My furry babies

I tried to take a nap today. I only had about 45 min before having to get ready for work and was feel very sick. My husband closed our bedroom door so I could sleep in qit before he left for work himelf.

About 20min into my mini-nap, I hear the most pitiful whining from the hallway. The dog and cat knew I was home and were both sitting at my bedroom door hoping I would let them in to be with me.

How sweet is that??

Needless to say, my nap was cut short. But I do feel better than when I laid down =)

Sharing the good news

Three days ago, I found out I'm about 5 weeks pregnant with my first child. I've told my family, immediate and extended, and several close friends. People I love and trust.

The sad part is having been told at least twice a day that it's too soon to be telling people. That so many things can go wrong in the first trimester. It'll hurt more if something happens if everyone knows. Blah blah blah.

I know they're just trying to help. And I have to get used to everyone giving their opinions and advice.

BUT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PLEASE STOP!!!

For years, I've been terrified of being infertile, having a miscarriage or stillborn, and how I would handle a mentally handicapped child. I know hundreds of things that can go wrong. I don't need to be told of them every day of my pregnancy! Especially right now, since the first trimester is so critical.

This child is God's gift to my husband and I. If HE decides for us to experience something tragic, we will need the biggest support group to help us through it. So I am going to continue to share God's wonderful gift with my loved ones. Because I know they will be there with me for the amazing blessing of raising this child and the alternative.

I haven't given the link to this blog to many people yet. So I'm not fussing at anyone. Just tired of being given stress from those meant to support me and needed to vent.

But beware the next person that says it! I might just go off on them!!

Easy nausea morning

Baby is being nice to me today!! It's 2pm and I just started feeling a little sick about 15min ago.

It's so hard not to tell my coworkers. I'm so excited and when I get sick, I make something up. In time, in time...

Eating Healthy for Baby

Last night, we went grocery shopping. It was so cool for both of us to be looking at labels and choosing vegetables and NOT even walking down the chip/cookie aisles!

For the band, I have to have minimum 40g of protein a day, 60g is better. And really, that's what everyone should have. I've struggled with it b/c I'm not a big fish-eater, steak gets stuck, and I am so sick of chicken! My sweet husband jumped on the bandwagon full throttle with me yesterday. He picked some meats that I can have and has already started marinating some to cook over the weekend =)

Baby is going to be very well nourished! Much better than Mommy has been this summer!

This morning, I've already packed our lunches - baby carrots, grapes, an apple for me, and a sandwich for him. The crockpot is out and ready for Daddy to make some yummy stew!

Time for aerobics! Hopefully Baby doesn't make me sick during the workout!

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If you're reading this and you don't already know... I had Lap-Band surgery in June. I've lost 47lbs, 3 pants sizes, and 2 shirt sizes. It has been an incredible journey. If you'd like to read more about my experiences with the band, please visit that blog. www.LadyBikerBanded.blogspot.com

I'm Pregnant!!

Today has been a very long day! Let me start at the beginning...

Last week, I felt sick A LOT and my breast hurt A LOT. I figured my body was just getting ready for my period. But, in the event it didn't start over the weekend, I'd take a test Tuesday morning before my band-appointment.

The weekend came and went - filled with nausea, painful breasts, body aches and fatigue, and smells so strong I thought I was going to vomit on several occasions.

This morning, I got up a little late to get ready for my appointment. Half asleep, I got the remaining home test from a year ago false alarm from the medicine cabinet and tried not to fall back asleep on the toilet. Through sleepy eyes, I watched as the first line appeared. Then the second line appeared. I started thinking "another false alarm". And as I sat there looking at the test sitting on the edge of the tub - I focused on the instructions printed on the side of the test. Two lines pregnant - one line not pregnant.

"NO FREAKIN WAY!" I started crying and hyperventilating a little bit. My poor puppy (that always follows me into the bathroom) looked at me like I was crazy!!

As quick as possible, I ran back to my bedroom in tears, test in hand (to be referred to as 'my pee-stick'). My husband didn't believe me at first!! I said "Baby, we need to go see your dad today! There's two lines on my pee-stick!!"

We laid in bed crying and in shock for about 20 min. We could have stayed longer if not for my band-appointment (which I was late to!). At the clinic, I took another test to confirm. The nurse came back "it's a big ol' plus sign!" After getting instructions on how to continue eating for my band and my baby, we set out to tell the world =)

WE'RE GOING TO BE PARENTS!!