Friday, July 31, 2009

8 weeks!

So, when we went to the doctor last week, I thought I was 7 weeks, 5 days. Turns out I was only 7 weeks, so I felt like I was stuck there forever! I am so excited to finally be at the 8 week mark! It's crazy how much I worry about everything already. Of course I am trying to stay positive, but you hear of so many people who experience losses in their first trimester and there is always this underlying fear that something like that could happen. But, I am feeling pretty optimistic and excited overall.

I am definately feeling the symptoms, let me tell you! Right about the middle of my 6th week, I started feeling queasy. I haven't gotten sick yet, but the mornings and nights are the worst. I am also noticing how tired I am getting. My chest hurts, I'm cranky, emotional, and just feel yucky about 50% of the time. But at the same time, I am so glad I feel this way because I know it is for a very good reason!

I have been spending a lot of time at my sister's this past week with Libby. She is sooo cute! It makes it even more exciting, especially when I hold her or give her a bottle. I give parents so much credit though. I can't imagine being so sleep deprived and still functioning. Jenny and Doug are doing such a great job though, Libby is growing and getting bigger and bigger each day. It's amazing to see even the changes of her face filling out and learning her different expressions and noises. She is so cute, I just love her so much! Here are some recent pictures from the last week.



I am so happy to have a job where I can be home in the summer. It has been so nice to relax, spend time with family, and just be lazy! I am starting to get ready to go back to work though. I think the next month is going to fly by, which I am excited for. I can't wait to be out of this first trimester, mainly so I can finally tell everyone!!

Saturday, July 25, 2009

First Dr Appointment

Brad and I had our first doctor appointment on Thursday, July 23rd. There is a baby in there! We had an ultrasound and got to see the heartbeat, which was 137 bpm. We got to hear the heartbeat too, which was cool! I was a little off on my due date, I am due on March 11th. Maybe it will be a St. Patrick's Day baby!


We really liked the doctor we saw, which was very reassuring. I had considered switching doctors at the last minute because the current one only delivers out of Royal Oak Beaumont, and we live about a mile away from Troy Beaumont. But, I am very happy with our decision to stay where we were at. We had a great experience at the office, and everyone was very nice and genuinly excited for us.


My next appointment is August 25th, and then I will almost be finished with my first trimester. I am anxious, because I want it to be out in the open! A lot of people already know, but I am still not ready to let the whole world know. I am so nervous it will be posted on Facebook or something...but hopefully we can keep it for a little while longer...Brad is the one I'm worried about! He informed me yesterday he sent out a mass e-mail to all of his friends...I made him send a disclaimer to not post anything on FB. It's cute though, he is so excited.


Here is a pic of our ultrasound...not like you can really see much, but it's still fun!

Thursday, July 23, 2009

My New Niece!


Elizabeth Helen Smolinski


born July 11th at 5:01 pm.
4 lb, 10 oz, 18 3/4 inches long

Wow, what a crazy couple of weeks. Om Thursday, July 9th, my sister went in for her 34 week check up. Turns out, she had mild preeclampsia which led her straight to the hospital. They were monitering her blood pressure (which was very high) and urine, and around 10 pm they determined it had turned severe. The only way to get rid of preeclampsia is to deliver!

They began giving Jenny magnesium to lower her blood pressure, and began the induction process. My poor sister was so out of it, and it wasn't until after the fact that I really learned how much danger she was in. Scary! I can't imagine what her and Doug were going through. Of course you want your baby to stay in for as long as possible, and the worry about her health, your own readiness, etc. My sister has really amazed me these past couple of weeks. Doug too, I am so proud of them.

On Saturday, July 11, little Elizabeth (Libby) was born! She was/is so tiny!!! It is crazy how much you can love someone right away. I already love being an aunt and I haven't even gotten to hold her yet!

Jenny had to stay in the hospital for about a week, and Libby *might* be coming home today! This is where I am so amazed by Jenny and Doug. For the past two weeks, not being able to be with their daughter at all times, going back and forth to the hospital, breastfeeding, sleeping, etc. I am just so proud of them and it is so cool to see them as parents. They have instantly become mother and father, and it seems so natural for them. I love you Jenny and Doug! You are going to be the best parents, Libby is so lucky to have you!

Here are some pics, I can't wait to see her again at HOME and really get to play with her!

My favorite picture...Libby chillin under the lights, dreaming of being on a beach somewhere. I love you Libby!

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

The Big News!

I am pregnant!!!! Right now it is so early, we just found out yesterday. We have told our families, but plan on waiting a while to tell everyone. It is so early, it scares me, but we are staying positive and praying for a healthy baby in nine months!


Brad and I are really excited, it doesn't seem real at all yet. We found out yesterday, do I am probably just over 4 weeks. I don't get to see the doctor until July 23rd, so maybe after that it will sink it. Plus, I don't FEEL pregnant, but I'm sure that will change soon. I am going to take advantage of feeling fine now while I can!


From what I can calculate on line, it looks like our due date will be around March 7th. Hopefully I can take off the rest, or most, of the school year. More than likely I will have to go back to work for the last few weeks, but I don't mind!


Brad is really excited, it's cute! I think he will be more paranoid than me! He is already telling me I need to drink at least 3 glasses of milk every day. :)


This picture isn't very clear (it was from my phone, our camera is broken), but you can make it out! I was so suprised to see that word w/o "NOT" in front of it! I'll make this blog public once we are farther along and you can check in on our new journey!