An Update (of sorts)

A few of you have already signed up for a Blogger account, so that you could comment on our posts. If others of you want to leave comments, all you have to do is use a current email addy and set up a Blogger account (it's very simple and no SPAM involved).

The reason why I am bringing this up now, is because in a month or 2, I will be fixing our account so that only approved family and friends can see the blog; outsiders without approval will not be able to see pictures or read the entries.

"Why" am I doing this, you may be wondering? It's for the safety of the baby further in the future. Once he/she is born, I don't want random people to become "creepy" about our child. I didn't really think about it, until someone brought to my attention a scary scenario.....so, I just want to give a heads-up....join up so you'll be able to follow the blog!

Thanks~

Today's the day:

In just a few hours, I'll be heading to the doctor for my second visit! I'm so anxious, it's ridiculous....I'm not sure what's going to happen today, other than the "usual" samples taken. Hopefully this will be the day when we get to hear the baby's heartbeat!!!! WAAAHOOOO :)

I wish Wayne could go every visit, but he doesn't get to make up his hours or have vacation time, like I do. So, he's sitting out this one; his next big visit will be the ultrasound to find out if we're having a boy or girl! THAT will be the visit of ALL visits!!!!!!!!

Anyway, I am giddy, but I'll log back on with the hubby tonight to update everyone on how things went.


UPDATE:
Everything went well at the visit; my weight is where it should be, all of my blood work and whatnot came back in the good....we tried to hear the baby's heartbeat, but alas, it wasn't time yet (and this is perfectly normal for 11 weeks; she said usually it's stronger after 12 weeks). I also contribute this to my full bladder and a growling stomach....I drank LOTS of water before my visit!!!!
The baby is fine, I am fine, Wayne....well,...... yes he's fine too! ;)

thrilling a monster

Saturday Jan. 17. I realize that tomorrow is one of my biggest weaknesses, football. This is why the babys room will be done in footballs. Footballs with frogs on them. Just joking, softballs will be fine to. The little woman thinks im a sports fanatic, and she could be right. When I think about it im a fanatic about everything I like to do. I do know this a persons heart can hold a lot of joy at least i hope so or mine may burst. Ive done alot of things in my life that made me scared,happy,excited,proud,etc,but they dont compare to what I feel now. I guess joy is the word of the year for me. When I think about all the things in my honeydo book, it doesnt even bother me. I am thrilled as cookie monster in a Toll house factory.

The Whimsy of it All!

I know that it's perfectly premature, and I'm pre-preplanning, but something hit me the other day.....

I've decided to decorate the baby's nursery....with frogs! Yep, F R O G S; all sorts of the little buggers too, tree frogs, bull frogs, realistic and whimsical alike....this way, I can start NOW. (we all know that it takes me forever to finish a project; just ask Wayne) I think I'm going to paint the room a soft brown (maybe like the color of sand or a really milky latte), and then hang mint green and brown curtains (or something along that line).

I figure this basic color scheme will allow for shades of blue (if it's a boy), or shades of lavender for a girl, to be woven into the mix! AND that means that I can get started NOW! Wayne has promised to help me this weekend, to get his things in order, move the weight equipment around, and to start thinking of a scheme to it all. I won't worry with the paint or anything until it warms up enough outside to open the windows for ventilation. But that doesn't mean that I can't start shopping for UBER cuteness like this music box I found on Ebay......

And now the explanation for Frogs; Wayne dug a pond (with HIS bare hands), 2 or 3 years ago, while on his vacation. We collected rocks from our many adventures kayaking; added some koi a year ago, along with water lilies and hyacinths....and now it's GORGEOUS and relaxing. I know some of you are SCREAMING right now about the safety of the baby, but my grandmother had a pool when my cousins and I were wee things, and we're all still around!

So, probably not a week after the pond was full, we started noticing frogs all over! We've had good frogs and bad frogs (there was an incident involving a baby duck and her "almost demise"). Yes, I name them too....there was "the Frog Father" (a fat thing that reminded me soooo much of Marlon Brando it was ridiculous), Lubey Luke, the Smarty Frog, The wicked thing/devil-frog (the one who tried to eat my friend's lovely little duck), and now Glen (think Glenda the good witch, from The Wizard of Oz). *and yes, I've researched these frogs every time we see a new species in the pond; I can tell you if they're male or female!

How wonderful for our baby to have this "built-in" ecosystem in our back yard; full of wonder and life; I just know he/she is going to LOVE the frogs as much as we do! :)

Just an update....

While nothing pivotal has occurred since the last blog (no new weight-gain, no "excitement", etc), I promised to blog at least once a week, so here it is:

While I am still not experiencing "morning sickness", I find myself feeling "queasy" on occasion lately. It started last week, and it would happen every day right after I'd eat lunch, but it lasted only 3 or 4 days. Now, it's sporadic; I feel it right now, but I also dealt with it last night RIGHT at bedtime! How many mommies out there dealt with "pregnancy queasies" over outright barfing? And don't get me started on the EXHAUSTION....I feel like I could sleep for YEARS! Thank goodness it's time to start "mommy yoga". Hopefully this will help to spike my energy level.

My other biggest concern is prenatal vitamins? While I got the hook-up with my first few weeks following the doctor visit, I have finally ran out, and I'm researching alternatives to my 40.00 a month prescription. I looked up the info, and those prenatals are only marginally off from my regular multi-vitamin. AND, I've found that there are several OTC prenatals that have closer to (what I found on a pregnancy site) the recommended dosage of certain vitamins than the PrimaCare One that was prescribed to me. So, I honestly prefer to go with something closer to the recommended daily dosage of vitamins and nutrients that I'm supposed to be in-taking over a prescribed vitamin that is OVERLY priced (in my opinion). If I'm still getting the correct nutrients, what's the harm?

Following that same note, Wayne and I are both VERY healthy eaters; no, I don't mean having a large appetite either! ;) I make conscious decisions in planning our meals, with so many heart and weight problems running through our family trees. We'll splurge on occasion, but it's important to make the effort; heck, we rarely use salt because we've learned to appreciate the natural taste of most foods! And we use fresh EVERYTHING if we can possibly pull it off!

I made homemade spaghetti Saturday night, and all of the ingredients in the sauce were fresh vegetables and spices! YUMMY! Of course, I wrecked that with a homemade no-bake chocolate pie! :) But it's ok to live a little! I cannot wait to introduce the baby to all the wonderful foods in the world! (amongst other things)

So, I know it's a little premature, but I've decided that I want a cake like this (or similar) for our baby shower cake; isn't it adorable?

Hopefully, it will be green and blue where this one is pink, and the tag will read, "it's a boy!" I'm banking on this now; there is a pattern with my siblings-Sky had Natalie in May, B had Bishop in November, Sky is currently pregnant with Girl 2 (due in June, I think), so that means I get to have a boy, right? :) Well, that aside, we are hoping for a beautiful, healthy baby-boy or girl!