Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Not a whole lot is going on in Jelly Bean world. I did have the stomach flu this past weekend and thought I was never going to get past it. I'm still feeling some of the affects but much much better. It started Friday night and went through the night to Saturday at 10:30 am. I was a little worried about jelly bean and getting dehydrated. I was having a heck of a time getting liquids to stay down. Finally, got some gatorade to stay down and gradually got better. I did fight a fever Saturday night but broke in the middle of the night. After going through what felt like hell, I have to say I was pretty thankful it all happened on the weekend. I didn't have to take time off work (I'm trying to save as much PTO as I can for maternity leave), we had no major plans going on, and Jay was an excellent care taker.

We're starting the house purging process. Since our house is small we are trying to get rid of as much stuff as we can. It really makes you realize how much junk you have and how fortunate you are to have all this junk. We had the carpets cleaned (one last time before jelly bean can destroy it!) and now we are taking a truck load of furniture to Goodwill. Our front room will turn into an office/den and the office will become jelly bean's room. Lots of trips to Good will in our future!

I think I've started to feel jelly bean moving. Kinda hard to tell when you don't know what it's suppose to feel like. I'm going off what I've read in the books and I keep feeling the fluttering and twinges, so I am guessing that would be movement??? The belly has officially popped! It's so funny to see people's reactions at work. I tend to wear a lot of black and gray at work so it really has covered up any signs of a belly. The other day I was wearing a form fitting maternity shirt and walked by some co-workers and they said "Whoa! Look at that belly!". I still haven't got any comments from strangers asking if I am pregnant. I've already determined I'm a mean pregnant person and will say "No" just to see their reaction.

I can't believe Thanksgiving is already here! So much to be thankful for! Thankful for having the best family and friends you could ask for, a husband that loves my goofy butt (figuratively not literally), a good job, a house, the basic necessities. And of course, Jelly Bean. I never thought we would be expecting so soon but thankful for getting to experience a new adventure. God has blessed me more than I ever deserve and I am not really sure why some days! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I am incredibly thankful for all of you!

16w5d

I had my 3rd doctor's appointment yesterday. Jay had the day off to take care of some shots he has to get before going to Myanmar in December so he decided to join me at my appt. Everything is good! I keep having to get lab work done to monitor my thyroid. In the past when I've had physicals done my initial blood work comes back saying my thyroid is abnormal but then I go have the second test done and everything is fine and dandy. Pregnancy has made by thyroid overactive. I haven't needed any treatment, it's not too far out of range but my doc wanted to monitor and it's been gradually getting better. I haven't heard anything about my lab I had done yesterday so I am assuming everything has gone back to normal.

I had completely forgot at my previous appointment that I was told I have type A- blood. This means I will get a shot at 27 weeks. This is to prevent my body from thinking it's allergic to the baby and basically start fighting it. I guess if my blood and the babies blood mix it could be bad for baby. I will get another shot after giving birth in case our blood mixes during delivery. Sounds fun right??

I was pretty sure I was going to get yelled at during my appointment. I've only gained 4lbs total and I was sure I was going to hear about it. But the doc didn't seemed phased by it. I'm amazed because I feel like I've gained 20lbs. The belly has officially popped out. It looks more like a beer gut... When I was at my parent's last weekend I told my dad my belly was starting to look like his! He wasn't amused with me and proceeded to remind me Christmas and my birthday are coming....

We find out what we are having December 2nd. I've had at least a half a dozen people tell me I am having a girl. Their reasonings are the heart beat has been 164 or higher and girls have higher heart rates. Another told me it's because I am carrying so high. I reminded them I am short girl with a short torso so it's not like this baby has any other place to go. Jay and I are hoping for boy. We'll of course be happy with whatever we're having as long as they are happy and healthy. But I want a boy....

Where's jelly bean going to live???

I told Jay the other day, the one thing I am probably most stressed about is where is this baby going to live??? Our 930 sq ft house is barely big enough for the two of us!!! We've talked and discussed and have somewhat of a game plan. The office will be jelly bean's room, the front room will be turned into a den/office. We're going to have to buy some new furniture but very minimal. I'm going to share the closet and a dresser with jelly bean since our house lacks closet space. My goal is start purging the house of things we don't need or use. I gave something to Angie the other night and was excited to start getting rid of junk. We're going to work on the attic and basement and try to maximize the space we have there. Our parent's and family keep asking if we're going to move. I know our house is small but it's a cheap payment and it's helped us build our savings. I know it will be tight but I want to stay here till we absolutely have to leave. I expect it won't be long but we can still make it a couple more years.

I was having a selfish day on Monday. I had to go to Victoria Secret and buy some things for Angie's bachelorette party this weekend. While I was in there I had this thought "I'm not going to be able to look cute in any of this stuff for a long time". I have no idea why I was thinking this because I don't even go in that store unless its Christmas and I buying a gift for someone else. So I started having my pity party and feeling like a fat heifer. I haven't been going to the gym like I told myself I was going to keep up on and starting to come down on myself for not taking better care of myself. Some girls from work quickly reminded me I will be regretting this feeling down the road when I will barely be able to put on my own pants. I went to the gym yesterday and did my cardio and felt better. I actually haven't gained that much weight although I feel 20 lbs heavier.

Everyone keeps reminding me I'll be able to find out what we're having in a few weeks. I can't believe we're already at that point. I've been asked by everyone if we'll find out. I figure I can't control anything in this pregnancy (well not really) but I can control knowing what the sex of the baby is. So yes we'll find out. I don't know if it's because I want all boys but I am convinced it's a boy. We'll see if the "mother's instinct" is right. I can't say I've pre-planned a lot of things but I do have these few details figured out... Jelly bean will go to day care at Deaconess. I am going to breast feed for hopefully the first year. The nice thing about the baby going to day care at Deaconess is I can go over there during my lunch to nurse. Plus I'll have the comfort of knowing they are close to me. I've never questioned if I would breast feed, just one of those things I know I want to do. I'm little nervous about trying to plan it all out around me working full time and the baby having a consistent schedule but I am determined to make it work.