I'm Pregnant!

I am officially pregnant! I can't really believe it myself. Here are all the details...



When did you find out?

I found out March 29, 2010. It was the Monday of my spring break. I had gone to Target to buy a few things and I randomly picked up a pregnancy test. I knew it was pretty early to be taking one, but I felt it couldn't hurt. So, I went home and took the test. I walked out of the bathroom and started putting all the stuff that I had just bought away. I walked back into the bathroom to check the test, expecting a 'not pregnant'. When I saw the 'pregnant' I started laughing and jumping up and down. I preceeded to take about 3 more tests that day.



How did you tell Julian?

I called him immediately but he was meeting with homeowners at his job so I knew he wasn't going to answer. I debated about whether or not to wait for him to get home, but I just couldn't. So I took a picture of the pregnancy test with my phone and messaged it to him. He called me as soon as the meeting was over. He was very happy!



When did you tell family and friends?

We decided to not tell anyone until we saw the doctor. Well, that didn't really work out. I called Shannon the next day and told her. We were going out for her husband's birthday so I figured she would know something was up anyway when I wasn't drinking. So, besides Shannon, no one knew for a couple of weeks. Then, on April 14th I told my immediate family, and that following weekend we went to Virginia and told Julian's immediate family. Everyone is really excited! I told my close friends at the end of April right before we all went out to celebrate Kim's birthday. We will be telling my whole entire family on Mother's Day.



Will you find out the sex?

I was very sure I would never find out the sex of our baby. I just always believed that it is the coolest surprise in the delivery room. Well, that is kind of out the window. Julian really wants to find out the sex. So does my mom. I have given in and seen the upside to it. The nursery gets decorated appropriately, the outfits will be cuter because they will be gender specific. It means a lot to Julian so he gets this one! So, yes, we will be finding out the sex.



What sex would you rather?

I had always said I want a boy first. Julian also really wants a son. But, the more we talk about it we would also LOVE a little baby girl. I know it sounds so politically correct, but I really don't care. I want one of each eventually so whatever comes first is fine with me. As of right now, I guess I would still want a boy. Although, I will be delighted with a little girl. But, if I had to guess I think it's a boy.



Do you have names picked out?

We have picked out our names

Chase for a boy, Lila or Eloise for a girl.



How are you feeling?

At first I didn't really feel much different. I haven't experienced much morning sickness. I do get queasy now and then, but nothing terrible. The biggest symptom I have is exhaustion. I feel like I can sleep 10 hours a night plus take a nap during the day. I always seem tired. But, it is just a reminder that baby Barker is in there and doing well!



Due Date?

December 6, 2010



Cravings?

I really seem to be enjoying Italian food and french fries. The weird things I have wanted were

- cantaloupe melon ( I ate a whole one)

- pickles and a peanut butter sandwich

- cheese

- pasta



Aversions?

Most of the time any type of meat seems to gross me out. I have been dealing with chicken and it hasn't been that bad. But fish really does not look appetizing to me and most of the time big pieces of chicken or pork don't either. Vegetarain pregnant lady here I come.

7 weeks pregnant

I feel like there have been some changes in the way I feel from 6 weeks to 7 weeks. This week I am SOOO much more tired. I feel tired from when I wake up until when I fall asleep (usually before 8pm). I didn't realize how tired I could be, even after sleeping for 10 straight hours. Also, I don't have morning sickness but I sometimes feel a little queasy, especially right after a big meal. I haven't had many cravings this week. I did eat a peanut butter sandwich and then downed almost a whole jar of pickles. I guess you could say that sounds like I am pregnant! We have another ultrasound on Tuesday to check on baby Barker's heartbeat and then I have a full exam on Thursday (I am due for my annual anyway!). I can't wait to hear what the doctor says!

6 weeks pregnant

So, I am now 6 weeks pregnant! I don't feel any different except my chest is super sore. I can barely hug J because they hurt so bad. Besides that, I have no other symptoms. The doctor said not to worry about it because it is still early. I felt queasy one day but nothing bad. Sometimes a smell will bother me but it isn't anything life-changing. I have read books and online articles about morning sickness, extreme fatigue, headaches, bloat and constipation in the first trimester. So far, I have had none of these. I guess I am tired a lot but nothing crazy. I don't feel like I need a nap. Plus, I gave up caffeine so that might be why I feel tired. I have read on the "December Mommies" board that people have already started craving certain foods. I haven't really experienced that either. I tend to not want to eat meat products (chicken, fish, turkey, etc) but I usually don't want meat products anyway. I also seem to enjoy fruits, vegetables and cheese a lot more than usual. I don't want to seem like I am complaining about not having horrible first trimester symptoms, I just feel like since I don't have any I am not experiencing all that pregnancy is. Don't get me wrong--I wouldn't mind missing the morning sickness and the headaches. But, my only reminder that baby Barker is alive is my sore chest. I'll take it :)

Did you know that you can see a heartbeat this early on in your pregnancy? YOU CAN! We even have pictures of baby Barker, who looks more like a jelly bean than a baby. It was so awesome going to get the ultrasound done and having Julian there to experience that with me. I can't believe that some husbands don't even go to any appointments. I really think seeing the heartbeat finally made everything real to us. It was such a wonderful feeling. The other thing that is also making this real is telling people. Keeping this secret is really hard so finally we went to my parents and surprised them with the good news! It was a dinner for my brother's birthday (as he would say-we stole his thunder). We gave him a J.Crew gift card and a bag with a Yankee onesie in it. He didn't even pull it out of the bag. He took one look and said "oh no" and put it down. I had to force him to pull it out so everyone could see. My sister's mouth immediately dropped. My mom didn't get it and had to have us explain it to her. But, after everyone realized what was going on they were all so happy! We all hugged and my mom teared up. I called my dad today and he said that he's really happy but my mom is estatic. She has already started to plan a baby shower! This is going to be a really fun next 8 months.

The next thing we have to look forward to is this weekend. We are going to VA to visit Julian's family and tell them the good news!