11 weeks

I figured this was the best way to keep track of my pregnancy and everything that is happening...I don't care if anyone reads it I need to write it down somewhere.

Sooo I'm 11 weeks 1 day. The nausea is getting worse...my doctor actually told me I have Hyperemesis gravidarum (excessive vomiting during pregnancy that leads to weight loss) and of course I'm only 113 pounds I can't loose any weight! I'm having a really hard time keeping certain foods down and I've figured out all I can really keep down is fruit. I'm on Diclectin and taking 3 pills/day but I don't want to take any more than that! who knows what those pills are doing to my body...probably making it worse? who knows. I've just tried a lot and I guess I just have to get through it. It's funny how I wasn't sick at all on the cruise I just went on but I've been nothing but sick since I got home, everyday! morning and night. And sleep is my life. I have an appointment with my doctor in the morning to see if i should take some time off of work. Besides all that I've heard the baby's heartbeat twice!!! So precious! I have my first ultrasound on the 31st and more blood work this Friday (yuck!) I hate doing blood work. Hate is a strong word I know and I CAN use it when I'm referring to blood tests. lol. Ryan has been SO GREAT taking care of me, he is amazing!!!! he is so excited we're having a baby! of course I am too! no bump yet....maybe in a month or so!?

hmmm well I think that's all for now.....I'm so grateful for all my family and friends who have been so supportive and helpful. I have some great people in my life! and this baby is going to be so LOVED!

OH and I finally bought "What to expect when your expecting." Great book.


Here are some pix from the cruise....


Our boat



View of Miami from the boat



My sister and I at the BEACH on the Cayman Islands!!! I want to go back.....



Snorkel time!!




Beach!!




Cassandra's recognition night for reaching Platinum level!


Dad and I

PREGO!!!

POSITIVE!!!!! And I took two tests just to make sure! I am coming up 10 weeks....been pretty sick but that comes with the territory I guess. We are SO excited!!! We found out just a few days before Christmas....what a perfect christmas present :)

I am due August 12th but Ryan thinks I'm going to have the baby early, he's made that pretty clear so we will just see if he's right! My birthday is august 4th so I'm hoping I get an early birthday present. We are planning on finding out the sex so we can plan and get everything we need in time for the baby's arrival.....It still honestly hasn't hit me yet! I don't feel pregnant, besides the morning sickness. No bump yet. It's too early but I will post a picture as soon as I see any sort of bump! lol. I can't believe i'm going to be a mom. It's weird to think about....but this is really happening!!!! I can't wait for maternity leave already....working 40/hrs a week is so much work since I've been so fatigue and sick. Sucky. But I've been told the second trimester will be much better thank goodness :)

YAY for baby!!!!!!

Christmas 2011

This year we drove down to Cardston and spent Christmas with Ryan's family. It was a lot of fun! We had just found out December 21st that I was pregnant! (on our 16 month anniversary) and we were going to tell the family on Christmas day but wanted everything to be confirmed by the doctor first. I was pretty sick the day after Christmas and just told everybody I had the flu, haha. They believed me! Suckers!



Stockings! Ryan has already emptied his.





Our gifts from Ryan's family




Huge christmas breakfast in the making


Don cooking, he always cooks us breakfast when we come to visit!


Father and son. I don't know where Ryan gets his height from? Haha.


My bro in law Justin and Gma Shideler. Aw how precious.


Haha, Love her


Soon to be parents!!


Oh and these are the cute tree's my Mom made! I'm going to attempt to make some more next year.

It was a good, memorable Christmas, Gave lots, Received lots, we are very blessed! By this time next year we will have our new family member <3


In other news.....this is where I am going (baby and I) in 3 DAYS.....Merry Christmas from Dad! Most of our family is going on a cruise (Norweigan Pearl) to the Grand Cayman Islands, Caribbean. I'm so sad Ryan can't come, he has school but I'm excited to have a nice warm vacation/break from work! Caribbean here I come!