14 Weeks

So, yup, I finally got over the fear of announcing our exciting news.  I still feel like I should have waited but I'm out of the first trimester so that's a big accomplishment.  Plus, as Rusty said, what was I waiting for?

I won't bore you with weekly updates and a week by week replay of the first thirteen weeks.  I'm not that into myself and assume everyone wants to know.   If they do, they can e-mail me!  Not everyone that reads this truly cares anyway.  They're just being nosy.  Another reason it took a while to reveal.  But, here's some information for those family members and friends who truly honestly care........

The first 13 weeks were wonderful!!  No puking, no gagging, no weight gain (actual loss of 1.8 pounds), no mood swings, no cravings, really nothing.  Maybe that is why I was so worried throughout the whole ordeal.  We first heard the heartbeat at our appointment on 1/19/11 at 160 bpm and that in itself was such a relief.  BUT, I had 3 more weeks to go to be in the "safer" zone.  My clothes stopped fitting around week 10 and I have no idea why.  With all the back pain I had I am assuming that everything started shifting extra early on me.  My pants didn't fit yet I hadn't gained any weight.  So, I'm going with the shifting around aspect.  I will remain in physical therapy (just getting therapeutic massage) throughout most of my pregnancy to try and keep from going on bed rest too soon, if not at all.

Week 14 that I just finished up was a little rougher.  I think the lack of rest and sleep over the last couple of weeks got me down.  I am still exhausted, but I am just going to blame that on the pregnancy and get used to it.  I have finally started giving in to my sleepiness and not fighting it.  If I fall asleep in my chair at 8:30 so what!  I know sleep will be a memory soon enough.  We did have our second appointment on Valentine's Day and the heartbeat was 153 bpm.  I have no inklings or thoughts on boy or girl.  Healthy is all I care about!

So, everything has gone wonderful.  Other than my own fear and worry, it's been fabulous.  My back is better but I'd give anything to sleep on my side.  I still can't without feeling like it's going to slip out and into that painful locking up that it does.  Thankfully, I have until 24 weeks before I can't sleep on my back anymore. Then it will be the recliner!

Lots and lots of changes ahead for us.  2011 is going to knock our socks off, and many other peoples, in more ways than one.  We welcome all there is to come.  I am soooo excited!!