July 18, 2011
I'm pregnant--and SO excited! The peeing on the stick thing was a technicality really. I knew. I knew it from the moment it happened. And now, it's really real! I apologize in advance for the amount of exclams in this entry, but if I'm allowed exclams in life, it should be over news this exciting! I wanted this so badly, and though this tiny little baby is barely a millimeter long, it became so much more real when we saw that faint pink line this morning.
Baby, you're going to have the best big brother any little boy or girl could ask for. He's so fun, so sweet, and I hope the two of you will be the best of friends (though I understand the occasional knock-down, drag-out fight--I have siblings of my own). I can't wait to meet you, and love you, and nom on you to my heart's content (or at least as much as you'll allow).
July 28, 2011
I bought the first little outfit last night. It's a romper because OMG what's cuter than a baby in a romper? It's gray (very unisex) has a koala bear on it with the caption "I love snacks." I mean, who doesn't love snacks? It's adorable, but more importantly, the first thing I've bought for this baby. Since I'm only a few weeks along, it's hard to remember this is real, not just a hope anymore, but REALLY real. A mere 8 months from now I'll be meeting him or her! I couldn't be more excited. And I can't wait to see some baby chubs in that romper.
August 8, 2011
We had an early sonogram this morning and got to see a little heart fluttering! It was still tiny, tiny, tiny, but we could see (and hear!) the beat. The sonogram technician said the heartbeat was already 125 beats per second, which is really good for this early. I'd had some cramping and the sonogram ruled out any problems. Everything looks good and right on track for an April Fool's Day due date. And, it's NOT twins--thank God!
AFTER the appointment, however, I had to go have blood drawn for the normal blood testing and almost passed out at the lab. I ended up on the tile floor, knees up, the phlebotomist fanning me with a thick stack of papers. I was so embarrassed that I couldn't stop apologizing. She just kept saying, "it happens all the time, sweetie" but that really didn't make me feel much better. Apparently I've gotten a little soft when it comes to blood draws.
August 22, 2011
We told Gavin the big news yesterday. A sweet little smile came across his face when we showed him his shirt that said "Big Brother Gavin," but I still don't think he quite understood. When we told him there was a baby in Mommy's tummy, he said, "I have baby in my tummy!" He's into wanting to be like us lately, so I guess that makes sense. When we asked him whether he wanted a baby boy or a baby girl to live with us, he said, "A baby doctor!" Apparently there are high expectations for this little one already.
September 6, 2011
I visited a cardiologist for the first time in my life today. I've been having lots of heart palpitations, sometimes up to 30 times a day, and my OB/GYN was concerned so she referred me. Turns out I have Mitral Valve Prolapse, which is pretty common in women between 20 and 40. The cardiologist wasn't concerned, and said I wouldn't have any ongoing issues with it, but because my blood volume is doubled right now thanks to pregnancy, it's just causing this problem to be more prominent. Most people don't even realize it's happening.
I was totally freaked out about going to the appt. today, and walking in the office and being the only 20-something in a sea of 60- to 70-somethings didn't help much, either. But, I left feeling relieved, and much less stressed, which in turn will probably decrease the palpitations, too. I just didn't want to go in there today and be told I couldn't go through this pregnancy because of my heart, or that the baby would be hurt because of it, etc. I'm a worrier. It's what I do. This baby's barely the size of a lime and I'm already worried sick. I thought second babies were supposed to be less stressful.
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