Super quick update!

I have so much I want to share, but will have to make this quick. First of all--I am just beyond thankful for the support of all my wonderful friends and fam. Thanks to all of you for the wonderful people you are! Cory and I had our first ultrasound about a week and a half ago. It was so incredible--especially to see the little bug move. I didn't realize how active he/she would be. All measurements came back within normal ranges. I had an appointment with my Midwife this morning, which was fantastic. I love the holistic approach, and she is just an incredible positive force to be working with! I got to hear the heartbeat which is so wonderful and reassuring. My initial bloodwork has come back a-okay. We'll have another round of blood tests in a couple of weeks to complete the genetic testing. But came back negative for Cystic Fibrosis, and the ultrasound readings came back with normal readings, so likelihood of Downs Syndrome is low. I am a little anemic, but not surprising given my vegetarian background, and how much volume your blood increases during pregnancy. It's a good thing I've taken up carniverous activities. I'm also RH negative, which means I will need an additional minor treatment around 28 weeks of pregnancy to combat the slim chance of any complications if the baby is RH positive. I'll need another "treatment" (a shot) after the baby is born as well. I had a wonderful bday celebration yesterday--was spoiled and so good to spend a brief moment with friends! The official start of my 2nd Trimester begins on Friday--here's looking forward!

Is that a baby in my tummy, or am I just nauseated to see you?

By now you know that Cory and I are expecting our first babe--Wednesday marks the 12th week of my pregnancy. Just another week until the start of the 2nd Trimester. That blows my mind.

Are we excited? Absolutely! Is it overwhelming? Yeah, sometimes. Am I experiencing all the crazy, whacky hormone stuff that goes along with pregnancy? Yup.

I have to say--I was hoping to enjoy this time more. Please don't get me wrong. I am happy to have a little one cooking up a storm inside. But it has been a hard time. I don't feel good. Pretty much ever. There are days where I feel better than others, but I always feel off in one way or another, and it's hard not to dwell on that when it's constant.

Food is the wierdest thing EVER when you're preggers. Mostly I don't feel hungry. But if I don't eat, the nausea is worse. Then when I do eat, I feel sick. Things that are generally a normal part of my diet sound awful--mostly veggies and vegetarian products. Meat sounds good. Yes, ladies and gents, these days I am a carnivore. Sometimes it's the ONLY thing that sounds good. Pretty much the stuff my body needs most right now sounds awful. Fruits, veggies, whole grains. P-U-K-E. I am pretty much living by the rule "whatever doesn't sound like it might make me throw up, that's my meal." Cheetos. Oh Cheetos are fabulous. Cheez-its. Salt & Vinegar potato chips. Yes--staple for a REEEAAAAAL healthy diet Mir! Good work!

Well, like I said--2nd Trimester is right around the corner, and for most women, their symptoms seem to diminish during that time. So, fingers crossed that I don't inherit my Mom's full pregnancy nausea she endured with both Christa and I. Cory has been a CHAMP. He has been so helpful. He's done so much for me and I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband!

One of the coolest things about being pregnant right now, is that my sister is also preggers--she's 2 months ahead of me. My good friend Tasha is also expecting, and is just a couple weeks ahead of me. Ian and Mariah are expecting twins in July, and two of my college friends are expecting--both due within a couple of months. It's so great that we will have a built in Mom/play group. This blows my mind and makes me ridiculously happy! I just can't think of anything much cooler than that.

Oh, and boy howdy do I MISS diet coke!