I feel as if it's been a while since I've posted, then I remember that we had a huge baby announcement a week ago! All is still going well with that. A few things I've learned in the short 8 weeks I've been pregnant:
1) Always carry around snacks. You never know when you'll be stuck in traffic or be waiting to eat a meal and start feeling sick. Generally, I only feel sick when I'm hungry, so I have to eat every 1 1/2 - 2 hours. I have those days though when I feel extra sick, generally in the morning and evening. For these times, I've prescribed myself one medicine: Sprite.
I have to tell a story that I just loved. Background: have you ever had Tim's potato chips? They are kind of like the kettle cooked potato chips because they are super duper crunchy, which makes them incredibly addicting. So, last Sunday, Jed ate about half of a bag of those. He did so, knowing the last time he ate so many, he felt sick. Well, this time, he felt way sick. Ha ha the poor guy. So, as we drove to visit my family, he put his hand on my knee and said, "I'm sorry you have to feel like this all the time." Sweet! I felt bad that he felt so sick, but it was so nice of him to make the connection and apply it to all these times I've felt so sick. What a good guy I have to take care of me through this pregnancy. (While on the subject, Jed has been extremely understanding through all of this. So glad I have him.)
2) Emotions will turn on a dime. Poor Jed will say just one little thing and suddenly I feel the need to cry. So both of us have to keep in mind that my emotions are out of whack, and we do fine. Jed has been extremely understanding and will let me cry it out on his shoulder, comforting me even when it's something silly.
3) Weird side effect: Burping. I think a lot of women expect to feel more bloated and gassy, but this was one thing I was not expecting. I've never been one to be able to burp on command, and even now I still can't, but I actually have the normal burps that people can do. I used to have these teeny, air bubble pops, but now I actually have to watch myself or some large burps come out. And of course it happens much more often than it ever did.
So those are a few things I've learned so far as I've been pregnant. Our baby is now about the size of a large raspberry and it's developing it's lips, eyelids, nose, leg/arm buds, and other things like that. There's a picture in my "What to Expect When You're Expecting" book for the 2 month old embryo which Jed has decided looks like a baby cow. So, there you have it: I'm growing a 1/2 inch baby cow in my stomach right now.
And about the rest of our lives. This last week has been prep work for me at school, which I've tried to use wisely and do as much as I could, but I honestly ran out of things to do. I can't wait for the little kiddos to start coming because I hate sitting at a computer all day. I know I will be exhausted, but I am looking so forward to it. We tested the kids this week, and we have a huge range of personalities. The one thing that is common with them all, though, is that they are all adorable. I know they will pose many challenges, and they might not stay as cute as they seem, but seriously, after interacting with them for even just a few minutes, I could not help but smile. They are all so special, and I can't wait to see the difference from how they are now to the end of the school year. So, come Tuesday, I finally get to start to teach!
Jed has had a hard week as the bookstore. I bet half the school's population bought their books this week, and the rest will come next week. Jed enjoys his job in general, but he gets frustrated with the long lines and the sometimes frustrated customers. I don't think anyone's yelled at him this week, so that's great! He's also nervous about starting classes again, but this semester he's taking almost all major classes, so I think he'll really enjoy that. We've also figured out that Jed should graduate next December! Yay! So now we have an end in sight. Three more semesters plus a summer internship for Jed, and then it's off to graduate school!
So that's the low down on our life right now. We love our home, love each other, love the friends we get to hang out with, so overall we are very happy. Hope all is well with the rest of you who happen to read our blog!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Ode to Monk
I had an obsession this summer, and it was the TV show Monk. All the seasons are on Netflix, and seeing as Psych isn't coming back until October, I had to find a replacement.
I liked Monk at first, but as the seasons kept going, I loved it. Monk is so funny and all the characters are great.
As I've was told by the doctor to stay laying down as much as possible, I went threw the last couple of seasons of Monk extremely quickly. And today, Jed and I watched the last two episodes of Monk. I teared up. Several times. It was a great ending. It's so hard to see the endings of things. Like Harry Potter. It's such a bitter sweet feeling.
Anyway, I just wanted to share with you all that you should watch Monk. And Psych. I love detective shows, and both are great. Monk is a little more serious (sometimes a lot) and Psych has a few sketchier moments, but both are great shows that I can recommend to people because of all the shows on TV, they are some of the cleanest. So, in your free time if you want some quality time with your husband/family/roommates, go watch. You won't be disappointed.
I liked Monk at first, but as the seasons kept going, I loved it. Monk is so funny and all the characters are great.
As I've was told by the doctor to stay laying down as much as possible, I went threw the last couple of seasons of Monk extremely quickly. And today, Jed and I watched the last two episodes of Monk. I teared up. Several times. It was a great ending. It's so hard to see the endings of things. Like Harry Potter. It's such a bitter sweet feeling.
Anyway, I just wanted to share with you all that you should watch Monk. And Psych. I love detective shows, and both are great. Monk is a little more serious (sometimes a lot) and Psych has a few sketchier moments, but both are great shows that I can recommend to people because of all the shows on TV, they are some of the cleanest. So, in your free time if you want some quality time with your husband/family/roommates, go watch. You won't be disappointed.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Our super exciting announcement!!!!
Jed and I are SUPER excited to announce that we're having a baby!
It's a little early to announce, I'm only seven weeks along. Previous to my doctor's appointment today, they had told me I would be eight weeks today, but the ultrasound says differently. Here are the ultrasounds... they are impossible for us to tell, but she outlined the baby in one of them so you can see it.
Back tracking: July 22-24, my family went up to Island Park/Yellowstone area in Idaho to visit my brother who's visiting there, and the whole trip I was exhausted. I wondered if I was sick, but none of us thought so. So when I got back from the trip, Jed and I talked and decided that in a few days I would take a pregnancy test. But... I couldn't wait! So I took the test Sunday the 24th and it was positive! It was such a surreal feeling to see two lines on the stick instead of one... So I was about to talk to Jed on Skype (he was in California doing window washing all this time), so I texted him a picture of the positive pregnancy test. Then we got on Skype and while we were talking he received the text. He just said "What does this mean?" Ha ha he was in shock for that day and the next, and then on Tuesday it passed and he told me he was super excited.
So, fast forward a week. One day I realize I have these signs of a miscarriage. It was hard and depressing to think we could lose this baby, but I called the doctor and he said that we could still be optimistic about it. So, I got past it and decided to just trust in the Lord. The next day, I went and got an ultrasound. Because it was so early in the pregnancy, it was unlikely that they could see the baby. They didn't, but they did see signs that a baby was still in there. So that was good! But because I was still at risk, I was to be on moderate bed rest: lay down or keep my feet up as much as possible, no exercising, no lifting heavy things, etc. etc.
The next few weeks were good. I gained a few more pregnancy signs besides fatigue, including nausea.... For a few days I actually did throw up in the morning, but mostly my morning sickness is an all day thing, but only when I'm hungry. So don't get in the way of my meals! Or else we will all suffer the consequences...
Fast forward to today! We had our scheduled doctors appointment. It was so cool. We had the ultrasound first, and the technician was so awesome. She explained what things were (becuase seriously, those ultrasounds are unreadable). And then all of the sudden she said, "And this, is your baby." Wow! Then she zoomed in and showed us that this little flashing spot of the heart beat, and then we got to hear it! 156 beats per minute, which is very healthy. It was incredible and both Jed and I said, "Wow..." because it was awesome. I even teared up a bit. It's surreal to actually hear the heart beating. Then of course I went through all the tests, basic wellness like checking my lungs and heart and thyroid, and others like urine and blood tests.
So there you have it! While I know we're not really out of the woods, and our doctor told us we still have between a 5-10% chance of miscarriage, it is very likely that all will be well since we heard the heart beat.
So, come April 5th, we should be a family of 3!
It's a little early to announce, I'm only seven weeks along. Previous to my doctor's appointment today, they had told me I would be eight weeks today, but the ultrasound says differently. Here are the ultrasounds... they are impossible for us to tell, but she outlined the baby in one of them so you can see it.
Back tracking: July 22-24, my family went up to Island Park/Yellowstone area in Idaho to visit my brother who's visiting there, and the whole trip I was exhausted. I wondered if I was sick, but none of us thought so. So when I got back from the trip, Jed and I talked and decided that in a few days I would take a pregnancy test. But... I couldn't wait! So I took the test Sunday the 24th and it was positive! It was such a surreal feeling to see two lines on the stick instead of one... So I was about to talk to Jed on Skype (he was in California doing window washing all this time), so I texted him a picture of the positive pregnancy test. Then we got on Skype and while we were talking he received the text. He just said "What does this mean?" Ha ha he was in shock for that day and the next, and then on Tuesday it passed and he told me he was super excited.
So, fast forward a week. One day I realize I have these signs of a miscarriage. It was hard and depressing to think we could lose this baby, but I called the doctor and he said that we could still be optimistic about it. So, I got past it and decided to just trust in the Lord. The next day, I went and got an ultrasound. Because it was so early in the pregnancy, it was unlikely that they could see the baby. They didn't, but they did see signs that a baby was still in there. So that was good! But because I was still at risk, I was to be on moderate bed rest: lay down or keep my feet up as much as possible, no exercising, no lifting heavy things, etc. etc.
The next few weeks were good. I gained a few more pregnancy signs besides fatigue, including nausea.... For a few days I actually did throw up in the morning, but mostly my morning sickness is an all day thing, but only when I'm hungry. So don't get in the way of my meals! Or else we will all suffer the consequences...
Fast forward to today! We had our scheduled doctors appointment. It was so cool. We had the ultrasound first, and the technician was so awesome. She explained what things were (becuase seriously, those ultrasounds are unreadable). And then all of the sudden she said, "And this, is your baby." Wow! Then she zoomed in and showed us that this little flashing spot of the heart beat, and then we got to hear it! 156 beats per minute, which is very healthy. It was incredible and both Jed and I said, "Wow..." because it was awesome. I even teared up a bit. It's surreal to actually hear the heart beating. Then of course I went through all the tests, basic wellness like checking my lungs and heart and thyroid, and others like urine and blood tests.
So there you have it! While I know we're not really out of the woods, and our doctor told us we still have between a 5-10% chance of miscarriage, it is very likely that all will be well since we heard the heart beat.
So, come April 5th, we should be a family of 3!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Trusting in God's Will
I have been working really hard learning to trust in God's will and timing. I figured, the more I work on it, the more I try to gain a testimony about it, all during the good times, it will make the harder times a little easier to bear.
I am here to tell you, it worked! The hard times have come, and I am amazed at how much hope I feel. While I am not perfect and I have my venting/sad times, I find a lot of comfort in the fact that I know 100% that God is watching over us and he knows what's going on. He has the whole plan figured out, and I will be able to look back at these hard times knowing that they were worth it to make the happy times that much better. It is a great comfort to me to know that.
Here are a couple of scriptures that I read tonight that I love:
Romans 5:3-5
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
I want to add that I am grateful for prayer! I am grateful that I can ask for comfort through the Holy Ghost and I receive it! I hope as you read this, you feel comforted and happy! Life will be just great.
I am here to tell you, it worked! The hard times have come, and I am amazed at how much hope I feel. While I am not perfect and I have my venting/sad times, I find a lot of comfort in the fact that I know 100% that God is watching over us and he knows what's going on. He has the whole plan figured out, and I will be able to look back at these hard times knowing that they were worth it to make the happy times that much better. It is a great comfort to me to know that.
Here are a couple of scriptures that I read tonight that I love:
Romans 5:3-5
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
I want to add that I am grateful for prayer! I am grateful that I can ask for comfort through the Holy Ghost and I receive it! I hope as you read this, you feel comforted and happy! Life will be just great.
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