Grammy Present #9

Belly Pic #8

Thank you, Sarah and Tommy from HMS!

Week 11

(Photo to follow) We are in week 11, so crazy to think we're nearly finished with our first trimester! My belly's starting to pop out a bit and my pants are a bit snug... eek!!! So far, I think I've put on about 5lbs since the beginning of the pregnancy which is "normal" for the first trimester.

This weekend I have to take my Gluclose Tolerance Test and ingest this icky, sugary drink. Apparently, they don't usually do this test until week 26ish, but because I have Type II diabetes in my family, I have to take the test earlier. Our next big appointment is next Friday (the 7th) for our Translucency Ultrasound! The following week we have an appointment with our midwife.

We'll be sure to update with more belly pics and grammy present gifts!!!

~rae

Grammy Present #8

Belly Pic #7

Grammy Present #7

Yes, grammy we know the sign is really for the car!

Belly Pic #6

1st visit!!!

Today we had our first visit with our midwife. We've decided to go with a midwife at the Esposito, Mayer, and Hogan group in Columbia. They are affiliated with Johns Hopkins and Howard County General Hospital. The appointment went well and we were able to find out more questions regarding exercise (no higher than 140bpm). Our next appointment is scheduled for 4 weeks from now to listen to Chucy's heart rate. Our next sonogram is due during week 18-20! So excited!

Big appointment tomorrow!

It's been a bit of time since we've posted, but it's really been about a week of just waiting. We have a number of pictures to post, and we'll get to them this weekend. Look out for an update tomorrow after our first appointment with the midwife!!!!

~Rae

Appointment moved!

Grrr... unfortunately our first appointment with our midwife had to be rescheduled. Our first appointment will now be next Friday the 16th. We have a number of picture posts to put up but have been busy with "spring cleaning" and taking things to Goodwill, etc. We'll update again soon!!!

Belly Pic #5

Present from Nana on Easter

Belly Pic #4

Grammy Present #5

Spring Cleaning

Today, the nausea comes and goes... just like the past few days. I've been reading "You- Having a baby", but Dr. Oz. It's a refreshing book that is pretty down-to-earth with the writing style so you don't feel like you're in a lecture or like you need to chant "ohm." There are a lot of books out there right now that want to me barf, and I already have enough trouble with that;) The book has reminded me that although I have that "always hungry" feeling that I should still be smart about what I eat and that everything I eat, feeds the baby. Do I really want to feed Chucy THAT? I've slowly started returning to my healthy lifestyle, although it is still a challenge.

Morgan took the day off of work today to do some spring cleaning with me and start working on the babyroom. It's exciting to consider colors and also the furniture. We stopped by Babies R Us yesterday and really liked the rockers and furniture. Once we are able to successfully sell our exisiting furniture we will be able to accomplish more in the room.

That's all for now... 6 more days until we see our midwife.

~Rae