~Top 25 Things~

So here is my list of Top 25 Things people may or may not have told you about pregnancy.

1. You will puke so violently that it will come out your nose.
2. You will not be able to sit in a restaurant for more than 10 minutes.
3. You will smell..down there.
4. One minute you are fine, the next you are ravenous but yet only eat 5 bites.
5. Your body will cue you as to what you need; throw beliefs aside and eat at will.
6. If you get sick, you certainly can take an antibiotic and all will be well inutero.
7. Ice cold water is the best beverage ever.
8. You will not gradually get tired; you will crash...hard.
9. You will be wearing maternity clothes sooner than you think; embrace it and be comfortable.
10. Everyone will have an opinion on how to raise the child that is not even born yet.
11. You will need to pee every 10 minutes and then when you finally go, it's a dribble.
12. The smell of your own crap will make you want to puke.
13. Your boobs will get humongous overnight.
14. Throw out all your underwear and start new.
15. You and only you know your body; get advice from your post pregnant friends and your doctor and then do what feels right for you.
16. Say yes when offered free maternity clothes for short-term rental.
17. Hang out with other moms for some on the job training.
18. This is not the time to be squeamish about anything.
19. Your face will either break out like a 14 year old or you'll have the most beautiful skin of your life.
20. You will gain lots of weight.
21. Your husband will see you as the sexiest woman alive.
22. You will fart and belch, putting Fraternity Brothers to shame.
23. People will touch your belly and it's o.k. to tell them not to.
24. No matter how organized and ready you think you are, when the time comes, you probably won't be.
25. When you cough or sneeze, you'll end up peeing your pants.

Uncooperatiive!

Is this an omen of things to come? I hope not. Yesterday we went to the OB/GYN for the initial Downes Syndrome Screening. They do this nowadays by measuring the skin on the back of the baby's neck; thin is good, thick is bad. Amazing they can do this from an ultrasound! Anyways the little peanut just did not want to lay the right way, even after I jostled him/her about several times. We did get some new pictures which Scott has dubbed "Skelator", and I have to say, that is a pretty accurate description right now. So yeah, we have to go back next week and try again.

We could see all the vertebre clear as day, straight as an arrow, plus the fingers and legs; especially after I agitated him/her..man did s/he dance up a storm! The ultrasound tech did mention that she thought the sex could be a ______ due to something she saw on the ultrasound and indicated to us what that was, but she said not to quote her on it becasue in reality it was too soon to tell, however, if she is right it will confirm my belief. So we'll just have to wait and see!

Finally.

Finally..both sets of parents know and now I can tell all my friends. That secret was so hard to keep. I was so anti-social since we came back from our vacation in December because I knew if I physically spoke to any of my friends or saw them out, I'd run my mouth and spill the beans. I know you all understand because most all of you have been there already, and I thank you for still being my friends even though I pretty much ignored most of you for the last 10 weeks.

So we told my parents in California Pizza Kitchen..not exactly when we wanted to do but it was our only choice. My mom was so cute..she hugged the picture, cried some, and then sat there swaying back and forth with this massive grin on her face clapping her hands softly going, "eeeeeeeeee!" Adorable. Then she proceeded to down and entire Maragrita in about 5 minutes. My dad was more subdued but no less excited. He was grinning from ear to ear.

One set down one to go!

OK so change of plans..happily I might add. We went out for Scott's mother's birthday last night, so we got to do the reveal a day early. She was so excited..more so than I imagined. She actually cried. Although I have to say it was pretty funny how it happened.

So we give her her present..framed pics of the ultrasound..she opens the box and is chatting away in her usual blonde oblivious manner.."oh, you got me a frame..how nice! I saw these frames in Pottery Barn..yadda yadda..." The The little brother who is in school for Physical Therapy and knows an ultrasound when he sees one says really quietly, "Hey..isn't that an ultrasound?" meanwhile Scott's mom is still blabbing about the frame, not even aware of what her youngest son just said. Then he pipes up and says, "Mom..don't you see what that is?!"
"Oh..oh..OH! Oh my God...!" She puts it to her chest and cries. It was great.

So then we go out to eat..and his dad joins us..he sits down, gets himself settled and we order our food. Then Scott blurts out, "So, Dad..how would you like to be called 'grandpa'?
"Really?" Big grin. "Wow..hey that's great!"

It was a good night.

The big reveal is this weekend!

Oh yay..this should be fun. So tomorrow night we are going out to dinner with Scott's parents and brothers seeing it is his mom's birthday. So I decided, and we are using this tactic on both sets of parents, that we would make soem copies of the ultrasound pics and put them in a box, all wrapped up with Christmas wrapping paper, and be like, "Oh this just arrived! We had ordered this for Christmas for you guys and it came late..so sorry..here..Merry Christmas!" Then sit back and watch the fun. Evil I know, but totally unexpected at the same time.

I'm bummed we are tellign Scott's parents first, but you gotta make compromises, and also too, I know she wont be nearly as excited as my own mom..so whatever. It will still be fun.

Ta-dah!

It is official..just came back from the OB and we are officially 9 1/2 weeks pregnant! WOOHOO! That gives us a due date of August 8 2009..God help me with two Leos in the house!

Scott came with me to the appointment and he was so thrilled..especially when we got to hear the baby's heartbeat..so fast! Also the little critter was not happy to be poked and prodded with the wand..movign all around trying to get out of the way..too funny.

Doctor said everything looks great and I am due back in 3 more weeks for another ultrasound and then 2 weeks later to see him...prolly to go over the bloodwork I got done today..5 viles..good grief..what are they going to do..sell it on the black market?

I almost wish...

..that I could just puke and get it over with. Since week 2 or so, I have been feeling wicked nauseous in the mornings, although usually it is before I put food in my tummy. Also for a bit there it was during, until I discovered that bagels and cream cheese agree with me heartily now in the morning. Until today. I feel so gross that I actually had to call out from work. I already laid down for a while on the bed until the last wave passed. I feel kinda bad because it is such an important day today there seeing we are having a visit from corporate and whatnot, but my tummy and my baby are much more important than that.

Although I do think that if I just went and puked I'd feel better.

I'm dizzy, having hot flashes every so often, slightly blurred vision and my tummy is doing flips and flop all accompanied by a symphony of heartburn style belches. I feel like I have a fever as well, but nope; 98.7F.

First doctor visit is next week, Jan 7th at 11:30AM, so hopefully we can shed some light on what is going on with my body and also get a better idea of when I actually conceived. I say I'm due mid-August..we'll see what the doc says. And I am very excited to report that Scott will be coming with me for the initial visit! I told him that I'd appreciate every visit he could make, although I don't expect him to be there 100% of the time seeing he has to work and take care of us that way, but his efforts would be most appreciated. He actually wants to go to as many appointments as he can, so I'm excited, and grateful.