December 10, 2008
Weight: 174 pounds
I almost fainted today at work. I was teaching a math lesson and began to get really hot and shaky. I fanned myself with a paper and sent a couple of kids to get my water bottle and some crackers for me to eat. I ate a couple of crackers and told the kids I wasn't feel well. It all hit me very fast. I broke out in a cold sweat all over and felt very lightheaded and tingly. After about 1o minutes I was getting worse so I asked one of my students t go get Jennifer Sanders down the hall. By the time she got to my room, which was real fast, I began to cry a little becasue I was scared and feeling extremly weak. I could feel the baby moving so that gave me a little peace of mind. Jennifer got the nurse to come get me and take me to the clinic in the wheelchair. My poor students had to watch them take me away. I figured my sugar level was really low and I needed to eat. The nurse took my blood pressure and it was 98/60 - pretty low. It was almost my lunch time so they brught me my lunch and I ate it in the nurse's clinic and laid down awhile. After awhile I began feeling better. Four of my student's parents came to check on me because theywere in the building and lots of my coworkers came too. I was embarrassed but it was nice to know that so many people care.
I went to the doctor at 4:00 for my 32 week checkup. By the way it was snowing! I gained 1 pound the last 2 weeks and my blood pressure was 110/70. I told Dr Williams what happened before lunch today and he told me it was probably a combination of my blood pressure and blood sugar both dropping at the same time. He told me my iron leels and sugar levels were notmal when I took the glucose tolerance test. He also showed me all my blood pressure readings from my previous visits. THey are all in the normal-low range. He told me I need to vary how much I sit and stand and not do either for long periods of time. He also recommended me to eat snacks in between meals even if I'm not hungry. He said cheese sticks and peanut butter crackers would be good. He also said to drink lots of water. I feel like I do a good job of that already but I will try to drink more.
He measured my belly and said that the baby is right on target as far as growth goes. The baby kicked his hand when he touched me! Also when the nurse listened for the baby's heartbeat (138 bpm) it was hard to hear for a long time because the baby was hiccupping. I got to hear the hiccups - it was so cute!
December 16, 2008
32 Weeks 5 Days
Today I got faint feeling again at about 10:45 am. I ate a mid morning snack and lunch at 11:30ish and it didn't make me feel any better. I was dizzy and lightheaded and feeling hot flashes. After I dropped my kids at music I went to the school nurse to have my blood pressure checked and it was 110/50. I left a message with my doctor's office and took it pretty easy the rest of the afternoon. I did all my teaching sitting down. When school was out, I went home right away and called the doctor again on my way home. The nurse asked if I was eating snacks between meals and if I was taking iron supplements. I told her last Wednesday the doctor told me I didn't need any extra because my blood tests had all been normal. The last blood work I had done was at 24 weeks. The nurse said I may need to have some done again to check my iron level. She wants me to call back tomorrow if my blood pressure is still low. I would like to know why I'm feeling weird even if they said it is common in late pregnancy. It's a bit scary feeling so unsteady.
Week 31
This week has been pretty tiring. My back is hurting ALOT at the end of the day - especially in the evenings. I've moved to the recliner from my bed 3 different nights to sleep a few hours then I wake up again and crawl into the bed until my alarm goes off for work.
On Thursday evening, Hector and I went with his parents to go to his Aunt Diana's to pray the rosary for his grandmother. My back was already hurting and sitting in the car was pretty unbearable. It usually takes about 30 minutes to get to Diana's house but traffic was bad so it took an hour. When we got there, we ate pizza and wings and then prayed. On the way home traffic was still bad and it took forever to get home. I was in so much pain that I didn't say but 2 words the whole way home. Hector called my grumpy! This was by far the most pain I have ever been in and it was taking all my strength not to cry from the pain. I was exhausted and hurting so bad that I couldn't even talk. I decided tonight that I may need that epidural after all when my baby decides to come. I have always thought I had a high tolerance for pain but I was miserable and felt like dying! It was awful. It was so thankful to get home and be able to lie down.
This week I noticed that my legs are swelling above my sock line. It's like my socks are blocking circulation and there is a lot of puffiness above the socks on my legs. The skin stayed dimpled in also when I poke on it. I will ask Dr. Williams next week about it.
On Thursday evening, Hector and I went with his parents to go to his Aunt Diana's to pray the rosary for his grandmother. My back was already hurting and sitting in the car was pretty unbearable. It usually takes about 30 minutes to get to Diana's house but traffic was bad so it took an hour. When we got there, we ate pizza and wings and then prayed. On the way home traffic was still bad and it took forever to get home. I was in so much pain that I didn't say but 2 words the whole way home. Hector called my grumpy! This was by far the most pain I have ever been in and it was taking all my strength not to cry from the pain. I was exhausted and hurting so bad that I couldn't even talk. I decided tonight that I may need that epidural after all when my baby decides to come. I have always thought I had a high tolerance for pain but I was miserable and felt like dying! It was awful. It was so thankful to get home and be able to lie down.
This week I noticed that my legs are swelling above my sock line. It's like my socks are blocking circulation and there is a lot of puffiness above the socks on my legs. The skin stayed dimpled in also when I poke on it. I will ask Dr. Williams next week about it.
Week 30
November 26, 2008
Weight: 173 pounds
Hector and I went to the doctor this morning for my last ultrasound and 30 weeks checkup. It's hard to believe we only have 10 weeks left. When I laid down on the ultrasound table, Dr. Williams said "Wow Katie you have a good bump going there!" My belly seems to be growing bigger and bigger each day. Dr W says it looks right on target. Hector and I are very curious to know the gender of the baby but we agreed that we didn't want Dr W to point anything out to us. We told him that and he said we wouldn't look between the legs - he said we will just check everything else out. So we began the ultrasound and quickly found my baby's head right above my belly button. The baby's hand was right beside the face so we were not able to get any good pictures of the baby's face = ( We were able to see a chubby cheek though. Dr Williams took measurements of the head, brain, stomach and femur bone. We got to see all four chambers of the heart and see the heart beating. So amazing! The heart rate was 157 bpm. We also got to see the lungs and breathing. HE pointed out the baby's spine and the umbilical cord. The baby's legs were extended from the right side of my abdomen to the left with the little feet in my lower left side. It was neat to see the baby's position. It explained why I feel most of the kicks below my belly button, the hard round thing that pokes out of my right side sometimes is the baby's bottom and I have seen this big bulge come out above my belly button and below my boobs in the center when I sit on the couch has been the baby's head/ The doctor said the baby can still flip and turn pretty easily and should be head down in the last couple of weeks. All the measurements guesstimated the baby's weight at 3 pounds 11 ounces. Dr W says the baby will double in weight before delivery so we will have at least an 8 pound baby. Hec and I both weighed 8 lbs 6 oz so I was thinking our baby may be of similar size. He also said the computer predicted a January 30 due date from all the calculations but he was going to keep mine at February 4 because it could be a week before or after.
December 3, 2008
This week I have enjoyed watching my belly move like a water bed. When the baby is moving, sometimes its real jerky and jumpy and sometimes its very wavelike. It is a lot of fun to sit and stare at!
I have been a lot more tired this week also. The work days seem to be getting longer even thought they are the same. I turned in my last assignment for grad school this semester so I have a nice break for awhile.
My legs and ankles are achy at the end of the day and today my ankles were a little swollen. I'm starting to go to bed around 9 pm again because I am exhausted. The majority of my coworkers still think I am having a girl.
Weight: 173 pounds
Hector and I went to the doctor this morning for my last ultrasound and 30 weeks checkup. It's hard to believe we only have 10 weeks left. When I laid down on the ultrasound table, Dr. Williams said "Wow Katie you have a good bump going there!" My belly seems to be growing bigger and bigger each day. Dr W says it looks right on target. Hector and I are very curious to know the gender of the baby but we agreed that we didn't want Dr W to point anything out to us. We told him that and he said we wouldn't look between the legs - he said we will just check everything else out. So we began the ultrasound and quickly found my baby's head right above my belly button. The baby's hand was right beside the face so we were not able to get any good pictures of the baby's face = ( We were able to see a chubby cheek though. Dr Williams took measurements of the head, brain, stomach and femur bone. We got to see all four chambers of the heart and see the heart beating. So amazing! The heart rate was 157 bpm. We also got to see the lungs and breathing. HE pointed out the baby's spine and the umbilical cord. The baby's legs were extended from the right side of my abdomen to the left with the little feet in my lower left side. It was neat to see the baby's position. It explained why I feel most of the kicks below my belly button, the hard round thing that pokes out of my right side sometimes is the baby's bottom and I have seen this big bulge come out above my belly button and below my boobs in the center when I sit on the couch has been the baby's head/ The doctor said the baby can still flip and turn pretty easily and should be head down in the last couple of weeks. All the measurements guesstimated the baby's weight at 3 pounds 11 ounces. Dr W says the baby will double in weight before delivery so we will have at least an 8 pound baby. Hec and I both weighed 8 lbs 6 oz so I was thinking our baby may be of similar size. He also said the computer predicted a January 30 due date from all the calculations but he was going to keep mine at February 4 because it could be a week before or after.
December 3, 2008
This week I have enjoyed watching my belly move like a water bed. When the baby is moving, sometimes its real jerky and jumpy and sometimes its very wavelike. It is a lot of fun to sit and stare at!
I have been a lot more tired this week also. The work days seem to be getting longer even thought they are the same. I turned in my last assignment for grad school this semester so I have a nice break for awhile.
My legs and ankles are achy at the end of the day and today my ankles were a little swollen. I'm starting to go to bed around 9 pm again because I am exhausted. The majority of my coworkers still think I am having a girl.
Week 29
This week the baby's movements seem to be very strong. They have changed from a quick kick feeling to a more fluid movement across the bottom of my stomach. There are still lots of kicks too though. On Sunday I had a sharp pain in my lower right side that would come and go. Every time I would be about to call the doctor the pain would go away. Then on Monday, I didn't feel the baby move until about 2:30 pm. That worried me but then the baby was very active the rest of the day and all day Tuesday. The pain came back some on Tuesday too. I decided to just ask the doctor about it and he said it was just ligament pain - nothing to worry about.
Hector's Grandma Sarah passed away last week and we had her wake and funeral this week. We will miss her very much and we wish she would have been able to meet our baby. At the services, Hec's whole extended family says it looks like I'm having a boy!
Hector's Grandma Sarah passed away last week and we had her wake and funeral this week. We will miss her very much and we wish she would have been able to meet our baby. At the services, Hec's whole extended family says it looks like I'm having a boy!
Week 28
November 12, 2008
Weight 170 pounds
I went to the doctor today. I'm officially in the 3rd trimester and I will now start seeing the doc every 2 weeks. Next appointment, we have our last ultrasound. My blood pressure was good today 108/82. I gained 7 pounds again this month - total is 19. The baby's heart rate is 149. The nurse said that was good. It took her a few tries to get the heartbeat because the baby was kicking at the same time. Dr. Williams measured me and poked around my stomach and said that the baby and me are growing at a good rate. I asked about my glucose tolerance test I took last month and he said I passed - score was a 92.
Last night my left sciatica nerve hurt so bad. It felt like a knife in my lower back/butt and shot sharp pains all the way to my toes. I slept in the recliner most of the night. I told Dr. Williams about this pain and my back pain and he told me I was officially pregnant. HA! He also said there wasn't much we could do about it. He said to try stretching. I wish there was something more to do but I have had a pretty easy pregnancy so far so I guess I will just deal with it. All the pain will be worth it in the end! = )
Weight 170 pounds
I went to the doctor today. I'm officially in the 3rd trimester and I will now start seeing the doc every 2 weeks. Next appointment, we have our last ultrasound. My blood pressure was good today 108/82. I gained 7 pounds again this month - total is 19. The baby's heart rate is 149. The nurse said that was good. It took her a few tries to get the heartbeat because the baby was kicking at the same time. Dr. Williams measured me and poked around my stomach and said that the baby and me are growing at a good rate. I asked about my glucose tolerance test I took last month and he said I passed - score was a 92.
Last night my left sciatica nerve hurt so bad. It felt like a knife in my lower back/butt and shot sharp pains all the way to my toes. I slept in the recliner most of the night. I told Dr. Williams about this pain and my back pain and he told me I was officially pregnant. HA! He also said there wasn't much we could do about it. He said to try stretching. I wish there was something more to do but I have had a pretty easy pregnancy so far so I guess I will just deal with it. All the pain will be worth it in the end! = )
Week 27
Not much is different this week compared to last except that when I eat I feel really full. I'm not getting as hungry so I'm not snacking as much but when I eat a meal, I still eat a good amount. I may need to start eating smaller, more frequent meals so I don't feel as miserably stuffed after I eat.
I still have a cold and my throat gets sore at night. I haven't been sleeping very well but I'm not sure if its because my back hurts all the time or my congestion. Probably a combination of both.
I wasn't able to sleep in this weekend because my little pumpkin starts playing inside around 6 am. I have a very active baby - mostly during the day - I hope he/she is the same when it arrives and sleeps most of the night.
I still have a cold and my throat gets sore at night. I haven't been sleeping very well but I'm not sure if its because my back hurts all the time or my congestion. Probably a combination of both.
I wasn't able to sleep in this weekend because my little pumpkin starts playing inside around 6 am. I have a very active baby - mostly during the day - I hope he/she is the same when it arrives and sleeps most of the night.
Week 26
Weight: 165 pounds
I am loving being pregnant more and more each day. The baby is so active now. I can feel him or her kicking and changing positions even when I am standing and moving now. It is the neatest thing to feel an arm or something brush the entire width f my stomach. The baby definitely get the hiccups at least once a day - usually in the evening. Sometimes he/she gets them twice in a day. I love feeling the baby move!
My left sciatica hurts pretty badly every day and my back is beginning to hurt more also.
I learned my lesson this week about why pregnant women are not supposed to lift anything heavy. I picked up our friend's crying one year old baby off the floor to comfort him and pulled the muscles in my stomach. It hurt for over 30 minutes. I didn't even think abut lifting a baby - I know I'm not supposed to lift heavy things but you would think a baby would be ok.
Allison found out she is having a girl today! I wonder what my sweet little one is = )
I am loving being pregnant more and more each day. The baby is so active now. I can feel him or her kicking and changing positions even when I am standing and moving now. It is the neatest thing to feel an arm or something brush the entire width f my stomach. The baby definitely get the hiccups at least once a day - usually in the evening. Sometimes he/she gets them twice in a day. I love feeling the baby move!
My left sciatica hurts pretty badly every day and my back is beginning to hurt more also.
I learned my lesson this week about why pregnant women are not supposed to lift anything heavy. I picked up our friend's crying one year old baby off the floor to comfort him and pulled the muscles in my stomach. It hurt for over 30 minutes. I didn't even think abut lifting a baby - I know I'm not supposed to lift heavy things but you would think a baby would be ok.
Allison found out she is having a girl today! I wonder what my sweet little one is = )
Week 25
My hips are hurting the week. The books say my ligaments and joints are starting to loosen. The baby is getting more and more active every day and I can feel it moving and kicking whenever I am still for awhile.
Everyone at work has commented about how big I look now. They are amazed with how a basketball shape has suddenly appeared. It's funny to hear every one's comments.
The past few weeks - maybe 2 months - I have been thinking I was getting the linea negra line on my stomach. It is definitely there now. It's a think line all the way down. Hector commented on it so I know it's visible now.
I am starting to get out of breath easily. Walking quickly from one place to another or simply talking too fast or too much makes it had to breathe.
Our baby bedding came in this week. My parents bought it for us. It is very cute! White with colorful polka dots. I love it!
Bianca treated to me and her mom to a massage on Saturday. It was wonderful!
October 27, 2008
25 weeks 5 days
Today I was sitting in a team meeting at work and I started to feel these tiny pokes in my lower stomach that kept on coming in a rhythmic pattern. It happened again at night while watching TV. I think baby had the hiccups twice today! They were not strong enough to feel from the outside though and they felt different than the kicks I feel all the time now. I can really tell that our baby is getting stronger everyday! = )
Everyone at work has commented about how big I look now. They are amazed with how a basketball shape has suddenly appeared. It's funny to hear every one's comments.
The past few weeks - maybe 2 months - I have been thinking I was getting the linea negra line on my stomach. It is definitely there now. It's a think line all the way down. Hector commented on it so I know it's visible now.
I am starting to get out of breath easily. Walking quickly from one place to another or simply talking too fast or too much makes it had to breathe.
Our baby bedding came in this week. My parents bought it for us. It is very cute! White with colorful polka dots. I love it!
Bianca treated to me and her mom to a massage on Saturday. It was wonderful!
October 27, 2008
25 weeks 5 days
Today I was sitting in a team meeting at work and I started to feel these tiny pokes in my lower stomach that kept on coming in a rhythmic pattern. It happened again at night while watching TV. I think baby had the hiccups twice today! They were not strong enough to feel from the outside though and they felt different than the kicks I feel all the time now. I can really tell that our baby is getting stronger everyday! = )
Week 24
October 15, 2008
Weight: 163 pounds
Baby Size: Papaya
Weight: 163 pounds
Baby Size: Papaya
I went to the doctor today. I gained 7 pounds this month! My appetite has definitely been strong lately and I have been eating well. I have gained 12 pounds total and my doc says that is good. I can't believe I am 6 months pregnant already. I did the glucose tolerance test this morning - the orange drink was hard to drink in just 5 minutes. I didn't like the taste at all - flat orange soda with too much sugar - no good! The last couple of weeks my favorite snack has been a cinnamon roll. That could have something to do with gaining 7 pounds!
All in all, Dr. Williams said my growth is right on track. The baby's heart rate was 146 this time. The nurse said the baby was probably inactive (sleeping) and not moving. I had to take the morning off from work because of the appointment. It was very nice to only teach half a day since my kiddos have been rowdy.
The baby woke me up twice this week kicking in the night. Also he/she has kicked my bladder and made me have to hurry to the restroom.
Every night Hector lays in bed with his hand on my belly to feel the baby move and kick = )
Week 23
The baby's kicks or punches are strong enough now where I can see my belly jump when it happens. Anytime I sit and rest, I get at least one thump from inside. If I lay down or sit on the couch with my feet up, the baby will kick and move for 10-15 minutes at a time. I sat on the couch alone the other night with the TV off and just talked to the baby. I really felt like we were bonding. I would place my hand on one section of my belly and I would feel a kick. If I moved my hand around, I would get a kick wherever I placed my hand. It was so cool!
My co-workers all have commented on how much my tummy has grown from last week to this week.
My back has not been hurting as bad this week - still hurts but not as bad. I can feel pressure on my tail bone and my sciatica is acting up a bit on the left side. My energy level is better this week too! = )
My co-workers all have commented on how much my tummy has grown from last week to this week.
My back has not been hurting as bad this week - still hurts but not as bad. I can feel pressure on my tail bone and my sciatica is acting up a bit on the left side. My energy level is better this week too! = )
Week 20
Baby Size: Cantaloupe
Weight: 156 pounds
Hector and I went to the doctor today for our 20 weeks ultrasound. We gt 14 amazing pictures of the baby today. Dr. Williams was surprised that we don't want to know the gender but baby obviously didn't want us to know either. He/She stayed curled up the whole time and didn't offer us a view. The baby waved to us and sucked on it's thumb. We could count fingers and toes. It's so amazing to see a little baby inside. You can see long legs and arms, a little ear and everything. We got a CD with the pictures on it. The measurements all confirm a February 4th due date still and we learned that the baby weighs 13 ounces. Average size at 20 weeks is 9 ounces. We may have a big baby!
I felt my first definite kick or punch this week. It felt like a thump from within right below my belly button. It sort of surprised me!
My belly button is really starting to flatten out with with growing belly. I also think I'm beginning to get a line straight down my stomach.
Weight: 156 pounds
Hector and I went to the doctor today for our 20 weeks ultrasound. We gt 14 amazing pictures of the baby today. Dr. Williams was surprised that we don't want to know the gender but baby obviously didn't want us to know either. He/She stayed curled up the whole time and didn't offer us a view. The baby waved to us and sucked on it's thumb. We could count fingers and toes. It's so amazing to see a little baby inside. You can see long legs and arms, a little ear and everything. We got a CD with the pictures on it. The measurements all confirm a February 4th due date still and we learned that the baby weighs 13 ounces. Average size at 20 weeks is 9 ounces. We may have a big baby!
I felt my first definite kick or punch this week. It felt like a thump from within right below my belly button. It sort of surprised me!
My belly button is really starting to flatten out with with growing belly. I also think I'm beginning to get a line straight down my stomach.
Week 17
Baby Size: Onion
I can definitely feel some fluttering now. It has to be the baby. I can feel it when I sit and be real still for awhile, when I eat, and when I lay down to go to bed at night.
I can definitely feel some fluttering now. It has to be the baby. I can feel it when I sit and be real still for awhile, when I eat, and when I lay down to go to bed at night.
Week 16
August 20, 2008
Baby Size: Avocado
Weight: 154 pounds
The nest baby says the baby is about the size of an avocado and I love avocados especially lately!
After a day of sitting in inservice, Hector and I went to the doctor for my 4 month checkup. I definitely wanted him with me since I had to scare last month. There was a new nurse there today and after I was weighed and gave my urine sample, she asked us to go to the ultrasound room. Our next ultrasound was supposed to be at 20 weeks. I would have loved to see the baby again but I wanted to make sure when we were supposed to have one. The nurse went to verify and sure enough she said it was at 20 weeks. She took us back to a regular room and took out the Doppler to listen for the heartbeat. I got a little nervous but she found it right away. It was a strong beat - 145 beats per minute.
I gained 3 pounds so far.
August 21, 2008
Today was Meet the Teacher at school. I have 18 students on my roster and 14 showed up. U wore a big shirt because I wasn't ready to tell the parents that I am pregnant. I don't want them to worry about maternity leave and who will be the sub this early on. The ig shirt hid my baby bump that is definitely noticeable now. No one said anything if they had any suspicions.
When I lay down at night, I can feel something moving. It feels a little like butterflies - maybe it's the baby!
Baby Size: Avocado
Weight: 154 pounds
The nest baby says the baby is about the size of an avocado and I love avocados especially lately!
After a day of sitting in inservice, Hector and I went to the doctor for my 4 month checkup. I definitely wanted him with me since I had to scare last month. There was a new nurse there today and after I was weighed and gave my urine sample, she asked us to go to the ultrasound room. Our next ultrasound was supposed to be at 20 weeks. I would have loved to see the baby again but I wanted to make sure when we were supposed to have one. The nurse went to verify and sure enough she said it was at 20 weeks. She took us back to a regular room and took out the Doppler to listen for the heartbeat. I got a little nervous but she found it right away. It was a strong beat - 145 beats per minute.
I gained 3 pounds so far.
August 21, 2008
Today was Meet the Teacher at school. I have 18 students on my roster and 14 showed up. U wore a big shirt because I wasn't ready to tell the parents that I am pregnant. I don't want them to worry about maternity leave and who will be the sub this early on. The ig shirt hid my baby bump that is definitely noticeable now. No one said anything if they had any suspicions.
When I lay down at night, I can feel something moving. It feels a little like butterflies - maybe it's the baby!
Week 14
August 11, 2008
Baby Size: Lemon
I started back to work unofficially this week. There are several workshops being given at Frank Elementary by our reading specialist. Jennifer Sanders and I are also teaching one. It was hard to get up in the morning and get in the work mode.
August 12 - I taught a half day workshop with Jennifer today. I got very out of breath when I would talk for very long. I guess the baby is affecting my breathing. It's funny to be experiencing all these different feelings that I have never felt before.
Baby Size: Lemon
I started back to work unofficially this week. There are several workshops being given at Frank Elementary by our reading specialist. Jennifer Sanders and I are also teaching one. It was hard to get up in the morning and get in the work mode.
August 12 - I taught a half day workshop with Jennifer today. I got very out of breath when I would talk for very long. I guess the baby is affecting my breathing. It's funny to be experiencing all these different feelings that I have never felt before.
Week 13
Baby Size: Peach
I have been using a rubberband to extend my pants lately or putting a band over my open pants. It's no longer comfortable to wear regular pants but maternity pants don't fit right either. Maybe they will soon. Right now I am in between both kinds and I refuse to buy a bigger size of regular clothes.
Brushing my teeth has not been fun lately. I am feeling a lot better but when I brush, it makes me gag and sometimes I feel like its going to make me throw up.
I have been using a rubberband to extend my pants lately or putting a band over my open pants. It's no longer comfortable to wear regular pants but maternity pants don't fit right either. Maybe they will soon. Right now I am in between both kinds and I refuse to buy a bigger size of regular clothes.
Brushing my teeth has not been fun lately. I am feeling a lot better but when I brush, it makes me gag and sometimes I feel like its going to make me throw up.
Week 12
July 24, 2008
Baby Size: Plum
Weight: 151 pounds
I went to the doctor today for my 3 month checkup. Hector did not come with me because they were not doing an ultrasound. It was just the routine stuff: blood pressure, weight, urine sample, etc. I didn't gain any weight. The doctor said that many women don't in their first trimester so not to worry. Before the doctor saw me, the nurse did all the routine stuff. She also had me lay down so she could listen for the baby's heartbeat. She put the gook on my belly and began using the Doppler to listen. She was rubbing the instrument all around my belly and we heard a lot of gurgles and she found my heartbeat a couple times but could not find the baby's. I was beginning to get worried. She told me that she was not very experienced using this machine and it is hard to find the heartbeat when the baby is so small. That did not make me feel any better at all. I think she could see the fear in my eyes so she asked me to go to the ultrasound room. She said it would be easier in there if she could see too. So she took me to the ultrasound room and turned on the machine, re-gooked me, and began looking with one instrument as I watched on the monitor. Nothing. She tried with another instrument. Nothing. I began to get shaky and felt like I was going to cry. She said she was going to get another nurse that was better at doing ultrasounds. She left me in the room alone and was gone for what seemed like forever. I prayed the whole time she was gone. In came another nurse and she picked up the instrument and placed it right below my belly button with a little pressure and up popped baby on the screen. I said "Thank God" out loud and they apologized for scaring me. The baby's heart was beating strong and every time the nurse pressed a little on my tummy the baby wiggled! IT was so cool to see tiny arms and tiny legs wiggling so fast. I wanted Hector with me now since I got to see out baby again and it would have been nice to have him there while I was scared to comfort me. I never expected to have this problem today or to have an ultrasound done.
I'm definitely showing a little now too. It's not just baby bloat anymore!
Baby Size: Plum
Weight: 151 pounds
I went to the doctor today for my 3 month checkup. Hector did not come with me because they were not doing an ultrasound. It was just the routine stuff: blood pressure, weight, urine sample, etc. I didn't gain any weight. The doctor said that many women don't in their first trimester so not to worry. Before the doctor saw me, the nurse did all the routine stuff. She also had me lay down so she could listen for the baby's heartbeat. She put the gook on my belly and began using the Doppler to listen. She was rubbing the instrument all around my belly and we heard a lot of gurgles and she found my heartbeat a couple times but could not find the baby's. I was beginning to get worried. She told me that she was not very experienced using this machine and it is hard to find the heartbeat when the baby is so small. That did not make me feel any better at all. I think she could see the fear in my eyes so she asked me to go to the ultrasound room. She said it would be easier in there if she could see too. So she took me to the ultrasound room and turned on the machine, re-gooked me, and began looking with one instrument as I watched on the monitor. Nothing. She tried with another instrument. Nothing. I began to get shaky and felt like I was going to cry. She said she was going to get another nurse that was better at doing ultrasounds. She left me in the room alone and was gone for what seemed like forever. I prayed the whole time she was gone. In came another nurse and she picked up the instrument and placed it right below my belly button with a little pressure and up popped baby on the screen. I said "Thank God" out loud and they apologized for scaring me. The baby's heart was beating strong and every time the nurse pressed a little on my tummy the baby wiggled! IT was so cool to see tiny arms and tiny legs wiggling so fast. I wanted Hector with me now since I got to see out baby again and it would have been nice to have him there while I was scared to comfort me. I never expected to have this problem today or to have an ultrasound done.
I'm definitely showing a little now too. It's not just baby bloat anymore!
Week 10-11
Baby Size: Prune (week 10) Lime (week 11)
I have been drinking diluted orange juice every day. I usually prefer apple juice but not anymore. I have to have some OJ every day!
I emailed my principal to let her know that I am expecting. I wanted her to know before we head back to school for inservice days. She was excited for us.
I have been drinking diluted orange juice every day. I usually prefer apple juice but not anymore. I have to have some OJ every day!
I emailed my principal to let her know that I am expecting. I wanted her to know before we head back to school for inservice days. She was excited for us.
Week 9
Baby Size: Green Olive
I have been spending a lot of time reading everything possible about baby in books and on the Internet. I bought these books: What to Expect When Your Expecting, Belly Laughs and Baby Laughs. A couple of weeks ago I went to Rockwall to visit my friend Liz and meet her 3 month old daughter Grace for the first time. She let me borrow a couple books too: Great Expectations and Expectant Father. She also sent me home with all of her maternity tops for me to borrow. I can't wear them yet though. My pants are getting a little tight already and I have started using a rubberband to extend them a little. I have been so bloated lately and it stinks that I can't take any medicine to relieve it. So I have started tooting slot. Hector thinks it is hilarious. I was a little embarrassed at first - but I can't help it!
I'm taking 3 graduate courses this summer and I would rather be reading about pregnancy and baby development than ready my textbooks and online lessons.
We went to the lakehouse for the 4th of July and we brought Hector's Godson/cousin Adrian with us. We had a great time and it was fun to have a 12 year old there. My dad enjoyed Adrian's excitement for tubing, riding the waverunner and playing in the water. This lake trip was different for me. I couldn't get in the water or go on a boat ride - doctor's orders. There could be bacteria in the water that could make me and the baby sick and a rough boat ride could make me miscarry. I definitely wasn't going to take those risks. I used my time at the lake to relax, get some grad school work done and enjoy my time with my family. I even got to stay longer. Travis took Hector and Adrian home and I spend a few more days with mom and dad. Grandma Pebble and Grandpa Bob came too so I got to see them as well.
The Monday after the 4th, Hector's boss called him for a breakfast meeting. Hector received some bad news. His company was having to lay off some people and that meant Hector lost his job. = ( I was really sad and my parents had to comfort me and reassure me that everything happens for a reason and usually when one door closes another one opens.
I have been spending a lot of time reading everything possible about baby in books and on the Internet. I bought these books: What to Expect When Your Expecting, Belly Laughs and Baby Laughs. A couple of weeks ago I went to Rockwall to visit my friend Liz and meet her 3 month old daughter Grace for the first time. She let me borrow a couple books too: Great Expectations and Expectant Father. She also sent me home with all of her maternity tops for me to borrow. I can't wear them yet though. My pants are getting a little tight already and I have started using a rubberband to extend them a little. I have been so bloated lately and it stinks that I can't take any medicine to relieve it. So I have started tooting slot. Hector thinks it is hilarious. I was a little embarrassed at first - but I can't help it!
I'm taking 3 graduate courses this summer and I would rather be reading about pregnancy and baby development than ready my textbooks and online lessons.
We went to the lakehouse for the 4th of July and we brought Hector's Godson/cousin Adrian with us. We had a great time and it was fun to have a 12 year old there. My dad enjoyed Adrian's excitement for tubing, riding the waverunner and playing in the water. This lake trip was different for me. I couldn't get in the water or go on a boat ride - doctor's orders. There could be bacteria in the water that could make me and the baby sick and a rough boat ride could make me miscarry. I definitely wasn't going to take those risks. I used my time at the lake to relax, get some grad school work done and enjoy my time with my family. I even got to stay longer. Travis took Hector and Adrian home and I spend a few more days with mom and dad. Grandma Pebble and Grandpa Bob came too so I got to see them as well.
The Monday after the 4th, Hector's boss called him for a breakfast meeting. Hector received some bad news. His company was having to lay off some people and that meant Hector lost his job. = ( I was really sad and my parents had to comfort me and reassure me that everything happens for a reason and usually when one door closes another one opens.
Week 8
June 26, 2008
Baby size: Raspberry
Weight: 151 pounds
Hector and I went to the doctor today. I had to give a urine sample, they weighed me and took my blood pressure. Everything was normal. Hector left the room while Dr. Williams examined me (pelvic and pap) He asked how I had been feeling and he said all my symptoms - even the pain on my right side - were normal. I told him I had been sick to my stomach in the evenings and he said if it got too bad he could prescribe some meds. I have been pretty sleepy in the afternoons and told him my breasts were tender. Again he said these are classic pregnancy symptoms. Next he took us to the ultrasound room. I had no idea it was going to be internal and neither did Hector. He said it was a little awkward for him but I didn't care. When Dr. Williams first turned on the ultrasound and began looking for the baby, nothing appeared on the screen. Then as he wiggled the instrument around all the sudden a little sac appeared on the screen. The baby is so small right now so I guess that is why we couldn't see it at first. It was amazing to see this tiny baby that looked more like a teddy graham. I was in complete amazement and so was Hector. The doctor did some measurements and the ultrasound confirmed that I am exactly 8 weeks pregnant so my due date is February 4th. Wow! The doctor showed us the fluttering in the baby's chest and told us that was the heartbeat. He also showed us the blood flow. Amazing! I am so blessed. When we came home, I scanned the first pictures of our baby and sent it to our families.
We were going to wait to tell our grandparents and extended families until I was 12 weeks but the doctor said the baby's heartbeat is strong and I have a low risk of miscarriage so we decided to go ahead and tell. I decided to call all 3 sets of my grandparents and my cousins. Hector called his family. We are so excited!
I threw up again on Friday. Only twice so far! I have also been taking naps every day. I'm so tired!
Baby size: Raspberry
Weight: 151 pounds
Hector and I went to the doctor today. I had to give a urine sample, they weighed me and took my blood pressure. Everything was normal. Hector left the room while Dr. Williams examined me (pelvic and pap) He asked how I had been feeling and he said all my symptoms - even the pain on my right side - were normal. I told him I had been sick to my stomach in the evenings and he said if it got too bad he could prescribe some meds. I have been pretty sleepy in the afternoons and told him my breasts were tender. Again he said these are classic pregnancy symptoms. Next he took us to the ultrasound room. I had no idea it was going to be internal and neither did Hector. He said it was a little awkward for him but I didn't care. When Dr. Williams first turned on the ultrasound and began looking for the baby, nothing appeared on the screen. Then as he wiggled the instrument around all the sudden a little sac appeared on the screen. The baby is so small right now so I guess that is why we couldn't see it at first. It was amazing to see this tiny baby that looked more like a teddy graham. I was in complete amazement and so was Hector. The doctor did some measurements and the ultrasound confirmed that I am exactly 8 weeks pregnant so my due date is February 4th. Wow! The doctor showed us the fluttering in the baby's chest and told us that was the heartbeat. He also showed us the blood flow. Amazing! I am so blessed. When we came home, I scanned the first pictures of our baby and sent it to our families.
We were going to wait to tell our grandparents and extended families until I was 12 weeks but the doctor said the baby's heartbeat is strong and I have a low risk of miscarriage so we decided to go ahead and tell. I decided to call all 3 sets of my grandparents and my cousins. Hector called his family. We are so excited!
I threw up again on Friday. Only twice so far! I have also been taking naps every day. I'm so tired!
Week 7
Baby size: Blueberry
This is my 2nd week of summer vacation but I am attending a workshop all week for Dyslexia Intervention Program. I have to miss Thursday afternoon because of my appointment.
When we were released Thursday for lunch from my workshop, I had a voicemail on my phone from Dr. Williams' office. They said I missed my appointment at 10 am this morning. I guess the hormones have already hit me because I immediately started crying. I called Tuesday to verify my appointment time and they confirmed 2:00. I was looking forward to this appointment so much. They rescheduled me for next week - Thursday at 11 am. I made sure of the time this time. I really wanted to go to the appointment today because I have had a sharp pain on my right side and my big fear is that I have an ectopic pregnancy. I know I'm being silly but the pain is sharp and weird and I just want to make sure everything is alright.
I threw up Friday morning - I hope this doesn't continue!
This is my 2nd week of summer vacation but I am attending a workshop all week for Dyslexia Intervention Program. I have to miss Thursday afternoon because of my appointment.
When we were released Thursday for lunch from my workshop, I had a voicemail on my phone from Dr. Williams' office. They said I missed my appointment at 10 am this morning. I guess the hormones have already hit me because I immediately started crying. I called Tuesday to verify my appointment time and they confirmed 2:00. I was looking forward to this appointment so much. They rescheduled me for next week - Thursday at 11 am. I made sure of the time this time. I really wanted to go to the appointment today because I have had a sharp pain on my right side and my big fear is that I have an ectopic pregnancy. I know I'm being silly but the pain is sharp and weird and I just want to make sure everything is alright.
I threw up Friday morning - I hope this doesn't continue!
Week 6
Baby Size: Sweet Pea
I have been a little nauseous at night lately. I have been eating Malt-O-Meal for dinner with toast. That is what I ate as a kid for breakfast almost every morning and that is the only thing that sounds good at night for dinner. I know I need to eat but I haven't felt like it. I'm waking up a couple times in the night to use the restroom too. Other than that I have been feeling pretty well. I still have a gross taste in my mouth.
I'm scheduled for my first prenatal appointment on Thursday June 19th at 2:00. Hector is coming with me so he is taking the afternoon off work.
I have been a little nauseous at night lately. I have been eating Malt-O-Meal for dinner with toast. That is what I ate as a kid for breakfast almost every morning and that is the only thing that sounds good at night for dinner. I know I need to eat but I haven't felt like it. I'm waking up a couple times in the night to use the restroom too. Other than that I have been feeling pretty well. I still have a gross taste in my mouth.
I'm scheduled for my first prenatal appointment on Thursday June 19th at 2:00. Hector is coming with me so he is taking the afternoon off work.
Telling the Family Part 2
June 8th, 2008
Week 5
Baby size: Appleseed
It is the week before Father's Day. My dad is team roping in San Angelo this weekend. Hector and I got flights to Midland and asked Allison to pick us up from the airport at 10:30 Friday night. We were surprising Mom and Dad as an early Father's Day present - that is what I told Alli anyways. Alli has been trying to get pregnant since she got married a year ago. I was scared to tell her that I was pregnant. I knew she would be excited for me but sad for herself so I didn't want to tell her our news on the phone. I felt like this was something I had to do in person because I love her so much and don't want her to be hurt. She even asked me if I was pregnant when I called her on Wednesday to tell her we were flying home. I lied to her because I felt like it was the right thing to do so I could tell her in person. When Alli brought us home to her house from the airport, her and Time had friends over. I wasn't sure how I was going to tell Alli but I wanted to tell her alone and before I told my parents. Since we got in so late, we were going to wait and surprise my mom the next morning. My dad was already in San Angelo so we were going to have to tell them separately. I was able to tell Alli in her house alone and I was pleasantly surprised with her reaction. She jumped up and down and hugged me. I was so relieved she was so happy for me. I apologized for lying to her on the phone earlier that week and she said it was for a really good reason and it was OK. PHEW!
Saturday morning, Alli tried to get mom to meet us at Oscar's for breakfast without telling her that Hec and I were in town. That didn't work - She had plans to run errands and to go to the gift shop. I decided we should just go to the house and try to catch her before she left to do her errands. Alli and Tim drove us over there and the four of us got out of the car and went to the front door and rang the doorbell. My mom was shocked to see Hector and me standing there. I didn't really know how I was going to tell her but when she opened the door I already had tears in my eyes and was crying. She asked what was wrong and all I could say was "We are having a baby!" She immediately started crying and she hugged me first and then Hector She hugged both of us for so long that we didn't think she was ever going to let us go. It was wonderful!
My mom had not planned to go to San Angelo to watch my dad rope but now things changed. After we ate breakfast, she drove Hector and me to San Angelo to surprise my dad. It took us a little over two hours to get there and we had a lot of good conversations along the way. When we finally arrived at the roping arena, it was quite challenging to find my dad's truck and trailer. When we finally found it, he was not in the trailer. My mom decided to call and tell him that she was there and asked where he was. He was in Johnny Barrow's trailer. He was so surprised she came because she had told him several times that she didn't want to go because she had things to do at the gift shop that weekend. Hector and I waited in the car while my mom walked over to Johnny's trailer. About 15 minutes later we saw them walking back. They went inside my dad's trailer and a few minutes later, Hector and I went to knock on the door. My dad answered the door and had a look of confusion on his face. Later he told me that the sun was so bright when he opened the door that he couldn't see real well and wasn't sure if he was seeing us right. They when he realized it was us, he asked us what we were doing here. We hugged and stepped inside the trailer. I told him that we came to wish him a Happy Father's Day and I paused and then said and Happy Grandfather's Day. We were still hugging and he extended his arms away from me with a priceless look on his face. I wish I could have had a camera ready. My eyes were teary, my dad's jaw dropped practically to the floor and his eyes began to well up too. My dad asked if I meant what it sounded like and I told him we were going to have a baby. This was one of my happiest moments ever to see my parent's joy and excitement.
We watched my dad rope for the rest of the day and then he took us to a steakhouse for dinner to celebrate. My dad made fun of how many times I had to go to the restroom during the day that day. I guess that is one of the joys of being pregnant.
Week 5
Baby size: Appleseed
It is the week before Father's Day. My dad is team roping in San Angelo this weekend. Hector and I got flights to Midland and asked Allison to pick us up from the airport at 10:30 Friday night. We were surprising Mom and Dad as an early Father's Day present - that is what I told Alli anyways. Alli has been trying to get pregnant since she got married a year ago. I was scared to tell her that I was pregnant. I knew she would be excited for me but sad for herself so I didn't want to tell her our news on the phone. I felt like this was something I had to do in person because I love her so much and don't want her to be hurt. She even asked me if I was pregnant when I called her on Wednesday to tell her we were flying home. I lied to her because I felt like it was the right thing to do so I could tell her in person. When Alli brought us home to her house from the airport, her and Time had friends over. I wasn't sure how I was going to tell Alli but I wanted to tell her alone and before I told my parents. Since we got in so late, we were going to wait and surprise my mom the next morning. My dad was already in San Angelo so we were going to have to tell them separately. I was able to tell Alli in her house alone and I was pleasantly surprised with her reaction. She jumped up and down and hugged me. I was so relieved she was so happy for me. I apologized for lying to her on the phone earlier that week and she said it was for a really good reason and it was OK. PHEW!
Saturday morning, Alli tried to get mom to meet us at Oscar's for breakfast without telling her that Hec and I were in town. That didn't work - She had plans to run errands and to go to the gift shop. I decided we should just go to the house and try to catch her before she left to do her errands. Alli and Tim drove us over there and the four of us got out of the car and went to the front door and rang the doorbell. My mom was shocked to see Hector and me standing there. I didn't really know how I was going to tell her but when she opened the door I already had tears in my eyes and was crying. She asked what was wrong and all I could say was "We are having a baby!" She immediately started crying and she hugged me first and then Hector She hugged both of us for so long that we didn't think she was ever going to let us go. It was wonderful!
My mom had not planned to go to San Angelo to watch my dad rope but now things changed. After we ate breakfast, she drove Hector and me to San Angelo to surprise my dad. It took us a little over two hours to get there and we had a lot of good conversations along the way. When we finally arrived at the roping arena, it was quite challenging to find my dad's truck and trailer. When we finally found it, he was not in the trailer. My mom decided to call and tell him that she was there and asked where he was. He was in Johnny Barrow's trailer. He was so surprised she came because she had told him several times that she didn't want to go because she had things to do at the gift shop that weekend. Hector and I waited in the car while my mom walked over to Johnny's trailer. About 15 minutes later we saw them walking back. They went inside my dad's trailer and a few minutes later, Hector and I went to knock on the door. My dad answered the door and had a look of confusion on his face. Later he told me that the sun was so bright when he opened the door that he couldn't see real well and wasn't sure if he was seeing us right. They when he realized it was us, he asked us what we were doing here. We hugged and stepped inside the trailer. I told him that we came to wish him a Happy Father's Day and I paused and then said and Happy Grandfather's Day. We were still hugging and he extended his arms away from me with a priceless look on his face. I wish I could have had a camera ready. My eyes were teary, my dad's jaw dropped practically to the floor and his eyes began to well up too. My dad asked if I meant what it sounded like and I told him we were going to have a baby. This was one of my happiest moments ever to see my parent's joy and excitement.
We watched my dad rope for the rest of the day and then he took us to a steakhouse for dinner to celebrate. My dad made fun of how many times I had to go to the restroom during the day that day. I guess that is one of the joys of being pregnant.
Telling the Family
We spent the next few days on cloud 9 trying decide on how to tell both our families. We decided to tell Hector's mom, dad and sister first on Sunday and try to plan a trip to Midland soon to tell my family in person.
We met Travis on Saturday for lunch at a restaurant and told him he was going to be an uncle. We also asked him to see if he could get the scoop on what my parents were doing the next weekend so we could surprise them by just showing up in Midland. Travis was very excited for us and was a little confused at first when I told him he was going to be an uncle. Then he realized that we were going to have a baby and he got a little teary eyed. Travis has always loved kids so I knew he would be happy for us.
We went shopping to find a gift to give Hector's family to break the news to them. We decided on diapers for Bianca and a photo book of babies and a book called the "10 commandments for grandparents" for Hector's parents. On Sunday we went to his parents house for lunch. We snuck our gifts in the house and visited with everyone like we always do when we go over there. Lunch wasn't quite ready yet so Hector told his family that we went to the mall and saw something we really thought they would like so we got them a present. He also told Bianca that we didn't want her to feel left out so we got her something too. Everyone came to the living room to open their gifts. Bianca got her diapers opened first and she looked at me and asked if this was some sort of joke - I ignored her and watched her parents open their gifts. The photo book came out first then the other. I already had big tears of joy in my eyes when they looked at me and I noticed they were crying too. We all hugged and cried and celebrated.
We met Travis on Saturday for lunch at a restaurant and told him he was going to be an uncle. We also asked him to see if he could get the scoop on what my parents were doing the next weekend so we could surprise them by just showing up in Midland. Travis was very excited for us and was a little confused at first when I told him he was going to be an uncle. Then he realized that we were going to have a baby and he got a little teary eyed. Travis has always loved kids so I knew he would be happy for us.
We went shopping to find a gift to give Hector's family to break the news to them. We decided on diapers for Bianca and a photo book of babies and a book called the "10 commandments for grandparents" for Hector's parents. On Sunday we went to his parents house for lunch. We snuck our gifts in the house and visited with everyone like we always do when we go over there. Lunch wasn't quite ready yet so Hector told his family that we went to the mall and saw something we really thought they would like so we got them a present. He also told Bianca that we didn't want her to feel left out so we got her something too. Everyone came to the living room to open their gifts. Bianca got her diapers opened first and she looked at me and asked if this was some sort of joke - I ignored her and watched her parents open their gifts. The photo book came out first then the other. I already had big tears of joy in my eyes when they looked at me and I noticed they were crying too. We all hugged and cried and celebrated.
The Beginning
For my birthday, April 28, 2008, Hector gave me a very special present. He gave me a real cute gift bag with tissue paper neatly placed in the top. I had no idea what he had planned to get me. When I began opening it, the first thing I discovered was a small container of Gerber baby food. I was very confused about why he would give me baby food. There was still more in the bag so I kept going. The next thing I found was a box and soon discovered it was a pregnancy test box. I looked up him wondering if he was thinking what I was thinking. I began to get teary eyed because I knew this was his special romantic way of telling me that he was ready for a baby. I was so excited and happy. We have been married for a little over two years and I have been ready for babies for awhile and finally my Hector was too! We love each other so much and are very happy together - I can't wait to have a new addition to the family.
We decided to use an ovulation calculator online and begin trying right away. I started my period on May 1st. We made love on the days the calculator suggested and around the time I was due to ovulate my boobs - really my nipples - got very sore. This had never happened before and they were so sensitive that even the shower water hurt. I didn't think much of it though. A few days before my period was scheduled to come, I began having real bad cramps. Not knowing when my period would actually begin, every time I went to the restroom I expected it to be there. The night before I thought I would start, Hector and I agreed that I would take a test in the morning just to see. I woke up at about 2 AM needing to use the restroom. Hec woke up too so I took the test then because we were both so curious to find out. I was so nervous. I didn't want to get my hopes up because this was our first month trying to get pregnant and I knew it was probably a long shot. I peed on the stick and left it in the restroom. I came into the bedroom and sat on the bed as Hector grinned and watched the clock. He was so excited and he had been thinking for awhile that we were pregnant for some reason. I forgot to mention that I had an awful taste in my mouth for a few days now and a bright blue vein on y left breast from the nipple down - all new and unusual. When time was up - I told Hec to go and look and I waited on the bed. He came right back with the biggest smile I have ever seen. I was shocked - thrilled but totally shocked. I had to see for myself. There was two very dark pink lines on the test - a definite positive!! We stayed up for quite a bit of the night talking baby talk and about our new adventure ahead.
We are having a baby!!!
We decided to use an ovulation calculator online and begin trying right away. I started my period on May 1st. We made love on the days the calculator suggested and around the time I was due to ovulate my boobs - really my nipples - got very sore. This had never happened before and they were so sensitive that even the shower water hurt. I didn't think much of it though. A few days before my period was scheduled to come, I began having real bad cramps. Not knowing when my period would actually begin, every time I went to the restroom I expected it to be there. The night before I thought I would start, Hector and I agreed that I would take a test in the morning just to see. I woke up at about 2 AM needing to use the restroom. Hec woke up too so I took the test then because we were both so curious to find out. I was so nervous. I didn't want to get my hopes up because this was our first month trying to get pregnant and I knew it was probably a long shot. I peed on the stick and left it in the restroom. I came into the bedroom and sat on the bed as Hector grinned and watched the clock. He was so excited and he had been thinking for awhile that we were pregnant for some reason. I forgot to mention that I had an awful taste in my mouth for a few days now and a bright blue vein on y left breast from the nipple down - all new and unusual. When time was up - I told Hec to go and look and I waited on the bed. He came right back with the biggest smile I have ever seen. I was shocked - thrilled but totally shocked. I had to see for myself. There was two very dark pink lines on the test - a definite positive!! We stayed up for quite a bit of the night talking baby talk and about our new adventure ahead.
We are having a baby!!!
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