7 Months...

3/16/08 (28 Weeks)

St Patty's Day!!! (Well Saturday)

Hello all! So Chris and I decided to participate and go downtown to the Omaha Parade. It was a ton of fun - but a very long day - especially when you are the only one NOT drinking!

We arrived at Old Chicago ay 9am - yes - 9am on a Saturday and don't worry - even though they don't technically open until 11 - they were more than willing to serve us. The parade was fine, COLD, but fun. My favorite part was a group of 30 storm troopers, many of them in Kilts - you have to love it!

After the parade and a few stops like the Dubliner, OConnors, Barry Os and Barretts - I think I finally made it home at 9pm. It was great to be out and about, but man - I'm glad that was only for a special occasion!

Everything is still going great with me - I'm growing by the second. The hips are about the same, my water splashing around is helping. My next doc appointment is this Tuesday and on Wednesday is CPR class.

According to my count down, its less than 12 weeks to my due date and something like 82 days! YIKES!!!

3/20/08 (28 Weeks)

Another Doc Appt & CPR...

Monday we had another doctor's appointment - I like the quick little appointments - just a measure and a heartbeat and all is good. I officially got my results from the diabetes test and I wasn't even close to having it - man - I could of had cake and ice cream right before the test and would have been fine! hehe

Then last night Chris and I participated in the 3 hour CPR class. I actually was happy we did it. I had CPR training in the past, but it was a good refresher and they have simplified it. Chris has never taken CPR and he was being a very good student. Plus they taught us about choking too. I didn't learn that before. Now if anyone chokes or anything or needs CPR - Chris and I can come to the rescue! Oh, one thing about being in a CPR class with a bunch of preggo ladies - the lady in front of me ripped one while she was giving CPR to her doll - poor lady - but Chris and I were fighting back tears.

Christina, my sister-in-law, went to the hospital yesterday morning at like 4 am with severe pain and it turns out she has kidney stones!!! She is also pregnant and about 3 weeks ahead of me - so they couldn't do all the tests and treatments they normally do for kidney stones. She is still in the hospital, but hopefully being released today. I spoke with her this morning and she just said she was in a ton of pain and she was feeling better. The baby is fine too. I'm hoping she is able to go home today and just sleep and recover - but scary!!!Nothing else to report here. I have a 4 day weekend coming up - my last vacation before the baby comes! Everyone have a great weekend!

3/26/08 (29 Weeks)

Tagged...

I have been tagged by Christina to write a blog about 10 weird, random, facts or habits about myself.

I’m overally obsessed with Ming’s Chinese food – It’s my favorite restaurant. I honestly could eat it every day, but my favorite food item is Aggie Roll from Godai (formally Goro’s) Sushi in San Antonio .

I can get very excited about things and sometimes if I can control everything, I have anxiety attacks. For example – when we got Taco – thank god my husband understands!
My favorite smell is the rain or even right before it rains.

I’m so thankful for my husband. We can be in a group and have a blast, but we have the most fun at home together. We can be entertained by playing cards or just sitting hanging with the dogs.

I’m the absolute worst person at keeping contact with people. I really am a bad friend and thank god my friends are so understanding!

I hate feet.

I’m very competitive at anything I do and love to beat Val – like when I kicked her ass making my bed. Hehe

I do Sudoku every night and play my Nintendo DS every night too. Brain Age makes me smart – ha!

I love my job. Who else gets paid to watch TV, chase sales and do random marketing projects – my job is always changing and I love that.

I’m feeling all emotions for this new baby to come from excited to scared out of my mind. Thank god I have great family and friends around me to help.

****NOTE*** Once you’ve been tagged, you have to write a blog of ten weird, random things, facts or habits about yourself. At the end, you choose friends to be tagged, listing their names.
I tag…. Anne, Michelle and anyone else who has a blog… (Val if you had a blog I would tag you – hehe) Here is Christina's blog... http://thekahlers.blogspot.com/

3/31/08 (30 Weeks)

Birthday, Doctor and Contractions!

I'm just truckin' along - everything is going great.

Friday was my birthday - I turned 28 on the 28th - it was my golden birthday and thank you to all my friends and family who helped me celebrate - or really celebrated for me! We had a little house party complete with beer, root beer, cherry limeades, rockband, maybe some beer die in there - oh and a sheet cake - thanks to my husband. I don't think I have ever seen a cake so big - I knew there was a problem when he said he couldn't fit it in the fridge. And yes - he is still eating it and he is in heaven.

After going to bed in the wee hours of the night only getting about 4 hours of sleep, I got up to help Anne paint faces for a charity - which was fun. I feel bad for the first few kids - I was a bit rusty! but after a little while, I got the hang of it again. My favorite were the kids I called "leaners" - as I painted their face they would lean away - sometimes I didn't know what I painted on their face - but hey it was for charity!

Then we went to the Saathoff's baby shower which was fun - I think I finally got home at 4:30 and Chris shoved some pizza at me and I was out asleep on the couch! I didn't wake up until 9 to go shower and crawl right back in bed! Wow I was tired!

Today we had a doctor's appointment - another short one - weight, blood pressure, tummy check, heart beat and urine - which Chris made fun of me because I filled up the whole thing and he called me a water buffalo or something. Oops - oh well - kind of embarrassing. I can't believe after all the sweets from Easter and my birthday I did not gain too much weight - its a miracle! Really! I'm measuring 32 weeks which my doc says is right on target - so it looks like I'm doing great!

So Christina asked me last night if I have experienced any contractions yet - but how she described them - I'm like - no I don't think so - but at dinner - I kept getting like menstrual cramps or real tight in my very lower belly - almost under the belly and they would come and go. They way Christina would get them would her whole belly would get tight where for me it really wasn't my belly at all. But I also carry really low - really low - so I asked the doc and she said those are practice contractions or braxton hix or whatever they are called. They aren't painful or anything - just kind of achy and crampy. But now I'm happy because I know what they feel like - so I can pay attention more!Tonight or tomorrow I'll post pics from the party and maybe my belly - its getting BIG!

My pregnant friends - Maria, Cat, Gina, Me, Christina and Anne...

4/1/08 (30 Weeks)

Class #1

Last night, Chris and I had our first of 6 classes for child birth. First we need to rewind to dinner, Chris and I had mis-communication - mainly on my part on who was watching the burgers cook in the pan and well let's just just a smoke filled room later - dinner was done. So we have to rush off to class - both stinking of burnt burgers.

We get there and thank god we don't really have a "hippie" lady - but she does come in close second. We knew it was going to be a long night when she went around the room asking what we are having, our due date and a discomfort - and like for us - she is like - oh a girl - due June 6th - I'm going to draw a sun because it will be a bright sunny day when she is born - then the next people go - I'm going to draw a bicycle for the nice sunny days of riding your bikes together or whatever.

The class was good - went through terms and kind of what to expect - which is what I want - we now know what exactly, dilation, efacing and station mean. At the end of the class we did breathing exercises - sorry I have never been into soft music and breathing - plus every time I breathed in - I smelled burnt burgers. So then it was our challenge to try to not giggle. Plus GIPette was kicking and moving like a mad woman - so she didn't want to be quiet either!I'm glad we are doing the classes - I think overall it will be very educational for us! One class down - 5 to go...

4/8/08 (31 Weeks)

Cleaning Machine & Class #2

So this weekend was a good weekend - Friday we hung out with Chad and Gina - who are also preggers due 2 days before me. It was nice to hang out. Saturday we went to Cirque Du Soleil with my mom and Darrell - which was a lot of fun. I think because of the music GIPette was kicking and moving the entire time - a little distracting - but overall good!

Then for some reason I woke up Sunday and was in the cleaning mood - which as Chris would say - is rare. I never have been one for cleaning. I cleaned everything - from baseboards to windows - it felt good. I think I'm just ready to get the house ready. We're steam cleaning the carpet and couch in the next few weeks. Chris was all freaked out because he thought this was the official nesting stage - but that doesn't happen until about 12 hours right before you give birth - at least according to our classes. I guess you get this burst of energy and want to do something - my mom said she was on her hands and knees scrubbing on the floor right before she gave birth to me. So since I cleaned the house entirely now - Chris is wondering what I'm going to do for my burst of energy - I'll want to plant landscaping or something?

Last night was class #2 - we reviewed what we talked about in class number one - then it was the dreaded video - which honestly wasn't as bad as I thought it would be - I mean I don't want to watch it again - but it wasn't the worst thing I have ever seen. We all squirmed a little at places and I just kept saying ouch.

I think the classes, if anything, will just help get us in the mind set, okay - this is what to expect for the hospital and afterwards. I'm glad were taking them - it allows me to focus a little more. It really does help with terminology, where to go in the hospital, what to do when this happens, this could happen etc. I would recommend them - but with a warning - you're going to some stuff that is retarded but I think I have gotten a back massage every class from Chris - bonus!

So I'm 31 weeks - in my 32nd week - anywhere from 5 to 8 weeks left - I think - that is just crazy to me. This week we're meeting the Pediatrician and besides that - just slowly putting the hospital bag together...Until next time...

4/10/08 (31 Weeks)

Found a Doctor

Today Chris and I met with our future pediatrician - it went well. Its the same doctor as Matt and Christina, which makes it easy! He went through his practice and we were impressed. It looks like he comes to the hospital after the baby is born and it goes from there! We can mark that off our list...

Seventh Month

I've started thinking about the nursery: Well the nursery is basically done - I just need to add wall decorations - which is the story of my entire house!

I've been dreaming about you: These vivid dreams are crazy - nothing too much about the baby - but just weird - I won't even begin to tell you any. But usually they involve robots, friends and like reality tv challenges...

I used to love food! Now I avoid: I love my stinky cheese - basically all soft cheese like blue cheese - lately its been hot dogs - not that I really like them or ate them but when you can't have something - its all you think about!

I never thought pregnancy would make me: Actually be okay with pink crap.

I can't wait to: Get this pregnancy over! The not sleeping at night and the whole hips thing - its made me count down the days even more!!!

My prenatal visit this month taught me: I'm still trucking along like I should - they measured the belly thingy and I'm right on schedule - maybe a week a head - I hope I hope!

6 Months...

2/17/08 (24 Weeks)

Checking In

Sorry it's been awhile! This month always goes fast! Everything is still going great. I do have some growing and stretching pains in my belly - but I can get through them!

This month has consisted of being sick - damn flu, work work work, Matt and Christina moving into a nice new big house and Chris traveling for work. That really sums it up!

The baby room is really starting to take shape now! We have the crib, the toy shelf, the chair and the changing table! Oh and we have the dresser in the closet too! Now I feel like we have all the major items and we can focus on the fun decorating items! (Anne needs to step in and tell me what to do!)

My next doc appointment is the 4th and I get to drink the orange stuff to check for the gestational diabetes - fun fun! Then after that, I start going to the doc every 2 weeks! I think she will be here before we know it!

We are coming closer on names, well not really. But I'm looking through books and we do have a "short" list that I'm guessing it will be one of those. Sorry no clues.

Really nothing much to report - I'm uploading a bunch of pictures - I swear - I'm really doing it! Until next time!

2/20/08 (24 Weeks)

Hip Pain...

Over the last week I have been having intense hip pain - only in my right hip - it could happen anytime during the day, but it would happen more frequently at night. Each time it would last anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes - if not longer. So just in case, I called the doc and she told me basically - tough - ha!

No its the pressure of the baby on my pelvic - she of course had some fancy name - I don't remember it - but its the pain from my hips and pelvic getting wider - nice. She told me to take tylenol and hopefully it will pass - aka - there isn't much we can do.

So last night - I decided to make myself a pillow cocoon - I took 4 king size pillows and about 4 or 5 regular pillows and put them everywhere and you know what - I only woke up twice with hip pain and it didn't last more than a minute - so I think it worked! Let's hope it goes away all together - but like Michelle said - I think my nice easy baby moon of a pregnancy is coming to an end - here comes the aches and pains!

2/23/08 (25 Weeks)

Me Gots My Hairs Cuts...

I FINALLY got all my hair cut! I went to Blair at Creative Hair Design - old friend from elementary on up - her parents still live in the same neighborhood as my mom - ANYWAYS - I told her - I wanted to chop it but try not to be a "mom" hair cut - and I LOVE IT!!! It feel so much better. Chris loves it too! hehe

2/26/08 (25 Weeks)

Das Hip...

So my hip issues have gotten worse - I had a really traumatic painful night Sunday night - I won't go into the details – Let’s just put it this way, I have never vomited from pain before. I thought I was pretty tolerable to pain, but this wiped me out. It was just overall scary and I really hope it doesn’t happen again!

My doctor has now put me in some physical therapy for it. It turns out all my ligaments around my right hip flexor are hard as a rock - so when I'm feeling the pain - they are trying to stretch. The therapist was able to do some stretches and really push and pull on my hip. It already feels better. So now I'm supposed to do hourly stretches and take Tylenol especially at night. Then if I’m going to be on my feet or walking around a bunch, I have a very fashionable belt that I’m suppose to wear. I feel like a line backer in it – but it supports my belly and takes the pressure of my hips and my back. My back doesn’t hurt, but the therapist was worried if I start to compensate for the pain in the hips and walk different, it will get my back to hurt.

I have adjusted my pillow mountain on the bed to now include couch cushions. It worked last night, so I feel like I’m sleeping up right on the couch – but I’m still in bed. Thank god we have a king size bed! So I really hope the ole hip gets better and I can manage it myself. Today is actually going great for a hip day – so everyone keep their fingers crossed!

In better news, my mom and Darrell got a very cute new addition to their family – Macey the 10 week old Shih-tzu / Bicon mix. She is adorable. The best part is she is liter trained – yes - I did not know dog’s can use dog liter. She is already use to being in a pin – so at night she sleeps all the way through and so far – knock on wood – has been the easiest puppy I have ever heard of. I’m so happy they got a puppy – I posted a picture of her – she is adorable!So my doctor’s appointment is Monday, I officially start the 3rd trimester in two weeks and besides the whole hip crap – I still feel good. Until next time…

3/3/08 (26 Weeks)

Another Doctor's Appointment Down...

Hello Everyone! I just had my last month doctor's appointment, now I move to every two weeks and eventually every week when I get closer.

Her heartbeat sounds great, my weight is A.O.K and everything else is looking good. I have learned how to tolerate my hip pain or at least all the things I can do to help pass the pain. I'm going to slowly try to get back into water aerobics to see if I can do it - everything else so far just makes the pain worse - so I really hope the water aerobics work!

I took the diabetes test today, no news is good news - so let's all keep our fingers crossed. The drink wasn't too bad - it smelled and first tasted like Minute Maid Orange Pop - but then the after taste was nasty - then you can't drink, eat or even chew gum until after they draw your blood so I kept burping and it tasted like bad skittles. but it wasn't that bad - i'm not use to having that much sugar in my system and it made me feel a little yuck. Less than 14 weeks until my due date - that is CRAZY! My best guess is I will go around May 24th - 26th - hehe - like I can control it!

Diaper trial on Brewski...

My little dress that I plan to reuse!

Sixth Month

Buying maternity clothes was: Annoying - I don't like buying clothes - at all - so to spend money on temp clothes - I'm like - boogers!

The biggest change in my body has been: Expanding in all areas! hahahaha - I guess of course my belly!

At this month's prenatal visit I learned that: The next test is where I get to drink the orange stuff and see if I have that diabetes thingy.

My hopes: Healthy baby and Chris and I actually decide on a name! hahaha

5 Months...

1/20/08 (20 Weeks)

We have bedding!!!

We have been looking for awhile for bedding that both Chris and I liked. I swear everything I liked online, I would see in person and I would hate and everything I would see online that I hated, I would love in person - which is the case with the bedding we bought!

The online pictures make it kind of look like a clown threw up - but its very cute in person. Plus you have to consider we have brown walls and lots of white furniture to off set it.I love it and so does Chris - which is a miracle!


1/28/08 (21 Weeks)

Clothes

My mom surprised me with some of my old baby clothes from when I was a wee one - the few items ranged from a knitted sweater from my grandma to a kermit the frog swimsuit! She even still had my baptism dress!

My favorite is this corduroy jumper with a little cow on it - I'll take a picture of it soon. It was my favorite outfit in pictures growing up and I'm so happy she saved it! I should find a picture of me in it...hmmmmThings are still going great. I'm just truckin along. Until next time...


1/28/08 (21 Weeks)

Funny Story

So - I think I have proven to myself - I may a little case of the "preggo" brain - I was cleaning my kitchen and putting things away and I put the toaster in the fridge. I continued cleaning and sat down and thought - hmmm - something didn't feel right - so sure enough I opened the fridge and there was the toaster...

Nice.


2/1/08 (22 Weeks)

Daddy Felt a Kick!

Last night she was just a dancing away in my belly - I think she liked my skillet burgers (its a weight watchers recipe and they rock!) and the root beer I was drinking! hehe - so he placed his hands on my lower part of my belly and he felt the little kicks that I have been feeling on the inside forever!

This week alone I have felt stronger and stronger kicks and movement - I can't ignore them anymore. Sometimes it can be a bit much and it kind of turns my stomach. But I found if I just dance along with her - I'm fine J/K.This weekend we will be ordering our changing table - it takes 6 to 8 weeks to deliver - I figure we better get on it. Maybe I'll actually upload some pictures - sorry I'm so bad about it!!!


Fifth Month

The first time I felt you kick: About 2 weeks ago - it felt like concentrated gas.

The strangest food craving I've had is: Now its steak phillies and meat in general - go figure.

This month's prenatal visit taught me that: Well it showed me you are a girl - that was a surprise!

My hopes: Healthy baby!

4 Months...

1/7/08 (18 Weeks)

One More Day.....We find out the sex tomorrow!

We can't wait!!! We'll try to take pictures too! I'm showing now and I feel movement - so exciting. Things are going well and we're just counting down the hours until we find out the sex!

We'll let you know tomorrow!


1/8/08 (18 Weeks)

Holy Cow!

Holy Cow! It's a GIRL! We didn't see that one coming - but we are both VERY excited! The ultrasound was VERY cool. She was moving a ton and was kicking and pushing her butt up - she has already learned how to back that thing up!

We told the grandparents we weren't telling them until Friday with the DVD of the ultrasound - but we're sneaky sneaky and showed up with presents today. Everyone is excited and everyone learned the rules - NO FRILLIE STUFF, NO LACE, NO OVERALLY GIRLIE ITEMS - hehe Of course pink is okay - but I'm going to limit my intake of girlie girl - there ain't gonna be a fairy princess around these parts!

Everything is great with the baby - everything is healthy and moving right along. Now it's time to register and start that whole name thing! That should be interesting!

I'm in my 19th week, basically half way done. We can't believe we finally know what we're having!!!Until next time!

1/17/08 (19 Weeks)

Just Checking In...again

Hi everyone - really nothing too much to report. Chris and I started to register - that was overwhelming! I feel her move all the time now, she even wakes me up. nothing too strong yet, but she is a mover! Maybe she'll be hyper like me!

We have no idea on names - but even if we did - we ain't sharing! :) but honestly we have diddlie squat! hehe

No idea on how we are decorating either, basically we have tried to decide on some things and we cannot agree!

I bought the cutest dress - yes a dress - and yes I said it was cute. We were looking at some Pottery Barn Kids clearance rack and it is the cutest little thing - it will probably be the announcement dress!

I think Brewski knows something is up - more and more he is laying between my legs and putting his head on my belly - either he like the growing pillow my belly is creating - or he knows something is up!

So far so good. We'll keep you posted on everything! Until next time...

Chris favorite gift so far...

Brewski stole Heidi's toy!

Hanging out with friends...

Fourth Month

What I least expected with this pregnancy was: The headaches I guess. I didn't know pregnant ladies got headaches - but I get through them. No biggie.

The best bit of advice I've received is: Sleep - I guess - I'm loving the excuse to sleep whenever!

What has changed the most in my life with this pregnancy is: I guess not going out. During the holidays not drinking - was a bit weird - ESPECIALLY being at the company Christmas party and being the ONLY sober person - that was different.

What made me realize that I was really pregnant was: My growing belly and I think I may have felt something on Friday...

This month's ultrasound was: Coming in 13 days - then we find out the sex and make sure everything is A-Ok...

My hopes: Healthy baby!

2007 Pregnancy Blog... Up to 4 Months...

10/8/2007 (5 Weeks)

We're Pregnant!!!

We found out Saturday morning that we are expecting our first baby! We are super excited and have a lot to learn! We can't wait for what the future brings. I think I'm only like 5 weeks preggo if I count from the beginning (I don't get that) - I think I'm really only about 2 to 3 weeks preggo.

How we found out...

It was pretty funny when we found out. I was late but I didn't think much of it. There was really only one "instance" that could have caused a pregnancy in September. So we doubted it.
So Chris said we might as well take a test. So I was up early, went took the test and almost immediately I saw too lines, but I thought I was just tired and crawled back in bed to wait the three minutes. So three minutes later I get back up and look and I see two lines, so I go "Um..." Chris goes "what?" and I go "Um..." and he goes "What?" and I go "there are two lines" and Chris goes "what does that mean?" and I go 'I don't know! - let's read the instructions" and of course I pick up the Spanish side and I go "It's in Spanish!" so we finally find the correct side and it reads, two lines are for pregnancy and one may be lighter than the other. So we got super excited! We couldn't believe it!

Later on in the morning we ran to Physician's Clinic and they did another test and they walked out and said congrats! So we knew for sure we were preggo!

Flowers from Chris...

The official test...

Proud Dada...

10/15/2007 (6 Weeks)

Parents Know!!!

Chris and I told all of our parents this last weekend - that was fun! I don't think any of them had a clue!

All the parents liked the gifts! We gave Virgina (Grandma Gonzales) a baby blanket that she thought was a nice towel - that was cute! We gave Bev (Nana) a Grandma Brag photo album which she thought it was K.I.P. #2. We gave my mom, aka Grandma Babs, A Spanish Baby Music CD which Chris has to explain that she had to learn Spanish baby song's for us (j/k). Everyone joked, what are you trying to tell us something and we are like "YES!".

By the way, Matt and Christina nicknamed Blake "K.I.P." when she was pregnant (since they didn't have a name) - which K.I.P. stand for "Kahler In Progress" so Chris and I are stealing it and the baby nickname is "G.I.P." "Gonzales In Progress".

I'm still waiting to tell Val, I have planted a fake Eviction Letter from our Guest Bedroom on her new house (inside joke). She was suppose to return from Vegas YESTERDAY to see it, but missed her plane and she is KILLING ME!!! Hopefully she returns today!

We haven't figured out how to tell Bobby either...we'll work on that...Overall update, still no morning sickness. My mom said she never she had any, maybe I'll be lucky too! I'm just tired and my boobs are sore and swollen. we are just waiting for the November 5th doctor appointment - it seems like a century away!

Brent learned the hard way why you shouldn't fall asleep at our house...

First gift from Grandma Babs!

10/22/07 (7 Weeks)

Another Week Down, Many To Go...

Another week down, no real changes. I still do not have morning sickness, which I REALLY hope that holds! The only thing that was funny was this weekend - I turned down and actually picked off bacon from a hamburger! I love bacon, but it did not taste good or sounded good. That is just nuts to me!

Val was surprised when she found out last Monday. She was confused and thought we were joking - which was funny and Bobby willingly participated in a small scavenger hunt to Chris' belly to find out last night. First sign of worry - as I was attaching a diaper to Chris' belly (part of the scavenger hunt) - I basically shredded it and managed to rip off both tabs - I didn't know they didn't have sticky tabs anymore - hmmm I think I need a diaper lesson...


10/25/07 (7 Weeks)

It's a blueberry! I was just reading online on Baby Center - and our little one is the same size of a blueberry. I thought that was funny and would share... Pie anyone or how about a muffin? hehehe

11/1/07 (8 Weeks)

Just Checking In...

We are just waiting for our first appointment. It's Monday - but it seems like it is taking forever!!!

Still no morning sickness - nice! I have just been tired and craving really weird food. Food I normally NEVER eat, I want and food I normally eat - I can't choke down. I always thought that pregnancy was just an excuse to eat whatever - but I really can't eat certain foods. Luckily though, I have been craving edamame - so that isn't bad!

Oh and Michelle had her little girl Ava - they are doing great - back at home getting adjusted! I will post pictures of her.

Halloween was fun too. We had a ton of kids again - 8 bags of candy later and we saw a ton of fun costumes. My nephew was cute as a firefly and Chad and Gina's little one was cute as a chicken.

11/5/07 (9 Weeks)

1st Doctor's Appointment!

Chris and I are back from our first doctor's appointment. It went well, basically it was a questions and answers session on both parties. I was right when figuring our due date (Its easy when there is honestly only one "instance" it could have happened). So we are due June 6th - I knew it was between the 5th and 7th!

Funny thing that happened - I was more worried about asking questions about food - like I asked if Mexican Queso is okay - Chris was more worried about sex. Kind of funny. I think the doctor even laughed.

Our next appointment is December 3rd. We will hear the heart beat then - so excited! It seems like a year away though! It took forever to get to this appointment.

Oh and I got a flu shot - MAN those HURT! Those really suck - I'm like okay a typical pinch - no biggie - okay there is burning - okay more burning - okay come on! I just wanted to itch my arm! Chris is like - um I think that is the least of the pain you will have to worry about - thanks hon!

We started working on the baby's room - just painting it neutral. I will download pictures as I take them! Until next time...

11/9/07 (10 Weeks)

It's a kumquat

Just checking in - I'm 10 weeks now officially today and I guess GIP is the size of a kumquat - the problem is - I don't think I have ever held a kumquat or maybe even seen one. Not a great reference tool for me. But I do like this comparing to food thing - I wonder when GIP will be the size of a nice piece of cake. j/k

Still no morning sickness - looks like I skip that one. I'm getting less tired too. So all in all - doing great. I kind of feel my pants getting tighter, but that may be the hershey candy bars too - hahaha

As Val can attest to it, I have started to swim. It is fantastic not to have knee pain after working out. I'm going to become a professional swimmer by the end of this. I just looking forward to the next doctor's appointment and thanksgiving of course! It's fat kid's favorite holiday. I'm getting prepared...

11/14/07 (10 Weeks)

Still Trucking Along....

Still trucking along - I'm in my 11th week (I'm 10 weeks preggo) - love the counting thing - I think I finally have it down. I have noticed I'm not as tired as before, my boobs don't hurt or are overally sensitive and overall I feel pretty good. Looks like I skipped the whole morning sickness thing - THANK GOD!

My food aversions are tapering off, I'm getting back to normal and I don't HAVE to eat certain things. Of course somethings still don't taste good, the newest is my gum. I can chew it after eating to freshen my breath and then I have to spit it out. Funny.

I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving and my doctor's appointment on the 3rd of December. It looks like we may be able to find out the sex earlier than we thought, maybe even the beginning of January, so the appointment after this appointment - I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!! Until Next time...

11/21/07 (11 Weeks)

Turkey Day!

I'm just passing the time here at work - waiting for my favorite holiday ever! No stress of buying gifts, but yet wonderful food and you can totally fat kid out! A little football, normally bloody marys - but I'll settle for cherry limeades this year - so good!

I think I'm almost in my 2nd trimester - that is crazy. I feel great - I hope it continues. The baby room is already painted - it was painted neutral - Almond Oil to be exact - we figure we wouldn't have to re-paint it when we go to sell the house in a couple of years.

Still waiting for my next doctor's appointment on the 3rd.

We hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving - eat up! P.S. - its freaking snowing outside right now...

11/26/07 (12 Weeks)

I'm bored...

This is an ode to a symptom I do NOT enjoy,
My acne that makes me feel like a thirteen-year-old boy!

I control one spot and another will appear,
I see them all the time in every single mirror!

I was ready for everything, including having to always pee,
But how can such a little thing, create so much acne!

One day they will all disappear and I will be okay,

But until then, I will be counting down for that special day!

12/3/07 (13 Weeks)

Heartbeat!!!

We heard the heartbeat!!!

We had our second doctor's appointment this morning. She was able to find the heartbeat RIGHT away - not even trying and it was loud and fast - something like 150 beats per minute - which she says is wonderful. It was so weird, I know I'm pregnant, but sometimes I don't feel pregnant. Now I know that lump - which is now the size of a medium shrimp - is beating rapidly and growing and really is a bambino.

By the next appointment, I should feel movement and be completely showing. CRAZY! My belly is already pushing out so low, I believe I will carry low. I won't have that nice even bump, it will look like I have a basketball under my shirt! hehe

Everything is going well. I have had a few migraines, which the doc said is linked to the increase in blood. They should quit in a week or so. Nothing I can do too much - just fight through them...Our next appointment is not until January 14th - BUT we get to find out the sex of the baby!!!! I can't WAIT for that!!! I should have a count down until that day!

12/11/07 (14 Weeks)

Daddy Handy Man!

This weekend Chris put together the crib that Grandma and Grandpa Gonzales bought for baby G.I.P. I will post pictures here in the next couple of days. Its so funny to look in the room and see a crib! Yikes!

Things are still just great. I'm showing now and getting use to the idea I feel something if I bend over fast or lean over. I think I'm finally feeling officially pregnant!

I just still can't believe how many people I know who are pregnant! They are adding up fast! I think get-togethers from now on are going to be different!34 days until we find out the sex!

12/17/07 (15 Weeks)

First Two Christmas' down...

We had a great weekend! This weekend we celebrated Christmas with both sides of my family. Friday I spent making three different kinds of cookies for the families. I don't think I have ever made that many cookies before!

We are so thankful fo all the gifts we received, it was fantastic! We really need a lot and everything helps! We received some of our first gifts from onesies to bookshelves to a baby monitor. It was great!

I think Chris is happiest for his snow blower - but I joked now it won't snow anymore! And of course Chris is always happy to get more jockey items - he counts on them!

Christina finds out Tuesday what they are having - we are excited to know! She says she is already feeling the baby - I can't wait for that!Everything going great - no complaints here! 28 days until we find out the sex...

12/19/07 (15 Weeks)

The Date Has Moved

We get to have our ultrasound and find out the sex on the 8th of January now!!! yeah! It moved up a whole week! So now only 20 days!

Matt and Christina found out yesterday and the boogers that they are, they are not telling us until Christmas. My bet - they are having a girl. I feel like one of us is having a girl and the other a boy...hmmm if they have a boy, what does that leave me - hehe.

So far everyone we know that is preggo - they are all having girls... So if we have a boy, he can be a pimp - hahahaha j/k.I'll post some new pics soon - I'm bad about it.

12/26/07 (16 Weeks)

Christmas!!!

Christmas was fantastic! It was nice to have a four day weekend. We want to thank everyone for the great gifts and donations towards baby items - trust us - it is VERY much appreciated!

So my brother finally told us on Christmas what they are having and its a girl!!! They are super excited and I think Christina ran out and bought headbands already! I think we'll have a future dancer on us!

13 more days until we find out the sex - not that I'm counting or anything! I can't wait! Then the grandparents will have to wait a wee bit longer until we can get the VHS tape dubbed to a DVD - THEN they will find out!I promise to throw some more pictures on here - I'm really bad about it!

First Month

I started thinking I might be pregnant when: I didn't think I was pregnant at ALL! I guess I noticed something when my boobs were swollen and big... but that is nothing new! :)

I found out I was pregnant when I: We took a test on the 6th in the morning. I seriously thought it would say negative - was I wrong!!!

I felt: Excited, in shock - it still hasn't sunk in!

The first person I told was: Well Chris of course!!!

They reacted by: Super excited too!

The first ultrasound was: Did not happen yet - our doctor appointment isn't until the 5th of November - the Doctor is one busy lady!!!

At my first prenatal visit I learned that: Not until November 5th

My baby will be born: June 7, 2008 - I think - I really don't know for sure!

The strangest symptom of pregnancy I had this month was: Boobs... could they really hurt this much and honestly - could they get any bigger - seriously!

My hopes: For a healthy pregnancy and baby!

My fears: Nope - not going to think about it...

Second Month

The hardest thing for me to give up is: Nothing yet - I don't miss being hungover - I already quit pop - maybe the cheese - I LOVE stinky cheese!!!

This month I told: Basically everyone. I'm telling work this Wednesday and then if we randomly run into people!

They reacted by: Everyone is excited - typical reactions...

This month at my prenatal visit I learned that: It was my first visit - We won't hear the heartbeat until December - but it was good - all my calculations are correct!

New pregnancy symptoms I had this month: Tired, Boobs, Acid Reflex, Acne and craving weird food...

My hopes: Healthy everything

My fears: Nope - still not going there...

Third Month

What I'm enjoying the most about my pregnancy so far is: Eating... haha j/k - just the anticipation of everything!

The strangest advice I've received is: Not to drink milk... Right... okay - the doc says differently.

Names that I've been thinking of: Guadalupe - I'm kidding - no idea - I think once we find out the sex - then name mode will begin.

Girl or boy? I think you will be a: I'm thinking boy - the chinese calendar says boy, and when I take those cheesy symptom tests, they lead towards boy.

The old wives tales predict: Wow - there are a bunch of them - looks like you swallowed a basketball - boy, watermelon - girl - if you are craving sweets - girl, sour - boy - even if your leg hair grows faster its a boy or something - they are quite funny!

At my prenatal visit this month I found out that: We heard the heartbeat - so fun!!! Counting down the days until our ultra sound!

My hopes: Healthy Baby!

Testing This Blog Thingy

I'm starting this new website to keep all of our family and friends up-to-date on our family happenings... This is test to see how this thing works! More to come!