16 weeks and showing

Yep, Barefoot AND pregnant :)

Getting hard to believe we only have about 23 weeks left!!! My belly feels like it is growing everyday. I am starting to rub my hands over it occasionally (which is something I had never understood before I became pregnant). Steve now is saying I look pregnant instead of saying that it looked like I just ate a BURRITO!!!

14 week appointment

Today I got to hear the heartbeat... what an amazing sound! The nurses were really great so it made the experience even better! I am still loosing weight and I am not sure why except that I have stopped eating so much junk food that my body doesn't know what to think!!! They did find protein in my urine so they will be doing more tests to make sure it is nothing serious. I am going to keep an eye on my blood pressure over the next month to see if I am developing high blood pressure. So far no signs, but just being cautious!!!
The next appointment is in 4 weeks and we will definitely get to have an ultrasound and find out the gender!!! Very exciting to think about!
I am still feeling good except my allergies are killing me. Creating a few headaches and pressure around the eyes. Although it is normal to be conjested during pregnany, it is not normal for me!!!! This little one is preparing me to be tough, and I am ready for the challange!!!
much love, sandy

first trimester... DONE!!!

Yipee!!! We have officially made it through the first trimester! Although I wasn't an awful 13 weeks, I have to say I didn't feel 100%. Nausea was something that was unfamilar to me and it seems like I am over the hump! I seem to have more energy so work is a little easier :) I still cannot stay up past 10pm and Steve is wondering if this will ever change! I think I like going to bed early :)
A full nights sleep is still something I miss. I have increased my trips to bathroom to twice per night. My belly is starting to grow and I might take a picture soon! Still getting used to the idea of being excited about having a belly!!!! I am actually loving my maternity clothes and have been wearing them earlier than needed. ;) I also caved (pressure from Laura Upton) and looked online to try and figure out the gender of the baby! Based on the chinese gender calendar, we are predicted to have a boy!!!
Our next appointment is April 10th and we will just get blood work and I think check the heartbeat. Hopefully we will find out the true gender on the next appointment around week 18. I will keep you posted!!!
Sorry for the lack of updates, as you can see, our lives haven't changed too much so far! The basement is getting close to done and we are THRILLED!!! Thanks to everyone for their love and support during this time. It is great to know we have such a good friends and family to get through these uncertain times!!!