Better day but still quite tired...especially since I was in meetings all day - yawn! Ended up telling the kindergarten team. Gretchen directly asked at lunch because I ordered a water so I did admit it - although I wanted to tell them when all the team members were there. However, it was made up when I did tell Angela in front of the team. I loved her reaction!!

Went to Chip's dad's wake and then dinner with Mom, John, Brian, and Barb. We saw Wendy, Carl, and the kids too. When Wendy said she met the newest member of the family, I think I had the most guiltiest look on my face because I thought she was somehow talking about me. But she was really talking about Missy, Mom's puppy!!! Can't wait to tell the rest of the family too!

Didn't feel all that great today - tired and sickly. Went to Dr. Matt (the chiropractor) for the first time since finding out I was pregnant. Dinner was initially tough to get through and I was just pooped by the time I got home. I was almost too tired to fall asleep.

Restless night last night - very warm...not sure if it was just me or it was actually a warm night. Awoke a few times but slept in until 8am! Went for a hike with Dad and Macie Jane and then went for another walk around Rock Oak with Dad. Felt woozy afterwards and couldn't wait to get home and rest.

Worked outside for a bit and needed to come in and rest again. Just very warm and tired today with a few bouts wooziness thrown in. Mom and Dad Rassman came over for dinner. Mom R. had a huge smile...I know she's excited!

Oh no...I think I'm getting a cold sore on my lower lip. I hope pregnancy doesn't bring these - yuck!

Week 6

Today I woke up exhausted. So exhausted that Todd dropped me off at mom's house instead of school. After breakfast, mom then brought me to school. After both breakfast and lunch I felt a bit nauseous. Upon getting home, I was exhausted. I ended up taking a nap and having to force myself out of bed again. Although right now I hardly feel pregnant, chest seems smaller, and tummy is fine.

Today is what I have been waiting for since I have gotten my period as late as 6 weeks before. Still keeping those fingers crossed...for April and me!!


Baby's Development (from Pregnancy.org)

• The arms and legs continue to develop - These limbs are stretching out more and more. Later on you will be feeling those feet and elbows up close and personal right in your bladder!
  
• Brain is growing well - Did you know that over the course of the remaining months that your baby's brain will develop over 100 billion neurons? This is just the beginning!
  
• Lenses of the eyes appear - If you could catch a glimpse inside, you would notice your baby's appearance becoming increasing like a newborn's.
  
• Nostrils are formed - The position of the nose seems to shift into its proper place as well. Soon, the nerves running from the nose to the brain appear.
  
• Intestines grow - Initially these are actually located outside the baby's body within the umbilical cord.
  
• Pancreas - Your baby is now equipped to deal with digestive enzymes and take on processing the insulin and glucagons the body needs to function.

(pictures from Pregnancy.org)

Wooo...yesterday must have wiped me out...or was it only sleeping from 1:45-7:45am? After we came back from breakfast at Mardee's and a long walk, I was exhausted! I slept again from 1ish to 3:30pm! I felt very guilty since it was so nice outside. If it wasn't for Maggie about to vomit and me jumping up to make sure she was on the tile, I may have never moved from the couch. However, once I awoke I did not feel all that well. Could it be the start of fatigue and morning sickness? If so, the books are right on as 6 weeks starts tomorrow!

Awww...today was my first get together where I had to not have a drink. We went to Joe and Christine's house in Lewiston for the Jazz Festival. I will admit that even though I was dog tired by the time we left at 1:15am, I was SO glad to know I would wak up feeling just fine. I didn't just stick with water though - I had a Virgin Bloody Mary which was SO yummy. Felt time most of the day...just got tired in the end!

Oh boy, got up 3 times during the night to go to the bathroom;. The final time my chest almost throbbed. I've been trying to drink a lot of water so I don't know if it's the hormones making me go or all the water.

I had a little trouble falling asleep so I've been reading before and that seems to be helping. But I was bright-eyed at 5:45am. Felt a little sick upon waking, but it didn't last long. I also felt sick here and there in the morning, but thought it had to do with being thirsty and hungry. I've also felt a bit more tired than usual. I wanted to fall asleep in the dentist chair. I did end up taking a nap during Oprah, but is that because of hormones or because I was up 3 times and then up at 5:45am?

Still wondering if this is for real?

Actually slept in a bit today! Felt the same. Accidentally drank caffeinated tea and then Pepsi at a conference - uh oh, got to get used to this new diet! Starting to feel a little bit more tired during the day, but wondering if it's just my lack of sleep catching up.

Well, my sleep is getting longer. Slept until 5:45am! Maybe my body knows I'll need 9 FULL months to get ready for sleepless nights to comem. It wasn't bad getting up early. I made Todd coffee and lunch, got ready, and had time to spare.

Still not feeling anything more than a sore chest - but at least that symptom lets me know I am still pregnant. I have been telling others little by little. I told Deirdre and Andrea yesterday and told Brian on my way to get my haircut.

It's starting to sink in more. Todd and I are discussing it more too. We're both excited but nervous too. I think Todd's upset he has to change the litter for the next 9 months (he he he)!

Still not telling the world. I want to wait until at least Monday because that will be six weeks. Maybe I'll take another test then on Monday to make sure. I guess we'll see. I continue hoping for a safe pregnancy and healthy baby!!

Last night I slept a little longer...until 4:45am. What's up with this insomnia? Today I started thinking of the possiblities of miscarriage. I keep trying to keep myself positive and realize that if I wasn't to go to term with this pregnancy - there must have been a good reason. But it's hard. The 'deeper' I get into this pregnancy, the more nervous I get. I feel like I am constantly checking for symptoms. But I need to keep the positive vibes up.

I did receive the prenatal vitamins prescription, filled it, and took my first one - they don't taste that bad! I was pretty tired when I got home, but Todd convinced me to clean the downstairs with him so we could both relax after. After eating stromboli, I was wiped.

Last night I woke up at 3:30am and could NOT get back to sleep! I finally came downstairs at 5:00am and fell asleep from 6-6:45am. Upon getting to school to continue setting up my new room, I called the Ob/Gyn to report my test findings. The nurse mailed out a prescription for pre-natal vitamins and I made my first appointment for September 24th (DJ and April's anniversary).

I thought about being pregnant a lot, but really don't feel it. My chest is sore, I feel bloated, and a bit constipated - but that's it. I hope I sleep better tonight.

Tonight Todd told his brother and Kim along with his parents. I told my dad (I think he may have shed a tear!!) and then I called DJ and April to ask if their baby would like a cousin. Luckily April's Hcg hormones have doubled and her pregnancy is looking good so far. So I felt much better telling them my news. April did some calculating and we may possibly be due within a couple days of eachother!!

Week 5

Holy cow...I'm pregnant!! Yikes is all I can say right now. I never expected that second line to actually show up on the test! Why did I take the test then? Well, Breanne encouraged me to take one since I was telling her that I may have missed my period (although I've always been irregular), I had just realized I probably had implantation spotting last week (it never occurred to me at the time), and I just felt guilt each time I had a drink. So I took Breanne's advice, went to Rite-Aid on Roll and Transit, and very nervously bought a test. I was most nervous that I would run into someone I knew. Since I really hadn't planned on taking a test, I didn't even tell Todd.

When I got home I went right upstairs, dipped the stick, put the cap on, and watched as the first line showed up (I thought it was just an indicator line to show the test was working) and then I saw a faint line show up. So I was waiting for the second line to show up when it hit me that there were already two lines! And there is was...I AM PREGNANT!

I kind of didn't know what to do, so I brought it downstairs, put it on our temporary kitchen table, and went outside to find Todd. There he was spraying the weeping snow fountain for bugs. I said to him, "When you get a chance, come inside." He said, "Why?" I said, "I need to tell, I mean show, you something." I must have worried him that I had broken something because he said, "Just tell me." So I went on to tell Todd that I bought the test, took it, and we're expecting. His immediate reaction was saying, "Congratulations!" So I said back to him, "Congratulations to you too." Since we were both in initial shock our congratulatory hug didn't happen until we got into the garage.

I then had to call Breanne to tell her too - we both couldn't believe it! But she confirmed that two lines was YES and that false positives are VERY rare. That night we told Alysia, Mom, John, & Gram. Alysia shouted, Mom thought I was kidding (because we just found out two days prior that DJ and April were pregnant too!), and Gram cried.

Baby's Development (from Pregnancy.org)

• First heartbeats begin - If you have an early ultrasound you may not be able to recognize this tiny being as a baby, but there is no mistaking what it feels like seeing your child's heartbeat on that screen. That rhythmic beat is echoed in your own heart.
  
• Umbilical cord develops - This is your baby's lifeline in utero. It bears the responsibility of pumping in oxygen, removing waste, and supplying the necessary nutrients for the remainder of your pregnancy.
  
• Blood is now pumping - All four heart chambers are now functioning, insuring your baby's body will receive all it needs over not only the remainder of your pregnancy but throughout life.
  
• Most other organs begin to develop - Your infant's lungs start to appear, along with her brain. Already your little one is preparing for a quest for lifelong learning!
  
• Arm and leg buds appear - While they may not appear to be much at this stage it is ok to dream of the future. Just imagine your ballerina twirling and jumping around your kitchen floor. Or perhaps you will have the precocious boy that throws the perfect pitch -- right through the neighbor's window.

(pictures from Pregnancy.org)