Beginning:
I was a few days late, and I hesitated to take the pregnancy test because honestly I was afraid of it saying yes. I was just so scared that I would have to go through another blighted ovum. I finally took the test and it said pregnant. It was very hard for me to be excited about it or anything until I knew that there was something to for sure be happy about. This may sound horrible, but I just didn't want to get my hopes up I guess. My amazing doctor immediately sent in an order for some blood work and other tests and I went in to see her the week after I called with the news. Around week 6 I went in for more testing and my levels were increasing perfectly, but I was still hesitant. I scheduled my first ultrasound at week 8. And here is what I saw:
I was so nervous going in to this ultrasound too - afraid I would hear bad news and not see a sweet baby on that screen. But once I saw this wonderful sight I started crying tears of joy! Hearing that heartbeat was music to my ears...
12 weeks:
I scheduled my next ultrasound at 12 weeks. I was slightly nervous just because I wanted to know that everything was still okay. Here is what I saw on that visit:
Already in love with him/her
This pictures is so cute. It's little bottom with its legs sticking straight up!
And a beautiful 3D view
During this ultrasound, the baby was bouncing and moving all over the place. It was so surreal - to think that that baby up on the screen was really mine! Words cannot describe the joy I felt and feel from seeing this sweet and precious baby. I cannot wait until I get to see him/her again!! At least I got to hear the heartbeat again at my doctor appointment the day after! I was able to record it on my phone too, so I can listen to it whenever I want.
Throughout Pregnancy So Far:
Just a quick overview of how I have felt! I have been pretty nauseous, mainly in the evenings and at night. Thankfully, I have not thrown up yet or anything, but there have been may times I thought I would at any minute. I cannot eat spicy foods anymore. And let me tell you, this is hard for me. I LOVE mexican food - I could eat it everyday, well use to anyway! :) I grew up eating salsa and anything hot and spicy. But this type of food gives me some major indigestion and I usually feel pretty terrible for a while afterwards. It is kind of fun trying to figure out what I can and cannot eat anymore! I crave apples! For a little while I craved pizza a lot. Now I want hot dogs along with with my apples. My clothes do not fit anymore. I had to get a belly band pretty early on, but had to give in and just buy some bigger sized jeans and dress pants. I am excited to see my belly grow - I have taken some pictures, I will try to upload them soon. I am really enjoying being pregnant so far and look forward to all that is to come!
Firsts:
I have experienced many firsts so far this pregnancy. I have never had heartburn in my life, until a few weeks ago I woke up in some serious discomfort. My chest was very uncomfortable and honestly I wasn't sure what was going on at first. Anyway, I was up the rest of the night laying on the couch waiting for it to go away. I finally found that drinking a big glass of milk calms heartburn. :) Learn something new everyday! Then about a week or so ago I woke up and had a major cramp in my calf muscle. Yet another thing I have never experienced! Now that was painful, plus I was half asleep so it seemed so much worse than it really was. That was a fun night too. It is fun though getting to experience new things!
Well, this is long enough. Now that the announcement has been made, I will hopefully be able to keep you all updated on what I am experiencing and all that fun stuff!!
Keep growing little one! Can't wait to meet you! :)
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