2 Months Pregnant

Well, in the beginning of this pregnancy, I felt like I was going to be one of those lucky freaks of nature women who don't have any morning sickness...Apparently, I thought too soon. LOL. As soon as week seven hit, the morning sickness began. Now, at eight weeks, I am for sure experiencing the typical pregnancy symptoms. As miserable as it is at the time, I'm glad to have it. Gluten for punishment I suppose *giggle* but I'm proud to be pregnant. Having a family with Matthew is so much more than I could ask for. We are very lucky, and I try to keep that in mind when I am huggin' the porcelain thrown, haha. I have switched shifts to weekend days, and although I hate losing the quality time with my husband during the weekend, it is less stressful. I have to do what is best for me and our baby. So far so good. Yesterday, Matt and I went to Bakersfield Fair...it was a lot of fun. Matthew won me two stuffed animals from some Carny games. He is so cute. We got a piece of art, its Japanese and says Griswold made out of characters. Its very awesome. We had one made at last years fair, but were disappointed with the outcome...this one is amazing. We love it. So, anyways, our baby is about the size of a large raspberry and growing by the day. Our next appointment is in about 2 weeks.

First Appointment...for real this time

Had our first appointment today! We were able to have an ultrasound done and saw our iddy biddy baby...including its heartbeat. Oh my goodness! The most innocent and amazing thing i have ever been able to experience. We are a proud mommy and daddy. :o) I am 6 weeks and 4 days pregnant and the baby will be due May 6th, 2010. Dr. Miller is a fantastic doctor. Couldn't be more pleased. Everything seems that much more real to us now.

6 Weeks

Well, this week has been an overly stressful one due to work issues, however, for the baby's sake, I have to stay calm and try not to think about everything.

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So, the update...we have a new appointment on Monday 9/14. I have to get a doctors note so that I don't have to re qualify on my firearm and wear my gun belt at work. Without it they will make me shoot and the lead isn't good for people without pregnancy, so its really bad for the baby, especially so soon in the pregnancy.

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Its so funny how so many women complain about nausea and tender breasts at the very beginning of the pregnancy. I have had slightly tender breasts, but nothing too major or painful. I get queasy for about five mins and then it goes away. My appetite has enhanced a bit and only fruit and sandwiches sound good. Not craving or anything, just haven't wanted anything heavy. Light and healthy sounds amazing, and Subway has been my best friend. LOL. But, I am expecting the nausea to kick in in a few weeks...we will see...maybe I will be one of the very few fortunate women with no nausea or morning sickness at all...wouldn't that be nice? *wink*

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Based on my calculations, we are about 6 weeks along. I cant wait to get a more accurate time on it though...I may be further than I think. The newest names I think we should go with are...

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Kylie Paige Griswold

(we both have settled with that one)

Jayden Kole Griswold

(Matt's not sure about it. He is leaning more toward Landen Kole...we will see...)

BABY STUFF!

Although it may seem too soon, Matthew and I have always been the type to be well prepared. We found a great deal on a car seat/stroller combo, playpen, and high chair. They all match, are neutral, and great quality on sale...it was too good to pass up. My mom has already bought the baby 2 toys, and my mother in law bought 2 thermal blankets. I'm so excited. I don't think it has officially set in just yet, mainly because I'm not showing yet. We are about 6 weeks along now. I cant wait to make it through the first trimester...

Darn it...

No appointment today. When I went into Dr. Lacy's office, I told them that after making the appointment with them for a PAPP, I found out that I was pregnant. They said that basically, Dr. Miller likes to do his own PAPP's for their records, so it would be a waste of a co-pay to do it today. So, we headed to Ridegecrest Hospital and filled out paperwork and made an appointment for September 22nd @ 3 o'clock. I will be about 8 weeks by my calculations, which they said is the perfect time to have a first appointment. So...until then, I will just keep doing what I'm doing, taking care of myself with exercises and healthy food. Slightly disappointed, but its okay.

So, Matthew and I have been discussing it, and we were browsing through Wal-Mart's baby department, and we decided that the nursery is going to be decorated Brown and Green with an accent color depending on the gender. For a girl, it will be accented with pink, boy will be accented with blue. I'm so excited, I cant even wait to start buying stuff. Matthew says that we have to start buying things now, but I don't know...Personally I think its too soon...but I wont argue, I'm all for getting baby stuff now. LOL. I don't know what we are going to do about a baby shower. I'm thinking my sister in law and mother in law are going to throw one for me, but nothing has been discussed yet...still a wee bit too soon. I have quite a few friends, but not many who live in town. My best friend lives out of state...so I don't know. We will figure it out when the time comes. I'm really not all that worried about it.

My First Appointment

Well, today is my first doctors appointment. Although I made this appointment just for an annual womanly check up, I am still oh so excited. Who knew you would be excited about this particular routine, ha! But, telling a doctor that three home pregnancy tests popped positive for baby making is so wonderful. After doing the doctors pregnancy tests and possible ultrasound, I cant help but feel so happy and warm inside. Its like it becomes that much more official. Oh, and I bought 2 large longsleeved shirts yesterday for when it cools off and I start to show, I also bought 3 books..."What to Expect When Your Expecting" and "100,000 Baby Names" and a journal by the author of "What to Expect...". This book is so useful...I have read up to where we are approximately at in the pregnancy so far. Well, actually I read up to the end of week six, which I believe Im going into this week. Anyway, I will tell you all how the appointment goes when I get home. Hopeing for an ultrasound *fingers crossed*