Week 14

14 weeks and 1 day today!  Things are going really well.  We made a trip to Killeen this weekend, got a chance to see my mother in law and catch up with some friends that we haven't seen in quite a while.  I broke down yesterday and bought my first (well, first, second and third) pairs of maternity shorts and I am in heaven!!  They are so freakin' comfortable.  I think the last straw was when Steve and I went out to dinner Friday night.  I wore my regular shorts, unbuttoned, with my belly band.  By the time we left the restaurant, I was so uncomfortable, the zipper was undone and I was practically supine in the carseat on the ride home.  We made it to the outlet malls this weekend and tried on some maternity clothes.....HEAVEN!!   This is comfort!!  I love the way the band just pulls over your belly (because there is definitely belly now) and how I can move, and sit without seams cutting into my gut!!
This past week, I think I had my first "movement."  It was Thursday morning (13w 4d) and I got up to go to the bathroom at 2am....the second time that night, and certainly not the last!  (I thought that was supposed to slow down this trimester).   Anyways....I got back to bed and was lying on my left side.  I laid there for awhile because I couldn't fall asleep.  I felt this very distinct flutter in my stomach.  I describe it as the bubbles you see making their way to the top of a sprite bottle.  That's what it felt like.  No, it wasn't gas...I surely know what that feels like.  This was VERY different.  I waited to see if it would happen again, but it didn't.  It did happen again on Friday.  I was sitting on a stool at work, next to a patient.  I bent forward to prop my elbows on my knees and clear as day, felt it again, but again, only once.  It is the neatest feeling!  I can't wait to start feeling this more frequently.  I know everyone keeps telling me...."be careful what you ask for!"  Well, I am asking for it!!  :)
Last week we also had our first OB appointment.  Since Dr. Blair's office is right across the street from the hospital, Steve was able to come with me.  Our US shows a growing little baby with "a beautiful humerus" as Dr. Blair and I put it and a bladder that is already working.  I will go again on June 23rd for my 17 week US and then 2 weeks later for the BIG US!!  That's the one where we will be able to tell the sex of the baby and they take allllll of the measurements to make sure everything is working the way its supposed to!

Baby got back!   13weeks 1 day

14 weeks and 1 day

14 weeks and 1 day

Ding, Ding, Round 2!!

That's right, the first trimester is already over and we are moving right along to trimester #2.  I can't believe how fast these past 3 months went.  I am slowly getting my energy back, eating better and able to exercise more frequently throughout the week.  I still find myself having aversions to foods that I once liked and craving things that I don't.  My body is starting to show the signs and pregnancy.  What used to be pure bloat in the evening which made me look 5 months pregnant is now there more definitely when I wake up in the morning.  My scrub bottoms and tops are getting a little more snug and my pants are officially unbuttoned.  BUT, the belly band is wonderful and lets me continue to wear my normal clothes...for now!  I did have to go up a size in pants just so I would be a bit more comfortable.  I am still in just total and complete awe right now with what my body is doing.

Tomorrow is my first appointment with my OB.  I had Dr. Blair back before we started our infertility journey and loved him.  So, now that I have graduated, I am back with Dr. Blair.  The only draw back is that since Dr. Blair works out of New Braunfels, he only has privileges at the NB Christus Santa Rosa.  I was really wanting to deliver in San Antonio, but in order to stay with Dr. Blair, I will deliver in New Braunfels.  That's ok.  Steve works at that hospital, I already know many of the L&D nurses there because they have been patients of mine for PT and they just redid the whole OB ward to have private rooms and upgraded amenities.  So, all should be good!  Not quite sure what to expect tomorrow, but if there are more sonogram pictures to come, I will post them here soon!

Week 11

I went for my third and final US on Tuesday with Dr. Garza's office.  I have graduated!!  I never thought that walking through that office once last time would bring so many emotions.  I can even begin to thank the wonderful staff, nurses, techs, front desk office, and especially Dr. Garza for all of their care and compassion during this journey for us.  As I was walking out the door one last time, Dr. Garza called out, "now you better send us a picture!"  Absolutely!  I wouldn't be here looking at this beautiful life on screen if it wasn't for him.  He saw me initially to begin the blood work process, saw me through my laparoscopy surgery, found the endometriosis that had caused our infertility, gave me the injections to put my body into menopause, and always reassured me that one day I would "graduate" from his office.  He was there that Saturday morning as I lay in pain from the miscarriage, and continued to offer words of encouragement.  As I lay on the hospital bed before my D&C, he could see the anxiety and fear I was experiencing, and instead of jetting off like any other busy doctor, he stayed at my bedside and told me of him and his wife's struggles with infertility and loss, and how he now has a "financial black hole" in college!  He even reassured me that the anesthesiologist who was working with me, was the same doctor who took care of his wife, during their loss. Dr. Garza was like a big teddy bear. He had such a gentle way about him.  So calm, collected, and so reassuring.  Even when you head and heart are telling you different.  I thank God for guiding me down the path to Dr. Garza.  Thank you for this little miracle and thank you for the amazing care you gave to me and my little one.  You have truly answered your calling.  God Bless you!!

11 weeks and 2 days....measuring at 12 weeks!  YIKES!

Week 10--206 days to go!!

Time is really flying by!  I am 10 weeks and 4 days today.  I was kind of bummed because I was supposed to have my 10 week US Wednesday but the US tech was going to be out, so I have to wait until next Tuesday.  Actually, that's ok, because by that time, I will be over 11 weeks and should be able to see quite a bit.  This past week has probably been my best.  I am over this sinus infection, I have somewhat of an appetite back and I can actually get out and do some exercise.  I am still having food eversions.  Stuff that I used to love before, I can't stand to smell or be around.  For instance, pickles.  I used to be able to take down a whole jar on my own.  Now, I can't even stand the smell of them.  I also bought a package of Hostess cupcakes about 2 weeks ago and the package is STILL sitting in my pantry.  I have this craving for eggs (which I normally can't even stand to smell) and milk (which I normally don't drink...it's a lactose thing!  :)  I am normally a sweet eater, but now, I don't go and hit the sweets like I used to.  I am still pretty tired, but not near what I was over the past 3 weeks.  I am hoping that this 2nd trimester rumor of "increased energy" is true!

I am really looking forward to this weekend!  I get to see my family...all of my cousins, aunts and uncles!   I was told by my cousin Jessica, that she was going to miss her drinking buddy!  I guess I can have it virgin, right??  Also, this weekend is mother's day!  I get to spend the day with the most amazing woman on earth!  Who gave birth to me, and taught me to be the woman that I am today.  I just pray that I can be the mother that she was and that I can show this child how much I love him/her, the way that she showed me!  I pray that I have the strength, the patience and the energy to do all that my mother did for us.  She sacrificed, went with many nights without sleep, gave up much of her own time to make sure that we were all taken care of and our needs were met before hers.  This mother's day, I just want to honor my mom and thank her for all that she has done for me.  I know that I will continue to rely on her and go to her for advice as I embark on this motherhood journey.  I love you mom!  You are an amazing woman and I hope to be the mother that you are to Mike, Cathy and I.  LOVE YOU!


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