Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Still going strong, but where is this wt going?!

Today has been busy, but oh so great! We heard God again today:)

After a good workout this morning, a quick shower, and lunch it was off to the dr.'s. Dr. P found the heartbeat right away again (it was in the exact same place as before). Baby C had a heartbeat of 148 bpm. It's funny because it was 140 at 7 wks, last time it was 160 (however he only took it for 15 sec, so it could have been off) and today he took it for a full minute and it was 148. Who knows?!

So I'm completely baffled, really I am. Here's what happened today that left me baffled. I forgot to ask how much weight I had gained (according to their scale not our's at home), so I called the office after I got home and they the lady said "8 lbs." I then asked her so total 8, and she said "No, just from last time." So I proceeded to ask her so 13 total and she said "Yes. Don't worry it will slow down." Okay, so it's not the weight that baffles me right now, it's where is it all going? I am still in my reg clothes and am still pretty small in my belly. Dr. P didn't say anything, he even made sure I was gaining weight because I look small, so who knows?! Anyway, I am baffled and really don't understand how I've gained so much so fast. Although my thinking is that I heard her wrong or she read wrong. I guess we'll see next time we go in and I'll have to monitor better at h
ome. However, I think based on what I've weighed myself at home before I only weigh 8-10 lbs at most more. So, something is really weird. I even weighed before we went and I was only up 7.5 lbs from what I was before I was pregnant. Other than my being baffled, the dr. visist went great and everything looks like it's on track. I go in March 24th for the big ultrasound! I can't wait to see what Baby C is up to. And in less than 3 wks I should expect to feel the little one punching and kicking, which is going to be so exciting. Nonetheless, going off our scale and the scale at the gym I have only gained 8lbs.

Today it is absolutely gorgeous here. Almost 70 degreees and no humidity. It's truly been an amazing day all around. The nursery painting is almost done too, yeppie! Tomorrow the trim wall paper goes up and then it's done:) I will post pics once we get some more things done to it.

We are headed to KC tomorrow night and will be there through Sat for PJ's birthday. We are meeting him and Shan for what will be a great couple days full of fun and water:) And on Monday we are off to Jamaica. I can't wait to have a vacation where it's just my husband and I. I also can't wait to see the beach and feel the sand between my toes:)

“Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.”-Matthew 22: 37-39

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Feeling Normal Again

I am finally starting to feel like I did before I was pregnant and it feels great! I really forgot what it felt like to feel *normal!* I’ve been extremely tired lately, but finally that sick feeling is gone. Last night was a little rough, between waking up every hour and then feeling like I could eat a whole buffet. Nonetheless, I took a nausea pill (which just knocks me out) and I was finally able to get some sleep.

I am excited about our appointment tomorrow. Just to make sure everything is going good and make sure the baby and I are both growing like we should. I can tell I am getting bigger in my belly and at times I actually look like I am pregnant, yeah!

About our baby this week= Baby C is the size of an orange! Baby C weighs about 2.5 oz and measures around 4.0 in length. Here are some things that are going on with the baby this week: tiny hairs are starting to sprout from it’s head, it’s body is finally growing faster than it’s head (so it’s starting to balance out Baby C a bit), addition to the hair growing Baby C’s eyebrows are starting to fill out too, and all four limbs have functional joints.

“For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”- Jeremiah 29:11-13

Sunday, February 22, 2009

A little breakthrough

I finally had 2 days (going on 3) where I didn't feel terrible. I am still really tired, but other than that I feel great! Friday I didn't nap and could totally tell a difference. My afternoon naps are becoming a necessity or I simple can't function past 7.

Last night was a little rough, but it was just because we had to wait awhile to get our supper at the restaurant and when I need food, I really need food! We did get half our meal for the whole ordeal, so I guess that was good?! Our date plan was to go to church, eat, and then go shopping at the mall for maternity clothes and a baby book. We made it to church and to eat, but not shopping. I was ready to go home after our supper ordeal. We picked up some Chinese food from the food court before we left, because I knew I would want it for today. It was really nice to just hang out last night and take it easy. Today is kind of our easy day. We just do whatever and really don't plan anything, which I love.

At church last night I think I felt another flutter, actually I felt it two times. I was just sitting there and then all of sudden some weird feeling in left stomach. Then about a minute later I felt it again. It could have been the baby, gas, or maybe nothing, but I'm going to go with the baby!

A couple side notes-
There's been a change with my Grandma and what they are going to do about the cancer in her mouth. At her last Dr. visit they had her take several test dealing with her heart and well in the end they said that her heart was not probably not strong enough to be able to handle the invasive surgery. They have now decided to try radiation. I really pray that everything goes okay with the radiation and that it will take away all the cancer. My Grandma is in great spirits and continues to be very positive about everything going on. It's been a rough start to this year for the McBride side and I pray that it gets better in the proceeding months.

When we were up in WA, Nancy and I went shopping for fleece for the baby blanket. Kathy and Nancy love making these fleece blankets for everybody and I can't wait to have one for our baby. We matched it pretty close to the nursery theme. It won't be finished until the baby is born, because they will put the name and DOB on it. I was really excited to pick out more things for the baby:)

I have an appointment on Wednesday, which I am pretty excited about. Our next appointment after this one will be our big ultrasound. That will be so exciting to see our little one:)

Always give thanks for everything you have!

Friday, February 20, 2009

Finally a Fantastic Friday

I finally had a GREAT, wait an AWESOME day! Praise the Lord!

After about 10 hrs of sleep I woke up feeling great. I had a great workout and was so happy I was feeling so good. Adam and I cleaned the house and did laundry, yeah:) We went and picked out the nursery paint; it was so exciting:) While we were out and since I was feeling great, we decided to go bowling since we were really close to the place we go. Adam won all three games, but I made it close at least, which usually doesn't happen. So, I had an embarrassing moment at the bowling alley. It was the last game and my fingers were getting tired and well lets just say the bowling ball went backwards, instead of forwards. That's never happened to me and well hopefully it never happens again. It was funny and I just laughed it off.

Overall it has been a Fantastic Friday and I hope it's a Super Saturday tomorrow! I am getting really tired right now and it's only 8, but that's what happens when I don't get a nap and have a busy (and great) day. What can I say Baby C sucks the energy right out of me!

"Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, 'The LORD has done great things for them.'"- Psalm 126:2

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Trip to A's Parents


Just a funny cartoon that made me laugh!


A summary what I’ve been up to for the past week:

Our flight to Seattle was one that I couldn’t wait to get off. Not that the turbulence was bad, it was the fact that I felt terrible. I don’t even know if terrible can describe how I was feeling. My ribs felt as if they were being pushed outwards (it’s the best I can describe it-nonetheless it hurt like heck), I had a severe headache, and it was the first time I have ever felt closter phobic. It was four hours of my life that I wish to forget. Random note: I watched a movie on the plane about the engineer that invented the windshield wipers. He took Ford to court, because he said they stole his idea (which they really did). In the end he was awarded 18.5 million dollars for his invention.
We finally made it to Kennewick about 4:45. Adam’s mom had prepared us a nice meal to eat (chili and cornbread). It was delicious, however the baby had something to say about it. Let’s just say “I had heartburn radiating from my knee caps!” (aka a famous line from the movie “Juno”)! I was just telling Adam and my mom how I haven’t had any heartburn what’s so ever, and then bang (or burn) here it came. The fact that tums did nothing to help elevate the reflux really topped off how most my day had gone. We played some cards after dinner and Adam got lucky like always. When we played hearts he never took the queen once, darn him!

Saturday we went out for breakfast and just spent the day hanging out. Kathy and Bryson came over for supper. We played Dominos and watched the dunk competition. Adam and I were a little disappointed with the dunk competition compared to last year. However, it was cool that a 5’9” guy won! Yeah for short people! Adam played his all-star football game against the guy that had won.

Sunday we went to church and ate at Taco John’s (since we don’t have one here in St. Louis). We took it easy the rest of the day, which was fine with me because I really didn’t feel well.


Monday we went bowling with his parents. I just sat and cheered everyone on, since yet again I wasn’t having the best day. Tuesday we made it back home around 8:00ish after we stopped and ate dinner.

Wednesday we got back into our routine of working out and doing our usual day to day things. Also, we were able to pick up our two furry friends:) They were so happy to see us and we’ll we were really happy to see them too!


It’s been a rough pregnancy so far, but it could always be worse. I am very thankful to be blessed with this little one and I can’t wait to meet her/him! I still am not showing much and I still fit into all my cloths. I did buy a maternity top last week, which you wouldn’t even be able to tell it is a maternity top. This is great, so I will be able to wear it even when I am not pregnant and it won’t look awkward. I don’t seem to be kicking this morning sickness any too soon. Oh ya, last weekend I think I felt a flutter. It has happened twice now, both over the weekend and in the middle of the night. Could be nothing or it could have been somthing; nonetheless it was a different feeling I had never felt before.

However my thought is hard pregnancy, easy baby:)


“Yesterday is history, tomorrows a mystery, right now is a gift, that’s why they call it the present.”-Anonymous

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Whirlwind Wednesday

Yesterday was another rough morning, but it was followed by a goodnight for me. However, it wasn’t quite the same for Adam. Our roles have been reversed (sort of). He has been vomiting and has severe diarrhea. I feel terrible for him and wish I could just make him feel better; I think I know how he feels now, taking care of me all the time. He’s a trooper and I am praying for a speedy recovery. He’s been sick since about one o’clock last night and has been sleeping it off today.

I talked to a good high school friend last night about pregnancy and baby things. Jamie V. had a baby in July and is a great source for all sorts of information. It was great to catch up on life and talk about all this fun baby stuff:)

It was beautiful yesterday, not so much today though. Yesterday it was 71 degrees and felt like an amazing spring day. Last night and today it has been windy and rainy. Like the title says, it’s been a whirlwind Wednesday (between A sick, me sick, and this weather)!

Friday we are headed up to see Adam’s parents. We haven’t seen them since June, so it’ll be nice to go see them for a couple days. I really hope Adam (& I) are feeling better by then.

I haven’t mentioned this for a while despite the fact that I’ve known about it for almost a month. I just wanted to get more details before I wrote about it. Let’s just say the McBride side has had a hard Jan and Feb. So here it goes: When my Grandpa passed away in January, my Grandma had these sores in her mouth. After the funeral and family events were done, she went and had surgery to remove the sores. They removed all the sores and sent them to the lab to be checked for cancer. And unfortunately they were found to be cancerous. The Dr. that did the surgery sent my Grandma to go see some other specialist down in Omaha. At the end of last week she went in for more test and to talk with the doctors. They decided on Monday that they would try surgery to see if they can remove all the cancer from her mouth and hopefully take care of it all. She has to go down for one more visit at the end of this week and then she will have the surgery on the 24th. My Grandma doesn’t smoke or chew tobacco, yet she has mouth cancer:( I think it’s been hard on her kids who are still grieving over their father they lost. I pray that the surgery goes well and they are able to remove all the cancer. My Grandma is in really good spirits and keeps everybody else positive.

It’s been a whirlwind today and I really hope tomorrow is peaceful.

"For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD."- Psalm 117:2

Monday, February 9, 2009

First Trimester Milestones

First Trimester Milestones
* First Positive Home Pregnancy Test:)
* Getting to tell my husband he is going to be a Daddy!!! His face was priceless when he opened the early Christmas present and figured it all out.
* Five additional pregnancy test just to make sure and a Dr.'s visit!
* Realizing that "I am going to be a Mommy"... Me? Really?
* Getting to tell our parents they are going to be GRANDPARENTS!
* Experiencing the joys of morning sickness. I am still enjoying this unfortunately:(
* Getting sleep for 11 hours, waking up and still being tired! Thank goodness I can take afternoon naps.
* Receiving the first baby gifts during Christmas!
* Having our first ultrasound! We got to see the baby and the heartbeat flickering away. I saw God that day!
* Making our first "Baby Purchase," a travel system (car seat, stroller, and base)!
* Hearing our baby's heartbeat for the first time with a Doppler! It's amazing all the emotions that you go through when you hear that little sound!
* No longer being able to sleep through the night without getting up to use the bathroom.
* Dreaming about what our child will be names.
* Making our third "Baby Purchase," the rest of the baby furniture to go with the crib that Grandpa Warner made!
* Deciding on the nursery theme "Spelling Bee!"
* Making our second "Baby Purchase," the Spelling Bee decorations for the nursery!
* Getting to experience the many tears and cheers of joy, frustration, happiness, sadness, anxiousness (thanks to the wonderful hormones)!

Saturday was another rough day for me, but we managed to have an enjoyable night. Church, supper, and a movie; it was a great date night. We went to “He’s just not that into you!” It was good a chic flick. The past couple weekends Adam and I have saw all the top film’s for that weekend. It’s nice being able to go do all these things and not have to worry about a babysitter yet. Like I said before, we are taking full advantage of being just the two of us right now, but we are super excited for it to be the three of us soon. We ended up watching another chic flick Saturday and stayed up until 1:30. I can’t remember the last time I stayed up past 11:30. We watched the “Notebook.” I had wanted to see it ever since it came out, but never did. And then after browsing through the guide to see what was on, I found it. It was truly a magical love story!

Sunday I felt much like I did Saturday. This morning sickness is just kicking me in the butt right now, but I know it’s for a good reason. I also think I have officially popped. I can still wear all my regular clothes still, but I think my baby bloat has finally turned into just baby. Adam enjoys rubbing my belly and talking to the baby everyday. I love the magic we feel when we think about our little family and how it’s growing. God is truly amazing and we are so thankful for this bundle of joy.

Today I am still not feeling 100%, unfortunately I seem to be going the opposite direction from where I thought I was headed. With this new trimester I was expecting to feel a lot better, however I still haven’t felt better or at least the way I thought I would. Nonetheless, I am happy to be done with the first trimester and even happier about having a little miracle inside of me! God is great and amazing and I am blessed by Him each and every day!

“He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.” -Proverbs 21:21

Saturday, February 7, 2009

3 Steps Forward, 2 Steps Backward

This week has been kind of like a crazy roller coaster or maybe a dance step. I seem to take 3 steps forward, then 2 steps backward, and repeat! I had been feeling really well and then all of a sudden really bad. Wednesday night I went to bed with a pounding headache and unfortunately woke up with the same headache. Thursday I felt absolutely terrible and was pretty nonfunctional all day long. Thank goodness for a great husband who took care of me! Friday was a trillion times better! Like I said 2 steps backward and then 3 steps forward.

Yesterday we worked out, cleaned the house, and went out to eat. I actually had a "1st" last night. We went out to eat at Red Robin. I ordered my usual and it was delicious! However, I didn't get full! This is the first time this has ever happened to me. I usually leave with a to-go box or at least full to the brim feeling, but I've never had the feeling like I could eat another whole meal. Nonetheless, we had to get some drive-thru for later. I had a rough night last night between being hungry and full of gas (I know TMI). Nobody really tells you how gassy you might be when you're pregnant, but trust me it's like a teenage boy, especially if you eat something that upsets your stomach. Oh it stinks (literally and figuratively)!


It's been a good Saturday morning! Adam and I are watching "Parenthood' made in 1989. It's kind of funny watching it again, especially because we're going to be parents soon. Funny how Steve Martin looks the exact same way he did 20 years ago.

Tomorrow marks a big day; it's the beginning of a new trimester! 1 down, 2 to go!

“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” -Deuteronomy 6: 4-5

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Taking it easy

I am almost through the first trimester! I can't believe how relatively fast the time has flown by. However, it didn't seem to fly by when I was nauseated and passed out on our bed. Oh, how I am really not going to miss those wonderful pregnancy symptoms. I am still enjoying fitting into all my clothes and think I'll be able to for at least a couple more weeks.

I can't believe it's almost been a week since I've blogged. This past week has been very relaxing for Adam and I. It was really not full of too much excitement, which we really needed and enjoyed to the full extent. For our date night we went to "Taken," which was a really good movie. The Super Bowl was fun and exciting to watch. Too bad Kurt Warner could not pull of the victory:(

I really feel that Adam and I are taking full advantage of this off season and just being the two of us. We'll go to bed late and sleep in as we please. We try to space out doing things over a couple days, so we can relax and do what we please, when we please. Most parents always talk about how they wish they would have done so many things before the kid(s) came, so with that advice we are doing just that. If we feel like going out for supper at 4:00, we go. If we feel like sleeping in until 9:00, we do. If we want to workout for a little longer and don't have to worry about getting the child from daycare, we can. Etc, Etc!!! It's great and very much enjoyed, since we know all will change in 6 months (for the better though).

We decided to go with the Spelling Bee theme for the nursery. It was great hearing what everybody had to say about the ideas we had narrowed it down to. The big box of nursery things came yesterday. It was fun looking through everything we got and I can't wait to decorate the nursery:) So many joys to come with this little bundle of joy, which I have started calling "Baby C!"

Live in such a way that those who know you but don't know God, will come to know God because they know you.