i'm sorry i think i fell asleep again...

Oh my goodness! Everyone says that you are going to be tired, but this is a whole other level of tired that isn't even discribable in words. I slept from 5-7 and 9-5:30 last night and I still feel like a zombie. Poor, sweet Pat has been doing EVERYTHING at home for us. He's doing the budget, cooking the meals, cleaning, everything. He is so amazing, but I can't help but appologize to him every 5 minutes (when I'm awake at least).

I guess I just need to keep remembering that at the end of all of this is a beautiful baby that I will love more than my heart even knows yet.

Any advice on fighting the fatigue?

new doctor

We had a little scare yesterday and today, but after a visit to the doctor today, all is well. I did however, decide to use my primary care physicians' group instead of the OB I had picked, Dr. Gayle. His office just seems a little too busy and unattentive for me. I think he's got too good of a reputation, good for him, bad for me.

I decided to use Dr. David Damian of Brazos Physicians' Group. He was very attentive and kind. We did an ultrasound today and saw a little circle, the 'sack'. It's amazing how happy I was to see such a tiny little thing. He also told me that I am 8 weeks along and that I am officially due on May 7. My 1st OB appointment with him will be in about 2 weeks.

With love from me, Pat, and our little blueberry circle :)

Pictures!

Belly pictures as promised, weeks 5, 6, &7:

It's been a while since we shared the news with our family, but I love love love these pictures, so I have to share with you.


My parents and their bibs..."i love grandpa" and "grandma's cutie"

Pat's parents.








My grandparents..."you are my sunshine".

tag!

I've been tagged!

Here are the rules:Write 6 strange characteristics about yourself. They interest us all!* Tag 6 other people at the end of your Post.* Visit everyone that you have tagged and leave a comment on their blog to let them know that they have been tagged.

1. I can pop my ankles on command. This is probably not so great since it's probably my ligaments or something breaking down, but interesting none the less.

2. I am a perfectionist. I drive myself nuts with this and I never, ever feel like I can get everything done that I need to. I guess I'm going to have to learn to with the baby coming.

3. If I wasn't a teacher I would be a photographer or a wedding planner. If only I could get my hands on a really good camera and find the time and money to take a photography class.

4. I am really into music. I played clarinet for 10 years and I was the drum major in high school (yes, I'm that much of a nerd). I also have a guitar I like to fiddle around with.

5. The baby was a total surprise. A very very very happy and joyful surprise, but a surprise indeed.

6. I just converted to Catholicism last Easter, but Pat is a cradle Catholic.

I'm tagging Heidi (my sister), Kinsey Johnson (if she has a blog, not sure), Lacy Kelso, Hillary Hathorn, Karen Wilkerson, Sara Newton

blood test

I heard from the doctor today about my second blood test. She said that my hormones are doubling just like they are supposed to be and according to the test I am "3 weeks" pregnant. However, they set my date differently (according to my last period) and I will probably be 5 weeks along officially. I think I'm going to get in contact with Dr. Gayle in College Station for my OBGYN. Lacy Kelso ( a pre-k teacher at my school and a great friend) said he's really good and she knows a bunch of ladies who have used him. He's right next to the hospital too which would be very nice.

So far, still no morning sickness. Knock on wood (no really...you better be knocking for me!). I am just a bit more tired than normal today, but that could still be from the cold. On that front, I'm feeling tons better...what a marvel medication is :).

The farther we get into things, the more it looks like we're probably going to be moving back to the DFW area. We are waiting to talk to region VI and make sure that Pat's teacher certification program can be transfer ed up there, but we are seeing a lot of benefits to moving. My mom is home all day and would love to watch the baby and we just have so much support from friends and family up there. It is going to be really really hard to leave my school and our friends down here though. I never thought I'd be leaving such an amazing school after just 2 years, but I guess it's just like they say...a baby changes EVERYTHING!

Please pray for us as we make many decisions about life.

blah!

I had to stay home today...I have a horrible sore throat and earache that just won't go away. At least it means some extra rest. Between sickness and pregnancy I feel like a walking zombie.

p.s. belly pics to come!

New steps

We'll see who finds this blog before I officially announce it....our life seems as if we've gone in to a wonderful and blissful fast-forward. I'M PREGNANT! I really can't believe that in only 8 months or so we'll have a baby in our arms. It is absolutely crazy! We took a home test and a blood test at the doctor on Wednesday and Thursday morning I got the phone call. It was like I could breath again when the nurse said "You are pregnant". It almost feels like I'm in a dream and can't wake up...but I don't really want to. So far no big sickness or discomfort. I'm a little tired and a constant customer of the restroom. Oh and I feel like I can smell EVERYTHING. But nothing bad so far...hope it stays that way! If you find this before my announcement call me!