So, as you can tell from my 8 week photo, all of that research on the Internet was right afterall. My insane growth at 5 weeks was ALL just bloating. I've also learned that I'm very lactose intolerant -- hence, all that bloating! I've switched to soy milk and greek yogurt and that's helping a lot :)
Our little munchkin is currently the size of a large raspberry! This week, baby Mihelich is growing (very cute) hands, feet and eyelids!
Pregnancy symptoms over the past few weeks: One. Fatigue! I come home from work, eat dinner and go to bed. I am beyond tired. I feel like a complete wimp at the gym. I've altered my normal workout to a new and improved "low intensity" workout and I'm still panting after 5 minutes. I'm just overall pooped. Two. I'm acting like one of those uber emotional girls that always irritated me. I'll cry when I hear a sweet song on the radio. I'll cry when I see a cute commercial. It's beyond ridiculous. Three. Huge, sore ta tas. Fun! -- I haven't experienced any morning sickness yet or food aversions. Everything pretty much sounds good and tastes good.
When I'm not sleeping, working or eating, I'm "nesting." I've begun crocheting little newborn beanie hats (unisex, of course). I haven't crocheted a thing since my mother was alive over 6 years ago. Crocheting together was our absolute favorite thing. Crocheting these little baby items makes me feel like my mother is with me through this whole experience. I know she is watching over me from Heaven :) (and, now I'm going to cry again! lol)
In T minus 2 days Matt and I have our first prenatal appointment. We are beyond excited and anxious. I want nothing more than to hear that little heartbeat and be assured that everything is a-okay. I haven't had any signs of miscarriage - no spotting or cramping - so I'm going to be optimistic! I'll post a picture of our little peanut after our appointment on Tuesday.
Matt and I have talked a lot about baby names (or, rather, I've talked and he's listened). When I ask for his input, he proposes names like "Fred" and "Wilma." So, I guess he'll have to be happy with whatever I like! Right now, I'm leaning toward Audrey Kate and Lane Daniel. Daniel is a family name on Matt's side of the family, so he did get a little input on that one...
Over Christmas, we told my side of the fam about our little bundle of joy. I had t-shirts and mugs made saying "(Relative) to be - August 2012." It was very cute to watch my dad peice it together and then smile from ear to ear. This will be the very first grandchild for my side of the fam as well as Matt's side of the fam. We had planned on doing the very same gift exchange for Matt's side of the family, but we weren't able to make it up to Tulsa to see them for Christmas because Matt had to work. Matt ended up telling them over the phone. Everyone is beyond excited! I wish my mother were here to share in all of these experiences, but it makes my heart smile to know that we have so many people around us that love us and are supporting us through this journey.
In closing, I asked Matt if there is anything he wants to add on this blog update. He says "Real scared; real nervous." That about sums it up for him! lol
