Our 1st Ultrasound

Today was absolutely amazing. We saw our little peanut. It was absolutely perfect!! Baby was bobbing their head and being a little wiggle monster. I was thinking, "Wow they have a lot of energy now, I'm scared for when they're here lol" The heartbeat was 153bpm. They said it's perfect and where they like to see it. I saw the yolk sack and thought back to my previous ultrasounds with my last pregnancy... there was no yolk sack. Strange.. I'm just glad everything is going well. I can't wait to find out what we're having. Mid-November is the next Ultrasound. I have an interview on Monday and our 1st apt. is September 13th where we'll hear the heartbeat. How amazing..OH and the best news, I'll be done with the progesterone at 13 weeks... 4 weeks and counting lol.. Now the beautiful 1st picture of our little miracle.

Nerves set in...

Well tomorrow is the day we finally get to see our little one. The only thing is that the last time we had a 8 week ultrasound, things weren't going so well... so this time I'm hoping that our miracle is growing perfectly! I still have many symptoms and I get that feeling that the baby's still there but, now I'm wondering if I just feel that because I want it so badly. Joel and I both are soo nervous but, Only tomorrow will tell. We'll find out if there's twins and see the little heart flicker!!:)

On the plus side Joel and I have been getting a lot accomplished in our minds about baby stuff! We're almost 100% on names...

FOR SURE if baby is a Girl she'll be named Avalyn Lauretta (Lauretta is after my grandma who passed away earlier this year, I told her way before she even passed that I'd name my baby after her) Avalyn means "a beautiful breath of life," VERY perfect if you ask me! If baby is a Boy he'll be named well pretty sure lol Caylum John (John after Joel's grandpa and dad) and Caylum means "a brave warrior" if you know Joel you'll understand that. lol I'm not 100% on Caylum yet but, I decided we'll for sure the boy's name when I know we're having a boy lol.

Symptoms are going strong as I said earlier, I'm exhausted and never see Joel because I'm always sleeping. I feel sick and Zofran is still my friend, and if anyone hugs me too hard I want to punch them! There's some others but I'm not going there. I just can't wait to figure out what's going on tomorrow! Wish me luck!

TOO sick..

Well I had my first ER visit this pregnancy. I woke up this morning white as a ghost and felt horrible. My body couldn't function, and I couldn't keep anything down not even water. I went to work hoping it'd pass and it never did. It got worse. I started feeling dizzy and couldn't walk straight. I had my mother in law, Margo come pick me up from work and take me to the convenient care clinic. When I got there they saw immediately I was very ill. The doctor came in the room almost instantly, did a standard routine check and said I'm going to the ER. Once I was at that hospital they had thought I was severely dehydrated. But did a urine test and determined I wasn't. They gave me a new anti-nausea medication Zofran that would help me be able to keep things down. I took the medicine and sipped on sierra mist at the hospital. Then they sent me home. All my body needed was some sort of sugar apparently as I was sipping I was gaining color in my face and being able to actually function. Because of all of this I've now decided I hope I am having twins, so I never have to get pregnant again. My body hates it apparently.

6 weeks already!?

Well I can't believe it!! I'm 6 weeks already, halfway through the dreaded 1st trimester! I couldn't be more excited though, it seems like the time is going by fast! Let's keep it going I have 2 weeks and 1 day until my Ultrasound!!! :)

When it comes to the bleeding it's completely stopped!! No spotting nothing. I'm cramping slightly still off and on, dizzy spells, and am having "DUH" moments already. It seems I can't finish a sentence until I say.. uhh.. uhh. uhh 12 times! I also have horrible nausea. So bad I got car sick twice on the way to Iowa City to see my grandma.. poor Joel his jeep smelled horrible!!! lol I also am so sick in the morning I can't eat breakfast or make my lunch. So Joel is making my lunch at night after I've gone to bed, it's cute and always a surprise at lunch time!! Usually it's a cheese sandwich, or peanut butter (Need the protein for the baby is what he ALWAYS says lol) a fruit and a veggie. Along with Smart Water. I don't understand why he doesn't just get me my normal bottled water but he says Smart Water is better for me and the baby it's also more expensive. It's so wonderful to see him trying to be a "daddy" already lol. Taking care of the baby WAAAY before the baby is even here! Gives me a lot of hope for the future!

Oh and because I've been having horrible nausea I went to Motherhood Maternity today for Preggo Drops. They actually work for me. Along with mints, but honestly I'm getting soo sick of mints! I also got a really cute shirt! Hell I'd wear it not being pregnant, it's plaid long and I'm going to wear it with leggings! Can't wait to have the baby bump in the shirt! I also was very cautious as to who could see me in the mall since the secret isn't out quite yet haha. I will say I love messing with everyone on facebook I'm making it obvious but keeping them guessing lol.

Speaking of maternity clothes I've kinda started wearing them already. Obviously I'm not showing because of the baby, BUT I am horribly bloated! I look like I'm 8 months pregnant during the day and then when I first wake up I'm back to myself! All of my jeans hurt because they're so tight, it sucks so I said screw it. I went to Goodwill got myself a pair of maternity pants with the tags still on for $6.00! And they are absolutely comfortable!!! :) No more shoving bloat in skinny jeans haha.

Joel and I are already discussing names. I think this is one of our more important things. I told Joel this time I want to name the baby even if something happens.. which I pray it doesn't. So I said lets find names then! So far we have...

FOR SURE FOR A GIRL
Avalyn Lauretta (Avalyn means a beautiful breath of life and Lauretta is after my grandma who passed away this year)

Boy names are up for debate but the middle name will for sure be "John" after his dad and grandpa
Joel Likes:
Callum, Raiden

I like:
Rylan, Nathan, and Liam (there are a lot more on my list though)

Problem is Joel hates my names and I hate his lol. We'll get it figured out sooner or later! Well my bed is calling my name! I can't wait to have more crazy dreams!! Oh the joys of being pregnant! :)

and the scary part begins..

This is soo going to be TMI but it's my pregnancy journal and I'm going there... lol


So I started spotting Saturday, only when I wiped and it was pink. Nothing too alarming I didn't even worry about it. Nothing Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday. This morning I had it again, I called the doctor and they said to monitor it and let them know if it persists or if I'm having to wear a liner. I'm soo nervous right now. I really hope the baby is ok! It's so hard not knowing what's going on inside your own body. I have no idea if the baby is still growing, or if their at a stand still, if their heart is beating, or if they've evolved from the blob stage. I'm just really really hoping this one stays with me.

I also just found out 2 of my cousins are pregnant (they're sisters and are only a week or 2 apart) and one of my best friends Holly just found out she's pregnant! I also have a friend Danielle who is pregnant. I think it's nice to have people being pregnant along with me so we can share the experiences together, and help each other out along the way. My biggest fear is I'm going to lose my baby and have to watch everyone go on without me. It's so hard watching someone who you were pregnant with at the same time enjoy their pregnancy when you're so miserable. I've been through it once and just don't want to do it again.

Well on the plus side, I'm 5 weeks today and have my appointments set up already! I have my first U/S at 8 weeks on 8/26, and my first OB apt. on 9/13 at 10 weeks! I really hope things continue to progress and that the baby is ok. Symptoms the past couple of days: Nausea off and on, fatigue, dizzy spells, and some cramping.