I haven't blogged for a long time because I haven't really had anything to blog about. While what I read says a lot is going on inside, not much is happening on the outside or with news to report.
I am now in my 2nd trimester which is apparently the best trimester of the 3, so the books and apps say. I am getting a little bit of a bump, but it is very little and it's just that I can't suck in my tummy like normal, because there's something there. When there is a bump I plan to post a photo.
I have been feeling quite off most nights which isn't very fun. Not too sure what's doing there. I'm trying to work out if it's that I'm eating too much, or not eating enough but I really have no idea. It's probably just changes to my body and it was a bit slow to catch on.
Christmas was lovely but also a bit overwhelming - I couldn't help think what this next year holds, all the changes and things to plan and do, the last Christmas of it just being James and I. While it is very exciting I keep getting very overwhelmed by it all and what is ahead - I think too it's because so much is unknown and while you can plan, you don't know how everything is going to go. We do need to think of a fun name for bubs but I really can't think of anything that sounds fun and not cheesy or too close to anyone elses names. Hmm... if you have any ideas, feel free to let us know :-)
Wednesday, 28 December 2011
Friday, 16 December 2011
We saw bubs!
What a day today has been. Quite an emotional rollercoaster. After this morning where I found out 2 doses of sad news related to cancer, today we had some happy news to see our little baby and hear it's heart beat. :-)
We met Dr Booker. He seems to be a very friendly man. He went through initial questions and then he said we'd go and get an ultrasound. In a little side room he put on the jelly stuff and then we saw our little bub. Still very surreal that it is really in there. It looks a lot bigger on the screen than what it is (I know - it's obvious, but still). The heart beat was there and as Dr Booker said, the baby looked like it was pulling faces with us. It was quite active, jumping around and waving its arms and hands. Yes, there is only one heart beat and only one baby (thank goodness! With all the sarcasm about it from different people, we started to question if it was going to be more than one). He also said that by bp is perfect too so all is good.
We then went and chatted with the midwife who was also very friendly. She ran through some different things, was very happy to answer our questions and chat about different things. We decided that we wouldn't get the 12 week proper ultrasound because we would just do it to see the baby - what we did today. So yeah. The next time will be at 18 weeks and around 19 weeks we'll wet the other ultrasound to check lots of things.
So we think we've told all people we need to tell directly. We are now putting it on facebook to cover the other people that we know, but don't have numbers for. Very crazy and exciting times ahead!
Here is a little picture of the ultrasound that we got. There were a lot of better images in what we saw but this is the little keep-sake that we got. It's even waving at you :-)
We met Dr Booker. He seems to be a very friendly man. He went through initial questions and then he said we'd go and get an ultrasound. In a little side room he put on the jelly stuff and then we saw our little bub. Still very surreal that it is really in there. It looks a lot bigger on the screen than what it is (I know - it's obvious, but still). The heart beat was there and as Dr Booker said, the baby looked like it was pulling faces with us. It was quite active, jumping around and waving its arms and hands. Yes, there is only one heart beat and only one baby (thank goodness! With all the sarcasm about it from different people, we started to question if it was going to be more than one). He also said that by bp is perfect too so all is good.
We then went and chatted with the midwife who was also very friendly. She ran through some different things, was very happy to answer our questions and chat about different things. We decided that we wouldn't get the 12 week proper ultrasound because we would just do it to see the baby - what we did today. So yeah. The next time will be at 18 weeks and around 19 weeks we'll wet the other ultrasound to check lots of things.
So we think we've told all people we need to tell directly. We are now putting it on facebook to cover the other people that we know, but don't have numbers for. Very crazy and exciting times ahead!
Here is a little picture of the ultrasound that we got. There were a lot of better images in what we saw but this is the little keep-sake that we got. It's even waving at you :-)
Thursday, 15 December 2011
One more day!
This morning I woke up, excited but a bit freaked out that tomorrow we go to see Dr Booker, our Ob, and hopefully hear our baby's heart beat. I am looking forward to it, putting my mind at ease that the baby really is in my tummy and is doing well. But it still is a bit crazy all that is going on.
I am enjoying hanging out with James, going out for special dinners and stuff. It's nice to be able to go out as we don't do it often. And we know that in a year we won't really be able to go out either so we are enjoying it now :-)
I am enjoying hanging out with James, going out for special dinners and stuff. It's nice to be able to go out as we don't do it often. And we know that in a year we won't really be able to go out either so we are enjoying it now :-)
Sunday, 11 December 2011
I made it!
I made it! It is now holidays :-) What a tiring term this has been. What a crazy year this has been. I am hoping that next year will be a bit easier with new children and knowing the content... Hopefully.
This last week has been a bit crazy. My emotions have been a bit up and down. I think it's because it's the last year that I'm going to have my own class for a whole year for a while and that I won't be teaching at Christmas time next year. So crazy and blows my mind away a lot of the time.
Health wise, I have been fine. Not sickly, just tired. And things like work Christmas party finishing at midnight have been an unfamiliar time to see.
Next Friday we go and see the ob so will probably have some things to write then. Until then I plan to just sleep in, start organising some things, catch up with people and do some planning for next year. Good times indeed.
This last week has been a bit crazy. My emotions have been a bit up and down. I think it's because it's the last year that I'm going to have my own class for a whole year for a while and that I won't be teaching at Christmas time next year. So crazy and blows my mind away a lot of the time.
Health wise, I have been fine. Not sickly, just tired. And things like work Christmas party finishing at midnight have been an unfamiliar time to see.
Next Friday we go and see the ob so will probably have some things to write then. Until then I plan to just sleep in, start organising some things, catch up with people and do some planning for next year. Good times indeed.
Monday, 5 December 2011
Weekend of Fun
This weekend Jenny and Maddie stayed with us which was wonderful! It was so good to see them after such a long time! Jenny had a wedding on Saturday so James and I were lucky enough to look after Maddie for the day. It was good practice for what is to come!
In the morning we took her for a walk and she went to sleep (as planned). It was a 50 min sleep which was ok. We then got ready and went to the church markets. It was funny seeing the looks and having each person we new say the funny line 'wow, that happened quickly'. She was great though! Loved walking around looking at the different stalls, just walking around, being carried and meeting different people. She also got to meet Oscar for the 1st time which was cute. We then headed home for some lunch, followed by another walk to go to sleep again. She did go to sleep (such a good girl) and James and I had a bit of down time. Later that afternoon Jens, Howie and Oscar came around to play. It was funny seeing Oscar and Maddie both be unsure of eachother (I guess because of the age difference) but still be kind to each other. We played inside and then on the grass outside. We waved a Chilli in the tree and saw the windmill spin. All good fun. Then it was bath time, dinner time and bed time. Maddie went down for a bit but then wanted to hang some more so James and I took it in turns walking with her in the hallway, sitting with her on the couch and bed with her dozing on and off.
At the end of the day, how did we feel? Exhausted? Yes! But loved the day? Yes! We both are amazed at how our awesome sisters do motherhood so well and how the survive day in and day out.
Hoping that we can do the same in 7 months time.
We also had family BBQ yesterday which was great to see everyone and chat with them, but by the end of the day we were very tired! So last night was a night infront of the tv - for James to watch the V8s before he heard any news about who won/lost, etc. and for me to fall asleep infront of it on the couch (as per usual).
All in all a great weekend! Thanks Jenny and Maddie for coming to stay!
In the morning we took her for a walk and she went to sleep (as planned). It was a 50 min sleep which was ok. We then got ready and went to the church markets. It was funny seeing the looks and having each person we new say the funny line 'wow, that happened quickly'. She was great though! Loved walking around looking at the different stalls, just walking around, being carried and meeting different people. She also got to meet Oscar for the 1st time which was cute. We then headed home for some lunch, followed by another walk to go to sleep again. She did go to sleep (such a good girl) and James and I had a bit of down time. Later that afternoon Jens, Howie and Oscar came around to play. It was funny seeing Oscar and Maddie both be unsure of eachother (I guess because of the age difference) but still be kind to each other. We played inside and then on the grass outside. We waved a Chilli in the tree and saw the windmill spin. All good fun. Then it was bath time, dinner time and bed time. Maddie went down for a bit but then wanted to hang some more so James and I took it in turns walking with her in the hallway, sitting with her on the couch and bed with her dozing on and off.
At the end of the day, how did we feel? Exhausted? Yes! But loved the day? Yes! We both are amazed at how our awesome sisters do motherhood so well and how the survive day in and day out.
Hoping that we can do the same in 7 months time.
We also had family BBQ yesterday which was great to see everyone and chat with them, but by the end of the day we were very tired! So last night was a night infront of the tv - for James to watch the V8s before he heard any news about who won/lost, etc. and for me to fall asleep infront of it on the couch (as per usual).
All in all a great weekend! Thanks Jenny and Maddie for coming to stay!
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Telling the Boss
So this morning I went to see Peter, my principal and Lyn, my Head of Junior School. I said sorry a lot as I feel a bit bad stopping halfway through next year, but both of them were very happy and encouraging to me. It is funny because the classroom they moved me into is called the 'pregnancy room'. Over the past few years, each teacher who has taught in that room has gotten pregnant within the year and has a baby boy. Peter laughed because of it and Lyn said that it will be interesting to see if I have a boy as that's the trend.
I'm glad that they both were happy and encouraging to me. I was worried that they'd go into next year mode, but fortunately they didn't. Yay for another chat being done. Hopefully all is still going well.
I'm glad that they both were happy and encouraging to me. I was worried that they'd go into next year mode, but fortunately they didn't. Yay for another chat being done. Hopefully all is still going well.
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Re-arranging Begins
Today James and I have re-arranged a few things in the house, coz we can. We moved the small dining table and chair outside for Noel to take tomorrow. In exchange he will leave us Oscar's old cot. We moved the grandpa chairs and box to the corner in the lounge room. We're not convinced with it but will leave it for a bit to see if it grows on us. I'm thinking maybe putting a bookstand in the corner will make it more of a sitting corner and not feel so out-of-place, but we'll see how things go. We moved pello into the old 'grandpa corner' and the small bookstand, along with a couple of softtoys. We're both happy with how that looks.
The next few big moves will be: the couch to Mum and Dad's and the cupboard to our place (probably a Christmas holiday activity I think). Also, to move the bookcase from the 4th bedroom, into the spare bedroom. But that will have to wait for another weekend.
On a different note, we are so excited about Jenny, Ryan and Maddie coming down next weekend! So can't wait to have them visit and be able to hang out and play with them.
The next few big moves will be: the couch to Mum and Dad's and the cupboard to our place (probably a Christmas holiday activity I think). Also, to move the bookcase from the 4th bedroom, into the spare bedroom. But that will have to wait for another weekend.
On a different note, we are so excited about Jenny, Ryan and Maddie coming down next weekend! So can't wait to have them visit and be able to hang out and play with them.
Saturday, 26 November 2011
House Set Up
This week has been a time of thinking about rearranging. Our church is having a carboot sale in the first week of December so I am wanting to get rid of any big things which we can at that so there is space for movements.
As our 4th bedroom doesn't have a built in wardrobe we are going to use Grandma and Grandpa's old one - we've looked at measurements and it will work well. As Oscar has moved into his 'big boy' bed Jens and Howie don't need to cot anymore, so we're going to get that too. Their old change table is at mum and dad's place as well. With each of these things needing to fit into the room we will need to move out the bookcase and fold out sofa.
So the plan is to send the sofabed to mum and dad's place, to have the cupboard come here, to move the grandpa corner into the loungeroom and have the old 'grandpa corner' become a play area where we'll have some shelves and a rug. The smaller dining table and chairs will go to the carboot sale so that they are going to a new home. So that's the plan. It will be a lot of moving to try and fit things in and to be happy with how it looks but I'm looking forward to changing some things around.
As our 4th bedroom doesn't have a built in wardrobe we are going to use Grandma and Grandpa's old one - we've looked at measurements and it will work well. As Oscar has moved into his 'big boy' bed Jens and Howie don't need to cot anymore, so we're going to get that too. Their old change table is at mum and dad's place as well. With each of these things needing to fit into the room we will need to move out the bookcase and fold out sofa.
So the plan is to send the sofabed to mum and dad's place, to have the cupboard come here, to move the grandpa corner into the loungeroom and have the old 'grandpa corner' become a play area where we'll have some shelves and a rug. The smaller dining table and chairs will go to the carboot sale so that they are going to a new home. So that's the plan. It will be a lot of moving to try and fit things in and to be happy with how it looks but I'm looking forward to changing some things around.
Saturday, 19 November 2011
Appointment Booked
Oops, it has been a bit of time since my last post. On Monday I was able to book an appointment with my ob. We tried to fit in during my 11th week, but that is also my last week of school and I just couldn't justify missing out on Presentation Day, Party Day or the last day so we decided to go for Friday of the following week. After talking with Jens on Thursday I do need to call up and double check if that includes a booking for an ultrasound, as I will be 12 weeks and it will be just before Christmas and Hervey Bay in January. I also received the information forms from Dr Booker and I hope that our baby isn't too late as Dr Booker will be on holidays 3 days after the due date... It will all be fine :-)
Then today I drove James to the airport so that he could fly up to Hervey Bay for Maddie's 1st birthday. He's also going to be telling Jenny and Ryan and Nan and Grandpa while he is up there. I can't wait to hear about it. I really wish that I was there. It was funny as I was dropping off James because I got rather teary... so blaming it on the baby. Same as on Monday when I needed to change most of my reports - I just started to cry. Blaming it on the baby.
Not much else to say really. Very tired still and today is hot which isn't fun. Jens came over today to drop off a lot more of Oscar's things which he has grown out of. I love how much we already have - so much less to stress about! I am now just trying to work out how everything will fit into the baby's room and what we may need to get rid of. Fun times ahead.
Friday, 11 November 2011
Dr Again and Telling Our Families
This past week has been pretty good - besides being very, very tired! But I guess I shouldn't complain in comparison to others. Last night we had dinner with my family so we decided that we would tell them then. It was weird to think about how to tell them. I told Jens first because I knew I could tell her without the awkwardness. So while Oscar was entertaining himself, I told Jens by pointing to my tummy and then eventually telling her. She was so excited for us which I knew she would be but it was nice to see it. We then went to have dinner and I told James to tell the family as I didn't know how to say it, so James did. My family were very excited about it. We spoke a bit about how I've been feeling and what to expect. It has been nice to be able to talk to people about it!
Then today I went back to Paul to get the blood test results and some other things. He told me that all my tests came back fine and that I am A+ blood group. After chatting a bit, I asked Paul about if I needed to come back and see him and he said that if all goes well, the next time I will see him is to get the needles for our baby when it is 6 weeks! Crazy! That comment made it a little bit more real.
Then tonight we called up James' parents to tell them the exciting news. They were very excited to hear the news, which again was lovely to hear. We too spoke a bit about how I've been feeling. I love how supportive and caring both of our families are. Tomorrow we will try to call Jenny and Ryan to tell them as Jenny is busy tonight. So can't wait to tell them as I think she will be over the moon for us. And we got Maddie's birthday invite in the mail today (it is so cute!!)
So the next step is to try and call the obstetrician on Monday, while at school, away from others to try and book an appointment with him between 10-12 weeks. Crazy times!
Then today I went back to Paul to get the blood test results and some other things. He told me that all my tests came back fine and that I am A+ blood group. After chatting a bit, I asked Paul about if I needed to come back and see him and he said that if all goes well, the next time I will see him is to get the needles for our baby when it is 6 weeks! Crazy! That comment made it a little bit more real.
Then tonight we called up James' parents to tell them the exciting news. They were very excited to hear the news, which again was lovely to hear. We too spoke a bit about how I've been feeling. I love how supportive and caring both of our families are. Tomorrow we will try to call Jenny and Ryan to tell them as Jenny is busy tonight. So can't wait to tell them as I think she will be over the moon for us. And we got Maddie's birthday invite in the mail today (it is so cute!!)
So the next step is to try and call the obstetrician on Monday, while at school, away from others to try and book an appointment with him between 10-12 weeks. Crazy times!
Saturday, 5 November 2011
Dr Appointment
On Thursday I went to my doctor to tell him that we were pregnant and to find out what the next steps are. It was really nice because Paul is very happy for us. It must be cool for him (but probably makes him feel old) to have looked after Jenny and I when we were little and to now be advising us on kids.
He gave us a referral to the same obstetrician that Jenny had (because I said he was recommended) so we now need to call him up and see if he is around in June. Paul told us that I am 6 weeks pregnant and that I should be due 27th June. That doesn't quite work as well as James and I had thought as it is before the end of term 2... but it will mean that I unfortunately miss out on Parent Teacher Interviews :-)
Yesterday I found that I can't stomach blood either - one of my students had a bleeding nose and I needed to clean up some of it. It really didn't sit well with my tummy. Today I went to get some more tests - blood and urine - to confirm and check some things. The man who took my blood wasn't the most friendly... I hope that the other people who I interact with are more friendly and approachable. So now I'm back to Paul on Friday to find out the results. I can't wait to tell our families our news.
He gave us a referral to the same obstetrician that Jenny had (because I said he was recommended) so we now need to call him up and see if he is around in June. Paul told us that I am 6 weeks pregnant and that I should be due 27th June. That doesn't quite work as well as James and I had thought as it is before the end of term 2... but it will mean that I unfortunately miss out on Parent Teacher Interviews :-)
Yesterday I found that I can't stomach blood either - one of my students had a bleeding nose and I needed to clean up some of it. It really didn't sit well with my tummy. Today I went to get some more tests - blood and urine - to confirm and check some things. The man who took my blood wasn't the most friendly... I hope that the other people who I interact with are more friendly and approachable. So now I'm back to Paul on Friday to find out the results. I can't wait to tell our families our news.
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Sickness
Ok. So I now have my 1st thing that I don't think I want to eat again - supreme pizza. The girls and I went out for dinner last night and I ordered one. After 1 piece I felt a bit funny but kept eating 2 more pieces. The leftovers I brought home for lunch. I went to sleep ok but at 3:00 I woke up feeling like I was going to be sick, and feeling like it was because of the pizza. I tried to sleep - no luck. I decided to get up to walk around a bit - felt better. I lay down again, felt sickly again. So I decided to make the most of my time being awake at a silly hour and edited my reports - it was at least productive. Eventually, around 4:15 I went back to bed and eventually fell back to sleep.
Then this morning when I went to the fridge I openned it to smell the pizza - felt sick again. So no deal with the pizza and James scores some more lunch.
I also found the 1st thing that I just can't stomach doing - cleaning up Chilli's vomit. Gross I know but I tried this morning and ended up being seconds away from joining her. So that is now a James job.
Sunday, 30 October 2011
This week
This week my body has been feeling odd at times. On Thursday I felt quite tingly during time off class. My head was spinning a bit and I was apparently not looking great, according to one of my lovely teacher buddies. Fortunately after eating some morning tea I felt a bit better.
It was a long week at school. Tuesday on my feet all day at softball, in the rain. Lots of teachers making joke pregnancy comments (it was so hard not to say something!) Hopefully school will go smoothly for these last 7 weeks and I'm not going to feel too funny.
The other hard thing is that breakfast is my favourite meal of the day, however, I have been feeling a bit sickly when eating breakfast. So sad! I have still eaten breakfast because I know it's important, but hopefully it doesn't last a long time. Fortunately this morning breakfast was fine so maybe that was just a last week thing...
Then yesterday we went to the Reptile Park with the Howies. Yesterday was the first day where I haven't felt great until basically 5 at night. It was such a long time of feeling bleh. I hope that doesn't happen often either. It was hard not to tell them, especially with Howie making his normal jokes of 'Debbie's sitting down, she must be pregnant'.
Anyway, today I'm feeling much better, although my throat is a bit sore :( So hopefully this will set a standard for this week.
It was a long week at school. Tuesday on my feet all day at softball, in the rain. Lots of teachers making joke pregnancy comments (it was so hard not to say something!) Hopefully school will go smoothly for these last 7 weeks and I'm not going to feel too funny.
The other hard thing is that breakfast is my favourite meal of the day, however, I have been feeling a bit sickly when eating breakfast. So sad! I have still eaten breakfast because I know it's important, but hopefully it doesn't last a long time. Fortunately this morning breakfast was fine so maybe that was just a last week thing...
Then yesterday we went to the Reptile Park with the Howies. Yesterday was the first day where I haven't felt great until basically 5 at night. It was such a long time of feeling bleh. I hope that doesn't happen often either. It was hard not to tell them, especially with Howie making his normal jokes of 'Debbie's sitting down, she must be pregnant'.
Anyway, today I'm feeling much better, although my throat is a bit sore :( So hopefully this will set a standard for this week.
Monday, 24 October 2011
Becoming more excited
Today I have been a bit more excited about the possibility of having a baby. I'm feeling a lot more at peace with it, even though my mind is still running 100 miles an hour.
I booked an appointment with my dr to get blood tests to confirm if I am pregnant so that is booked for next Thursday. Hopefully all will go well and all will be positive.
Crazy to think that a little person is growing inside of me. I hope that I can read the right things and get my head around everything.
Questions like what can I/can't I eat are a big one in my mind at the moment. Lots of people seem to have different opinions over certain foods so I will be happy after talking with the dr to get some clarification.
I booked an appointment with my dr to get blood tests to confirm if I am pregnant so that is booked for next Thursday. Hopefully all will go well and all will be positive.
Crazy to think that a little person is growing inside of me. I hope that I can read the right things and get my head around everything.
Questions like what can I/can't I eat are a big one in my mind at the moment. Lots of people seem to have different opinions over certain foods so I will be happy after talking with the dr to get some clarification.
Sunday, 23 October 2011
Test is positive
Well, here is a blog for me to write my thoughts, experiences, emotions. Partly so I can just get my thoughts out of my head, but also so that James' and my family can see what is going on - particularly James' parents as they are in Queensland.
So yesterday, after being late, I decided to head to the shops to see if what I was thinking was true... that James and I might be pregnant. After getting the test I headed home and fussed around a bit. Then I took the test and within a few minutes there were 2 pink lines on the stick which the box tells me is a positive result.
Wow... crazy news! It does explain though why the past week I have been extremely tired, even with going to bed early. It does explain some sensitivity in my chest. And it does explain why I'm late.
So how am I feeling? Excited? yes. Nervous? yes. Mind running everywhere? yes. The problem with my brain is that I think about everything - the next year, telling people, making dr appointments, how is my body going to change, what about work, etc. So many things going through my head. I didn't sleep the best last night because of all my thoughts, I think.
I was excited to tell James because I knew he couldn't wait to have a baby! The problem was that he was out at a bucks night yesterday so I needed to stay up to talk to him. I couldn't call or message him because he was out with the guys and I knew that he'd be very excited. So I stayed up until 11:45 when he got home to tell him. I was right, he got such a big smile across his face - he was so excited!
So the next thing for us to do is to go and book and appointment at the doctor to find out if it is a correct test. After that, we'll see what happens. It's going to be hard to stop eating a lot of food that I love eating, but James is going to stop eating them too - soft cheese, prawns, etc.
So yesterday, after being late, I decided to head to the shops to see if what I was thinking was true... that James and I might be pregnant. After getting the test I headed home and fussed around a bit. Then I took the test and within a few minutes there were 2 pink lines on the stick which the box tells me is a positive result.
Wow... crazy news! It does explain though why the past week I have been extremely tired, even with going to bed early. It does explain some sensitivity in my chest. And it does explain why I'm late.
So how am I feeling? Excited? yes. Nervous? yes. Mind running everywhere? yes. The problem with my brain is that I think about everything - the next year, telling people, making dr appointments, how is my body going to change, what about work, etc. So many things going through my head. I didn't sleep the best last night because of all my thoughts, I think.
I was excited to tell James because I knew he couldn't wait to have a baby! The problem was that he was out at a bucks night yesterday so I needed to stay up to talk to him. I couldn't call or message him because he was out with the guys and I knew that he'd be very excited. So I stayed up until 11:45 when he got home to tell him. I was right, he got such a big smile across his face - he was so excited!
So the next thing for us to do is to go and book and appointment at the doctor to find out if it is a correct test. After that, we'll see what happens. It's going to be hard to stop eating a lot of food that I love eating, but James is going to stop eating them too - soft cheese, prawns, etc.
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