Well, we found out the big news on June 9th. I had just dyed my hair neon pink and was serving on a curriculum committee for the week. We saw the doctor for the first time a week later and found out I was already 7 weeks along. I think I was in denial for about a month before I actually went out and bought a test. We told our families over the course of the next couple days by showing them our little peanut in the ultrasound.
I was quite sick for the first 15 weeks or so. It was not fun. Fortunately, I started feeling much better about a week after school started. I think I might not have survived if I'd been sick during school. I still get sick occasionally, but nothing major. The other good thing is that food no longer completely dominates my life. It definitely holds high priority, but nothing compared to the first trimester. I haven't had any real cravings except that I find myself wanting ice cream and sugar more than I ever have before.
I didn't gain any weight in the first four months, but at my last visit I had gained 6 pounds!! My tummy just popped out over the course of about 2 weeks. Now I definitely look pregnant. Its amazing how just a little change in my size has made me so uncomfortable. I'm not sure I'm looking forward to how uncomfortable I'll be when I'm huge.
Overall I think I have had a very easy pregnancy so far. I have not dealt with the emotional issues; no mood swings. I haven't had any wild cravings in the middle of the night. James and I have never been more crazy about each other. The baby has not affected our relationship negatively at all. I really haven't experienced many of the things that my book says I probably will. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. The only thing that is a major bummer is that I have acne like you wouldn't believe! It super sucks!!!!
Two weeks ago we had our five month ultrasound appointment and found out that we are having a boy! Right away we registered for baby stuff and started the nursery. The nursery is going to be all white except for the green crib and few gray accents on the ceiling and floor. James is going to paint a mural on the ceiling and we are going to paint the hardwood floor gray. I'm hoping to have it at least presentable by the time everyone comes for the shower.
By the way, James has found a new calling. He has taken up woodworking. He built the crib and its beautiful. He has also made several wooden toys including a phone, car, helicopter, flying pig, and gorgeous top. Now he has several stores downtown that want to carry some of his things. There is a higher-end consignment furniture store that is really interested in his cutting boards and he just finished an awesome kitchen island to sell next week. Cool!!!
Anyway, I think thats about it. We have decided to keep our name decision a secret for as long as possible. Just for fun!
Oh yeah, my class has been so much fun during the process. I have one little boy that is absolutely obsessed with my stomach and hugs and kisses it multiple times a day. One day they were asking about whether they would get to come to a baby shower, and I told them that I wasn't in charge of planning the showers so I couldn't decide. Well, they were very concerned about not being invited, so a couple of them decided to plan their own shower. They made invitations and made a big announcement in front of the class. I made sure everyone knew that I had nothing to do with it, and that all questions needed to be directed to the hosts. Well, yesterday I had a huge pile of gifts, cupcakes, snacks, drinks, and balloons all waiting for me. It was so sweet. I was very impressed.
This probably the longest post ever, but I had a lot of ground to make up. Future posts will not be as long-winded, I hope.
