first outfits!

Second doctor's appointment yesterday. I was hoping to hear baby B's heartbeat with the doppler but someone wasn't cooperating. Dr. Wright was still able to pick up the heart rate which was 134 (at least I had that piece of mind). Brent was actually able to come so I left a little disappointed but happy that things are going well in there.
So today I FINALLY allowed myself to buy something for B! I had been itching to buy something, even something little, but was waiting til closer to the 3 month mark.
Here it is B, your first little outfits!!!!

 

Baby B now has his/her own drawer! Look out! Hopefully the fact that we're not finding out the sex will help me not spend too much before this little one arrives.



Tuesdays and elastics

Two of my new favorite things...

I’m adding favorites to my repertoire that I never thought possible.

For one, Tuesdays are one of my new most favorite days of the week. I have always loved Fridays because they bring the freedom of the weekend. I loathe Mondays because they mean back to the work-week and always seem to drag on FOREVER. Tuesdays have always been just okay. Nothing special. They don’t quite bring the mid-week excitement of the weekend or the weekend excitement of sleeping in (which I’ll be likely saying a sad farewell to in about 6.5 months). Also, Tuesdays have always been the day I get my period, NOT really something I look forward to. At. All.

But NOW Tuesdays mark a new week in Baby B’s life. I love Tuesday mornings because I get to read all about what the new week will bring in little B’s development it also brings me and B closer to the end of the dreaded first trimester. This past Tuesday marked 10 weeks and only 30 more weeks to go. Crazy. Bring on next Tuesday!

Elastics… well. Favorite might be a stretch. More of a necessity as of yesterday. You see, I’m at the really awkward stage of gaining weight, particularly in my middle, but not having that cute and super obvious. To those that don’t know about B yet (which is most people I encounter on a day-to-day) I look like I’ve just let my married self go. I refuse to buy maternity clothes until at LEAST 2nd tri but I’m really pushing the limits on my pre-B clothes. Hair elastic to the rescue! Apparently you can wrap these little magicians around your button, loop through the button hole, and back over the button to give you a solid extra inch/inch and a half more breathing room.

So B, you’re changing my views on the days of the week AND helping me find a whole new use for my hair elastics. Much appreciated!

My baby is a gummy bear!

I was a complete ball of nerves going into my 1st ultrasound Thurs. morning.
As I saw in the waiting room waiting for my turn I was on the verge of tears. The anxiety was killing me and I was so nervous something would be wrong with our little Baby B.
The technician was an older lady and was very sweet. Needless to say that didn't take away from my shock when I found it was an internal ultrasound. Not a fun surprise.
So we get down to business and she's moving the thing around, snapping pictures and my insides are DYING to know what's going on. I patiently wait.
She asks if I'm sure about my due date (I am) which of course freaked me out is there something wrong???  She continued chatting politely while she did her thing. Some of it was odd including telling me I had beautiful ovaries - good to know! Then she talked about how many times I'd get to see baby B again (which I course read into as there's nothing obvious wrong). She said she could see the heartbeat and it was 173 beats per min. A strong heartbeat! Go B go! Then it happened.... she turned the screen around so I could see. I think my heart stopped for a second and I'm sure I stopped breathing. On the screen I saw a perfect little gummy bear! A head, body, two nubs for arms and another two nubs for legs! OUR BABY!!!!!! She pointed out the yolk sac and confirmed that baby is growing in my uterus (calming any insecurities about an ectopic pregnancy). I could have looked at that screen all day.
Unfortunately, Brent couldn't be there AND they wouldn't give me a picture OR let me take one with my cell phone! I was soooooooooo disappointed :( I was dying to share pictures with Brent and everyone else on the planet. But alas, it was a go no.
My doctor should have the results in 3 business days, hoping everything is all good but I already feel better knowing our baby has a strong heartbeat and is super cute!! I could be biased ;)
Until next time....

Ultrasound... coming right up!

I got the cancellation call today. Baby B and I have a date on Thurs morning for an early ultra sound!
My appt was originally scheduled for Sept 25th which seemed like FOREVER away. I put myself on the cancellation list and here we go.
I have been aching to see little B but now that it's scheduled I'm surprised at how terrified I am. Brent thinks I'm nuts because I was worried when I had to wait and now I'm worried that it's almost here.
It doesn't make sense. I am excited, I can't wait to see B. But I worry that something will be wrong. Up until this point it's all kind of been very abstract and now I get to really see what's going on and know either good or bad. YIKES!
Brent can't come with me so I'll be on my own. Fingers and toes and everything else I can will be crossed in anticipation.
On a lighter note, I finally ingested some vegetables and fruit today (sorry about the last couple days B). Mmmmm salad!!! AND I'm 8 weeks today! 5 more weeks (ish) til 2nd trimester!! So exciting!!

bed time for this momma - see you Thurs B!!