Week 7: Feeling pretty crummy!

So we have made it to week 7, man, this month seems like it is dragging!!! Anyway, morning sickness has taken over my life. I have not been able to eat anything without feeling sick or actually getting sick. It is not a good feeling. I am starving but my body is rejecting everything I put in it. I had morning sickness with Kamryn, but I do not remember it being this bad. My other preggie friend, Jenni, gave me some "preggie drops." They taste delic, but I do know if they have really helped me, considering I had several and still managed to get sick. Oh well. My nurse is worried that I might be dehydrated, so I might have to go in for some IV fluids. We are praying that doesn't happen though. I am just sipping my water slowly and eating bread. Sounds like I'm in jail. Haha!

Other than that I am feeling alright. Still tired, but I manage to get up just about every morning and go for a run with Kamryn. I am proud of myself that I am sticking with the running, even though I'm pregnant. I hope to keep it up as long as I feel comfortable. We don't run far distances, but enough to get my heart pumping. I am really trying to keep my weight gain down with this baby so I can fit into my bridesmaid dress that I have to put on 3 weeks after I give birth! AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

We have made the switch from the OB clinic to Family Medicine Residency. I will be able to see the same doctor the whole time and they will also be there when I deliver. With that switch also came a change in my first appt. So instead of going Sept 14, I will now be going Sept. 21st, during my 11th week. We are super anxious to hear baby's heartbeat and see my little peanut!!!!

How far along?: 7 weeks
Total weight gain: Actually losing weight!
How much does baby weigh?: The same as a kidney bean
Maternity clothes?: Can still fit in my jeans! WOOT!
Stretch marks?: Just the ones from my previous pregnancy, hopefully I wont be anymore.
Sleep?: I'm so tired at the end of the day I am sleeping like a baby!
Best moment this week?: Keeping my toast down
Food cravings?: Ugh...food
Labor signs?: Nope
Belly button in or out?: In
What I miss: real meals
What I'm looking forward to: The first ultrasound! still waiting!
Milestone: one week closer to our first ultrasound!

Morning sickness kickin' in

So I am currently about 6 weeks along and I am starting to feel some morning sickness, ALREADY! I don't remember feeling nauseous this early on when I was pregnant with Kamryn. Oh well! I am living through it. I just think that I would much rather get sick, than feel like I'm going to get sick all day. I am able to eat regular meals, but not without some punishment later on.

In other news, I am still waiting patiently for my first doctors appointment. Ten weeks seems like such a long time to wait to see and hear my little peanuts heartbeat. But I guess that's why they say "patience is a virtue." Still have about 4 weeks, but I'm sure it will go fast.

Here is a survey I found, that I will try to do every week. :)

How far along?: 6 weeks
Total weight gain: A little early for that
How much does baby weigh?: I have no clue, can't be much more than air though :)
Maternity clothes?: Nope, got a while before I need to make the switch
Stretch marks?: Just the ones from my previous pregnancy, hopefully I wont be anymore.
Sleep?: No problems, yet.
Best moment this week?: Having Erin come and give me information on being seen in the Family Practice clinic
Movement?: Nope
Food cravings?: Hot Dogs
Labor signs?: Nope
Belly button in or out?: In
What I miss: eating what I want and not feeling crummy afterwards
What I'm looking forward to: The first ultrasound!
Milestone: halfway through the first trimester!! WOOHOO!

Baby # 2 on the way!!

So it was about a week ago that E.J. and I found out that we are expecting our second child together. It came as quite a surprise, but we are very exciting for this new little person to become apart of our lives. At first we really couldn't believe it, but after 4 positive pregnancy tests and a positive blood test at the hospital...it was officially confirmed! Mason baby # 2 is on his or her way! Last Thursday we went to the OB clinic at Eglin and filled out all of the necessary paperwork. Turns out the Dr. I saw when I was pregnant with Kamryn is still there, so I am scheduled to be seen with him again. That is a huge relief to me to be seen by someone who knows me and how my body works. They told me that I am currently 4 weeks along and our expected due date is April 14, 2010, but I am thinking that baby #2 will probably make an early appearance, just as Kamryn did.

After we filled out all the paperwork I had to go get 7 tubes of blood taken! I just about fainted. I don't care how many times I will do this, the needle part always makes me really really nervous. Although they had to stick me several times, since my veins kept "collapsing," I was grateful to have that done and get the process started.

We go back September 14, for our first ultrasound. I am so excited! I can't wait to see how this pregnancy will be the same or different from my first child. It is going to be an interesting ride.

I am still trying to work out, running every other day, pregnancy pilates video, and Zumba. Since I will be putting on a bridesmaid dress about 3 weeks after I give birth I need to stay in the best shape possible!

So far I feel great. Just a little tired, but I think that has something to do with chasing around a one year old at the same time.

This blog is to keep all the family and friends updated on baby news since we live so far from family. Pictures and more info to come later!