Our Gender Reveal...

Dear little man,

We wanted to do something really memorable the day that we found out what gender you were.  We invited all of our family and my best friend to join us in the surprise.  We had quite the party finding out whether we were going to have a son or a daughter.  I can truly say that May 16, 2012 will live in my memory as one of the most exciting days of my life.  I cannot wait to meet you, Emerson William Wedgeworth.

Week 14-20...

I've been kind of behind lately in blogging because we were in the process of moving and then we didn't have my computer set up for awhile.  I wanted to try and catch up a little bit though and tell you a few things that have been going on in the last 6 weeks.

Weight gain so far - 5 lbs

My fibroids have been causing me some fits.  I've been to the doctor a few times unexpectedly for pain and extreme bladder discomfort due to these lovely fibroids that are sharing space with you.  Something that the doctor told me was, "you're just going to have to get used to it!"  I'll hold this over your head some day Little One :)

We've been in to the doctor a few times and your heart beat is very strong.

Speaking of strong...your arms and legs are apparently very strong too.  In fact, as I'm sitting here typing I can feel you wiggling away.  I often tell your daddy that you've drank "crazy juice."  I've been feeling you punching and kicking me since around 14 weeks and it is amazing.  It reminds me that there is a little tiny human in there.

I got to celebrate my first Mother's Day!  And we also found out that you are going to have a cousin join you in this world only 10 weeks after you're born.  I cannot wait to see the 2 of you grow up together.

The most exciting news is that tomorrow, yes TOMORROW, we are going to find out whether you are a boy or a girl.  We have a very special evening planned with all of our family to celebrate whatever gender God decides to give us.  I have anxiously been anticipating this day for WEEKS and I cannot believe it is almost here.  I cannot wait to know what you are and to call you by name.  I cannot wait to bond with you on a whole new level.  I also cannot wait to get started on your nursery.  I've had so many plans bouncing around inside of my head.

Here's to you my sweet Little One.  I pray every day for you and I love you more and more each day!

 

Weeks 11, 12 and 13...

So I'm a little behind in my blogging. The last few weeks haven't been the greatest for me. I was feeling really crummy and to top if all of, we're packing to move in a few weeks and I was getting everything graded for the end of the 3rd quarter at school. Needless to say, my blog went on the back shelf. Good news though...I think that I am finally feeling back to myself again. I have not been queasy in 2 days and tonight I ate P.F. Chang's and pot stickers. Both of those things would have set my stomach on end just a week ago.

Let's see if I can summarize what has been going in in our lives over the last few weeks. You, my sweet baby, have grown quite a bit in the last few weeks (as you can see from the photos of my bump). Having my body get larger is a new thing for me. I'm really freaked out that if I'm already showing at 13 weeks that I'm going to be huge by the end. I need to keep reminding myself that it doesn't really matter. This is all for a VERY good reason.

(11 weeks pregnant)

(12 weeks pregnant)

(13 weeks pregnant)

I had another ultrasound last week at 12 weeks to do some genetic screening. It was amazing. I got to see you squirming all around and I even got to hear your heart beat.

(here you are at exactly 12 weeks-you are so amazing to me!)

We did find out during the ultrasound that the 2 tumors that were left after my surgery a year and half ago have now turned in to 5 tumors, all thanks to my hormones. 3 of them are at least 2 inches and there are 2 other small ones. The high risk doctor that did my ultrasound is a little concerned because 2 of them are growing towards my cervix which could block off my cervix for a natural delivery. They are going to want to see me for regular ultrasounds to monitor the growth of the tumors. This is definitely a major point of prayer right now for me because I really want to do a natural birth. The growth of these tumors could result in a mandatory c-section. They could also grow and exceed their blood supply which means they would die and rot and I would need emergency surgery. I need to them to shrink or to stop growing. I do not want them to harm you or your delivery in any way!

Over the last few weeks you have started moving your arms and legs. Your brain is fully formed and your vocal chords are complete. You are about 3 inches long and are about the size of a plum.

I'm looking forward to hearing your heart beat at our 14 week appointment on Monday. And I am so looking forward to finding out if you are a boy or a girl in just 6 more weeks!

I love you sweet Baby Wedge!

10 weeks...

(10 weeks pregnant)

You've gotten a lot bigger this week and I can sure tell! You now weigh a whopping .14 oz. All of your vital organs have formed and have began to function. You have tiny finger nail and toe nails. You even have teeth!

Pregnancy has always been amazing to me; however, now that it is actually happening in my body it is unfathomable! It is so surreal to see the ultrasound screen and know that there is a TINY little human inside of my body right now!

(These are the actual size of your itty bitty feet right now!)

We had a few important things happen in this week of your life. Your dad sat me down on the couch last week and asked me if I'd like to go on an adventure. I had not been feeling well that day, so my response was, "I think the baby is enough adventure for me this year, so...NO THANKS!" He proceeded to tell me that we had 60 days to be out of our house and into a new one. I spent the next 20 minutes crying and threatening to take our landlord to court (those were just my preggo hormones talking). You'll learn something about your dad...he thinks a few steps ahead and he knows me so well. He knew I'd freak out, so he'd already been looking at houses that day. He had an appointment lined up the next day to look at a cute house only a few blocks away. You'll also learn something about me...I worry ALL OF THE TIME. I think God was trying to teach me something. I think God was almost laughing at me. He already had everything taken care of. We signed a lease for a new place only 4 days after we'd been kicked out! And it's going to be so much better for our little family. I can't wait to bring you home to it.

(Our new house with a few of the bay)

We also had another doctor appointment this week with a new doctor. The last doctor that I had been seeing was a complete moron and caused a few unneeded scares for me! Dr. V is amazing. She spent over an our with us doing a complete family history and physical on me and we even got to do another ultrasound. She is definitely more competent than Dr. Phillips! I must say that you are pretty cute! Every time I get to see you I am more and more amazed at what is going on inside of me right now.

(Your 10 week photo shoot)

The last few days I have been feeling a little bit better. The queasies don't seem so bad. I'm hoping that since I'm nearing my 2nd trimester that you've decided to take a break on your mama!

We're getting ready to tell people this weekend and I can't wait! It has been so hard keeping this secret for he last 7 weeks!

I love you Baby Wedge!

9 weeks...

(9 weeks pregnant)

Here are a few 9 week updates:

1. I had to get some jeans that were quite a few pants sizes bigger than I've ever worn. I can tell that my waste is filling out a little.
2. I had to get a new bra! Apparently I went from a 32 B to a 34 D in only 2 short months!
3. I found a new doctor and your daddy and I will be going in next week for a check-up and to hopefully hear your heartbeat.

You have graduated this week from an embryo to a fetus and your embryonic tail has disappeared. Your eyes are fully developed. I wonder what color eyes you have! Your reproductive organs have also fully developed. I wonder if you are a boy or a girl!

I can't wait to tell everyone about you! We're waiting until March 26th, which is now only 3 1/2 weeks away. I'll be so excited when everyone can enjoy this journey with us!

BeTheMatch...

My uncle is dying. He has an extremely rare form of blood cancer called chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis. My uncle Dick has to get blood transfusions every month now just to keep his energy level up. He has a young 13 year old son. The average survival rate of this type of cancer is 3.5-5.5 years. Chemotherapy and radiation do not help this type of cancer. The only thing that has a slight chance of curing it is a complete bone marrow transplant. Even at that it isn't a guarentee.

Why am I writing this blog? I'm asking for help. My mom and my other uncle are not bone marrow matches and my grandparents are too old. The cancer is bad enough now that they are looking for a bone marrow match. I would get tested, but I can't due to medical reasons. There's a really quick and painless way to find out if you are a bone marrow match for anyone on the transplant list. It's called BeThe Match http://marrow.org/Home.aspx. You register on their website and they mail you a kit. All you do is swab the inside of your mouth and mail it back to them. I've never thought about doing something like this until it struck this close to my family. If this were your brother, uncle, father or mom wouldn't you want everyone possible to get tested? I know I do.

(My uncle Dick)

8 weeks...

(8 weeks pregnant)

There is not much to write about this week except that you've been doing a number on my tummy! It amazes me that something so tiny...you're only an inch long and the size of a green olive...can have so much control over my body. I won't get into all of the nasty details but my stomach has been topsy turvy this week!

Your liver, spleen and gall bladder are developing this week. You are also starting to move a little. I can't wait for the next few months when I'll actually get to feel you move. Your daddy and I enjoy laying in bed at the start of each week reading about how you are growing and developing.

One thing on my list to accomplish this week is to go buy a new bra :)

I am still enjoying my daily 2 mile walks and having fun experimenting with yoga. I know that it will be getting interesting soon once I have a baby bump.

I love you sweet Baby Wedge and I pray for you every night when I lay in the bath tub.