We're Pregnant!

January 11th 2013- A New Adventure 

Still tired from coming back from our amazing trip to Mexico, I woke early on January 11th and had a funny feeling this was it! Of course I've taken tests before but this time I felt different...after two long minutes later there it was 2 pink lines! With Mark sleeping in the next room I stood in the bathroom and was in both shock, awe and jittery! I thought for a moment on what to do next. I knew I wanted to tell Mark in a special way but my emotions got the best of me and I flung on the lights, and before I could even say "Guess what" Mark blurted "We're pregnant!"..I stood there nodding away. We were both overly excited and happy, I couldn't get back to sleep! And so continues our ride on the pregnancy train! 

Here's what was going on with me/us in the beginning! 

How far along? 4 weeks  

Total weight gain: 0 so far!

Maternity clothes? Nope, but its fun to look!

Stretch marks? nope

Sleep: sleep is not so great - unless I am extremely tired, I lay awake at night just thinking of all the things to come and totally struggle to fall asleep....then I wake up a few times in the night with  cramps.

Best moment this week: Finding out I’m pregnant!!

Miss Anything? Not really, I miss coffee ( I know a little is ok) but trying to avoid it.

Movement: Ha ha, just me during the night!

Food cravings: nope, not experiencing any nausea yet, just not hungry as I have cramps and almost feel bloated.

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope

Gender: It’ll be a suprise

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Cramps

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: so very happy

Looking forward to: going to the doctors finally next week and begin this amazing adventure!!!

How far along? 5 weeks 

Total weight gain: 0

Maternity clothes? Nope

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: sleep is better, not so much thinking going on at night thankfully!

Best moment this week: Discussing ways to tell the family

Miss Anything? I actually missed doing my ab workout!

Movement: none, some cramping though!

Food cravings: none

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope

Gender: surprise

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: tired!

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: moody spurts now and then haha

Looking forward to: announcement pictures!

How far along? 6 weeks 

Total weight gain: haven’t checked..none I hope!

Maternity clothes? Nope

Stretch marks? Just previous ones!

Sleep: sleep is getting better not 100%. I tend to start feeling a little ill and crampy at night these past few days..maybe its night sickness?

Best moment this week: Buying little cowboy boots for the bebe!

Miss Anything? My energy levels..sigh.

Movement: still cramping!

Food cravings: nope

Anything making you queasy or sick: no, but nausea or “gagging” I just seem to have a loss of appetite.

Gender: surprise

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: tired and sore.

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: both

Looking forward to: telling people

 How far along? 8 weeks 

Total weight gain: my kind husband says I look great, I feel a tad bigger!

Maternity clothes? Nope

Stretch marks? Still good

Sleep: Sleep is good, just have to make sure I don’t start thinking about too much!

Best moment this week: Telling more people, some of my best friends!

Miss Anything? My energy

Movement: nope

Food cravings: Peanut Butter and orange juice! : )

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still feeling good!

Gender: surprise

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Along with tiredness I am breaking out more : (

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: telling more people and meeting with a doula!  

Photo cards were sending out to family and friends. Photography done by Orysola Gyorgy : ) 

How far along? 9 weeks 

Total weight gain: I should probably check haha

Maternity clothes? Been looking online at some cute ones!

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: On and off this week

Best moment this week: Telling Mark’s parents!! : ) Good reaction!

Miss Anything? My clear skin lol

Movement: none

Food cravings: I am just hungry every 2 hours

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing.

Gender: surprise

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Same old, tired and moody.

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy more than anything!

Looking forward to: Telling my parents next week!!! : )

I made mugs to give to Mark's parents- we told them we had a souvenir from Mexico, below is also a short video of their reaction : )