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GIRL!!!!!!
We had a great ultrasound. First we did the anatomy scan which took about 30 minutes. Everything looked perfect. The doctor came in to talk to us because he had to leave and go deliver a baby. He mainly wanted to tell us about swine flu and for us to call if we even thought we had been around someone who had it. Since he interrupted the ultrasound the tech forgot to make our video. She said that we could either do it when we came back or go to the nurse and then she would come get us after her next patient. We chose to wait so we could get the video. We went back in and got to see our baby for 15 more minutes. She is perfect!!!

When we left the Dr we went to pick up balloons. I got black balloons and pink confetti. On our way home I put confetti in the balloons and blew them up. We went to my parent's house first and let them pop their balloons. It was awesome when the confetti exploded everywhere. A perfect way to tell them. We then told my mom that we were giving the baby her middle name...I think it meant a lot to her!! Our baby girl is going to be called McKenzie Joy!! After that we watched the video;) Next we went to Brandon's sister's house and let her pop her balloon!! We then made our rounds to Brandon's dad's house. We had told his mom right after the Dr's appointment. She met us in the parking lot because she is in nursing school right now. All in all it went great. Everyone was really excited. I will post the pics of everyone popping their balloons when I can..I forgot the camera at my SIL's house.
We are so excited to know what we are having and can't wait to hold her in our arms!!!

The best feeling in the world!!

I was just reading people's blogs and had to stop and post about the best feeling in the world. For the past week I have been feeling little twitches where the baby is...I know where CM is because of the doppler. Well I was reading the blogs and I felt those twitches so I said "I feel you CM" and right after I felt a KICK...I had placed my had on my belly after the twitch and could even feel it on my hand...AMAZING!! Definately the best feeling in the world. Keep making your presence known CM. On Thursday we will hopefully be able to find out the gender!!! I hope everyone has a wonderful evening;)

17 weeks

As you can see I am definitely popping out!! I'm behind on posting because school has started and I'm back at work...uggh!! Here are my stats;)

How Far Along? 17weeks
Total Weight Gained/Loss? haven't weighed myself...will know next week at OB's visit
Maternity Clothes: BE band works on some pants but wearing some maternity now too;) Sleep: sleeping is getting worse
Best Moment of the Week having people tell me that I finally look pregnant
Movement- not sure...I feel stuff but question if it is the baby
Food Craving- potato soup and grilled cheese
Food aversions- I can finally eat meat again...haven't tried eggs yet
Morning sickness?- yes, usually 2 times a week
Gender- we will know in next week!!
Labor Signs- hopefully not for 23 more weeks...that worries me!!
Belly Button- in
What I miss- having energy, the occasional beer, blue cheese, and cold sandwiches;)
What I'm looking forward to- baby kicks and finding out the gender!!
Weekly Wisdom- God has a plan for us...we just have to trust in that plan!!
Milestones- being able to eat meat again

Great Day

I had a great day yesterday!! I met 2 of my friends. One just had a baby and the other is 23 weeks pregnant. We went to lunch at a great restaurant and then we went to have massages. All I can say about the massage is that an hour isn't long enough;) I wish I could have taken the lady home with me!! To bad I can't afford to have one every week!! Last night Brandon and I met his sister and her two kids, his mom, and grandma for dinner at a new Mexican restaurant. It was lots of fun!! Today I am going to my parents to celebrate my dad's birthday!! My brother and his new girlfiend are in from Memphis so I get to see them too;) I hope everyone has a great day!!

One question

Is lower back pain common around 15 weeks or should I check with the Dr? I'm also thinking about getting a prenatal massage...anyone recommend?? I felt so horrible yesterday that I have to do something. It was my worst day yet...threw-up ( I thought the 2nd trimester meant no more throwing up;), migraine, and backache!! I didn't even get out of my pj's. I hope you ladies have a wonderful day!

Odd and End

Summer is coming to an end and I'm so sad;) This has been the perfect time to be pregnant. I was so sick that I was very happy not to have to be at work!! The baby loves to sleep late and take naps;) It was also perfect because Brandon had to have surgery. He had to lay around for 4 weeks so it made me feel even better to just lay around. It was really great spending so much time with him. All my friends asked if I got tired of being around him so much. Nope..I loved every minute of it. He's never one to sleep late because he's a farmer so he has to wake up early. Having him sleep late with me was like heaven. Our time is coming to an end. His foot is healing and school is near. Our first official teacher day is August 12th. The majority of the students come on the 14th. Since my students are 4 they don't start until August 26th. I will be 18 weeks when the start and I'm praying that I feel better!!
Speaking of feeling better, I felt pretty good for once last night while Brandon and I were watching a movie. This morning I also felt better. Well I decided to take a new vitamin that the OB gave me to try. It had a fish oil pill with it....big MISTAKE!! I was sitting on the couch drinking hot tea and talking to Brandon when all of a sudden I felt AWFUL. I barely made it to the bathroom before I threw up. I don't know if I've ever thrown up so much at one time. Brandon even came in to check on me. The baby does not like those vitamins...it was awful.
I also have a question for you ladies. How does it feel when your uterus is growing?? I know everyone is different and it is hard to explain but could you tell me? Every now and then I feel like this heavy sensation in my uterus kind of like when you are about to start AF...is that normal??? I have also been having really bad headaches...any advice for that? Thanks!! I hope everyone has a good weekend.

14 weeks

Getting bigger!!!

How Far Along? 14 weeks
Total Weight Gained/Loss? well I gained some for IVF and then I lost four pounds..now I'm up that 4 pounds....so I guess +4

Maternity Clothes occassional BE band but that's all so far
Sleep I've been sleeping a lot since I haven't been feeling good!
Best Moment of the Week getting to see the baby moving all around!

Movement- not yet but can't wait!!
Food Craving- I've been craving apple pie a la mode...but I haven't had it yet
Food aversions- still meat and eggs
Morning sickness?- yes, I'm hoping I feel better soon!
Gender- we will know in 4 weeks!

Labor Signs- hopefully not for 26 more weeks
Belly Button- in
What I miss- having energy
What I'm looking forward to- feeling the baby move and finding out the gender..and for the hematoma to go away so I stop bleeding!!

Weekly Wisdom- God has a plan for us...we just have to trust in that plan!!
Milestones- 2nd trimester!!