Getting Started:)

So...I'm going to give this blogging a try. I saw on another blog where they termed pregnant blogging as "progging." I think that will probably describe mine better since being pregnant was my inspiration for getting this blog started:) I have noticed how a lot of people forget details of their pregnancy even after the first year (justifiably from lack of sleep;), and I really would like to start keeping some type of journal to document everything. No promises on consistent progging, but I am going to try!

Quick recap of the past few months: We found out that we were going to be parents on March 12th. I cannot even begin to describe to you how excited and happy we were! Since I had gotten used to seeing negative pregnancy tests, I took one at home by myself thinking that it was going to be another false alarm. Much to my surpise, it was positive! 2 tests later...I realized that I would have to pace around the house for anther 2 hours before John would be home from work to tell him because I couldn't possibly break the news over the phone,and he had to be the first to know! I think I cleaned the entire downstairs, took a shower, and practiced on how I would calmy break the news when he walked in the door. Our first appointment was April 8th. Here's our sonogram from that day:

It was amazing to see the baby's heartbeat on the screen! The baby measured at 8wks 4 days, and our due date is November 11, 2011. So 11-11-11! My parents, sister, and niece were in town to celebrate, and we had an amazing dinner downtown at Oak that night.

I was really lucky during the first trimester as far as morning sickness and nausea goes. The strangest thing for me was how I just woke up around week 7 and hated the smell and taste of coffee. For those of you that know me, I don't usually communicate without at least 2 cups of coffee in the morning. This was really strange for me. Fortunately, around week 14, I started feeling like myself again, and I now can enjoy my cup of coffee in the morning (in moderation of course). Our next appt. was May 4th:

Our little munchkin was moving all over the place. I just love the picture of the baby's "frog legs." This was at week 12, and I decided to tell my office that I was expecting after the appointment. I had noticed that I seemed to have a little pooch showing the week before, and I was pretty convinced that my boss had noticed at a luncheon we had that week. As soon as I told her the news, she said she had noticed and had just been waiting for me to tell her..lol. I am so fortunate to have an office full of the sweetest ladies! They have been so excited and supportive! After I broke the news, the baby decided it was time for everyone to know, and I got down to only wearing leggings, dresses, and 2 pair of my "big" pants. Thank goodness for summer and dresses!! I have now officially gone to maternity clothes, and I have no idea why I didn't start sooner! They rank up there with scrubs! Here is my most recent picture from this week. I am almost at week 17:

We had a great doctor's appointment on June 2nd. It was so nice to hear the babies heartbeat! We have an active one on our hands. Our doctor lost the heartbeat twice cause the baby was moving so much. I still cannot feel the baby move yet, but I am looking forward to it! Since I am so close to being 17 weeks, our doctor said we can come back in 3wks instead of 4 to find out the gender of the baby! I have my guess, but we shall see!! Countdown to June 21st!

That is pretty much it for us over the past few months. I have been really fortunate so far! I feel great, and I haven't had any emotional breakdowns yet or crazy cravings. I did get a little concerned a few weeks ago when I teared up at a Publix commercial, and then cried during the Glee episode where Sue's sister passed away. Fortunately, I was home by myself :) I just want to end with a quick plug for my gorgeous town since it is summer, and we do live so close to the beach:

Y'all are welcome to come and visit anytime!!