My First Outburst

So, last night I made dinner and sat down next to Phil to eat. I asked him curiously how much we should think about spending on baby furniture. Boy did that open a can of worms. He decided to tell me that he plans on leaving the (hideous) puke yellow 60's couch and chair in the nursery. Um, NO. First of all, that's just gross. Who knows what has crawled it's way into that furniture and died.

So, I did what any pregnant woman would do and I cried. I cried my eyes out. I couldn't believe that he would be so insensitive to not even put the comfort of his wife and newborn baby into the equation of what furniture will go in the room. I cried so hard I thought I was going to pass out.

Phil, if you're reading this... When you find a way to grow a set of milk producing breasts to feed our baby at all hours of the night, you can use that awful chair. Until that happens, I will decide on the furniture. Thanks. And while we're on the subject, the next time I cry until I nearly pass out - all it takes is a little comment like "We will find something that works Sarah, I'm sorry I upset you." Then maybe I will stop crying and start breathing again.

5 weeks

*Your baby's microscopic heart begins to beat this week—although it won't be detectable with one of those cool Dopplers for a few weeks, so you'll have to wait a little longer to hear that satisfying "whoosh-whoosh" you're so anxious for. Here's what else is under construction: With the beating of the heart, blood will begin to circulate throughout the body. Your baby's first organ system will be up and running!The beginnings of the brain; the cardiovascular, nervous and reproductive systems; as well as all other major systems are under way. Your baby's new digs—the amniotic sac and the placenta (aka the hotel and the restaurant)—are still forming at this point. (Maybe you should send a housewarming gift.)All that high-speed development and your baby is only 2 millimeters long—about the size of a sesame seed*

*This is from the website 3Dpregnancy.com

Feeling Gross

Today is the first day I really feel sick. The past couple days I've gotten a little light headed when hungry, but this is just awful. To start the day off, i had to drive to work on icy roads. Got here safely and started brewing coffee.

Aversion #1 - Hazelnut Coffee. I thought this stuff made me sick before pregnancy! Now it takes all of my strength not to hurl just smelling the coffee beans. So grinding the beans and brewing the ground beans only makes it worse. *Note to self - hide hazelnut coffee.

Aversion #2 - Mens Cologne. Seriously, is it necessary to spray yourself with so much cologne that you smell like a cheap whore? No. Cologne is meant for the people that get close to you, not the people across the room.

Aversion #3 - Stale Cigarette Smoke. Is it too much to ask for you to chew some gum? Maybe wash your hands? Yes it's addictive, but don't make other people suffer because you like to smell like dried up tires on a hot day.

So aside from the nasty smells of everyday nuisances, I absolutely love being pregnant. The first appointment is on January 20th and that date just couldn't come soon enough!! Phil made dinner again last night. He made his "World Famous Chicken Wraps" and they were really good! Lots of green peppers and red peppers with grilled chicken breast wrapped in a tortilla with melted colby jack cheese. He puts spinach leaves and caesar dressing on his, but I ate mine without and enjoyed every bite :) THANK YOU PHIL.

Still Knocked Up

So far so good! I find myself getting extremely tired around 4:30pm each day. Luckily no morning sickness or weird food aversions, but it's still too early to count them out. Today Phil woke up and decided to run to the grocery store. He surprised me with donuts and organic juice! He has been one step ahead ever since we found out that I'm pregnant, and it just amazes me every day.

So far my cravings are: 7up, orange mango juice, sweet potato fries, chocolate pudding, and anything with limes.

It's a fall baby!

We tested on New Years Eve and got the biggest surprise of our lives! To see the word "pregnant" on a test is an indescribable moment.. there just aren't any words to explain the feeling of pure joy.

Yesterday we had lunch with almost the entire family and it was really hard keeping such a big secret, but we know that it's worth the wait, and they will find out soon enough. This is just our time to smile at eachother and learn about the months ahead together.

Phil has been the most supportive, sweet, and loving husband. He started reading the pregnancy books before I even had the chance! He's going to be a great dad and is always a supportive husband.

I just keep praying that every day I wake up I will still be pregnant.