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As I make jello to satisfy one of my random cravings, i’m filled with the memory of making jello with my dad when I was a little girl…impatient for it to be ready (still true) and so happy to be making something with my daddy. Made me miss him (& of course text him) and got me excited to hopefully one day have my son out of the blue call me up (well probably text) when he is a grown man and say , “mom, remember when you and I….” I can’t wait to create memories for him like the ones my parents made for me. =) =)
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20 weeks
Getting bigger by the day it feels like! We had our ultrasound and found out our baby love is a BOY! We are so excited and I can not stop looking at all his ultrasound pics. Our family is beyond excited and now that we know the gender it makes it even more of a reality and harder to fight the urge to look at all the cute clothes, strollers, furniture etc….our next appointment is the first week of January and time is definitely flying. I am definitely in the second trimester since my energy is actually coming back, more body aches though as this kid keeps growing. I am officially half way there to meeting him :) I love seeing my husband tell his son he loves him it’s definitely a wonderful feeling to start a family. I think this will probably be my best accomplishment, raising this little one into an amazing man!
My birthday was great thanks to Nate taking me out for dinner and to walk around Seaport village. He really surprises me with all the little things he remembers that I want to do or mention randomly. He always makes my birthdays so much fun and realize how much he really does listen to me haha. Xmas away from home was great spending it with my husband and realizing this will be the last Xmas just the two of us plus roots and tank. Missing the family so much this Xmas and definitely making Xmas 2012 Guam happen. Work is going great and being on my own is really allowing me to grow as a nurse. Plans to go back to school is getting worked out so we will see what 2012 will bring. More pics soon!
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*9 weeks
It’s all still unreal since my symptoms aren’t that extreme. I’ve only had small bouts of nausea but no vomiting (thank g!), exhausted at the most random times and definitely emotional, I think I cried for almost every contestant on X factor. Last night was the first time I woke up in the middle of the night to pee. Choosing places to eat is so much easier now and Nate has never once complained ;)
I think my belly is growing a little but Nate doesn’t think so. but it is, my jeans are tighter and it does not look pretty most especially after I eat and sit down. & definitely no more fitted shirts. I tried to wear a skirt with a tank top and it was so not working haha.
We are really excited and so are our parents. I’ve only told a few close friends and family. News hasn’t spilled so I’m happy about that. I want to make sure everything is going well and baby is healthy. We are moving the next couple of weeks to our new place and I am very excited! Nate is much more excited and each day is torture for him to still live up here. Nate is being really supportive throughout all of this but I do have to remind him just like I do myself that I am actually pregnant especially since I’m not showing yet or having obvious symptoms. Our moms have been great reminding Nate and I that everything I am feeling is normal and telling us to support each other especially since it’s just us. Our first appointment in Oct 12th, next week! I really can’t wait. We are going to videotape the appointment to show our parents, even though they aren’t here I don’t want them to miss anything. Out appointment is the day before we leave to NYC. I can’t wait and I am praying hard that I don’t have any crazy symptoms while we’re there. Going to be prepared just in case so we can all enjoy ourselves!
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11 weeks
We are back from NYC and it was a great trip and a great way to experience the east coast and how different it is! I absolutely loved it and will go back many time again, its definitely a city with so much character and things to see and do… one trip is for sure not enough! Next trip Arizona in November!
We had our ultrasound on Oct 12 and saw our babylove* for the first time. He or she is still so little but to make out its head and see its heart beating I was just speechless. I kept looking at Nate and he could not take his eyes off the screen and would smile when he finally saw what the tech was pointing out. He says NOW he’s convinced haha. We are so excited and trying our best to keep it still underwraps until my 1st trimester is through. Our next appt is Nov 3rd but we opted out of the special ultrasound to detect if I’m at risk for having a baby with down syndrome or other defects. It isn’t 100% reliable and it really doesn’t matter to us. We are just praying for a healthy pregnancy and babylove*. Pants definitely can’t zip anymore which reminds me I need to get a couple belly bands and pant converters to get me by.
Our new apartment is beyond perfect. My husband has definitely outdone himself by setting it all up and lessening the stress on me. Nate and I love it and so do Roots and Tank. Its so nice to be near family and knowing they are just right around the corner. Work is going well and I’ll be on my own the 2nd week of November. I’ve pretty much been doing things on my own with my preceptor available to help if I need it but its great practice to get my own groove going for the shift. I love my job and can’t wait to get into a specialized area. I love so many areas of nursing so choosing will be difficult but whatever opportunity comes my way, i’ll take it!
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13 weeks today
We had our 12 week appt and heard our baby’s heartbeat. It was just amazing and made my day so much brighter. Although we are still so early, it just makes us want to meet it already. Now that we are past our first trimester we are more open to mentioning the pregnancy to people we know. We aren’t just announcing it but if questions come up we tell them we are.
Holidays are coming up and we have so much to do…xmas shopping, saving and planning for next year. Last night I went to the FAME tour with Tyga, Bow Wow, T Pain and Chris Brown. It was such a great show and I have finally seen Chris Brown in person who is my ultimate obsession! minus his DV business. I felt like such a starstruck teen just staring at him and screaming at the top of my lungs. This weekend was very busy and lonely with only a little time with my husband. He was in LA Saturday and went to the Chargers-Packers game Sunday (lucky duck!) so coming home to him just to relax was great. Most especially to a clean house! I am beyond blessed with this guy he definitely takes good care of us.
US and updated pics of me and babylove* soon. Probably more so on here and not much on FB until later!
