How do you feel? (long answer)

- Lately, I feel good (normalish) for a longer amount of time. My stomach is less of a lava lamp, although it's not totally perfect.
- I feel tired, to tired to walk, to tired to speak, to tired to make new friends at school.
- I feel like a woman who is getting everything in life that she wants. I had a career, I married a cool guy, I own my dream car and a cute house in Seattle, my friends and family are all great!
- I feel like I have earned my happiness and I am deserving of it.
- I feel able to handle change.

Short answer:
I feel fine. :)

ugh

I hate throwing up...

"Sex" appointment

I like my doctor a lot. She's funny and very relaxed with me and all my odd-ball questions. We have an appointment on November seventeenth to find out if it's a boy or a girl! I'll be disappointed either way. There's a part of me that really wants a girl and another part that is hoping it's a boy. Joel, of course, is happy with either. The whole thing is very exciting.

Week 12 revelations

- I'm coming to terms with the fact that my body is no longer mine. It has a new master now. It's a very odd feeling to be the second priority within your own skin.
- The great news is that I'm in week 12 so EVERYONE... breath a sigh of relief. I'm no longer high risk. My doctors are all communicating with each other and agree there is no problem with this pregnancy.
- I'm going to have a BABY!?*! Holy **** !

My partners-in-napping

These are the puppies (Bexley and Beverly) that nap with me every day.

Look at them, they want to snuggle

pregnancy... phff

I think I can officially say that I don't like feeling exhausted and sick all the time. I'd rather be cleaning, reading, shopping, exercising and going places than being tired with an upset stomach for 7 more months. There is no doubt in my mind that pregnancy is worth it, I mean we get to be parents and watch this new person learn and do things. I'm just not very comfortable right now.

Fatigue vs Tired

School starts Monday and I'm worried about falling asleep in class. I'm still so tired. I'm so close to my 2nd trimester that I'm starting to get impatient about being there. I desire more energy and to feel normal for a little while.
I bought maternity jeans the other day. I love them. I couldn't show up at school with only yoga pants.

11 weeks 1 day

"Your baby is about 1 1/2 inches long, the length of a book of matches. This week his or her fingers and toes have separated."

Best part about being PG

So far my favorite part about being pregnant is that my best friend Jen is too. It's great to be able to talk to someone in the same situation and week as me. I'm less worried about my own, and I feel like the excitement for both of us is doubled. It's a relief to call her and say "this happened what do I do" and she's doing the same thing. Both of our bellies are puffing out, we have good days and bad. Jen has always been a great friend to me and my Husband. I can't wait to introduce our kids to each other.

Protein Leech Monster

I can tell what foods the baby likes and hates. So far it's favorites are Mexican food, rice, Apple sauce, cheese and crackers, and our family favorite "Hotdish." It does not like Honey Nut Cheerios, Chinese food, Mac N Cheese, Alfredo sauce or ice cream. I'm eating every two hours and I can really tell when those two hours are up. The baby is sucking up all my energy. I need more protein in my diet. I should feel better at week 12, right?

Joel

My husband is awesome! He just went to get me an "emergency" burrito.

in Joels future...

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Baby blogs from friends

I have links in my "Baby blogs from friends" section to my best friend Jennifer Andersons site (Due the same week as me) and Ginny case's site (friend from high school).

Here is Jen's:

http://littlebabyanderson.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.html

10 weeks

Heart rate is 163 - perfect

"Sticky" update

OK, I'm 10 weeks. I have NO morning sickness but I'm extra sleepy all day. My Doctors have given me tons of reading materials and new vocabulary to learn, most of it is graphic. This pregnancy stuff is not for the weak stomached.

Interesting facts

"Your baby is just over 1 inch long, weighs a fraction of an ounce, and is busy kicking and swallowing." (9 weeks and 6 days)

Joey and his nephew Jack

Does Jack look a little like Brad Pitt?

Baby's best friend

My best friend is due the same week I am. I'm thrilled to have someone so close that is going through the exact same thing I am, not to mention my "Honorary Aunt-hood." I get to play with two babies!

What mood swings?!

Mood swings have hit this week. I was watching a design show on HGTV and started to cry over how beautiful the room looked. That is not my usual reaction. Joel would have laughed at me if he had been home to see it. (I laughed)