Week 11 day 5

Today was sorta a good day. I had another ultrasound which was exciting. This ultrasound was to test for chromosome abnormalities like down syndrome. Unfortunately, the half hour appointment turned into an hour appointment because someone (*cough* baby) didn't want to cooperate. Right when they were going to call it and try again at another appointment, the baby turned for just a few seconds. The fast reflexes of the ultrasound technician made it so that they got the measurement they needed and I didn't have to come back. HELL YES. Baby was just too comfy they said. Mmmm.... sounds just like me, lol. It's amazing how much personality this kid already has. And how much like don and myself they already are. I really can't wait to see who they become when they get here. 

Everything is good, measurements were absolutely normal which means I don't have to go through extra testing. Wahoo to that. I'm already going to so many appointments that extra would suck.

Chief complaints: nausea, constipation, exhaustion (ya know, the normal at this point)

Cravings/Aversions: Nothing so far.... I seem to be eating a lot of pasta though.

Week 8 day 4

We finally got to see what baby goetz looks like! Annnnd *drum roll* we're having a turtle! Yaaaaay?!

First Ultrasound - 10/5/16

Ultrasound was surreal. Cool but really surreal! Got to see the little heartbeat going (no sound yet, baby is a little too small) which was really awesome. I almost looked at Don and said, "we made that." I'm sure he would have laughed nervously but I kept it to myself. Heartbeat was about 163 bpm which is normal. A few people at work have said that I'm probably having a girl because the heartbeat is faster (old wives tale says anything over 160 is a girl, anything under 160 is a boy.) I've gotten some acne too (especially on my cheeks and on my back). Girls are supposed to steal your beauty so we shall see! Hahahaha.

Jade has said that the baby better be a girl because if it's a boy she's going to dress it like a princess anyway. So, to my child, I'm very sorry when your cousin, Jade, babysits you. You will most likely be forced to play pretty pretty princess dress up until you can fight back. 

Chief complaints: Nausea still kinda 'eh', feeling tired is another big one

Cravings/Aversions: I've been eating a lot of fruit, especially grapes for some reason. I also drank a whole gallon of cherry juicy-juice by myself over the course of a few days so.... yea. 

Week 7 Day 6

Still feeling like poop. Although, I think I'm finally getting into a routine. I have to shove a cracker into my mouth before even getting up. If i do that, I'm ok for the rest of the day. If i don't, then I feel TERRIBLE all day and all night. The medication I was given seems to help a little bit. I'm excited to see the doctor on Monday. Hopefully she'll give me some more pointers and insight into this whole nausea thing. I've heard from a few coworkers that she's very nice so fingers crossed that Don and I like her!

We told my parents and my niece and nephew on Monday (my sister already knew). I decided to buy a cake for dessert and asked the people at the bakery if they could put my due date on the cake (May 13th, 2017). After dinner, I took out the cake and my mom looked at it and was like, "What the hell...?" I told her that that's the date that she'll be getting #3. She was SHOCKED. She screamed, then proceeded to push me away and then tug me back and hug me. Then she burst into tears.
Seriously, Don and I should have bet how long it would take her to cry. She's definitely a crier. Hahaha!

The cake was a cute touch I thought and the people at the bakery were all over it. They loved the idea of putting the due date on the cake.

Note to self and to others: Wegmans bakery is the bomb. Make sure to get cake from there for baby shower cause their cake was really good. 

After we told my parents and everyone was done with cake, my mom said she still had a lot of our baby outfits in her hope chest. Then she pulled out this gem:

Part of my first outfit home

Apparently, this is part of the outfit that I came home from the hospital in. I wore a onsie but then had this t-shirt over it. And then I was placed in my christmas stocking and transported home. The shirt is a little yellowed due to the age of the shirt but it's still cute. Love how both grandma's know where their kid's first outfit home was!

Obviously, my parents will remain Meme and Pepe. But Don's parents are first time grandparents so they will get to decide. Don's dad has already decided to be Pop pop (which is awesome and adorable BTW). Don's mom was leaning towards Grandma but also said that she likes Nana so we will see. I had a nana and loved her to pieces (even though she was mean and kinda nasty to everyone else, I was apparently her favorite!). Don's unsure about the name nana but it doesn't really matter to me. As long as everyone is happy, I don't care.

Week 7 day 1

Today has been an overall good day so far. My stomach is cooperating and I generally feel OK. I've been taking the morning sickness medication and I think it really helps. I've also been checking my blood pressure and the levels are pretty good. I'll just have to keep watching it to make sure it doesn't turn into something else.

We finally told Don's family that we are expecting last night. Don's brother seemed indifferent (which I figured) and Don's mom was over the moon and Don's dad was very happy. We were very nervous about telling them so I'm glad everything went well! Their support meant a lot to us and I think we were nervous about their reaction. Best part? I got a text from Don's mom with a picture of what Don wore when he came home from the hospital. He was too big to fit in newborn clothes apparently. I love how she went home and knew exactly where to find the outfit! So cute.

Look at that little onsie! So cute!

Chief complaints: still have some morning sickness but it's being managed by medication, shortness of breath, being tired, boob soreness, peeing all the time

Cravings/food aversions: I've been sorta craving fruit, especially melon and honey dew. I had a chai latte this morning and it was OK, the cinnamon didn't bother me. Maybe I'll get to enjoy fall after all!

Baby Goetz is the size of a raspberry! Can't wait to blow raspberries on their little tummy! Their brain and lungs are developing more and more everyday. Soon they will look like a baby rather than a tadpole. Can't wait until my first ultrasound so I can maybe see their face or hear their little heart beat.

Update: I had my first real craving today! I really wanted an ice cream sandwich and thought that if I couldn't get one, I'd legit die. I went to the grocery store, purchased some and frantically ripped the box open as fast as I could.

Week 6 - Day 5

Holy hell. This morning sickness is a killer. It's been about 5 days since the morning sickness started and I haven't had a good night's sleep since. I constantly wake up and toss and turn all night long. I'm sure I look horrifying.

I did have my first doctor's appointment yesterday. They went over some family history, talked about genetic testing for certain abnormalities, and then I had some blood work done. The blood work officially confirmed the pregnancy so Baby Goetz isn't a fluke! They automatically test everyone for Cystic Fibrosis and because I am French-Canadian, they will also test for Tay-Sachs disease. They told me that since my husband is not French Canadian that there probably won't be a problem but they test for it anyway. There may be a chance that I could be a carrier of it but it's pretty low. I should find out the results of those first blood tests in a few weeks.

The lady who did my blood work was so sweet. And she was good too, only needed to get poked once. Very nice lady. Just glad I didn't have to go downstairs to the lab and get blood work done at the main hospital.

Chief Complaints: Nausea that lasts all day, feeling tired yet awake at the same time,
Food aversions: Cinnamon and apple anything
Weird smells: Everything smells weird but especially trees, trees smell like soap?
Cravings: None yet, been eating lots of ginger and peppermint

Baby is the size of a blueberry! Legs are slowly forming turning this little guy from a tadpole into a real baby. He or she will be soon kicking me, I'm sure!

Week 6 day 1

Well, first trimester symptoms have hit me very hard beginning on Friday. The symptoms I had before were laughable compared to what I have going on now. I didn't get very good sleep Thursday night, ended up going home sick and sleeping for most of the day. I could barely keep my eyes open, it's a miracle that i was able to even drive home safely.
Then yesterday, I had a terrible headache all day. We went to celebrate my nephew's birthday at Dave and Buster's which didn't help my headache at all.
Now this morning, I woke up with terrible nausea (my first morning of actual morning sickness!). I've been sorta 'blah' all morning, lying around, burping a lot, and using the bathroom a lot. It's a wonder that no one has figured it out yet. We are going to a party this afternoon with almost all of our friends. Hopefully, no one notices that I'm not drinking. And if they do, they talk about it after we leave, lol.
I'm almost halfway through my first trimester so I'm pretty sure my symptoms will be here to stay for at least a little while.

It's really happening!

Well, it's finally happened. Don and I are going to be welcoming an addition to our family in 2017! It's surprising that it happened so quickly but I guess all it takes is one time! We are both so happy, excited, nervous, and every other emotion you can think of. For me, it's super real mostly because I have all the regular 1st trimester symptoms that come with pregnancy. For Don, it's not real yet. He says it won't be real until the baby is here come next year but I have a feeling when we listen to the baby's heartbeat for the first time, he'll get emotional. Heck, I'm getting emotional just thinking about that experience! I'm going to cry so much, I'll be a train wreck.

I took a pregnancy test right before we went to a friend's wedding up in Maine and it came back positive. So to Robbie and Paige, there were three Goetz's at your wedding, instead of two! Whooops!

I am currently a little over 5 weeks so baby is still in the very early stages of development. The brain, spinal cord, heart and other organs are growing this week which is super cool. Baby is approximately the size of a sesame seed.

Chief Complaints: Morning sickness that seems to hit in the afternoon instead of the morning, heart burn (holy shit, heart burn), shortness of breath, feeling bloated and exhaustion.

Food aversions: Can't stand the smell of cinnamon and apple anything. Fall in New England will most likely be unpleasant.
Funny story: Went to Whole foods to grab lunch one day. Inside the vestibule, they usually have a fruit/vegetable display. The day I walked in, they were celebrating the beginning of Autumn with a apple cider donut station. The smell alone almost made me hurl. Then I thought about donuts and that made it even worse. What kind of kid is this?! What pregnant lady doesn't like fresh apple cider donuts?! I love autumn, especially food, and it's super disappointing!

Food cravings: None yet but I've been eating a lot of saltines and drinking lots of water.

Worries:

1. Twins? Hopefully, there is only 1 bun in this oven! Too many twins in my family has me worried! 
2. What will our families think? Will they be excited? 
3. How will my high blood pressure impact this pregnancy? Will I need to be put on medication?