"A baby is born with a need to be loved -- and never outgrows it."
~Frank A. Clark
December 23, 2010 – Week 9
We have officially made our first road trip to Oklahoma. I’m surprised I’m feeling so good after a 13-hour car ride! Everyone here is so excited that you’re on your way.
We made a drive down to Oklahoma to visit my side of the family for Christmas. The only concern for the doctor was that we stop every 2-3 hours and make sure I get up and walk around a bit. I was game for doing that – as long as I got to see everyone.
The road trip was rather uneventful – but we had a great time with the family. I couldn’t believe at that time that it would just be a few short months before we were welcoming a new member to the family.
I remember being particularly nervous because I usually have to take Dramamine to allow myself to read or do crafts in the car, otherwise I get motion sickness. The Dr. J had suggested we try Sea Bands instead since they don’t like you taking Dramamine when pregnant. Reluctantly, I went and bought a set of the bands.
The morning of the trip, I put the Sea Bands on and remember telling Rob I doubted they would work. But they worked so well! I was up the entire trip to Oklahoma… playing on the computer, reading and doing cross stitch projects. It was awesome! (Rob liked it, too… I was able to keep him company.)
December 30, 2010 – Week 10
My pants: still fit!
I’m feeling a lot better lately. For the past couple of weeks, taking the prenatal vitamin in the morning hasn’t been working so well. Thank goodness my brother told me it would go better if I took it before bed… he was right!
Since adjusting the time of taking the vitamin, I have felt better… the mild nausea has gone away completely.
January 5, 2011 – First OB Appointment
Weight gained: 4lb
Baby size: @1.6 inches, about .25oz
Baby Heart Rate: 167 bpm
Do you know you’re a miracle? There are so many children in this world that are not wanted… we wanted you so badly we went through this elaborate process to conceive you. You’re a miracle… and we vow to love you and nurture you all the days of our lives.
During this appointment, we were able to actually hear your heart beating for the first time. It was such a miracle!
Just when I didn’t think my heart could possibly swell any more, today it literally melted as your heart thumped happily. Then, when you moved, I was just amazed – to see your little arms and legs moving as I laughed was nothing short of amazing.
Every time you moved, I would laugh. Then you would move again and a vicious cycle began. Dr. J commented that it was like Valley Fair for infants. I could tell you were enjoying the ride…. I think we all enjoyed it!
My nerves are finally starting to subside – you have such a strong heart rate… and you sure do like to move.
January 6, 2011 – Week 11
Things have been rather uneventful lately. They say it’s too early to feel you moving around, but there are times when I wonder if it’s you that I feel anyway. The estimate is that you’re slightly larger than your gestational age (just 2-3 days).
January 13, 2011 – Week 12
This week officially marks the end of the first trimester. We made it! I feel so blessed to have had such a wonderful first trimester.
Only 6 months left!
Now we can tell everyone else: wait, is there anyone else to tell? We kind of told everyone once we heard your heart beating and saw you moving for the first time.
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