9 weeks - 1st Ultra Sound!

So we had our first Dr. appt on Tuesday February 2nd. We are all excited for you Q&A session with Dr. Cassidy and our ultra sound. Well....that didnt go according to plan. We did meet with the doctor, Keith finally met Dr. Cassidy and we got to ask ALL the questions we had written down. He answered each one like it was the first time he heard it, so that was much appreciated. Then he let us know that the ultra sound wouldn't be for another week, because it had to get submitted to insurance BEFORE hand. So of course, we were bummed. But we set the appt for Monday Feb. 8th.

The week went by relatively fast....I was left hoping that the terrible nausea I was feeling would fade. But no.  I have stuggled quite a bit with this ridiculous barf-feeling. I know I know...I'm pregnant, what else should I expect? I don't mean to complain.....it just sucks. Being at work and throwing up in front of a customer.....not appropriate. I'm trying to tough it out. I'll try ANYTHING once to see if it helps. Not a whole lot does. The Dr. gave me a perscription that is helping.....so far so good. Doesn't take the barf away completely, but it does help. I have to work, so I have to do something to be able to stick it out.

Still pretty tired, but I'm getting used to it. It doesn't hurt Keith's feelings anymore when its 9pm and I head to bed. He gets its. I think he secretly gets excited about extra "Keith" time with the big screen. The Dr. explained that my trimester one "issues" don't phase out (as I hoped), they more just END all of a sudden in week 12-14.....here's hoping.

So our appt on Monday was great. Seeing our gummy bear bean baby was as strange and wonderful as anticipated. It's amazing to actually get a glimpse of someONE in my tummy! Keith loved every second of it. I think he had lived his whole life to be a "daddy" and that moment solidified it for him (so far). The heart is just beating away in there.....neat to see the fluttering. 158 BPM (for anyone who follows old wives tales.....oh and when the ring is dangled over my belly, it spins in a circle).

I was NOT happy with the "type" of ultra sound I had to have, it would have been nice to be told ahead of time at least. That isn't something you get excited about when you walk into the ultra sound room.....it was a bit awkward for Keith I'm sure. But all in all........what an amazing 30 minutes. Dr. says all the pictures look great and the heart rate is normal and I'm on schedule with the initial due date (Sept 12th).

I did buy my first couple maternity shirts and one pair of stretch-waist jeans. FABULOUS. I  may wear those suckers long after our little one is here :) Old Navy had a great sale, so I got a few things.

I have gain a protruding tummy/bump already. My bella bands are helping keep most of my pants on...but I amdit, a few are too snug. I'm kinda excited to see my bump...no shame here. At least its some proof that I'm pregnant.....not just the sick girl who is tired and hungry all the time. Speaking of that.............DAMN am I hungry. If I am not feeling shitty...I'm starving. Starving like I haven't eaten in days. Let's see....cravings so far. #1 craving - Mexican food. (my first actual craving was KFC coleslaw...that was hilarious to see Keith's face. I'm pretty sure he thought I was kidding, until I ate the family size all by myself in 15 minutes).
I'm thirsty all the time so I stick to water and fruit punch gatorade (which I loved before pregnancy...but now I drink it like it has the cure in it). I stash granola bars everywhere and do my best to not embarrass myself wolfing down food.  Hmmm. What food makes me yack???  Deli meat, cheese, chicken/fish (so far)
My super-hero smell is still going strong. I can smell anything and everything. Very strange! I'm trying not to push it...but Keith's deoderant is gagging :) I'm sure it would be worse if he didn't wear any at all....but I'm dropping hints to see if he will switch to unscented :)
So.....9 weeks now. Getting anxious for the 2nd trimester. I am excited for the days I wake up and I'm not tired and not feeling shitty. I think I will be a FABULOUS 2nd trimester-mom to be.


Next appt - Tuesday March 2nd.