Prego, yo!

Yes, I am pregnant.

Yes, this is awesome.

YES, I am totally SICK!

Oy.

I am truly going to make the effort to keep everyone posted on how things are going for my pregnancy. Just know that it depends on how I am feeling day by day for the time being.

In the meantime, I would like you to know that my first prenatal visit with my doctor is set for next Thursday, July 8th at 2:45. Michael will be joining me, so that is pretty cool and helps me feel less anxious, since he doesn't have that much of a clue either. And yes, our joint ignorance crazily enough does bring me joy. Don't get me wrong, I've read aaaaaaallllll about "what to expect" and all that jazz, but it's still my/our first visit, so kind of freaky cool. Makes this whole pregnancy thing suddenly very real. Or at least as real as my round the clock nausea.

And for those who really, really want to know how it's going with all that lovely nausea, I will break it down for you. I feel sick pretty much 24/7. BUT, I have only vomited about 2-3 times so far, and honestly, felt better after such. The only times I get to the Puking Point ("PP") is if I go too long without eating. So now that I'm sly to that little nugget of knowledge, I rarely get to that point. I have lost a little weight, but nothing at all alarming, and I am sure I will make up for that in the coming months. I am also able to sip a 16 oz. Jamba Juice (w/protein boost) every afternoon and that helps me be able to eat dinner later. So I am definitely eating small meals, and just more so in the second half of the day. Things I seem to tolerate well so far: cheese and strawberry stuffs. Separately though, of course. I am not at all into cravings yet--just aversions. >sigh<>

Other random things to share:

• Yes, we do plan to find out the baby's gender. :) Not even a question there.
• Baby is due approximately mid-February. Dr. should be giving us an official due date at the appt. next week, so stay tuned, my friends and family!
• I love unsolicited prego advice--about morning sickness, delivery, etc. What I don't like are the random horror stories some people feel the "need" or "responsibility" to share. Don't get me wrong, we'll still be friends if you tell me something whacky-scary, but I won't like it very much. If there is a purpose to the freaky story, sure, but if it's just something random and exhilerating you like to share...yeah, maybe let it pass. Remember, I have always been melodramtic enough, and we've now added high doses of hormones...
• We are leaning toward family names for the baby. So be forewarned! :D
• The nursery is most likely going to be pale green. Mike's idea, and I like that it can be touted towards both guy and gal fatties by adding some accent colors.
• We have been crib shopping and think we have picked one out. Will post picks as soon as we finalize.
• Yes, I am taking prenatal vites and have been for a couple of weeks now. I take them right before I go to bed to make sure they don't make me feel worse.
• As of this writing I am about 7.5 weeks along on my journey. It's crazy and I am very happy and feel blessed every minute--even despite the nausea. Still content and pluggin' along.
• We do plan to start a gift registry, so as soon as I am feeling well again, I will get that information out to all who are interested. Please feel free to make suggestions as to what you think we'll need/want the most. Remember: we are basically clueless, bless our hearts. :)

So I'm biased, but I think that's a pretty great start for now. Let me know if I missed anything, and I will plan to include it in my next post. I love you guys, and I am so thankful for each of you in my life. I have to admit to having felt a little sad from time to time that my mom isn't here with me to check on me and talk to me. The Lord has blessed me though with such a strong and sincere group of my family and friends. Not a day goes by that one or more of you doesn't check in on me. I thank you for the part you are playing in my life right now. I hope I can show my gratitude more as I begin to feel better!

All my love,

Autumn