14 weeks

I have been failing to post, busy busy lately! 

We took in our first foster placement 2 weeks ago. And I am sooo tired. And today, sick.

Today we announced, today we have been together for 5 years, today we are 14 weeks.

Baby is the size of a lemon, actively moving around, growing hair... and can pee.. weird. 

In other news, waiting for my nephew to come. All day today I have had a feeling this baby will come out a girl. If that were to happen that would be, hilarious. By mothers day (next sunday) he should be here! Can't wait to hold him! I need to get rid of whatever cold or cruddy feeling I have so I can hold this little one! 

11w3d

I have finally graduated from my RE! Bittersweet to leave but so exciting because it's happening since I am ACTUALLY having a baby. What!?!?!?!

Today was the final ultrasound with the RE and next week I go in to see an OB for the first time. Weird. At first when the ultrasound started I expected the tech to turn the screen right away like she did the last 2 times. So I was squeezing J's hand starting to freak out. And then she turned the screen and we saw the baby most likely sleeping. AGAIN. How lazy. But then the tech had me cough to make baby move and the baby moved a bit and then put their hand on their head kind of like "ugh, come on guys I am tired!" And then the tech pointed out the legs and feet, and I could see the toes...such cute little toes!!! Simply amazing. I never imagined what this would be like, and it is crazy to me every time we see the baby. My RE checked me for the last time and told us good luck and to "bring the baby!" (She said that a lot, so I guess we will have to stop by after the baby comes) And she was saying she would guess this is a boy bc she thinks from the scans that the baby looks like dad. DEAR SWEET JESUS I HOPE HE WONT HAVE A BEARD!!! haha

We feel so blessed, and can't believe this miracle is happening. Truly a gift from God with a purpose we never could have guessed, since we were not going for a baby at this time. Baby, you are SUCH a blessing.

10w6d

So I'm lazy and don't update. 

Forgive me.

Last saturday (4.6.13) was Addison's estimated due date. To remember Addison we planted a tree. A crab apple flowering tree, it blooms in spring. It will be nice to watch the tree grow year after year, just like we should have seen with Addison.

Tomorrow I am 11 weeks and going to a Cubs game with J and my parents. So today I'll post the 11 week size stuff since tomorrow I'll be busy! 

At 11 weeks babies toes are no longer webbed and they are moving around in there. I can't wait to feel the movement. I will probably be over excited when that happens! 

3rd Ultrasound! 9w5d

Wednesday we had the 3rd ultrasound at 9w3d. I did not think I could be any happier than I was with the last ultrasound, but I was! The whole morning I was nervous, I wanted it to be over with to know if things are still ok or not. But of course we waited longer to get into the ultrasound...So I sat there, thinking, OVER thinking. Then we were called. Bottoms off, sheet on, and I'm ready. With my wonderful husband standing next to me holding my hand she turned the screen to us quickly again like last time, and whoa was there so much more to see in 2 weeks! It looked like the little turkey jumped up and waved! Seriously, it was SO cool seeing the little nubs moving. Then, after being amazed by our baby, the tech turned the screen and clicked away. She said baby is measuring over an inch, and the heart rate was up to 173. Again, amazing to see that little flicker on the screen. This is all so unreal. We did not plan this, we were not open for more heartache so quickly after the chemical pregnancy (Avery), even with that pregnancy it was still hard to deal with the loss of Addison. We wanted to avoid trying until May at the earliest. Even though I charted and used protection during what we THOUGHT was the fertile window, somehow this little munchkin ended up with us. And I cannot be any happier that God blessed us when HE knew the timing was right. 

Our Dr was actually happy for once and after one more ultrasound wants to send me to a regular OB, which I have NEVER been to! 

9w1d

I am too tired to take the time to type.

DON'T JUDGE ME!

Told my parents yesterday. J's mom got her package on friday. Obviously all parents are happy!! Who wouldn't be?!

Here is the baskets we gave.

3rd ultrasound on wednesday. I pray things are still going good in there.

My HCG is going up like it should but my progesterone is going back and forth and has not been "high" ever.

I want to hold on to this little turkey so badly.

8w1d

All I can say is...

Blahhh.

8 weeks - Ras(baby)berry

Today I am 8 weeks, they say baby's arms and legs are moving, my sense of smell will get worse...and that baby is weighing at .04oz!!

Baby (in the above picture) looks like a creepy uncle fester. 

I am dry heaving like crazy, no food sounds appealing, and once any does I eat it too fast. Need to find a happy medium. J is out getting me crackers as I type! I am dreading going back to work tomorrow because the smell of poop seems to be 10 times worse than before I was pregnant.

But considering I am gagging and smells do bother me and I AM tired, that HAS to be a good sign right? I pray that the baby is just growing away!!

Yesterday  J and I went searching for a clearance onesie to buy baby for first thanksgiving. I heard that Kohls might have some and that other November moms were finding an outfit.. did I?? NO!

But I did find a cute christmas outfit to wear that was less than $5! I searched for one that will be S's baby's size but had no luck. I did, however, find it on amazon and also found a cute thanksgiving outfit that says Mommy's little Turkey... I plan to buy them!! So this Turkey and S's baby will match for their first christmas just like the other cousins do! 

Aww little Santa butt!