We finally decided to let the cat out of the bag, before the grandparents imploded.
Monday, at teacher in-service, one of Suzan's teaching friends announced that her sister-in-law was expecting (about a month after me). Needless to say, she was beside herself and pretty much told Scott that we had to give her permission to tell. By Tuesday, we had finally had called all of the rest of our close friends and gave the grandparents the go-ahead to shout it to the world. We were going to let everyone in on the big secret at church on Wednesday, but, because we live on a dairy and things never go according to plan when you really want to be there, I was the only one that made it.
Soooo.... Sunday Scott broke the news to our Sunday class. I thought David Hall was going to have a stroke, he was so excited. Kenton then announced it by requesting prayers on our behalf from the congregation. What fun!
We are so overwhelmed by the love, support, encouragement, and excitement that everyone has showed us. We received several cards this week and so so many sweet notes on the blog and on facebook. A sweet couple at church even took us out to dinner to celebrate last weekend. It has helped us really get excited about it. Scott even mentioned "feeding the baby" in his devo last night at church. I can't wait for everyone to meet our little blessing!
Oh! AND on Tuesday I ultrasounded myself again. I can't believe how big our little baby has gotten in the last 10 days. It measured 6 centimeters, you could definitely see well formed tiny arms and legs and facial features, and it's heartbeat was 138 beats per minute. The little booger was moving sooooo much! First it was leaping around, then it rolled over, then it waved at me, and it seemed to be sucking it's thumb for a little while. I have promised Auntie Kendra and Suzan that we will come up and scan me next weekend when she is home for labor day. Can. Not. Wait.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Drumroll please......
Today is the day!! Time for the BIG announcement!!! Are you ready!?!?!?!?
I'll wait while you do the happy dance and sqeal.......
To answer all the basic questions:
~Yes, this was a planned thing.
~We found out on June 28th (sorry, we wanted to wait until after our first OB appointment to spill the beans)
~I am due on March 6, 2012 (Grandpa Kenton's birthday)
~No, we don't know what it is yet (Scott says it's a boy)
~No, I haven't been really sick, just really tired, and I'm near the end of the first trimester, so any symptoms I did have are clearing up.
First of all, thank you to all of our very loving family for being so excited for us and being super patient when we told you you couldn't tell yet. You may tell now! Also, thanks to everyone for their continued prayers on our behalf. We are truly blessed by knowing each of you!
Just in case you feel left out, I have been secret-blogging this whole time. If you want, see the previously listed posts and you can follow the whole fun journey from our decision to start a family through the day we found out to today. They are in reverse order and the date they were written is at the top of each post. Incentive for viewing older posts: pictures and video of the first time we saw the heartbeat!!
We are very excited and can't wait to meet this little person. And then we get to introduce our child to each of you! Love you all!
We're going to have a baby!!!
I'll wait while you do the happy dance and sqeal.......
To answer all the basic questions:
~Yes, this was a planned thing.
~We found out on June 28th (sorry, we wanted to wait until after our first OB appointment to spill the beans)
~I am due on March 6, 2012 (Grandpa Kenton's birthday)
~No, we don't know what it is yet (Scott says it's a boy)
~No, I haven't been really sick, just really tired, and I'm near the end of the first trimester, so any symptoms I did have are clearing up.
First of all, thank you to all of our very loving family for being so excited for us and being super patient when we told you you couldn't tell yet. You may tell now! Also, thanks to everyone for their continued prayers on our behalf. We are truly blessed by knowing each of you!
Just in case you feel left out, I have been secret-blogging this whole time. If you want, see the previously listed posts and you can follow the whole fun journey from our decision to start a family through the day we found out to today. They are in reverse order and the date they were written is at the top of each post. Incentive for viewing older posts: pictures and video of the first time we saw the heartbeat!!
We are very excited and can't wait to meet this little person. And then we get to introduce our child to each of you! Love you all!
First Doctor's Appointment
August 11, 2011
Today we both went to our first doctor's appointment. I think it's the only time I've ever been excited to go to that doctor. I'm not going to lie, I had several expectations, and they were all met, thankfully. I'm not sure there's any worse combination than a first-time pregnant woman and a veterinarian. I know just enough to be dangerous. And I've read books and done some internet-searching (which irritates the fire out of me as a vet).
So, my expectations. One, I wanted, no, needed to know that our baby was healthy and growing at a normal rate. Check! Everything felt normal to Dr. Kyle and the brief ultrasound showed that he or she actually measured ahead of the calendar due date. I hadn't ultrasounded myself in about 10 days and I couldn't believe the changes. Last time, it was a peanut shaped blob with a heartbeat that moved. This time, it had visible arms and legs and head and a heartbeat and moved. And Scott was there to see it. Oh. Wow.
Second, I wanted to know that I was healthy. I feel healthy and I knew that I'd been getting into shape just for the purpose of hopefully having a healthy pregnancy. But it helped to hear it from a human medical professional. And I got all of my questions answered and all of the reassurance I needed. Until next time.
And finally, and maybe most importantly- Scott was there. I don't know how exactly to put into words what that means to me. He's involved, he's calm, he's excited, he sorta knows what's going on. I don't know, but having him there meant the world to me, and I can't wait to be a parent with him. :)
Stats from the appointment:
Today we both went to our first doctor's appointment. I think it's the only time I've ever been excited to go to that doctor. I'm not going to lie, I had several expectations, and they were all met, thankfully. I'm not sure there's any worse combination than a first-time pregnant woman and a veterinarian. I know just enough to be dangerous. And I've read books and done some internet-searching (which irritates the fire out of me as a vet).
So, my expectations. One, I wanted, no, needed to know that our baby was healthy and growing at a normal rate. Check! Everything felt normal to Dr. Kyle and the brief ultrasound showed that he or she actually measured ahead of the calendar due date. I hadn't ultrasounded myself in about 10 days and I couldn't believe the changes. Last time, it was a peanut shaped blob with a heartbeat that moved. This time, it had visible arms and legs and head and a heartbeat and moved. And Scott was there to see it. Oh. Wow.
Second, I wanted to know that I was healthy. I feel healthy and I knew that I'd been getting into shape just for the purpose of hopefully having a healthy pregnancy. But it helped to hear it from a human medical professional. And I got all of my questions answered and all of the reassurance I needed. Until next time.
And finally, and maybe most importantly- Scott was there. I don't know how exactly to put into words what that means to me. He's involved, he's calm, he's excited, he sorta knows what's going on. I don't know, but having him there meant the world to me, and I can't wait to be a parent with him. :)
Stats from the appointment:
- Calendar due date: March 6, 2012 (Kenton's birthday, and you'd better believe he going to hold me to it!)
- Ultrasound measurement due date: March 1, 2012
- Crown to rump length: 4.2 cm
- Weight gain: 2 pounds
- No official heart rate- but very fast, regular and strong!
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The middle picture is the best, the bottom one is cut off but wasn't great anyhow. Look at those tee-tiny arms and legs!!! |
Amazing
August 2, 2011
Okay, it's been about 2 weeks since I saw you on the ultrasound last, so we did it today at work. I always hold my breath when I first try to find you on the screen and then breathe a huge sigh of relief when I find your heart-beat. You were much bigger today and now have the shape of a peanut with a very strong heart beat.
While we were all watching you (all as in, the entire clinic staff) YOU MOVED. Like, your whole body kinda jumped from where you were laying on the down side of my uterus and was free floating in space for a while. I held my breath again.
God, you continually amaze me with the creation you are forming and nurturing and growing inside my body. The perfect way that you have set up a loving marriage relationship to bring about a new life is over-whelming. Words fail me.
Okay, it's been about 2 weeks since I saw you on the ultrasound last, so we did it today at work. I always hold my breath when I first try to find you on the screen and then breathe a huge sigh of relief when I find your heart-beat. You were much bigger today and now have the shape of a peanut with a very strong heart beat.
While we were all watching you (all as in, the entire clinic staff) YOU MOVED. Like, your whole body kinda jumped from where you were laying on the down side of my uterus and was free floating in space for a while. I held my breath again.
God, you continually amaze me with the creation you are forming and nurturing and growing inside my body. The perfect way that you have set up a loving marriage relationship to bring about a new life is over-whelming. Words fail me.
The BIG reveal
August 1, 2011
Yesterday was Scott's grandpa's birthday, but we had the family celebration on Friday night because Kenton, Suzan, and Kendra were headed West on Saturday morning. The traditional cake and homemade ice cream were on hand as well as some tasty chili dogs!
For his birthday, we gave Grandpa a framed picture of this ultrasound photo. He didn't know what it was but admired it politely. I then told him it was the first picture of his first great-grandbaby. Grandma Holloway's reaction was the best- a sweet little excited "oooohhh!!!" face. We showed them the video of the heart beat and they were so excited and gave the other greats, the grands, and auntie Kendra a copy of the pic as well. Still not telling the world, but a lot of the family knows now. Sunday, Grandpa told me he had written the following verse on the back of the picture:
"For you formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are your works, and that my soul knows very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in your book they are all written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them."
~ Psalm 139:13-16
Side note: My mom and step-dad Kent were supposed to come for a visit this weekend but their plans changed. I had been waiting to tell them they were going to be grandparents until I could see them face to face, but I had to tell them over the phone (sorry, forgot to write about that the other day). They are super excited! In fact, yesterday, Mom sent us a package addressed to Mommy and Daddy Holloway. It was a really cute rubber-ducky onsie!! I think she may be excited, don't you?
Side note: My mom and step-dad Kent were supposed to come for a visit this weekend but their plans changed. I had been waiting to tell them they were going to be grandparents until I could see them face to face, but I had to tell them over the phone (sorry, forgot to write about that the other day). They are super excited! In fact, yesterday, Mom sent us a package addressed to Mommy and Daddy Holloway. It was a really cute rubber-ducky onsie!! I think she may be excited, don't you?
Heartbeat
July 16, 2011
Dear Baby,
Today, I found what I know is your heartbeat on my ultrasound at work.... I cried.
Tuesday, we had gone to see if we could see you and your heart the other day because I had a funny feeling and was spotting (and I was nervous). We found you on the U/S and could see a little flutter, but it wasn't very fast and we couldn't make ourselves believe that it was your heart.
But today, I definatlely saw it. It was beating strong and at around 120 beats per minute. What the medical world would call a viable uterine pregnancy. This. Is. Real.
You look all snug nestled into my uterus- like I'm already holding you. It makes me so excited and proud to be your mommy. I promise to already start taking care of you now by taking care of myself and staying healthy. We pray over you every night and hope for your strong growth and development.
We love you,
Daddy & Mommy
P.S. We'll take your first picture soon, promise!
Dear Baby,
Today, I found what I know is your heartbeat on my ultrasound at work.... I cried.
Tuesday, we had gone to see if we could see you and your heart the other day because I had a funny feeling and was spotting (and I was nervous). We found you on the U/S and could see a little flutter, but it wasn't very fast and we couldn't make ourselves believe that it was your heart.
But today, I definatlely saw it. It was beating strong and at around 120 beats per minute. What the medical world would call a viable uterine pregnancy. This. Is. Real.
You look all snug nestled into my uterus- like I'm already holding you. It makes me so excited and proud to be your mommy. I promise to already start taking care of you now by taking care of myself and staying healthy. We pray over you every night and hope for your strong growth and development.
We love you,
Daddy & Mommy
P.S. We'll take your first picture soon, promise!
Your Daddy loves you!
July 13, 2011
Things your dad has said that let me know he already loves you:
~Every night when he comes in, he kisses me and tells me he loves me and then kisses my (non-existent) belly and says, "And I love you!"
~He talks frequently about "his son." He is certain that you are a boy- I remind him it's a 50/50 shot. He asks every day, "How's our boy today?"
~He asked me what I was doing the other day. I told him nothing, but he said, "Yes you are- you're cooking!" As in, a bun in the oven.
~He already prays for you every night- for your developing body and that you'll grow up to be strong and healthy and that we'll be good parents for you.
~He's helping take care of you by taking care of me.
~He's become very protective of me in regards to my work.
~He wanted to buy baby cigars last night at the grocery store to pass out when you are born (not that he smokes a lot of cigars or that anyone we know does....)
~He's very understanding and coping well with my pregnancy symptoms. Today he said he was sorry that this pregnancy was so draining to me, and he thanked me for going through it all for you (not a problem, kiddo). He also said that next time we could adopt, just kidding.
~He's looking forward to holding his blond-haired, blue-eyed baby.
~He wants to buy you a "Cheerios" t-shirt so that you can wear it all the time like he did.
We love you Baby Holloway!!!
Things your dad has said that let me know he already loves you:
~Every night when he comes in, he kisses me and tells me he loves me and then kisses my (non-existent) belly and says, "And I love you!"
~He talks frequently about "his son." He is certain that you are a boy- I remind him it's a 50/50 shot. He asks every day, "How's our boy today?"
~He asked me what I was doing the other day. I told him nothing, but he said, "Yes you are- you're cooking!" As in, a bun in the oven.
~He already prays for you every night- for your developing body and that you'll grow up to be strong and healthy and that we'll be good parents for you.
~He's helping take care of you by taking care of me.
~He's become very protective of me in regards to my work.
~He wanted to buy baby cigars last night at the grocery store to pass out when you are born (not that he smokes a lot of cigars or that anyone we know does....)
~He's very understanding and coping well with my pregnancy symptoms. Today he said he was sorry that this pregnancy was so draining to me, and he thanked me for going through it all for you (not a problem, kiddo). He also said that next time we could adopt, just kidding.
~He's looking forward to holding his blond-haired, blue-eyed baby.
~He wants to buy you a "Cheerios" t-shirt so that you can wear it all the time like he did.
We love you Baby Holloway!!!
Secret's out
July 6, 2011
Well, Scott broke the news to his parents and his sister. It wasn't exactly the earth-shattering "You're going to be grandparents!!!" moment I had hoped for, but the celebration came later.
It's been a little tough lately at the dairy, to say the least. It's been hot, dry, and very, very stressful on all of us. Scott's been a little more stressed than normal, I know because he's worried about providing for his new family. Long story short: under extreme duress, the heat of the day, and a crazy situation, Scott fell apart in front of his mom and sister and told them I was pregnant. They were caught off gaurd and already crying for another reason, so the reaction was a little stifled (although I know they wanted to jump up and down and shout for joy!!) Later, Scott's mom told his dad, and everything, of course, worked out for the better.
Apparently, the news has lit a fire under everyone and we're working for a solution to make the dairy more stable so it can provide for all of us. Other solutions would be fore Scott to find a part time job, another job in town, or to move the dairy, and therefore my job, as well. Fortunately, everyone is working together to be more progressive and aggressive in finding the solution. This makes momma smile.
Since we told his parents, I told everyone at work. I would have loved to keep it to ourselves for a while longer, but there are so many things at my job that could cause our child harm that it was very important to let the girls and my bosses know so that they can watch out for me.
My parents are coming for a visit in a few weeks, so we'll tell them face-to-face. Can't wait! Everyone else in the family will find out in due time, but we'll keep it quiet for as long as we can, at least through the first trimester. Once that's past, we'll shout it from the rooftops!
Well, Scott broke the news to his parents and his sister. It wasn't exactly the earth-shattering "You're going to be grandparents!!!" moment I had hoped for, but the celebration came later.
It's been a little tough lately at the dairy, to say the least. It's been hot, dry, and very, very stressful on all of us. Scott's been a little more stressed than normal, I know because he's worried about providing for his new family. Long story short: under extreme duress, the heat of the day, and a crazy situation, Scott fell apart in front of his mom and sister and told them I was pregnant. They were caught off gaurd and already crying for another reason, so the reaction was a little stifled (although I know they wanted to jump up and down and shout for joy!!) Later, Scott's mom told his dad, and everything, of course, worked out for the better.
Apparently, the news has lit a fire under everyone and we're working for a solution to make the dairy more stable so it can provide for all of us. Other solutions would be fore Scott to find a part time job, another job in town, or to move the dairy, and therefore my job, as well. Fortunately, everyone is working together to be more progressive and aggressive in finding the solution. This makes momma smile.
Since we told his parents, I told everyone at work. I would have loved to keep it to ourselves for a while longer, but there are so many things at my job that could cause our child harm that it was very important to let the girls and my bosses know so that they can watch out for me.
My parents are coming for a visit in a few weeks, so we'll tell them face-to-face. Can't wait! Everyone else in the family will find out in due time, but we'll keep it quiet for as long as we can, at least through the first trimester. Once that's past, we'll shout it from the rooftops!
Skeet Shoot
July 3, 2011
Yesterday, we went to the 10th Annual Good Ole Boys Skeet Shoot. It's put on by my cousins Frank and Jeff and hosted at Martha and Rollin's farm. We had 57 shooters go through 6 different stations, we ate some yummy sausage, and even had a brief rain intermission. It was especially fun to watch Scott and Shane compete against each other, to witness that friendly brotherly rivalry. They must've been a fun pair to watch grow up.
Also, there were 2 newborns, 4 pregnant women (5!), and countless references to me having a child by Martha, Kendra, Misty, and even Skip. Maybe I'm extra sensitive and on high alert, but oh my goodness, it was hard to keep quiet! Ansley was running all over the place and Kendra and Martha had a nice little conversation about that was how I looked when I was little (except plumper) and that our children would look like that. Kendra wants to be an aunt soooo badly. I want to tell her, but we can't discriminate against other family members, so we have to keep quiet. Boo.
Also, I got a ton of compliments at church this morning for looking beautiful. Either I'm already glowing (doubtful) or I just look happy. Which I am! Scott came in this morning and asked how his little family was doing this morning. He also prayed the other night for "our little baby." I cried. Typing those words almost makes me tear up again.
Our. Little. Baby. :)
Yesterday, we went to the 10th Annual Good Ole Boys Skeet Shoot. It's put on by my cousins Frank and Jeff and hosted at Martha and Rollin's farm. We had 57 shooters go through 6 different stations, we ate some yummy sausage, and even had a brief rain intermission. It was especially fun to watch Scott and Shane compete against each other, to witness that friendly brotherly rivalry. They must've been a fun pair to watch grow up.
Also, there were 2 newborns, 4 pregnant women (5!), and countless references to me having a child by Martha, Kendra, Misty, and even Skip. Maybe I'm extra sensitive and on high alert, but oh my goodness, it was hard to keep quiet! Ansley was running all over the place and Kendra and Martha had a nice little conversation about that was how I looked when I was little (except plumper) and that our children would look like that. Kendra wants to be an aunt soooo badly. I want to tell her, but we can't discriminate against other family members, so we have to keep quiet. Boo.
Also, I got a ton of compliments at church this morning for looking beautiful. Either I'm already glowing (doubtful) or I just look happy. Which I am! Scott came in this morning and asked how his little family was doing this morning. He also prayed the other night for "our little baby." I cried. Typing those words almost makes me tear up again.
Our. Little. Baby. :)
:)
July 1, 2011
Should have written this post a few days ago, but I needed time to process the fact that
You'll be able to see by the previous two posts that on Monday I said I was going to wait a week and then by Tuesday I'd changed my mind and took the test and it was POSITIVE. Yes, I said lots of things about being patient and not wanting to jump the gun, but the more I thought about it and the more I read (thanks internet!) about very early signs of pregnancy, the more I thought, "huh..." and I just couldn't stand it any more. I went straight home from work and took the test. The line turned pink within 10 seconds and is what we'd call at work a "hot positive" meaning there's lots of hCG so the color reaction was very vivid. I started shaking, smiling, and crying all at the same time.
My original plan was to make Scott a nice dinner and later that evening ask him if he was ready to be a daddy. I'm really not good at sticking with the plan, obviously. I went straight to the dairy to find him. We said hello, how is your day, what are you doing. Then out of the blue he asked if we were pregnant. I told him yes, and he thought I was lying up until the point he came home 15 minutes later and I showed him the test. His reaction was, well, not what I'd hoped for at all. He went back to the dairy and I went to go run to clear my head.
I didn't stop praying for about 2 days that I would be patient with Scott, put myself in his position, and for God to ease his shock and let him get excited about it. I know that his reaction stemmed from the fact that now he is not only responsible for me but also for our child as well. Also, we were both expecting it to take a lot longer, not just 6 weeks!!!! Everything is going to change: his job, my job, moving, maybe moving the dairy, more financial responsibility. I know that if everything were in order, he wouldn't have as much anxiety. But I also know that no matter what, this is God's plan for our life. I am also a little relieved because I think this is the impetus we needed to get the ball rolling as far as the dairy goes. For two years we've been drifting in the wind with no clear cut direction as to where we needed to go or what we needed to do. This forces our (and his parent's) hand. Something has to be done in the next 8 months.
The next day, I made the first appointment with my OB for August 4th. Scott had calmed down a lot and even asked me, "How is the Momma today?" :) We were able to talk everything out a little. He wanted to make sure that this was "real" so I explained that for a test to be + I had to have hCG in my system and that it is produced by the placenta, which means it's already an EMBRYO!!! We've since come up with a plan: At 6 weeks we will go ultrasound me (great to have one of those at my disposal) and check everything out (may be able to see a heartbeat by then!!!). Then we will tell his parents and will be able to tell my bosses. There are a lot of things I'm exposed to daily that are a bit risky, especially this early on, and my job can be quite labor intensive. My mom and step-dad are coming for a visit sometime in August, so we may wait to tell them until then.
Yesterday I was able to go to Wichita Falls and have dinner with Vanessa and somehow we got into a conversation about pregnancy and infertility. I wanted to tell her soooo bad, but of course, I couldn't. Sorry!! After dinner, I went and bought "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and looked for a pregnancy keepsake book but didn't like what I found. I practically read the first 100 pages (okay, skimmed) last night. Lots of really important developmental things happen during the first trimester so I wanted to be well informed. And since my 1st OB visit isn't for another 5 weeks, I wanted a reliable source for answers.
Basically, I'm super excited and Scott seems to get more comfortable everyday. Of course, I'll keep posting as things keep happening. Stay tuned!
Should have written this post a few days ago, but I needed time to process the fact that
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A BABY!!!!
You'll be able to see by the previous two posts that on Monday I said I was going to wait a week and then by Tuesday I'd changed my mind and took the test and it was POSITIVE. Yes, I said lots of things about being patient and not wanting to jump the gun, but the more I thought about it and the more I read (thanks internet!) about very early signs of pregnancy, the more I thought, "huh..." and I just couldn't stand it any more. I went straight home from work and took the test. The line turned pink within 10 seconds and is what we'd call at work a "hot positive" meaning there's lots of hCG so the color reaction was very vivid. I started shaking, smiling, and crying all at the same time.
My original plan was to make Scott a nice dinner and later that evening ask him if he was ready to be a daddy. I'm really not good at sticking with the plan, obviously. I went straight to the dairy to find him. We said hello, how is your day, what are you doing. Then out of the blue he asked if we were pregnant. I told him yes, and he thought I was lying up until the point he came home 15 minutes later and I showed him the test. His reaction was, well, not what I'd hoped for at all. He went back to the dairy and I went to go run to clear my head.
I didn't stop praying for about 2 days that I would be patient with Scott, put myself in his position, and for God to ease his shock and let him get excited about it. I know that his reaction stemmed from the fact that now he is not only responsible for me but also for our child as well. Also, we were both expecting it to take a lot longer, not just 6 weeks!!!! Everything is going to change: his job, my job, moving, maybe moving the dairy, more financial responsibility. I know that if everything were in order, he wouldn't have as much anxiety. But I also know that no matter what, this is God's plan for our life. I am also a little relieved because I think this is the impetus we needed to get the ball rolling as far as the dairy goes. For two years we've been drifting in the wind with no clear cut direction as to where we needed to go or what we needed to do. This forces our (and his parent's) hand. Something has to be done in the next 8 months.
The next day, I made the first appointment with my OB for August 4th. Scott had calmed down a lot and even asked me, "How is the Momma today?" :) We were able to talk everything out a little. He wanted to make sure that this was "real" so I explained that for a test to be + I had to have hCG in my system and that it is produced by the placenta, which means it's already an EMBRYO!!! We've since come up with a plan: At 6 weeks we will go ultrasound me (great to have one of those at my disposal) and check everything out (may be able to see a heartbeat by then!!!). Then we will tell his parents and will be able to tell my bosses. There are a lot of things I'm exposed to daily that are a bit risky, especially this early on, and my job can be quite labor intensive. My mom and step-dad are coming for a visit sometime in August, so we may wait to tell them until then.
Yesterday I was able to go to Wichita Falls and have dinner with Vanessa and somehow we got into a conversation about pregnancy and infertility. I wanted to tell her soooo bad, but of course, I couldn't. Sorry!! After dinner, I went and bought "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and looked for a pregnancy keepsake book but didn't like what I found. I practically read the first 100 pages (okay, skimmed) last night. Lots of really important developmental things happen during the first trimester so I wanted to be well informed. And since my 1st OB visit isn't for another 5 weeks, I wanted a reliable source for answers.
Basically, I'm super excited and Scott seems to get more comfortable everyday. Of course, I'll keep posting as things keep happening. Stay tuned!
???!!!
June 27, 2011
So... I'm one day late. [If you don't want to know a whole lot about me, stop reading.]
You're going, okay, so, 1 day, you could have counted wrong, you may just be slightly irregular for whatever reason, it may be off by a few hours. Whatever. But I can't really say anything to anyone and I want to surprise Scott so I'm writing it all down. Besides, it will be a neat memory if I really am!
I seem to remember being very regular before I was on the pill. The first month I was off I went exactly 28, the second 26, and today is 29. Without getting too graphic, there are usually some signs I have a few days before, and those are no where in sight. No spotting, no serious moodiness, no weight gain. Also, I've been having some random cramping, not as consistent as impending period, but intense enough to wake me up last night. My breasts are pretty tender (which I never noticed as PMS until last month), I've been tired, and I've had to pee like crazy.
So why don't you just take a pregnancy test? Several reasons. 1) I don't want to over-react. I want to be patient and not jump the gun. 2) My cycle may just be off a day or two- time will tell. 3) Timing: I want to find out and then be able to tell Scott right away or within a few hours, and I want to be able to spend a lot of time with him that day. So I'll wait until the 4th of July. That's one week out from my expected re-cycle date, I don't have work that day, and I should be able to spend time with him then.
Waiting and not knowing is hard. Trying to not get too excited so that when you're not you aren't too disappointed, but at the same time trying not to be pessimistic and wanting to be overjoyed and wanting to tell the world, or at least your husband. My prayer is for patience, peace of mind, and wisdom. My prayer for Scott is for direction, strength, and leadership. And for rest for both of us, so good night!
So... I'm one day late. [If you don't want to know a whole lot about me, stop reading.]
You're going, okay, so, 1 day, you could have counted wrong, you may just be slightly irregular for whatever reason, it may be off by a few hours. Whatever. But I can't really say anything to anyone and I want to surprise Scott so I'm writing it all down. Besides, it will be a neat memory if I really am!
I seem to remember being very regular before I was on the pill. The first month I was off I went exactly 28, the second 26, and today is 29. Without getting too graphic, there are usually some signs I have a few days before, and those are no where in sight. No spotting, no serious moodiness, no weight gain. Also, I've been having some random cramping, not as consistent as impending period, but intense enough to wake me up last night. My breasts are pretty tender (which I never noticed as PMS until last month), I've been tired, and I've had to pee like crazy.
So why don't you just take a pregnancy test? Several reasons. 1) I don't want to over-react. I want to be patient and not jump the gun. 2) My cycle may just be off a day or two- time will tell. 3) Timing: I want to find out and then be able to tell Scott right away or within a few hours, and I want to be able to spend a lot of time with him that day. So I'll wait until the 4th of July. That's one week out from my expected re-cycle date, I don't have work that day, and I should be able to spend time with him then.
Waiting and not knowing is hard. Trying to not get too excited so that when you're not you aren't too disappointed, but at the same time trying not to be pessimistic and wanting to be overjoyed and wanting to tell the world, or at least your husband. My prayer is for patience, peace of mind, and wisdom. My prayer for Scott is for direction, strength, and leadership. And for rest for both of us, so good night!
Not "preventing"
June 13, 2011
This will be the first in a series of blogs that will remain unpublished until further notice.
So.... big news! Scott and I have decided to start a family!!!! (Big smile here)
Actually, this decision was made in March. Yes, I'm a little behind. I've been wanting to blog about this but it's technically a public blog and we decided that he and I would be the only ones to know about it. Then today I had a stroke of genius: write all the blogs you want and then publish them when the time comes to make the big announcement!
So in March: we're at the DFA Annual Meeting and Scott, out of the blue, says, "Let's make a baby." Just two weeks prior we'd had the when-are-we-going-to-start-trying talk and he'd said let's wait a while. I have no idea what changed his mind and he doesn't really either, but the decision was made! I finished out the month on the Pill and then tossed them. We waited a little while to let my cycle get back to normal and we are now officially "not preventing."
The difference in "trying" and "not preventing" is that when you are trying you actually are attempting to pinpoint ovulation and making sure there is sperm present to fertilize an egg. As of right now, we are simply having a great time and not stressing about when or taking temperature or counting the days. We're just having fun.
I'm actually really excited about this and I know that other people would be, too. It's also fun that it's our little secret. Every time I see a baby or kids or a pregnant woman I get really excited thinking, "That could be me soon!" I also have the fleeting thought of, "we could've just made a baby!!" Or when someone asks me when we're going to start a family and I don't give them a straight answer. Or like when Kendra told me Saturday that she couldn't wait until we have kids so she could spoil them and buy it some Tech baby stuff. Like I said, I'm excited! Hope you are, too!!!
This will be the first in a series of blogs that will remain unpublished until further notice.
So.... big news! Scott and I have decided to start a family!!!! (Big smile here)
Actually, this decision was made in March. Yes, I'm a little behind. I've been wanting to blog about this but it's technically a public blog and we decided that he and I would be the only ones to know about it. Then today I had a stroke of genius: write all the blogs you want and then publish them when the time comes to make the big announcement!
So in March: we're at the DFA Annual Meeting and Scott, out of the blue, says, "Let's make a baby." Just two weeks prior we'd had the when-are-we-going-to-start-trying talk and he'd said let's wait a while. I have no idea what changed his mind and he doesn't really either, but the decision was made! I finished out the month on the Pill and then tossed them. We waited a little while to let my cycle get back to normal and we are now officially "not preventing."
The difference in "trying" and "not preventing" is that when you are trying you actually are attempting to pinpoint ovulation and making sure there is sperm present to fertilize an egg. As of right now, we are simply having a great time and not stressing about when or taking temperature or counting the days. We're just having fun.
I'm actually really excited about this and I know that other people would be, too. It's also fun that it's our little secret. Every time I see a baby or kids or a pregnant woman I get really excited thinking, "That could be me soon!" I also have the fleeting thought of, "we could've just made a baby!!" Or when someone asks me when we're going to start a family and I don't give them a straight answer. Or like when Kendra told me Saturday that she couldn't wait until we have kids so she could spoil them and buy it some Tech baby stuff. Like I said, I'm excited! Hope you are, too!!!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Behind, again
Sorry, August is half-way over and I'm lagging behind. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that I have zero energy and motivation, and it's been over 100 degrees for nearly 2 months. Yep, that'll do it for sure!
So what's been going on here. Scott and I went to the Southwest Council YC Annual Meeting the last week in July and had a lot of fun. More on that later. Scott is playing church-league softball every Monday and Thursday. I am the official team cheer-leader. Next year I get a megaphone and pom-poms. Be jealous. We celebrated out 2 year anniversary by spending a few nights in Grapevine. Is it sad that it's a vacation when you get to sleep in past 7, go watch a movie, take your time shopping, and go to a rodeo? Anyhow, that's what we did for two days. It was a nice break, but, as all vacations are, over way too soon and very hard to come back. We did get a little rain last week, for which we are truly grateful, but when the subsoil that is 5 feet below is dry, 7/10ths is like spitting in the Grand Canyon. There are a few other exciting things going on here, but I hope to catch up on those soon in another post. (read: blogging accountability)
So what's been going on here. Scott and I went to the Southwest Council YC Annual Meeting the last week in July and had a lot of fun. More on that later. Scott is playing church-league softball every Monday and Thursday. I am the official team cheer-leader. Next year I get a megaphone and pom-poms. Be jealous. We celebrated out 2 year anniversary by spending a few nights in Grapevine. Is it sad that it's a vacation when you get to sleep in past 7, go watch a movie, take your time shopping, and go to a rodeo? Anyhow, that's what we did for two days. It was a nice break, but, as all vacations are, over way too soon and very hard to come back. We did get a little rain last week, for which we are truly grateful, but when the subsoil that is 5 feet below is dry, 7/10ths is like spitting in the Grand Canyon. There are a few other exciting things going on here, but I hope to catch up on those soon in another post. (read: blogging accountability)
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