10 Weeks

Today Is: January 10, 2016
How far long: 10 weeks 
Baby is the Size of: Prune 
Weight Gain: 0 pounds
Stretch Marks: Nope
Maternity Clothes: Not yet, but John told me I have to start wearing the belly band because my pants are squeezing the baby.
Sleep: Waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom 
Best Moment this Week:  I was also able to meet with John over the weekend for lunch while he was working away for the weekend.  Also, came home from work and John made a special dinner for us. He is truly spoiling me :):):) 

Worst Moment this Week: Just being so tired that I can't stay up to watch my favorite shows. 
Miss Anything: Nothing in particular this week
Cravings: Oatmeal   
Queasy or sick: None
Symptoms:  Heartburn and breaking out
Have You Started Showing Yet: A think a little bit :) 
Happy or Moody Most of the Time: Happy 
Looking Forward To: This long 3 day weekend :) 

9 Weeks

Today Is: January 2, 2016
How far long: 9 weeks 
Baby is the Size of: Green Olive
Weight Gain: 1 pounds
Stretch Marks: Nope
Maternity Clothes: Not yet, but close are getting tight 
Sleep: Waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom 
Best Moment this Week: See our baby! See our little bundle of joy and hearing his/her heartbeat. It was such an amazing feeling! 
Worst Moment this Week: 
Miss Anything: Raw sushi
Cravings: Fried Jalapeños  
Queasy or sick: None
Symptoms:  Heartburn & constipations :( sorry for the TMI
Have You Started Showing Yet: No
Happy or Moody Most of the Time: Happy 
Looking Forward To: Our next doctors appointment on 1/29

Happy New Years!

Happy New Years! 

We are looking forward to what this new year has to bring us!! 

Our New Years Resolutions this year:

John's Resolution: To be more involved in Social Media. Trying to stay in touch more with his family and friends. As we know, John barely ever goes on FaceBook. If it wasn't for me tagging him in anything, he probably would only have 10 posts! :) (no exaggeration) 

Jackie's Resolution: To limit my amount on Social Media. Having more time away from my phone. Like when we go out to dinner, hanging out with friends and family, traveling, etc. 

Family Resolution: To find a church that we would like to go to. 

Week 8

Week 8

Today Is: December 25, 2015 
How far long: 8 weeks 
Baby is the Size of: Raspberry 
Weight Gain: 0 pounds
Stretch Marks: Nope
Maternity Clothes: Nope, but wearing loose tops  
Sleep: Still waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom 
Best Moment this Week: Spending quality time with family for Christmas 
Worst Moment this Week: Getting a cold and can't taste anything :(  
Miss Anything: Just being able to taste :( 
Cravings: Broccoli cheddar soup 
Queasy or sick: Got a cold this week 
Symptoms:  Heartburn  
Have You Started Showing Yet: No
Happy or Moody Most of the Time: Happy 
Looking Forward To: Seeing the baby next week for our first ultrasound! 

Love our new Christmas ornament! Merry Christmas everyone! 

Week 7

Week 7

Today Is: December 17, 2015 
How far long: 7 weeks 
Baby is the Size of: Blueberry 
Weight Gain: 0 pounds
Stretch Marks: Nope
Maternity Clothes: Not yet
Sleep: Waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom 
Best Moment this Week: Last week of school before Winter Break! Really looking forward to sleeping in :) 
Worst Moment this Week: Nothing
Miss Anything: Raw sushi
Cravings: Sparkling Water 
Queasy or sick: None
Symptoms:  Heartburn 
Have You Started Showing Yet: No
Happy or Moody Most of the Time: Happy 
Looking Forward To: Christmas 

Telling our family

December 4, 2015

We were very lucky to have my dad, my sister and brother-in-law in town for Thanksgiving. So we told them over a toast. We wanted to tell John's family right away, but we knew we were going to see them the following weekend so we had to quietly wait to tell them. Over the week we ordered these "Grandpa" and "Grandma" books. When we went up to Raleigh that weekend to see his family, it was suppose to be a surprise to his dad and a little belated birthday celebration for him. So it was no surprise to them that we had a gift to bring to them.

When they went to open it up… that was the surprise. They were a little confused. They weren't sure what the books meant. Part of them thought we were giving them the books so they could read it to their granddaughter, Teagan (which of course they can). We then told them that I was pregnant. His family was very very excited!

When we got back from Raleigh, I FaceTimed with Joelle and told her. Then, I sent the announcement picture to my mom via text message. I then called her right away and told her I sent her a text message and needed her to read it. It was very funny because in the meantime for when she was getting her phone and putting her glasses on she was telling me that my aunt told her that she had a dream about me and that I was pregnant. Pretty freaky, huh? Once she was able to read the message on the chalkboard she started to scream and was very excited!

How I told John…

November 26, 2015

So today is the day I was suppose to get my period. It was very hard for me to sleep last night knowing that I was going to take a pregnancy test in the morning. So as soon as I woke up I took a pregnancy test. To be honest, I was not expecting it to be positive. We have been trying for the last 6 months and we haven't been successful. 

This was actually the first month that I didn't track my ovulation and just relaxed. I actually signed up for disability insurance to cover my absence of pay for when I do go on maternity leave… but the catch is that it wouldn't be in effect until January 2016. So if we got pregnant before that it would be considered a preexisting condition and it wouldn't be covered. Obviously, we weren't trying to conceive this month so we would get the coverage and volia we get pregnant! 

I have had this "New Daddy's Toolbox" made back in July when John and I started trying again. I bought a bunch of "Daddy love me" types of books. This way John is able to read these books to the baby any time :) Also, in the "toolbox" are diapers, hand sanitizer and small size baby wash, baby shampoo and baby powder. It was so cute watching John read all the books. I could say that he is as excited as me to start reading to our little peanut.