Pet Peeves

The cliche statements used to only irritate me most when it came to deaths. I realize that people just try to help, but sometimes, they just don't think before they speak. I guess we are all guilty at some time or another.

1. It will get better. What if I don't?! Ok...

2. Eat crackers and drink 7up before you get out of bed. Kudos if this worked for you.

This next one isn't really a pet peeve, but it has really upset me.

3. Y'all know things can happen in the blink of an eye. Pace yourself. Don't get your hopes up.
I got the clarification of what this meant. Heartbreaking. Yes, we are aware of what can happen "in the blink of an eye." But why would you bring up such a heartbreaking, life-changing event at a time that we are trying to be positive? That's terrible, seriously. I am still at a loss for words when I try to explain this.

4. You won't be as concerned about Carter's memorial anymore.

How dare you. You don't ever forget about your kids. You don't forget about loved ones. That's an insane assumption. Ughhh.

Anyway.. These are just a few things that have been eating at me

Any Relief in Sight?

Nobody wants to think that there are cons of being pregnant, but this sickness is not a pro in my book. That in no way means that I regret being pregnant. No way!!! I have just felt miserable for the past month. Last weekend and yesterday were the worst days yet. I hope that everyone's assumption that after 12 weeks, I will feel better (I'll post about pet peeves later).

I can't get enough sleep. I want to sleep all day everyday. And this intense heat doesn't help. Our air conditioner kicks on every 5 minutes which doesn't make for a polite bill. But I can't go without the AC.

I can't eat anything without it making me sick. The toilet and I have a bond that crackers and 7UP cannot come between. Milk isn't my best friend anymore. At least to drink. I can only have it in cereal. I found this out last night. I was hurting so bad that I couldn't move my upper body. All I could do was kick my feet and squeeze whatever was near me. I went from the bed to the bathroom every 2-3 minutes for about an hour last night.

I am just ready to feel better. I know that the reward is amazing. I don't have to be reminded of that. I know that people are trying to help, but cliche statements as such don't help. They just further frustrate me. I apologize from anyone that I have been short with or a crab to. I just really haven't felt good at all. I work, I get home, I eat if I can, and then I go to bed. Believe me, I don't like it either.

Update...

I am coming to the end of my 6th week and I have approach my halfway through my first trimester mark. The fatigue isn't any better, but thank goodness my afternoon/evening sickness is. Anyone who knows me knows that I don't do sickness very well. I have just been extremely tired and my body is wearing out more easily. I have a million things running through my mind at this moment and it's only adding to how exhausted I am. We are struggling with the decision to get rid of Tucker. I know he's just a puppy, but he's a big puppy and he's crazy hyper all the time. He is getting to where he likes to jump on my stomach and push off. Not a good thing when you are carrying a baby in there. We most likely won't get rid of him, but we are going to have to get him an outside pen build pronto. We are starting to have to figure out finances, but we have a plan to start out with and hopefully it'll stick and help us out a lot when the baby gets here. Again, anyone who knows me knows that I don't wait until the last minute to do anything. I like plans. I like to have things in order so I don't have to stress at the last minute. We are so blessed to have such wonderful families on both sides to support us through this journey. We also have great friends as well. I couldn't have asked for this to happen any differently. For myself, I am glad that I was able to get married and spend quality time with just Tyler and I before we decided to bring a baby into our lives. God granted me the patience to wait. I am blessed to have Tyler's support through this and everything that we have been through together. I am excited to start our little family and have more love than we could imagine in one house.

Today's Doctor's Appointment

I had my first doctor's appointment this morning. I was a little nervous about it. I didn't know what to think or expect. When I saw the ultrasound tech point to the screen, I was so relieved. I was glad to see that our baby was still just cooking away. I was pretty close to my time along. Only a few days off. I am 6 weeks and 1 day today. My due date is February 3, 2013.


We are so excited. Yesterday, Tyler and I went to Target to continue filling out our registry of the basics. All of the things that we can put on there that are gender neutral. Then came the real adventure of the day. Tyler insisted we go to Toy'R'Us. I'll put those pictures in a different post.

This is truly a blessing for us. We are extremely excited, yet a little nervous. I am anxious for my next appointment where I'll be able to hear the baby!! Then, 20 weeks will just be around the corner to know what we are having!!

So far.. (wivestales)

I am at the end of Week 5 and I have been reading random things about how you can "tell" what your baby is going to be based on things you do and experience in your everyday life. I love wivestales. They have always been fun to me. Here are some pregnancy wivestales about determining the sex of the baby.

1. Is the baby's heartbeat above or below 140? Below

2. Do you crave sweet or salty? Salty

3. Do you have morning sickness? In the afternoon, but yes

4. Are you moody or happy? Moody

5. Is your skin soft or dry? Soft

6. Do you sleep on your right or left side? Left

7. Do you have more headaches? Yes

8. So far, have you been clumsy or graceful? Clumsy

Hey, I can deal with a boy. But we will have to see.

Blog for the Baby

I have decided to start a new blog for the baby. In a way it can be thought of as an online scrapbook that people can keep up with as well. I was he/she to be able to look at this as his/her development progresses and as he/she ages. This will be filled with letters, ideas, and things that we do for the baby over the next several months and throughout his/her life. Whenever I find out what we are having, I will change the background and title accordingly.

This will be the blog that I update everything about the baby, myself, and Tyler as a family. I will document my progress and how I am doing weekly. Everything baby related will be here for everyone to read.

We are very excited and hope that you will follow us throughout our journey of becoming parents together.