T.I.N.Y little black dot beside my ring... that was the size of the baby! Our bodies are incredible.
At Five weeks, we had our first baby doctor appointment. Our Doctor this time around is Dr. Natalie Ward.. she is amazing! Our appointment was to "confirm the pregnancy".. and with butterflies in my belly .. hoping and praying we were so relieved when she came into the room and said "CONGRATULATIONS.. YOUR KNOCKED UP" (funny way to put it but Ill take it!).
Since I had been feeling sick and had been puking for a couple of weeks by now, I went into my medicine cabinet and started taking some Diclectin that I had left over from when I was pregnant with Carter.... this time it wasn't doing ANYTHING... it was horrifying!
I wasn't supposed to see my Doctor again until 12 weeks... but I was SO SICK at 6 weeks that I got up one morning, didn't even shower... got in the car and drove to her office. I looked like a mess.. I felt terrible.. but I was DESPERATE! Dr. Ward took me in right away... she put me on the highest dose of Diclectin (8 a day) and Ran-Ondansetron (2 a day) ... I knew Diclectin was fine for baby because I took 8 pills per day for 9 months straight with Carter but I was never given Ran-Ondansetron before... its a pill that they give to patience with Cancer going through chemotherapy.. this scared me.. but I felt defeated and like I didn't have a choice... I was SO SICK! Dr. Ward assured me that it was just fine for baby and that not puking is a must... she also said.. that usually women who have to be prescribed both medications for sickness during pregnancy are most likely having twins... this also scared me! I was just really really praying that it helps!
At 7 weeks baby was already the size of a blueberry!
Bri and I felt ambitious this week. We hosted a surprise birthday party for our good friend Andrew and had a BBQ... this was the week I found out that I could not stand to ever eat a hamburger again (at least durning this pregnancy).. it was not a pretty sight!
Now, Please excuse this next picture.. it was a horrible day.. full of sickness and puking! However... we are still so lucky and I know that!
This week, we had our very first Ultrasound to confirm our due date! It was AMAZING! The little baby was so sweet... looked exactly like a jelly bean with a perfect little flicker.
The Heartbeat was 175 beats per minute and they said it was perfect! Brian's eyes lit up and he had the most genuine smile ever! Im not sure what I like watching more.. the look on Brian's face as he sees the knew life in my belly that will soon become his life or watching the baby.. its a close call! The Ultrasound confirmed our due date of November 4th, 2012!
At 9 weeks... I REALLY knew baby was there.. even taking all my prescriptions to help with the nausea.. it was still so bad. I puked between 2-3 times per day and just tried to take it a day at a time.
I am such a complainer.. sorry.. Im really trying to work on it.. and each week I was like.. oh this is the worst week yet.. then I hit 10 weeks...
Easter Monday (April 9th) was by far THE WORST! I don't even remember how many times I puked that day... Carter watched the movie Tangled... twice and I stayed on the couch all day trying my best to play with Carter as much as I possibly could. I was completely out of commission!
11 weeks was fun!
I was still puking but we had our First Trimester Ultrasound on April 19th!
It was by far the highlight of my week! Baby is still just perfect! Heart beat was 168 BPM measuring 5.5 cm and right on track! Baby was SOOO relaxed! The nurse told us that it is VERY rare to have such a calm baby during a “12” week ultrasound because there is so much room for them to move around.. but our little bean was just relaxing.. floating around... maybe this baby will be cuddly and calm!! Meet our 2nd little baby Reed!
Just as cute as Carter! Of course I am bias.. but lets be real.. all mothers are! So now, we are 12 weeks and 2 days!
And finally we are shouting the news from our rooftop and spreading the word on our newest little baby! 12 weeks has been a little better for me. I haven't really puked as much but still feel nauseous everyday. Either way.. sick or not, I know what a blessing this pregnancy and baby is and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I love knowing that at the end of the sickness we will have a beautiful new little life to share our life with. We are blessed.
We wanted to announce it in a cute and creative way so made this little video of Carter. He will always tell you where mommy's baby is.. its so cute! I love that little boy so much! What a fun little spirit he has! He will make an incredible Big brother.. I just know it!
Today we had our 12 week baby doctor appointment.. to which she also gave me Zantac to put on top of my other 2 medications for sickness. She told me to wait a week and if it doesn't get better then to take it. She assured me it was just fine for baby and that all her sisters were on all 3 medications their entire pregnancy so she knows first hand it is just fine. That made me feel better. I hope I don't have to fill the prescription but Ill take it a day at a time.
The BEST part about the appointment was being able to hear our little baby's heart beat for the first time. I remember when I heard Carter's heartbeat for the first time, it was the best feeling in the world... music to every mothers ears... and I moment I will never forget.. today was no different... I was in heaven hearing that little ones heart racing away. This time baby was moving a lot! Here is baby's heartbeat..
Those little blips is baby moving... so FUN!
We are blessed. Count your blessing everyday. I can't wait to meet you my sweet little plum!
