Good appointment

Today's doctor appointment with the new doc went well. I like her and she seems thorough. I am anxiously waiting the results of my blood tests, they went ahead and ran the gestational diabetes test, thyroid test and iron check. Results won't be in til tomorrow. Sylvia's heart beat is good, fast, and strong. AND the best news of the day is we get to peek inside to see her again through ultrasound on Friday September 9th. I can't wait!

Hiccups?!?!

Well today was supposed to be my first appointment with my new doctor. Unfortunately the appt was cancelled because Dr. was sick. They have rescheduled me for Thursday of this week. Would have been nice to get to hear Sylvia's heartbeat today, but I will just have to wait a few more days.

I have finally discovered what this strange "kicking" I have been feeling alot lately is...Sylvia is a hiccupping little girl! She seems to get them quite frequently. It feels like she is drumming on the inside of my belly, or perhaps like popcorn popping against my belly. I decided to look this up and also asked a coworker, and everything points to hiccups. (I will of course talk to my doctor to be sure what I have been told and what I have read is correct...) But it makes sense and it makes me smile. It means she is practicing breathing, which is a good sign. :)

(p.s Tried to post this yesterday, on Monday but blogger wasn't cooperating...)

Hoot hoot!

I am now convinced for sure we have a little night owl on our hands. She snoozes during the day and has little belly parties all night long! I didn't get any sleep at all, (unless you count 45 minutes at a time sleep...) due to the outrageous heartburn, and little miss Sylvia's after hour parties. She wasn't just kicking either. She is now large enough for me to feel when she rotates, which she was doing plenty of last night. Is it true that heartburn means a head full of hair? If so she's going to come out like Rapunzel! Heartburn that four tums at one time can't touch, is pretty bad!

Happy Monday to all! Tomorrow week 27 starts. 13 weeks left! AHHHHH!

Saturday Plans

Working some overtime tomorrow while Allen sleeps, and then a trip to the farmers maket, and maybe Hobby Lobby. Then nap, bbq with my hubby, and maybe , just maybe a trip to the movies, Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Then more sleep...that's what this pregnant lady needs!

Burlap To Cashmere - The Other Country

I am really REALLY digging this song right now. Hard to believe this song is just coming out 2011, definately sounds like it came straight out of the 60's. Not sure what exactly it is about this song but something about it really relaxes me and this week I really needed it.

Today,

Of all the things I want to rant and rave about on this blog (work related...) , instead I'm going to be thankful for today. I'm thankful that today the weather was amazing. Allen and I took a wonderful walk this evening with Penny, and I'm thankful for having a husband that can deal with my crazy pregnant butt. I'm thankful I have a job. I better type that one again...I'M THANKFUL I HAVE A JOB. I'm thankful I live in the midwest, where as hot as it has been, we are are not experiencing drought, famine or flooding or riots or genocide and violence. I'm thankful I ate dinner tonight and had clean drinking water to quench my thirst.

Whatever I have to complain about today, I will not because I am blessed.

Less than 100 days!

At first I thought the little ticker at the top of the blog keeping track of how far long we are with this pregnancy was super cute...until the count down dropped below 100. Now, it simply is serving as a reminder as to how quickly time flies by, how quickly Allen and I will be parents. How quickly we are going to be taking on the biggest responsiblity of our entire lives! The closer it gets, the scarier it gets, the more exciting it is. It's by far the biggest emotional roller coaster ride I have ever had in my life so far. We are sooo excited to meet this little girl rolling around in my ever growing belly, and at the same time absolutely terrified. It's hard to focus on any of my everyday tasks, especially work when I am either day dreaming about how wonderful it will be to be a mom, or worrying about all the things we are getting ready to head into as parents. I am just grateful to God for blessing us with strong support system we have in our family on both sides as well as the good friends we have. As scary as preparing to become parents is, having the support of our loved ones does make it a tiny bit less frightening. Also, being able to place our trust in the creator of the universe, our Lord God Almighty, knowing that as long as we make him the head of our growing household, we cannot fail, is comforting.

Will she have my nose, or Allen's nose? Will she have my tiny ears and Allen's eyes? Will she want to play the piano? What will be her favorite book?