Passing the time. . .

Tomorrow, I get to go back to the doctor for an ultrasound.  I went at 4w6d, and I didn't get to see anything because it was so early.  Tomorrow, I will be 7w6d so we should be able to see the baby and hear a heartbeat.  I am so anxious, and I have decided to stay off of baby websites and baby discussion boards.  Each one forum turns into a discussion about miscarriage, and they stress me out! So I think I'll just avoid them! 

In the mean time, Brett and I have decided on baby names. . . already! We have known the middle name of our first child would always be "Starr".  "Starr" is Brett's grandmother's maiden name.  If we have a boy, his name will be "Brody Starr".  If we have a girl, her name will be "Addison Starr".  We will just have to wait 12 to 14 weeks to find out!

7 Weeks

 

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 7 Weeks

 

Size of baby: About the size of a blueberry!

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 4 pounds so far

 

Maternity Clothes: None

 

Gender: We don't know yet!

 

Movement: None

 

Sleep: I wake up to go to the bathroom and can't go back to sleep.

 

What I miss: Sleep!

 

Cravings: Green Olives

 

Symptoms: Nausea, headaches, and other not so lovely symptoms.

Best Moment this week: Nothing too exciting this week!

Happy Father's Day!

Technically, Brett is not a father yet but. . .  I couldn't resist getting him a father's day card and a gift.  His gift was just a silly gag gift.  I found a daddy diaper changing kit online and decided I could make my own.  Brett has never changed a diaper, and the thought of it makes him sick. In his kit, I included:

- Clothespin for his nose.

- Mask to protect his nose and mouth.

- Safety goggles to protect his eyes.

- Gloves to protect his hands.

- Baby wipes for the clean up.

- Plastic bag for disposal.

- Diaper to finish the job. . .

He seemed to think it was pretty funny and guarantees he will be wearing it during his first diaper change!

Flashback 5k

On Wednesday, a few friends, Brett, and I did the Flashback 5k on the river front.  We dressed up in our 80's attire, and we had a ball! Brett was a good sport and came with us, but he did not dress up!  Although I walked, I do believe this will be my last 5k for awhile. 



Sara, Tracy, and I



April, Tracy, and I (I don't know who that guy is)

April, Tracy, Sara, and I

6 Weeks

Please excuse my hair!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 6 Weeks

Size of baby: About the size of a sweet pea!

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 4 pounds so far : (

Maternity Clothes: None

Gender: We don't know yet!

Movement: None

Sleep: I've waking up because I'm hot or have to go to the bathroom, and sometimes, just because I can't get comfortable.

What I miss: Nothing . . .yet!

Cravings: I polished off a jar of green olives this week, and I still want frozen yogurt and smoothies to soothe my tummy.

Symptoms: Nausea and other not so lovely symptoms.

Best Moment this week: We got to visit Brett's parents again this week.

Our Anniversary

This post is a little out of order, but . . .

Brett and I celebrated our one year anniversary on June 5! We had a great anniversary weekend because we found out about our new arrival.  We ate lunch together and visited my dad to tell him our great news.  Brett and I also ate some of our wedding cake. I was not looking forward to eating a year old cake, but the cake was still very fresh. 

The top of our wedding cake. . . still fresh!



Me eating the cake. I don't like cake, but I ate it!



Brett eating the cake. He loves cake and had two pieces!

My beautiful flowers from Brett.

5 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 5 Weeks

Size of baby: About the size of an orange seed (1/4 inch)

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 2 pounds

Maternity Clothes: None

Gender: We don't know yet!

Movement: None

Sleep: I've been waking up to go to the bathroom, and I keep waking up hot.

What I miss: Nothing . . .yet!

Cravings: Just frozen yogurt. . . it soothes my tummy.

Symptoms: Nausea

Best Moment this week: First Dr.'s Appointment