First Ultrasound, Check

Well, yesterday was our first doctor's appointment! Everything went extremely well, even better than I thought it would.  My nerves and anxiety had been building up for awhile, and it was finally nice to hear the doctor tell us that the baby was healthy, and in the right spot.  It was also nice to hear that there was only one baby in me, since I had a dream that we had found out we were having quadruplets!  The ultrasound measured me at exactly 6 weeks and 4 days, and the expected due date will be September 10.

The first ultrasound is something that Alex and I will never forget.  We could actually see our little baby's heartbeat going up and down, and even heard it for the first time!  Baby Gifford's heart was beating at 123 beats per minute.  It amazes me that something so small can have such a strong heartbeat.

Some of my new symptoms this week include mild morning sickness, sense of smell, and food aversions.  The morning sickness hasn't been bad at all, thankfully, just some nausea here and there.  As long as I make sure I eat 6 to 8 times a day and keep my stomach from being empty I am fine.

Only 6 more weeks until my first trimester will be complete! Have a happy week, everyone!

1 Month Down, 8 to Go

Sunday was the last day of my first month!  It definitely went by slow for me.  I think the days creep by for Alex and I since we are so anxious.  But I know we should embrace this time as a couple while we can.

Well, this week, Baby Gifford is weighing in at the size of an appleseed, about .13 inches!  It amazes me how much my body can change in such a short amount of time.  Alex has been great at dealing with my "moodiness" and how exhausted I have been lately.  It is kinda sad, but I am in bed no later 8:30 most nights.  I guess it comes with the territory, but I don't mind as I am such an excited mommy-to-be.  :)

A week from today is our first doctors appointment!  It couldn't come soon enough.  We just want to be reassured that the baby is healthy and growing at the normal rate.  I have been reading that we might be able to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time.  I will be 6.5 weeks by then, so hopefully we will be able  to hear it.  I have started making a list of questions for the doctor, as this is our first time and everything.  I am probably being too cautious than I should, but it's better to be safe than sorry!  I hope this week goes by fast!

We are EXPECTING

Alex and I are so excited to announce that we are expecting our first child in September!  We have gone through so many emotions since we found out we were expecting on January 2, 2012.  It definitely was a great start to the new year.  Although the news has been very exciting, it has been very overwhelming as well.  Trying to find the perfect house, new car, and just everything that goes into planning for a baby is a lot to think about.  We just know everything will be perfect and fall into place though!  We will be praying everyday that our baby is healthy and perfect in every way.  So....is Baby Gifford going to be a boy or girl?   Make sure you take time to take the baby gender poll!