Gym

David and I finally made it back to the gym this morning. I haven't been since my pregnancy started and David hasn't been able to go since he sprained his finger. So we got up at 5:30 and actually got dressed and headed to the gym. We were proud!! Of course, the first treadmill I got on had a fuzzy TV, then I moved, then my headphones didn't work, so I had to go grab some other ones... but I finally got going. Hopefully we will stick with it :) We're supposed to go tomorrow... but don't hold your breath!

Got It!

Ok, I got it. I figured out a way to explain how I believe that I'm pregnant, but it hasn't sunk in that I'm pregnant. I can tell from my growing body that I'm pregnant, but it just feels like my body is creating a "cocoon" of sorts that will eventually house a baby. But, it hasn't sunk in yet that the baby is actually already there and growing every day. Does that make sense? That's why I think that once I feel her, then it will start sinking in that she's actually already there and has been there since late Feb/early March :)

More Blood Work

Had some more blood work today. The first one was for gestational diabetes. That's where they make you drink this glucose drink and then you have to sit for an hour, then they take a blood sample. I tried to take a book to read, but I guess I should have brought something with smaller words. I couldn't get into the book I had. It was called "Mysteries of Godliness" or something like that. The other test was an AFP test. http://www.webmd.com/baby/Alpha-Fetoprotein-AFP-in-Blood It tests for some pretty scary things. Hopefully I won't get called before my next appt (Jun 22) and then she'll tell me everything came back negative. We will also be getting the information on scheduling the sonogram, which I believe will be sometime in July. Imagine, finally finding out whether we're having a little prince or princess :)

Painting is Done!! Carpets are Clean!!

This morning we finished the painting and then David's cousin Todd came over in the afternoon and now the carpets are beautiful again. Hopefully I'm ordering the furniture tonight! Here's a picture of the paint job/pretty carpet!

Movement

We start Week 16 tomorrow and I can't believe what it says about this week. And I quote, "You may begin to feel the baby move around this point." Unbelievable!!! I'm excited to feel the baby move, because then maybe it will sink in that I am actually pregnant. :) It's funny to hear people say, "Patti, you're finally showing". I feel like I've been showing for quite a while. Then someone at Church said she wouldn't have even known I was pregnant if I wasn't wearing a maternity shirt.... and I'm a woman, so of course I'm thinking, "You mean I always looked THIS BIG???". HaHa! I crack myself up!

You have to learn to laugh at yourself!

Ok, I'm sharing this with you purely for entertainment value for you and to prove why I haven't posted any pictures. Last week I was at work and as I was talking to my co-worker, she commented on how good I looked and how my face was still thin and hadn't blown up too much and that I didn't look like I had gained too much weight. I was happy with those comments and as I turned away from her to leave, she gasped, "Oh My Gosh, NOW I SEE WHERE YOU HAVE GAINED THE WEIGHT!!!". I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. I mean, surely men think that, but there's no way a WOMAN would actually ever say that to another woman out loud, right???? If the guys weren't laughing so loudly, you may have even been able to hear my astonishment. :)

7 months!

Wish me Happy Anniversary!! Today David and I have been married 7 months! My co-worker pointed out that I'm 3 months pregnant and only married 7 months! Yea, so I'm a quick study. When you're my age, you want to have babies before you're too old to pick them up (name that movie!!!). :)

Appointment #2

Pretty much the same as appointment #1. Just went over my lab work, everything looks good. Heard the baby's heartbeat again. Then sent me on my way. Have to go for more lab work, a sugar test for diabetes. Next Appt. June 22nd. And the best news is that I've only gained one pound :)

Anniversary

I was baptized 26 years ago today. That sounds so funny that I've been baptized longer than my husband has been alive. Just gave me a good chuckle this morning and I wanted to share :)

Second Trimester

Today is our official first day of the second trimester (according to the internet) :) I have been feeling a bit better most of the time, so I'm excited to be feeling even mo' better soon. David and I are still working on evening up the paint so that we can move forward with buying our new furniture. It will be nice to have an organized house again. Depending on which website you believe, the baby is now between 2 and 3.5 inches long. All her teeth are formed. Yes, I said "her". We don't know the gender yet, but I don't like calling my baby an "it". I call the baby a "her" and David calls the baby a "him", so it all evens out. She is even able to suck her thumb by this time. We thought of another good name this week, so it's nice to have more choices. Maybe we will wait until she comes out to see which name fits the best :)