9 week Stats!!

Can't believe I am over 9 weeks now!!! Lots of exciting things happened this week :)

How Far Along: 9 weeks + a few days

Size of  Baby M: A Green Olive

Total Weight Gain: -4 lbs ( I am still trying to get back to 106)

Cravings: Still none-- this week I have wanted fresh fruit and lemonade. . .still no chocolate, which I can't believe since it is my second love!  Oh and Chix is not my friend anymore-- I can't even really look at it right now- Wierd!

Symptoms:  The tiredness is definitely getting better. . .I am up past 9pm- woo hoo!  As long as I eat every few hours, I can avoid the nausea. . . .

Still have some light wierd cramps at night, but that is probably because I am still.

Favorite Moment of the Week: Telling our family and a select few friends about Baby M!! Everyone was so excited and could not believe it



                              Aunt Mandy- So Excited!

                            Aunt Christie :) AKA Aunt Chist Bomb!!!

                             Your Crazy Uncle Abe!!!

Aunt Haley & Uncle Josh!

Operation Prego Revealed = Success!

I had always imagined my Family's faces when they found out Pete and I were prego.  I knew that being ecstatic could not even describe it. .. . .I think this video says it all:  The secret was finally revealed on Easter!!

LoVe It!!  More pics to come!!!

Baby M Reveal to Family C!!

So all my favs know that I try to be creative with almost anything in life. . . .I definitely don't like doing what everyone else does, or sometimes what is traditional. . . . .needless to say- I had to change it up for the reveal of the big news to Family C!  Everyone is going to be together for Easter at my Mom's house, and we are also celebrating Kelly, Josh's, and my Uncle's Birthday.
I was so excited when these adorable customized onezies arrived in the mail-- they are so cute!!!  Last night I busted out these Easter bags and got them all wrapped up!!! Aunt Mandy, Aunt Christie, Aunt Stephanie & Uncle Abe don't know it yet but there is one coming their way shortly. . . . .I just want to make it through my doctors appointment on Tuesday.
Keeping this a secret for almost 9 weeks has been really hard.  I can't wait to see all of their faces tomorrow when they find out!!!  How cute are these??? Wonder what Haley is going to think because she has always told me "I hope you find a cool way to tell us one day" :)

Love,
H & P

A Note to Baby M!

Baby M-

Your Dad & I still can't believe that you are inside me just growing away!! I feel so many emotions right now, and am still in shock, but so happy! Your Dad and I were just talking about what a little miracle from God you are, and that it is amazing how you landed it on the timing. . . .we literally were not trying. . .so you were definitely meant to be.  I don't think anyone ever understands the love and overprotection you feel for a baby until you start carrying one. . . . . .Your Dad and I are going to be the best parents that we know how to be and can't wait for your Fall arrival.

This past week you went to San Fran to celebrate our 1st Anniversay as hubs and wifey. . . .there was so much walking going on-- you probably were like what the heck is going on.
We just can't wait for you to get here in November-- it seems like it will be here before you know it.   I already told your Dad I can't wait to find out what you are, and get going on your nursery! Dad is nervous about all the $$$ that will probably fly out the window for your new baby accessories.
We have lots of big decisions to figure out since we discovered you are coming-- I think we are going to be moving to make room for our growing family and all the new things we will accumulate from you.

Your Dad is so cute. . .I know he is going to be such a great father to you.   We were at the doctors appointment for your 6 week visit and both our eyes lit up when we saw your heartbeat :)
Then the best was the doctor came in and was talking about how amazing the timing was and how fertile I must be-- your Dad immediately thinks they are just talking about him- haha!!
He also likes to lay his head on my stomach and see if he can hear your heart beat-- it is precious but I tried telling him you are too small for that yet.

The other night we watched national geographic "In the Womb". . . .Your Dad loves National Geographic and I love to research everything :)   it was so cute I could have cried-- Your Dad and I both were amazed at all the perfectly timed steps it takes for you to happen.  I know babies happen everyday but if you watch that video, it will let you know that they are all meant to be.

Keep growing in there and stay strong!!
Love,
Mom & Dad

Click here to watch In the Womb!!


                                             Pictures from our San Fran Anniversay Trip- Alcatraz

                                                        View of San Fran Bay

I read alot on the plane-- all about what is going on with you right now!!

8 Week Stats!

Well. . . .things are moving right along!!!  Here are the 8 week stats :)

Baby Stats so Far:

How Far Along: 8 weeks today!

Size of  Baby M: A Raspberry- how cute!

Total Weight Gain: -2 lbs ( I am trying to get back to 106)
Stomach is still really flat, but super hard!  The uterus is suppose to be the size of a grapefruit.

Cravings: Yikes- more like the lack there of. . . .eating is odd right now.  I will feel like I want to eat something, then go and make it, and then totally change my mind!!  The only thing I have really wanted is lemonade/water, and fresh fruits!

Symptoms: I can't explain the tiredness. . . . .it is on its own planet.  Other than that I really am doing so good!! No morning sickness- huge bonus!!!! Thank God I didnt inherit that from my Mom

Favorite Moment of the Week: Hearing your lil heart beat at the doctors appointment ultrasound this past week before our San Fran trip! You are so cute Baby M and were just in there thumping away! I love April the ultrasound tech-- she knew how scared I was because I was still having bad cramps at night up until a few days before the ultrasound.  She is so calm and sweet and I am so looking forward to upcoming visits with her. .. . plus she is prego too so I quiz her with all the questions.

What I will miss: Ham sandwiches!! haha all my favs know I heart HAM-- wahh no cold ham sandwiches for 7 months!

Week 5!!

So week 5 has still been eventful! Still lots of cramping at night. . . .ughhhh what is this??  I just cant figure out why they are like clockwork between 9pm-3am.  Wednesday night of this week was the worst-- 2 hard long episodes.  Now I know why I am partially totally exhausted, and pass out at 9pm every night-- I am not getting any sleep.
Then last night I was desperate to try anything to I get in the shower at 2am thinking that might slow it down.
I really think that things are trying to expand to make room for our lil bun for the next 9 months, and there is just now where to go.
Extreme Fatigue has set in-- sometimes I just have to push through to make it.

My fear of the week: this kid is not going to fit out- no way!! haha

I definitely will be armed with my list of questions at our ultrasound on Tuesday.

It is getting harder and harder to keep the secret from my Fam.  Yesterday, my Mom, sisters, and I went to check out a wedding venue for Haley's upcoming big day ( and you guys wondered why I was so quiet - a wave of exaustion hit me). . .we ate dinner at my Mom's house and of course the wine busts out. . . .as much as I miss it already- I had to come up with something that sounded half way normal why I didn't want anything.  Of course their # 1 comment is : "Heather is prego".
Yeah I guess I wormed my way out of that, but not clue if they really bought it.

My other thoughts this week are:  Since the doctor does not really know how far along I am, I have a feeling they are slightly off on my current due date of 11/29/11.
So. .. . I am thinking it might go into the first week of December but who knows.  Since Haley's big day is going to be May 2012, I really think God had a huge plan in this baby coming this year.
I really think that a first baby and a marriage are two huge events that should have their own time.  I know in the back of Haley's mind she has to be worrying about us getting prego and the baby being due right around her wedding. So. . . .even though I wanted our baby to have a Spring birthday, Christmas is my ultimate favorite time of the year. . . .as long as it comes early December :)
I am also super happy that it wont interfere with Haley's wedding and that I will have time to get back in shape to stand up there with her!
This chick is not gaining a ton of weight-- that is for sure!!!  If you put on 60 lbs, don't think you are going to have to lose that as soon as the baby comes, and then you will be sleep deprived and exhausted and working out will be the last thing on your agenda!

I am crossing my fingers for Tuesday that everything looks good and Baby M is growing!
I think Pete and I will both have a huge sigh of relief once we hear the heartbeat.

XOXO
HCM

Prego Stats! Weeks 4-5

It has definitely been a little scary this week. . . .Obviously since this is my first baby I have no idea what to expect. . . So much cramping has been going on that it really has me on edge.
My doctor just told me that because I am so small, and there is just so much expanding that my body is trying to prepare for that is what is creating the doubled over cramp sessions.
I feel pretty normal other than I do get overwhelmed just thinking about everything. .. . is Baby M ok in there, does it feel these cramps, us moving, jobs, etc. . . .
I have another appointment in about a week and a half and I think I will feel alot better after that one.

Baby Stats so Far:

How Far Along: They are not totally sure but probably about 5 weeks

Size of  Baby M: A Poppy Seed ( how cute and tiny)

Total Weight Gain: -2.5 lbs

Cravings: None- I have like 0 appetite, but my doctor said that is ok for right now.

Symptoms: Lots of cramping, lots of peeing, and the boobs hurt

What I will miss: Cocktails with all the fun Summer activites coming up ( but that is totally fine by me)

What I am excited about: The suprise reveal to our family and friends..  I think we are now thinking Easter to tell my family ( no way I can hold off till Mexico)

Stayed tuned. . . .next doctors appointment 4-12-11