Baby, You Are BEAUTIFUL!!

Our 3d ultrasound was amazing. I can't believe how beautiful the baby is...I can't wait to kiss his or her little face!! We had a great time, the u/s tech was wonderful. He was very patient and wouldn't give up until we got good face shots. BB just wouldn't face the camera! After lots of tummy shaking, we got some great photos. We also got a DVD, which I am trying to figure out how to upload and post.

Here are a couple of my favorites:










I really want to go again!!!! It was a fantastic experience. Chris and I are very, very lucky!!

The rest of the pics are on our website. Click here to see!!

I'm throwing in the pillow!

Ugh! This is the 2nd morning in a row that I've woken up at 2:30 and haven't been able to get back to sleep (not for lack of trying though.) I somehow end up making it through the day just fine, thankfully. Between Chris not being able to fall asleep until late, and me waking up super early, we're going to have this parenting thing down :)

There's 2 months and 25 days until Winter Break. 99 days til my due date (1/1/09). That's 14 weeks. I plan on enjoying every last minute!

Wish us luck at our sonogram today. I want some good pics of Baby Burns :)

Love this!

25 weeks!!

And 18 pounds heavier! That's what I've gained so far, 9 of those in the last 5 weeks (since our last appointment.) Dr. K says I'm absolutely fine and that I'm measuring great. I love feeling and seeing the baby move, although BB is quite lazy. Chris doesn't get to feel or see very often because it happens so randomly. Maybe as I get into the 30's we'll get more action.

I am so, so excited about our upcoming sonogram....3d baby!! I hope we get some really good shots and that we don't see anything below the waist. Although I'm thinking that if we do accidentally find out, it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. We'd still keep it a secret, but I'd go on a huge shopping spree :) Here's what a 3d u/s looks like for a 26w old:




I ordered our glider & ottoman. I need to order animal pictures for the wall and a monogram decal for above the crib. I think we have enough clothes & blankets to do our first load of baby laundry! My registry is done. I feel very ahead of the game.

My next appointment is Oct 9th (our 4 year wedding anniversary!) and I'm dreading it b/c I have to take the 1 hour glucose test. After that I start going every 2 weeks...which is just insane. These last 100 days are going to fly by. I wish I could be pregnant forever! I at least want to hold out until Dec 19th. I want to make it to Winter Break, then BB can come anytime after that!

I'm off to enjoy a beautiful Fall weekend...one of the last quiet weekends ever.

Life is so good!

Every once in awhile I am overcome with the sense of how great my life is. It started to happen when I married Chris. I would just stop and think, "Wow, I'm very lucky to be his wife." I still absolutely feel that way. More and more it's been about Baby Burns. How lucky am I to be carrying this precious person?? Made from two people who love each other so, so much. I hope this baby knows everyday how much he or she is loved, and how much his/her parents love each other.

Other awesome happenings:

My class is really coming along. I forgot how hard it is in the beginning of the year. But we're starting to mesh well and I'm happy about that.

My other SIL is pregnant! I am so excited for her...she's going to be the best mom.

A teacher at my school is having triplets!!!! At first they thought twins, and I actually had a dream last night that she was having twin boys. Turns out she is having 2 boys...and 1 girl! Wow, how lucky is she?!?

I'm having Jambalaya tonight for dinner and Dutch Apple Pie for dessert. It doesn't get much better than that!!

Can't sleep!

It's 3:30 and I'm wide awake. I woke up at 2:30 to use the bathroom, and when I laid back down, Baby Burns was kicking up a storm!! The funny thing is that every night before bed I lay on my back just watching & waiting for a few random kicks. I only get a couple before I get bored and go to sleep.

It was so cool, BB was moving around like mad. I wanted to wake up Chris so badly so he could feel all the action :)

It's a girl!!

We're having a niece! My sister in law Sarah found out last Friday that she is in fact expecting a little girl! She wanted a girl so badly...Isabella is on the way!

Now, will she have a cousin Jack or cousin Audrey to play with?!?

23 weeks!

This was our first week back to school with the kids and boy am I feeling it! My whole body aches. I think it's because I'm not used to standing and walking as much. I'll get used to it! Baby Burns is about 11 inches long (whoa!) and can supposedly feel me dancing around. We have a 3d sono scheduled for the end of the month. I can't wait to see what he/she looks like in there.


Speaking of sonograms.....

Tomorrow my SIL has her Big u/s! I'm hoping she gets the news she's been praying for. Good luck!! I'll be anxiously awaiting the news!

Look how cute!!

Baby Burns got a very sweet package in the mail! My BFPB sent the cutest onesies, a super-soft blanket, and an 'Expecting!' decal:



Thanks Devon! I will absolutely enjoy all the green & yellow before we get bombarded with pink or blue :)

22 weeks!

Ain't That a Kick in the Head!

Chris felt Baby Burns for the first time a few days ago. His head was on my belly, and the baby gave a HUGE kick...the strongest I have felt so far! It was so funny :) Reminds me of one of my favorite Dean Martin songs, Ain't That a Kick in the Head:

My head keeps spinnin',
I go to sleep and keep grinnin'
If this is just the beginnin'
My life is gonna be beautiful.

I've sunshine enough to spread,
It's just like the fella said.
Tell me quick,
ain't that a kick in the head?

Other than that I haven't felt the baby too much. I've been much more active lately though, getting ready for school next week. I'm looking forward to a nice 3 day weekend before we get back into the hustle & bustle of everyday life. I'm afraid that once school starts, time is going to FLY by.

21 weeks!

I really love my belly. I love being pregnant.

Come on people!!

Earlier today I was thinking about how Gwen Stefani has been pregnant for what seems like FOREVER. Lo and behold I find out later that she had her baby today! However, the name is awful, just awful: Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale...why, why, why do celebs do this to their poor children? Kingtson was half-way decent, so I was expecting something much, much better. This is getting old.

Funny, honey

Today I sent Chris a text, "I hope we have a girl so we can sing 'Isn't She Lovely' to her!"

Chris wrote back, "I hope we have a boy so I don't have to hear you sing."

LOL :)

20 week ultrasound

It was so amazing!! Hard to believe that's our baby in there, moving and growing all the time :) Dr K. pointed out all the different parts; head, brain, stomach, heart, spine, arms, hands. I think the coolest part was when the baby had his/her arms up in front of his/her face. Then he/she waved at us!! I got a little teary at that point. I could have laid there all day and watched him/her move their little arms and hands. Ugh, it was adorable! We looked away while the doctor checked out the legs (and what was in between, lol.) I'm so glad we didn't find out, although Chris would have found out if I'd let him :) Here are the pictures we got:

This is a picture of the face, and the baby has his/her hands up

The baby's body, with his/her head turned away (gah!!)

Another body shot:

The pictures are pretty grainy, which makes me want to get the 3d/4d ultrasound even more than I did before! We may do that in October. For now we're so happy that the baby looks great. Dr. K was very happy with everything. Baby Burns is 13 ounces and I've gained about 10 pounds so far, luckily all in the belly :) 

Keep growing Baby Burns! We love you!

Yes!! Finally!

We have movement :) I was laying in bed reading after a nice warm bath. All of a sudden, Baby Burns started to move like crazy! It's the weirdest feeling. Like pokes from the inside. Sometimes ripples. They always catch me off-guard. Even  when I'm waiting for a movement, it happens so fast! I can't wait for our u/s tomorrow. 

20 weeks, halfway there!

Wow, I'm halfway done?? Time has really flown. I feel fantastic, this has been an amazing pregnancy so far. Our big u/s is on Monday morning and I cannot wait to see Baby Burns. Hopefully not too much of Baby Burns though ;) I hope he or she is happy & healthy in there. I worry that since this has been such a perfect pregnancy, something is bound to go wrong...I hate that! Just keep us and BB in your prayers!

I felt the baby kick last week! I was in Maine, laying on the back of the boat. It's kind of a hard surface (vinyl cushion) and I was laying on my belly (which wasn't terribly uncomfortable.) All of a sudden I felt a kick! Unmistakable, no doubt about it. I felt it a few times while on vacation and it was so incredible. I am starting to really feel the "flutters" and movements at other times, but the kicks and punches are the best. I'm excited for when I feel those constantly. I love looking at and feeling my belly. It's a true miracle to have another human being grow inside of you. I'm in total awe!

Hopefully I'll have great news to report on Monday, along with some pics of our little one!

Stoked about our Stokke!!

Our stroller finally arrived and I am so in love! I put it together right away and have been strolling around the house ever since. I am going to love taking Baby Burns around town!

I love all the different seating options. 3 facing me and 2 facing out. It will also work will a car seat...I'm very happy!

We celebrated a lot today. Today Dawn & Joe were baptized and then we all had lunch together. Family are starting to arrive for their wedding which is in less that a week!

We also celebrated Scott's 13th birthday. I just can't believe he's a teenager. He's as tall as I am! I remember when he was a baby, I used to LOVE just sitting with him, and rocking him to sleep. I was completely smitten. I can't wait to see how Uncle Scott bonds with Baby Burns! Here we are at dinner:

I'm looking forward to the next 3 weeks. I hope they don't go by too fast.

  

Last Day of Summer School...and 18 weeks!

Today was the last day of school and I'm so glad! It was fun, but rough at times. I had a big class and some even bigger personalities. It'll be interesting to see which kids end up in my room next year! I'm looking forward to the next 3 weeks of some R&R and by then I'll be ready to dive back in. I'm really excited to see my darlings from last year...I bet they've gotten so big!

So today I am 18 weeks. Very exciting b/c I *should* be able to feel the baby soon. I've noticed that my stomach has really popped and it's quite hard (except when I'm laying down, where does my uterus go? Lala Land?) I took a picture today to capture my lovely bump:

Chris is starting to get in some "belly bonding" and it's very cute. I've been wearing a bella band with my regular pants and so far it's been working out nicely. I expect to do some major maternity shopping when school starts :)

I am so getting one of these!

Hospital gowns make you feel more naked than when you're actually naked. At least these are fashionable!

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Zoe is already taking the baby's toys...

She's in love with this alligator rattle and goes for it every time we're in the nursery.

1. She makes a beeline for it...

2. Looking at mom for permission:

3. Air Zoe!!

4. Score!

Luckily, I have another one :)

Thank you Aunt Caroline!

We got a package of awesome gifts yesterday from our good friend Caroline...look at all these goodies!

A polka dot blanket, nursing pads & lotion, Palmers lotions, Tums, and a book! It was so sweet of her to think of us :) We love you!!

Ouch!

Lots of cramping going on lately!! And every time I get up I get a pulling feeling in my belly, down low. I know it's just everything stretching out. Baby Burns, you grow and stretch as much as you want!! I can't wait to feel you moving around in there! In a few days I'll be 17 weeks, and the baby will be the size of an onion:

Hilarious...

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I'm impatient

I'm 16 weeks and I really want to feel the baby move already! I've been reading that while it's still early, some women do feel it at around this time. But it could happen anytime in the next 4 weeks. Sometimes I lay still and poke at my belly, lol. I just can't wait to see what it feels like! It will be even better when Chris gets to feel Baby Burns :)  

Website

I made a website to keep all family & friends up to date on Baby Burns and everything else going on:

Check it out!

Nursery furniture is done!!

Chris did a fantastic job of putting our crib and dresser together!

I think it looks fabulous with the green walls. Now comes the fun part...decorating!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Nana!!

My mom is buying us my dream stroller, the Stokke Xplory!! We're getting it in turquoise:

I love how high and how close the baby will be. We're going to get the car seat adapter so that it can also be a travel system. I cannot wait to push Baby Burns around in it :) This is literally my  dream stroller- a few weeks ago I had a dream about pushing a little boy around in it...it was meant to be!

Scary...

I was letting Eddie & Zoe out yesterday afternoon in the backyard when I hear our neighbor (behind us) yell my name. He said that there have been bobcat sightings on our street and his wife heard it screaming the other night in the woods next to our house. WTF?? Now I'm completely paranoid about having the little dogs out in the yard. I stand out there during the day and at night (or early in the morning when it's still dark) I walk them one at a time on a leash. What would I do if it attacked? I'm thinking about carrying the baseball bat with me. God help that cat if it gets near my babies!! 

Ok, I seriously doubt I could take one of these, and I hope that my presence will keep it away. Until then it's top security it our backyard!! 

What a great day!

We had a great 4th of July. It started when I woke up at 8:00 and the nursery was painted!! Chris had gotten up at 6:30 and put the first coat on. After breakfast he put the 2nd coat on. I really love it! It's a bright, fun color:

The weather wasn't looking good so we went to the movies (where I devoured a bag of popcorn!) and saw Hancock. It was pretty funny. Then we went over to the in-laws and hung out by the pool. That's where we got some exciting news!! Cathy really wants to babysit. I am so relieved. I had a very good/reliable sitter in mind for daycare, but NOTHING could beat my mother in law taking care of Baby Burns. She is the most amazing person, very patient and easy going...the baby is going to be very lucky with her! And I think it will make going back to work much easier on me knowing that someone I love is with the baby while I can't be. 

She also ordered the crib today! It should be here in just a few days. Our dresser came in just 4 days and I can't wait to start putting it together. We are on the ball! I'm happy to be getting all this done while I have the time and energy.   

So overall it was a fantastic day. Happy 4th to everyone!

Can't beat the real thing

Remember that slogan by Coke? I find myself craving it lately...mostly it's when I'm out running errands or when I go out to eat. I need to have a coke (a fountain coke) to drink. I'm hoping it doesn't last too long! Caffeine and sugar=no good for baby. 

 

Painting has begun!

Unlike with the rest of the house, Chris let me help paint! I cut in around all the base boards and door frames. I did not give him enough credit for painting the house...it's hard work! I'm tired and sore. Since it was getting late he decided that he'd roll the 2 coats tomorrow, or maybe Friday.  I'm just glad we got the hard part over and done with :)

     I can't wait to see what it ends up looking like. The color is a little dark, kind of bold, but I like it. I think it's going to contrast nicely with our white/cherry furniture. Now I need to wash the paint from underneath my nails...I made a mess (thank goodness for the drop cloth, and a patient husband!)

Nursery

I've picked up the paint for the nursery (Dill Pickle by Benjamin Moore) and hopefully we'll get the room painted this week. I also ordered the matching dresser to our crib:

I was going to buy a cheaper dresser/changing unit, but I think this dresser will grow with Baby Burns. I also ordered cute polka dot sheers for the window:

Now I just need a double rod and solid white curtains. I also need to order a glider/ottoman and small night stand. Then comes the fun part... accessorizing!  We'll see how all the furniture looks and then go from there. We may have everything done by August, which I'm so happy about :)

Finally, a baby dream!

A long time ago, before we got pregnant, I had a very cute dream. I was bathing a little baby boy and afterwards I laid him all wrapped up on our bed. As I unwrapped the towel to put a diaper on, I saw a sly smilie on his face. I said, "Don't you dare!" and laughed. As son as I unwrapped the towel, he squirted straight into the air!! I hit the floor and laughed so hard...then I woke up! 

Since then I haven't really had any baby dreams (at least none that I can remember.) Chris says he has them almost every night, lol. Well last night I had a dream that I was pushing a baby boy around in a stroller...it was the Stokke, and it was turquoise blue. And we were in a bedroom. I was just pushing him around and he was laughing! It was very entertaining to him. Anyways, it was rather exciting! I'm wondering if I'll have any girl dreams??

I love him!

I've been loving some Kit Kats recently. I asked Chris to pick me up one on his way home from work one night. He came come with a bag and explained that they didn't have any. "The store manager was searching through boxes trying to find one!" I was about to have a pity party when he pulled out a Crunch bar, Mr. Goodbar, and Reese's cups. "I hope these are ok instead!" I was delighted :)  

12 weeks

Even though I can still fit into my regular clothes, I love wearing my maternity dresses! They are so light & comfy :)

Yawn.

Yesterday's appointment was BORING. As soon as we walked into the room and didn't see an u/s machine, we were bummed. We did get to hear the h/b....which of course is very cool every time we hear it. Danielle (the nurse) says it sounds like a girl! Chris and I both think it's a boy though. Dr. K came in and did a quick exam then asked why I was losing weight! Trust me, I have been eating food like it's my job! I must have just had a light lunch b/c while I may not have gained weight, I didn't think I'd lost some! Let's just hope I stay on the healthy side of weight gain...not too much, not too little. We want Baby Burns to be nourished in there!

Next came the disappointing part. In 4 weeks I go for a blood test to check for Downs, and other diseases. Then 4 weeks AFTER THAT we get another sonogram. Ugh, I don't know how I'm going to wait 8 weeks to see the baby. On the bright side it'll make the summer drag by :) I'll have plenty to keep me busy: summer school, the wedding, Maine,  the nursery. I hope Baby Burns stay nice and safe in there.

Appointment tomorrow!

What a looooong 4 weeks it's been! Tomorrow we're supposed to hear the h/b in the doctor's office. I feel like we kind of cheated since we've already heard it several times with our doppler. What I'd really love is a sonogram! Baby Burns is probably looking like a real baby now, as opposed to 4 weeks ago when he/she looked like a snowman :) I'm so glad tomorrow is almost here. 

Forget your traditional children's books...

This is what I'll be reading to our Audrey: What Would Audrey Do? Timeless Lessons for Living with Grace and Style.

I saw it at Borders the other day and snatched it right up! 

Found it!!

I just tried again and found the heart beat! 3 different times, only for about 10 seconds each time though. I can't wait until Chris gets home so we can listen together! 

Doh!

So, we bought a doppler from Amazon.com. I hate waiting in between doctor appointments, so I though hearing the baby's heartbeat anytime we wanted would help. It came yesterday and we tried it last night. We thought we found it...it sounded like a heartbeat! Apparently it was mine :( I knew it was too slow to be Baby Burns. We'll try again tonight, but I feel so silly for being all excited...about my own heartbeat, lol.

I found a cool video on YouTube of what he or she should sound like. It's also the same doppler we have: 

Last Day of School

I can't believe it's come and gone. I was fine yesterday. I even made it through my end of the year motivational speech- "I'm so proud of you, you've been the best class, good luck, etc." But as soon as the kids started hugging me good-bye I lost it! I hate crying, but I couldn't help it. I've had the most amazing group of kids this year. We all bonded so much. Will I ever have a class this wonderful? I hope so. Chris swears I said the same thing about last years class, lol. 

I start all over again in July. I'll have 17 kids in my summer school class...eek! I do have a para, but that's a huge class for summer school. By the time that's over I'll be ready for a break (yaaay Maine!) and 18 weeks pregnant!! Until then I plan on packing up my room, finishing my records, swimming, and relaxing.

Last week of school!

I'm sure it's going to be crazy and fly by! I'm ready for a break, but I am going to miss my kids so much. It's been a great year with them. I'm doing summer school in July and by the end of that I'll be ready for another break :) Hopefully we get to go to Maine in August. Ever since my parents separation, we don't vacation there anymore. We tried it once with dad, but it just wasn't the same. We skipped it last year and went to Disney instead. That was fun (although HOT) but there's nothing like Maine on the lake in August. 

Some fond memories of Maine:

Fishing off the dock w/Craig & Kelly: circa 1990

Scott's love of the seagull!

Chris and I

Scott & I on the boat!

No water skiing for me this year...

I'll have fun watching Scott, who could ski for MILES!

I told my kids!!

I WISH I had recorded their reactions...it was so funny! At the end of the day I gave each table group a brown bag. Inside were the cut up words, "Mrs. Burns is having a baby!" I told them that I had a special message for them and that to find out what it was they had to work as a table group to put the words in a sentence. It took about 5 seconds! There were gasps, teary eyes, grins, shock. Emma came up and rubbed my belly....Christopher gave me a hug. The rest of the kids jumped up and down and held hands. 

I was overwhelmed & touched by their reactions...they were so excited! I love them so much and I'm so happy I shared the news with them. Luckily there were no scary questions, "How do you get pregnant?" or "Where do babies come from?" I knew better and told them during the last 10 minutes of school ;) It feels more real now that I've told them. They are such a huge, wonderful part of my life, and it was hard keeping it a secret!! 

For reals??

Is this actually true?

A digital USB pregnancy test...what will they think of next??

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Baby Burns is looking good!!

I am just amazed at how much the baby has grown since we got to see the h/b 2 weeks ago!! A huge head, arm & leg buds, a tiny h/b between 150-160 bpm. It was so cool!! I was hoping to see some somersaults, but Baby Burns was still. I can only imagine how much better it's going to be each time we go....the baby will be bigger & more active.....I can't wait!!

We go back in 4 weeks to hopefully hear the h/b. I don't know if there will be a sonogram, but I'm excited either way!!!

Ultrasound tomorrow!

These things make me so nervous. I know I should be excited (and I am!) but my nerves get worse the closer we get. I'm terrified that I'll be on that table and the doctor will have bad news, like the baby stopped growing, or there's no heartbeat. I am enjoying this pregnancy, but I have bouts of worry. We could easily be one of those couples who miscarries in the 1st tri. 

I'm sure I'll be a complete wreck all day tomorrow, all afternoon. Our appointment is at 4:00 and I hope & pray we get to see a healthy Baby Burns!!  

Seafood...barf

I was hungry. We were at a seafood restaurant. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Hours later my bowels were a mess. When I thought the worst of it was over, I threw up violently. That's enough to put me off seafood for the duration of this pregnancy!

I'm hoping it was bad seafood and not onset of morning sickness! 

Phew!

The spotting has stopped! I'm 80% convinced everything is fine. I've  been feeling good this week. As soon as I get up I eat a bagel and don't  have the queasiness I was experiencing last week. I bought a bunch of  food to snack on during the day. I definitely feel like I'm hungry more  often. I hope morning sickness stays away, but after the bleeding on  Sunday I'd probably welcome it!  I have an appt today but it's at 3:10 in F'burg which I won't be able  to make. Besides, if there's something wrong I couldn't handle it right  now. I'd rather give myself a week to mentally prepare. As long as I  don't bleed or feel bad, I'll be waiting it out until next Tuesday.

Feeling better!

Written on Monday, 5/19 at work:

The bright red turned into brown last night. I feel crampy today so I  took some Tylenol.  The nurse at my doctor's office told me to go to the ER since they couldn't  see me today at 3:30. I think I'm just going to wait it out. Our next  appt is next Tuesday. If I feel worse, or the spotting continues, then  I'll probably try to get in earlier. But if something is happening, I  can't help it now, so I might as well wait.

Spotting

Not good news :(

I started spotting this morning, bright red after we came back from the grocery store. I was quite alarmed, but didn't have any cramping. I called my doctor's office and Dr. Leonard called me back. She was pretty reassuring, but also said that it was no good to worry- what's going to happen is going to happen. 

Chris is being very positive, but I'm freaking out. It's scary to think that Baby Burns might not make it. On the bright side, we can get pregnant. We saw the heartbeat. I still feel pregnant. I'm calling the office tomorrow and maybe they'll want to see me for an u/s. I will not take it very well if this ends in miscarriage. These past 4 weeks have been the happiest of my life. The next 24 hours will be very touch and go...I'm praying that everything will be ok! 

First Mother's Day

What a great day! Although I'm not  mom yet, I felt like this was a special day. Last night we had the ILs and friends over for dinner. I got beautiful flowers and a cute card. Dave & Laura bought us a VT bottle :)

This morning Chris took me to brunch at Mattaponi...it was so yummy! I had an omelet, bacon, sausage, waffles and raspberry cheesecake w/decaf coffee and OJ. Heaven! The rest of the day I napped, then did some laundry. It was a rainy, cozy, lazy Sunday. I got so many well-wishes via Myspace and text. Everyone is so excited for Baby Burns!

Only 16 days until we get to see him/her again!

We have a heartbeat!!

It was so amazing! I'll never forget the doctor's words when he found it: "This is how we all start out in life." I didn't even look at the screen until he said that! I was so nervous up until that point. In the picture, there's just a tiny dot, not much too look at...but knowing that's our baby's heart is just so cool.  We get to go back on the 27th and *hopefully* see a bigger baby & stronger heartbeat! I am so happy :) 

Thanks, Baby Burns!

Baby Burns got me a free coffee today!! One of my favorite baristas was working this morning. When I ordered a decaf mocha, she was like, "Decaf?!?" I said, "Yup, at least for the next 9 months!" She was so excited and said that the coffee was on them!

I was called out!!

As I was leaving school today, our guidance counselor (a wonderful, sweet older lady) came up to me and whispered, "I have a feeling about you....I'm sensing that your pregnant." I couldn't lie, and I was so totally shocked! I said, "How did you KNOW?!?" And she hugged me and got teary. She said that I always had a glow about me, but lately it's been more so. I said, "Really? I've been feeling so blah and kind of moody!" Then she swore she wouldn't tell a soul and offered to cover my class if ever I needed a 15 min break to get some fresh air or throw up, lol. 

Hmmmm, I think she just noticed my massive bloat and was trying to be nice, haha! 

Another long week ahead...

As I predicted, we didn't see anything at the sonogram. There was a sac, and Dr. Kil thinks it's very early, especially with my hormone levels. The levels are great, but at this point, we wouldn't see anything. So we're scheduled to go back this Friday morning in hopes of seeing a tiny heartbeat. I'll only be 6w 1d, but I've read that it's possible to see something by then.

We told the Burns side of the family this weekend. Everyone is so happy!! I hope everything goes well and that we have super news to share with everyone after Friday!!

 

Appointment today...

We have an appointment this morning for another beta and an internal sonogram. By my calculations, I'm only 5w 1d. My doctor's office thinks I'm 6w 1d. The problem with that is I don't believe we'll see or hear anything. That will bother me, but at least maybe then my doctor will adjust my due date (and how far along I am!) I guess I don't have many expectations about today. I've heard that we'll probably only see the yolk sac. Bummer! I just pray that everything looks ok and this continues to be a happy, healthy pregnancy!