Boy or Girl: Poll

Ok - countdown till when we find out what the baby will be (8 weeks from Tues). What do you think it will be: a boy or girl?

1st Trimester Recap

I didn't have this blog up when I was going through the 1st trimester so I wanted to recap and brag on my great little one so far. Most people have a rough time with their 1st trimester. I was blessed to not have a lot happen to me. My symptoms included the following:

1. Being exhausted - Well, you all know I could barely stay up past 9:30/10:00 anyways...well during the 1st trimester I could barely make it to 7pm! Jim got a lot of TV time. =) It is getting a lot better! I am back to making it till about 9:00 or 9:30 so that is nice.
2. Nausea - Most people get very bad morning sickness but I never actually got sick. Just had very bad nausea for about 5 weeks and then it went away.
3. Emotional - Alright, so this is to be expected and I am still experiencing this a lot, but I would cry at anything. A puppy. A baby. My cat being sweet (which is rare). Sadly - anything. That has calmed down a lot but I am still emotional. Hopefully I didn't drive Jim too crazy with it.

Now not everything has gone 100% according to plan. We did have a scare about 8 weeks where they thought I might be miscarrying but this baby is a fighter and is stubborn like his/her Mommy. Everything turned out to be fine and then they gave us another bit of news. That it might be twins. Well that totally drove me crazy until we had an ultrasound at week 10 and determined we just had one little blessing. So, just one Baby Ski is in the mix. =) It is very healthy and everything looked good.

Overall, this has been a wonderful experience and I have not had any complaints. The 2nd Trimester will be filled with more ups and downs and I cannot wait (swollen ankles and all!).

A First

So i've been feeling like a giant blimp and today I had a reason to. I went to the dentist and had my first experience with a swarm of women asking me when I was due. Now, of course, none of them knew I was pregnant...they just assumed. I was tempted just for a second to say I'm not....but then I think my face said it all. So, I had my first time someone came up to me and knew I was pregnant. I guess I am starting to show? To me I'm just getting fatter. =)

April Fools!

This one won't be related to the baby...

3 years ago today my wonderful husband proposed to me. I highly recommend proposing on April Fools to any couples thinking of getting engaged. There is nothing better than calling your friends/family and telling them the good news followed by them saying, "April Fools or really?".

I will never forget that night! Thanks Jim! =)

Thoughts/Feelings

I'm 13 weeks and have totally bonded with the little guy (again, convinced it is a boy). I talk to it constantly and thank it or my easy first trimester where I really didn't get severe morning sickness. It did, however, make me incredibly moody. The kid and I will have to find some way to make it up to the dad-to-be for putting up with me!

The first time I saw the little one on the ultrasound I just cried and cried. I mean, what else could I do? It was amazing. S/he danced around and waved at us. It was amazing. My only regret was that the printer was not working so we had to make a pathetic attempt at capturing the picture with our digital camera (see earlier post below). Jim/Dad was so excited I had to beg him to take a picture. It was definitely the best moment in my life (second to marrying Jim of course =) ).

In any case, now that this site is up and running, I will document the things that happen during the baby's growth. Our next doctor's appointment is 4.10 and we get to actually hear the baby's heartbeat! I cannot wait! We got to see it the last time but to hear it will be incredible!

Stay tuned!

Warning: Baby Fever

So I have to warn everyone - everyone is getting pregnant! So just be careful! Just in my life, this is my situation...

1. My twin sister Erin - Due 9.7.07
2. My cousin Kelly - Due 9.16.07
3. Me - Due 10.6.07
4. Another friend - Due probably sometime in November ( haven't gotten the exact date yet )

I know lots and lots of other pregnant people due this summer too! It is a baby palooza all over again!

Nicknames

It is a little tricky coming up with nicknames or the little one w/o knowing the gender...so far we have

• Beanie
• E.T. (not that we think it is an alien but it is taken from the boy/girl names we have chosen)
  
• Munchkin
• Sweet Pea

Any votes on what should actually stick? Personally, I love them all cause they relate to the little one (which i am convinced is a boy).