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.