Symptom Talk

This pregnancy has drained all of my energy! I do not feel like Jena! Did I mention that I have to use the bathroom constantly? This past week I have not been able to sleep because I get up to use the bathroom about 5 times each night! So far, no morning sickness or nausea. I hope that passes me by all together. I also have mild cramping each night which I have been told this is my uterus stretching and making room for the baby. Other than the chronic fatigue I don't really feel pregnant. I looked up online the size of the baby and right now it's the size of a sweet pea. Next week, it's a blueberry! I have been doing a lot of research on what's going on with my body, the baby's development and also what foods I need and also which to stay away from. My intuition and the chinese gender chart tell me it's a girl. We'll see!

Six Weeks and Counting...

Secrets, secrets are no fun... I had my first official Doctor's appointment last Thursday, January 8th. My doctor here in Auburn is Dr. Golden of Lee OBGYN. He has been practicing in Auburn for 21 years and seems very easy going and personable. My first appointment consisted of confirming the pregnancy and taking blood to tell my blood count, blood type and to check it for Rubella. I then had a consultation with the Doctor and he went over what to expect in the coming months. My biggest concern was the awful cold I had and not being able to take any medication! I have another appointment scheduled for February 5th, I'll be 1o weeks. The next day I'm flying to Greenville, NC for Lauren's baby shower and this is when I'm going to tell my friends I'm pregnant! I hope the time flies by till then! Unfortunately, my first ultrasound will not be until I'm about 16-18 weeks. Ron and I are still undecided about whether or not we are going to find out the sex of the baby. I don't think either one of us will be able to stand it! Stay tuned!

Surprise! We're Expecting!

The best Christmas blessing we could of asked for...

On Christmas Eve, Ron and I found out that we were going to be parents! We were thrilled and it made it that much more special to find out on the same day that we got engaged three years prior! We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with Ron's parents in Mt. Airy, NC. Needless to say it was hard for us to keep our new found joy a secret for long. We gave in and actually told his parents that night! They were shocked but were cautious because it was so early. Jody is excited about getting started sewing again for another grand child and has already told me to pick out a christening gown patern. Even though Ron's grandparents were with us for Christmas we did not tell them. It's still a secret to most. As most of you know, I talk with my mother several times a day and I can't imagine keeping this from her so we told my parents the following Monday night on the phone. Our baby will be their first grandchild so of course, my mom was screaming and they both couldn't be happier! For now, Ron and I are having to keep this exciting news to ourselves until we feel it's safe to share the news with everyone. I decided to start this blog so those closest to me can keep up with our pregnancy being that we are so far away from our loved ones. I look forward to sharing this journey with you as we prepare for Baby Yaeger in 2009!