Week 11 Updates

I have come to reason, the best way to keep everyone up to date on the pregnancy, is by blogging. So I am "going to try" to update each week with things going on with the pregnancy.

Symptoms include as follows:

• Insomnia - I will literally wake up during the middle of the night and put in a DVD and watch the entire movie or play games on my phone for 2 - 3 hours. No fun, but doesn't seem to even phase the bear I am married too!
• Nausea - Yep it happens. But usually can eat some crackers, yogurt or fruit and feel fine. I think its just not eating as often as I should. Hard to change old habits.
• Headaches - Definately occur, especially when I never got them before unless out in the sun for long hours. But thankful for being allowed to take good ol' Tylenol!
• Frequent peeing - I know TMI, but yes... I read in one of my books that it should soon subside since there shouldn't be so much pressure on my bladder. Thank goodness!

As far as cravings here is what its been:

• Fruit - I can't get enough. I've eaten so many apples and oranges and strawberries, that I might turn into one. But so yummy!
• Ice cream - Imagine that!!! And yes I even tried the new Cotton Candy flavor from Blue Bell. Its ok, but can only take in small doses.
• Jalapenos - Yep hot and spicy. I want them on everything.. Burgers, pizza, taco salad, etc. i know I am going to die later when the heartburn kicks in full throttle. Definately going to need to resort to something more friendly to the digestive system.

I went to my first doctors appointment on Thursday to see Dr. Pierce and his wonderful staff. Cliff and I were so excited about the visit and to officially hear the good news. I had this weird feeling in my mind, like what if I really wasn't pregnant or something and I told everyone and was thinking I was moving right along and there was really nothing... But that was quickly confirmed and Joy told me I was 11 weeks along and due March 10, all which I thought. My visit was mainly lots and lots of questions and blood work. I basically gave my life history and also told what i wanted when the delivery time came. Dr. Pierce told me there will be no problem if my water does break at home, that I will have plenty of time to get to Allen Presby. So Cliff will definately I'm sure still drive like a mad man to the hospital just for that fact that he can. Dr. Pierce gave me the guidelines and what i could have and not have, etc. I got tons of information and prenatal vitamins and calcium and iron too. Love free stuff. We got the total amount that we would owe Dr. Pierce, which was a huge blessing. i love being on Cliff's insurance!!! It rocks! While there at the hospital, we also visited registration, to get the amount we will owe the hospital too. Everyone knows I am a HUGE planner and need to know figures so I can work into my budget, especially since I am jobless right now. Anyhow... Lots of excitement in our world and we go back in a month and should be able to hear the heartbeat then.

For now you can imagine our baby the size of a lime... :)