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.
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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