11 Weeks

Hello Friends and Familia,

We are 11 weeks prego. Today , what I thought was going to be the ultra sound, was actually the doodad that just finds the heartbeat. They couldn't find it, but she said it all sounded really good placenta and what not. She said that sometimes the uterus tilts back and it's hard to hear it. Aaron said it sounded like we're giong to give birth to a modem. ahahahaha...that's my husband. I personally think it might be because of my extra fluff in the front but she quickly told me that was not so. ..but i still think it has something to do w/ it.

I wanted to slightly cry like a baby at first but then i remembered they're trying to hear something that is still REALLY tiny and moving around and i'm only 11 weeks. She said that I should'nt worry at all , which of course I will but will try to keep it at a minimum. The REAL ultra sound is next Monday. My sister is going w/ me because A-Ron has to work ..stinkin' work.

Last week I felt like pure poop. But when i woke up Thursday morning I felt like a new woman. I had some energy back and the bad nausea was gone (the doc said that there was something going around so i might've been dealing w/ a bug ick) . The doc also told me that a flu shot is fine. But anyway long story short, i feel freaking great. Except i'm still REAL tired a lot. i could sleep at a drop of a dime. Anybody else like this when they were prego? I drink tea every once in a while because being that tired at work is awful. I figure tea has a bit less caffiene than coffee so it's pretty safe. I haven't had any coffee people since the wee before i found out. i miss starbucks so much. I dont' get anything fancy..just the regular brewed coffe w/ cream and splenda. ugh i miss it. i know i could get decaf, but it still breaks my heart i can taste the difference. WAA..but i'll get over it. hahaha.

That's about all I have to tell ya right now. I think i've only gained about 2 lbs w/ this pregoness so far and i'll take that :)

Love,
Amo

Week 10!

Hello!

Welcome to Week 10. The new thing this week is a bit of nauseau this week. It all started saturday when i gagged whilst brushing my teeth. I've heard of this, but it still totally caught me off gaurd. Since then, i get waves. I haven't actually Tossed thy cookies, but one sniff of the garlic leftovers in our fridge brings it right up there in my throat. And that's how it all began. It is now Tuesday morning of week 10 and my stomach is not feeling so great. I'm hoping my workout will make it better today and shake it off some. whew, i do not like this. Although, I still consider myself extremely lucky to have made it to week 10 w/out much complaining. Needless to say, there have been no cravings lately, just for the fridge to not smell of garlic.

I'm so excited that there's little arms and legs and feet and hands and look at all that's going on!! I think i google things a million times a day just to figure out the craziness that's happening. Next Tuesday (week 11) is our FIRST ultra sound!!!!!! I can't wait to keep you posted!!!!

Love,
Amy

APPLES!

My mom, has graciously started giving me a bag of apples every now and then. These apples are from Adrian Orchards on the south side of Indianapolis. They are....to die for. I eat around 2-3 a day. They have the best flavor! I was used to the grocery store apples that are a tame version of fresh, and i cut one of these Adrian's up and it is bursting w/ DELICIOUSNESS!!!! I just had to express my love for these apples. I might have to make a pie.

Week 9 !

Hello All!

We are at Week 9! The wee one is officially a fetus (I thought that was last week but i was wrooongg). There's an artists' rendering to the right over there. The baby now at the stage where it's no longer a manatee or any other sea creature! The little one has a big head still, and wee arms and legs and I think can pee now heheheh. awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww isn't that cute. I'm still really tired, actually really wiped! I had to take a nap int he middle of the day yesterday while visitng the grandparents because i couldnt' keep my eyes open! The pants are getting tighter, but It's okay knowing the reason i just don't mind!

I was in Florida this past week to tell my grandparents! This trip was planned pre-conception so it was just more good news to let them in on! They bought me an adorable baby blanky w/ dinosaurs (some are princesses and some are boy dino's so it will work for whatever the stinker is!)
The grandparents live in a magical retirement place in Florida called "The Villages". The morning air smells like bacon and I think they polish the trees at night. I'm pretty sure it's like the "Stepford Grandparents" and some of them are robots! DON'T DRINK THE KOOLAIDE GRAMA! All kidding aside, it really is a beautiful place, and we had a great time. Although I am glad to be back in low humidity Indiana :) A constant sweat mustache is not really a good accessory.

here are some pictures. My dad traveled with me. We went to a polo game (the Villages have I think the 2nd biggest polo field in America, i'll have to double check that fact) but it's truly georgeous. We also went to the Russel Stover outlet , yesssssssss...I loaded up a lot of good chocolate and licorice for my office mates. some of it's even sugar free :) .
Oh and by the way, i made a healthy version of the Pork Fritter that was DELICIOUS!!! I basically pounded a boneless pork chop, and dipped it in egg and then bread crumbs that had very little salt and a bit of pepper, then baked it for about 25 minutes ( i think i flipped it once too) and had it on a whole wheat bun w/ mustard and relish. I was quite proud of myself and it quenched the craving!!! Aaron really liked them too!!!!! It's a definite do again dinner!

LOve you all,
Amo

Lunges squats and Mcdonalds cheeseburger

Hello all!
I'm on the tail end of week 8! So far still no morning sickness. I feel really really lucky!! I am still really tired especially after work, i just want to lye on my couch and zone out and then go to bed at 8:30-9pm. Probably because I've been getting up 4 x's a night to pee as you all know. Although, the last two nights I've only gotten up once and it's been WONDERFUL!! But as soon as my cat knows i'm awake (usually around 4 a.m) he takes his purch on my hip to remind me that he needs his spoon full of horse meat soon. Maybe i should look at Tigger as practice, that my nights of sleeping through are not coming back anytime soon.

Something that started last week, was food cravings. As you read in my earlier post, a pork fritter has been dancing in my mind, and also a Mcdonalds cheeseburger. I do not eat fast food hardly at all, and ESPECIALLY Mcdonalds. Finally I gave in last night. I couldn't take it anymore! I felt dirty just being in the drive thru. I went home and at my meal. The good news is, it was not so great and the spell has been broken. The pork fritter..it's still taunting me. "Amy...i'm so crunchy w/ mustard and pickles, and it's so sexy how i hang 2 inches over the already ridiculously sized bun...c'mon..jUST A BITE" well, we all know I can't just take a bite. I dont' know if this fantasy will come to life, but I truly think that caving a bit sometimes breaks the spell. I'm going to try to make a baked healthy version at home tonight. After discussions with Aaron how to do this, we have bought the appropriate ingredients and are ready for our experiment.

I have also started a new prenatal work out. From the sounds of my cravings, it couldnt' start anytime sooner. He has me doing a really awesome workout that i really sweat with and build up my core to help pop my wee stinker out (that could mean a completely different thing) . Here's what I hate , but am convinced I will master...The evil Lunge and squats. I don't look like the svelt woman in the picture, and i'm holding a giant ball w/ 3 lbs of what sounds/feels like rice inside while i do them. IT really makes my heart race, and i'm not quite conviced that there's not a forest fire happening in my hamstrings today. I also work on the Incline machine and get up to a 15 incline at 3mph. I tried to do the suggested 3.3 but it's not in the stars yet. I thought my previous jogging would have me doing better, but for about a month i havne't been jogging and it really showed. I'm glad I have my new work out because it really gets me excited again about my workout. I currently belong to NIFS downtown Indy and that gym is the best gym I've EVER belonged to, it's been since my skinny days in college that i've stuck w/ a routine/gym for so long.

This weekend I travel to Florida to visit my Grandparents! They do not know yet! I will blog again when I return (it will be week 9 by then) and will have updated pics of me (although not much change as my belly just looks like a plus size belly haha. I really envy thinner people who get to see every change that goes on with their bodies, it's so exciting.

Until next week my pals, I bid you adieu!!!

Amo

PREGO BALLOONS!

What's that in the sky!? Is it hot air balloons?! Is it Goodyear Blimps?!?! OR two GIANT ORBS FROM SPACE COMING TO DESTROY US ALL!?!? nooooo..it's just Amy's prego boobs. They're just going to get bigger folks. My current braziers are getting tighter (when they WERE getting a lot looser from exercising) so Amo's gonna have to go shopping this weekend to find support!!! and maybe even...save...the world.

And just so you know...because I can, I photoshopped a zit out. But the stain on my shirt made it.