13 weeks

13 WEEKS AND FEELING GREAT

1 day shy of 13 weeks

I had another appointment with my doctor today. Routine check.... urine sample, weight and checking on the baby's heart beat. I always get excited to hear the baby's hearbeat. It melts my heart every time.


Before I start to tell this story, I should begin by saying that everything turned out just fine:


The nurse was checking and listening for the heartbeat. Moments went by where we didn't hear anything. Moments where I start to worry. Tears start to roll down my face. The nurse assures me that it takes time to find the right spot. My doctor happens to walk back in the room at that time. I told her that I was freaking out. She took over looking for the heartbeat. She also has a hard time. She stops with the heartbeat wand and says "Let's do this the easy way" and tells the nurse to bring in the sonogram machine.


Of course the worst possible things are going through my head. My heart begins to shatter. It's only been 12 1/2 weeks and I already love this peanut more than anything.  I can't imagine my life with out this little baby. Crazy how attached you get so fast.


The sonogram shows the baby and the flicker of it's little heart beat.  An instant feeling of relief comes over me. Talk about an emotional roller coaster ride. The sonogram looked great. I could see the baby moving it's arms and then the little thing even rolled over.  Active little baby!!!


This post wasn't meant to scare anyone or to have anyone worry. As it turns out, everything is still great. I just wanted to document this day. I want to be able to look back and remember how much I loved our little baby today. I imagine I will love this baby even more tomorrow. :)

12 weeks

Tomorrow I will be exactly 12 weeks pregnant. We have been keeping this little baby a secret for 3 months now... it's time share our wonderful news with close family and friends. We are hoping to keep the news off of facebook for awhile, so please don't put any comments on there about our little peanut (for now, anyway). So far, I have felt pretty good during the pregnancy. I have been blessed with no morning sickness.  Nausea has gotten me a couple of times, but I have figured out that greasy food has been the culprit. That means no burgers and fries for me (even if that is what baby thinks he/she wants). I have been exhausted, but that is to be expected. Fortunately, my energy level has really started to pick up this last week. Let's just pray that everything continues to go smoothly.

I will take another picture of my baby bump this week. My clothes are starting to get a little snug and the belly is really starting to pop out now. Matt and I will be going back to the doctor next week for our next appointment. I will continue to update you on the progress of the baby and my new curvy body. 
Much love to you all!

Introducing Baby Montgomery

This is a picture of our first sonogram that was done at 8 weeks. We were able to see and hear a strong heart beat. I was able to record the sound of the heartbeat with my phone. Matt and I played the heartbeat back over and over throughout that evening. Music to my ears! 

Baby Bump at 9 weeks

It's hard to believe that there is a little life growing inside of me. I have to say, this is the most incredible event of my life. 

Trip to San Diego over spring break

It was too early to know at the time, but our little peanut was starting to grow while we were in San Diego.