Just the beginning

At the suggestion of Emily, I've taken to blogging! It's amazing but it only took like a second and a half to make this whole page. Amazing! So, welcome to my new blog!

I think that this will probably be the easiest way to keep family, friends, and everyone else updated on what's happening with me and my bun-in-the-oven.

I am currently in my sixth week of pregnancy so according to babycenter.com a lot is going on inside of me right now. The baby is the size of a small lentil bean. The eyes, ears, and nostrils are starting to take shape and the arm and leg buds are starting to protrude. The heart is dividing into chambers and will start beating and circulating blood throughout the body! By the end of this week, the baby will also start moving it's arms and legs. Pretty amazing if you ask me. It's hard to imagine that all of this is going on inside of me right now.

I've been feeling pretty good lately. I'm really tired a lot and have been feeling queasy off and on. I think I have night sickness instead of morning sickness. The queasiness usually starts after dinner and before bed. I'm glad though, I'd rather have it at night when I'm close to my bed than at work when there is nowhere to hide. My boobs are getting bigger too and they are very sore. I wouldn't trade any of my symptoms for the world though. I feel very lucky to finally be experiencing all the crazy things that pregnancy brings.

Joe has been taking excellent care of me. He's making sure that my hot dogs are cooked well done and that I don't lift any heavy laundry baskets. I've been trying to eat my recommended daily allowance of fruits and veggies and am making sure to get all my calcium. I feel like I take a grocery bag full of food to work everyday! Eating all those fruits and vegetables is exhausting! We've been reading tons of books on pregnancy and have gone through several baby name books already. We've started a list of names but don't really agree on anything yet. I guess we have plenty of time to decide.

Our first ultrasound is scheduled for next Friday, June 8th. We are really looking forward to seeing the baby's heartbeat. If all goes well at that appointment, we will be officially released from the infertility doctor and will start seeing a regular obstetrician. Hopefully, I will be able to post some ultrasound pictures for you. In the mean time, I have posted our "beginning" belly shots.

I hope you enjoy!

Love,

Tricia