Pants!

So I did it - finally broke down and bought my first pair of maternity pants! And let me tell you - they are the most comfortable pants I ever wore! They fit real good and they are even a size large! Even when I am pregnant I fit into a large. I'm no longer XX or X - I am a large!! Very exciting for me.

Now that I can fit into "normal" size clothes - the shopping experiences are so much better. I don't get as frustrated and I don't feel limited to 1 or 2 stores. I still have to get out of the mind set that I don't shop in plus size stores anymore. I can shop at any store and be able to find nice things - that aren't "grandma" looking (meaning - like I am 90!).

Went shopping for other things as well, got an outfit, and a dress. Things that actually fit me now.

So I have been thinking about my food cravings. Can't really think of what I crave the most - I do eat all the time! But I haven't gained weight. Which I think is ok - but a little nervous about not gaining. Funny huh - I actually want to gain weight. But it's not like I don't eat. I do. Eric keeps saying to me - didn't you just have a snack! But I remember what I read in my baby book - if your starving, then your baby is starving. I'm not going to have that happen. I think my nutrition is good, right now the only concern I have is that the baby will be a good size and is growing good. Next doctor's appt. should reassure me that we are good.

Baby Pic!

First baby picture! Had a sonogram the other day and it was really cool. The baby was kicking and waving it's hand. Seeing it move was really cool to watch. We heard the heart beat and it was beating at a great rate. The technician said if it continues to grow the way it is, then it's going to be tall. I guess it has long legs already. Surely didn't get it from my side! I think late April if all goes right we should get to know what it is. I am looking forward to that, because then I will be ready to buy things. Still feeling a bit tired, but no other sickness to really count. A bit emotional - but that's normal, right?!

On other notes - nothing much else to report. I passed my last class with an A- again! Keeping up the streak! Now I am in Economics. Week 1 is almost done and so far it's not that bad. We will see how the rest of the class goes.

My weight is ok. Since I found out that I was going to have a baby I have lost 8 pounds. It's not like I am trying! I eat all the time, but I think in most cases I am eating healthier. I have my moments were I tend to eat stuff I am not supposed to, but I do work on getting that protein in. I never knew how much harder it is until I had surgery. I guess it's because my stomach is so small that when I used to eat the carbs and stuff I still had room for the protein. But now I need to change that around and eat the protein first then the other stuff. It's all a process!

It's Real...

It's really official - even though I knew, it's been really confirmed for me... I'm having a baby!

I got to hear the heart beat today. Even though I know I am pregnant, it doesn't feel like it. However, because I heard the heartbeat, it made it a little more real. It was a huge joy to hear and know that it has a heart. It's a baby! This is something I won't every forget.

I am 11 weeks 6 days - on track for September 16th. I know right now it seems far away, but before I know it, it will be here. Feeling good. I have been a little nauseated here and there. But keeping food down. Eating all the time - and still lost 4 pounds. Doctor not concerned, but I shouldn't lose much more. I am eating all the time. Probably 8-10 little meals a day. But I am eating the healthy foods. That's the biggest difference - no more bowls of icecream and pizza. Veggies, fruit and lean protein!

I am looking forward to finding out the gender of our baby. Once I do, I will be buying things left and right. Not sure what the first item will be, but it will make me remember it!

I think the shock has worn off, but still a little nervous but more excited is happening. We will see how the next few weeks go!