Our Secret Journey to Baby G

{Secret Posts}

Our Secret Journey Timeline:

January 26, 2010: Our first pre-pregnancy consultation

January 27, 2010: Start pre-natal vitamins

January 30, 2010: Purchase "What to Expect Before You're Expecting" book

May 1, 2010: Stop birth control
June & July: Enjoying Summer ...

August 1, 2010: The official start to our baby making journey

August 17, 2010: two POSITIVE PREGNANCY TESTS

I. AM. IN. SHOCK! Not, because of any other reason EXCEPT for "That was quick". I mean, we were ready. We were prepared. We just didn't think it would happen that fast. The first month of trying. I pray for a health pregnancy and healthy baby! I cannot wait to share the news with our family and friends. So stayed tuned and buckle in - for what will probably be the most exciting 9 months of our lives.

August 19, 2010: "Hi, my test was positive"

I went to my first OB appointment yesterday, the exam went well and everything looked good. We booked my very first 8 week ultrasound. How am I supposed to wait another 4 weeks?!?! Don't the Dr's want to see me every week? Huh...I know that's not true...but it's how I feel.

August 23, 2010: 5 Weeks - "I'm one cloud 9!"

"I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him." - Samuel 1:27

I am so in love with this child that I have only know for 5 days. Stew and I told his sister via Skype (she lives in Florida) and we told my sister on Saturday. I'll post all the big reveal pictures once this is public. Until then - I feel like I'm on top of the world. I feel so good and so blessed.

August 30, 2010: 6 Weeks - "I'll have a Sprite, please!"

One wedding down - one to go. This past weekend I was in my girlfriends wedding. You know the type of wedding - champagne in the limo, cocktails during pictures, and a bunch of late 20s - early 30s type of guests... ALL OF WHICH DRINK! Well, my plan going into this was to order a drink that looked like a cocktail. I went with a diet Sprite with a lime. Could have been vodka and sprite - no one knew. I actually had someone at my Husbands table say to me "How are you still acting sober?" I laughed. It was hard drinking all those sprints, I'll tell ya. Stew and I were dancing at one point and I whispered..."I can't jump around anymore...this soda is sloshing around in my stomach." But it was worth it. I'm 6 weeks on Thursday...still too early to be letting everyone in our little secret. But boy, I'm getting excited to start telling people.

My sister-in-law sent Stew and I some great books that we've I've been reading. I picked up a PregnancyFit magazine - which I love. Great food choices and tips.

After our wedding weekend, we came home from the North Country to 90+ degree weather. We headed right over to the pool. My Dad was funny, he said "When will you get a belly". I think he wants to see me with one...to prove that I'm really pregnant. And that's funny, because I do occasionally have that sense of "Is there really a baby in there?" But hopefully, after our 8 week ultrasound, I'll feel better about it and trust that there really is a baby in there. There is no need to fill up on Sprites this Labor Day weekend. We have not plans...except for a maybe a hike up north, pool time and a BBQ - all with family. I still have a Jack & Jill Party, Grand Opening Party and Wedding I"ll need to swig down some Sprites...but again, that's OK.

September 7, 2010: 7 Weeks - "I love steak, I hate steak"

This past weekend was LABOR DAY! An amazing - yet, tiring 3 day weekend. Stew and I did some major house cleaning all day on Saturday, then did a much need grocery store run. We bought our first pack of diapers too! We plan to buy some every week. Why not stock up now, right? On Sunday, we painted the foyer. That was a project I wasn't ready for - physically. I am already exhausted - then add painting our foyer on top of it. We also went shopping for "Mums" for the yard, porch and walk way. By Monday - I was done. We went to my parents for a family BBQ and some much needed pool time. It was a great time, but the food?!?!? Not so much for me. I'm having major food aversions. One minute, I'm chomping down some yummy green olives, the next minute I can't look at them. Same went for the ribs, steak, corn, baked potatoes and salad at the BBQ. It was all on my plate...and after about two bites, it turned my stomach. I'm craving and loving fresh fruit and veggie platters. Any juicy fruit (not the gum) is working for me. Or I could always go for a Lobster Roll, Clam Chowder, Bloomin' Onion from the Outback or a meatball sub.

Other than all that...things are going well. On Thursday, I start my 8th week! Then the following Thursday we go for our first ULTRASOUND! I cannot wait. I wish I could fast-forward to that day. See, I get this feeling of "am I really pregnant? Is there really a baby in there?" I just can't wait to see Baby G! I also can't wait to tell our friends and family member. (Our immediate family knows).

September 16, 2010 - 8 Weeks "SHOW ME THE BABY" 

Words cannot describe the way I feel right now...at 9:18am on Thursday. Today, we have our first ultrasound. I cannot believe we are going to get to see our baby! But I'm nervous. Did I mention that I did a little too much reading in the weeks leading up to this momentous day? Yeah, I did. Although, I'm not completely consumed with fear...I'm only half consumed. I just want the baby to be healthy...with a strong little heart beat. Is that too much to ask? I obviously wasn't thinking when I made our appointment for 3:00. Why would I do that? Next appointment will be first thing in the morning. Trust me. So here I sit...with butterflies...

September 21, 2010 - Week 9 "We saw the BABY!"

And heard the baby!

You'll notice a "nervous laugh" in the background. That'd be me of course. What a surreal feeling. Seeing your baby for the first time, hearing that precious heartbeat. It's truly an indescribable feeling. I wanted more. I couldn't get enough. So, Baby G was measuring at 8 weeks 1 day. She was going to move my due date to 4/27/11, but seeing we have said 4/28 from the beginning, I kept it at 4/28. Baby G's heart rate was 173 bpm. I cannot wait for our next ultrasound!

September 27, 2010 - Week 10

That sound never gets old! I went to the Dr's on Thursday for some routine blood work and while I was there, they Dr was able to pick up the heartbeat on the Doppler! I was so excited. Stew didn't come with me, just because I thought it would be just blood work. What an awesome surprise! And even more of a surprise...the Dr. said "She sounds great". I said "What?" and she replied "Just my gut". Interesting...but I'm still going with my gut...BOY.

Today, I sent an email out announcing our pregnancy to a few close family friends. And tonight, I Stew is telling his college friend, Mike. Every day it's something new and we enjoying every minute of this. This past weekend - I had a hankering for Chinese food. If you know me - you know I hate Chinese food. But, Stew was thrilled to place the order! Today on the other hand, I couldn't even look at Chinese food, but hey - I'll take it. And I'm happy to report that I'm still feeling great. I haven't had one day of sickness. My next appointment is October 20th. I can't wait.

October 6, 2010 - Week 11

Ahhh. Week 11. Another wonderful week. Things are about the same. I still feel great, nothing to complain about here. I popped into my Dr's office today and heard Baby G again. The heart rate was 156. As "he" continues to grow his heart rate should stay around the same.
I started looking at nursery furniture and we found a set at JC Penny. I'm in love with it. I'll post pictures once we start on the nursery.

Other than that...all of my weddings are now over, except for the one that Stew is in...in November. But I'm happy that mine are over. Both were beautiful weddings...but now, on to the fun fall stuff...like baby shopping!

October 12, 2010 - Week 12 "Good-bye First Trimester. Hellllooo Second"

I'm feeling good today, as I have been throughout my pregnancy. The word is now out and all of our friends know that we are expecting. It's funny, once you do let the word out, you find out that some of your own friends have been keeping the same "Big" secret too. One of my girlfriends has the same due date as us...but with Twins! Another friend is due 10 days prior to us - another due in March, another due in the beginning of April. Lots and lots of babies will be born in 2011.

Nothing else to report. Things with me are the same. No maternity clothes yet, no complaints either. They say that I'll start having more energy in my second trimester, so that makes me happy. I hope I'll start to like steak and chicken again too. We'll see.

And...seeing the cold weather has made it's debut in New England, my sister gave us their treadmill. Stew set that up for me along with the TV in my work out room.

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Thank you for reading - assuming you made it through the three months of posts. I'll start posting regular updates from this point forward.

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