Just a little update...

How did you find out you were pregnant?   I am one of the most paranoid people you will ever meet! For the first three years of our marriage, I would have to estimate I’ve taken roughly 50 pregnancy tests! Why was I always convinced I was pregnant?!? The morning I woke up and peed on a stick was like any other of those times, except this time… It was positive.
What were your 1st symptoms?  Before I took the test, I had very little symptoms- I just felt Like I was about to start my period.
Who did you tell first?  I woke my sweet husband up at 5am by yelling, “Vance! You need to come in here! What does that look like to you?!??!”
My 1st reaction:  Shocked. It felt very surreal to see a positive after only trying for 3-4 weeks. We hadn’t expected to get pregnant THAT fast!
Was your baby planned?  Yes. Christmas day Vance surprised me with a little onesie he had made, that basically said something to the affect that he wanted to start trying for Baby Garvey. The next month I was pregnant!
How far were you when you found out?  I think I was probably only 3 ½ - 4 weeks when I found out- I forgot to mention the part where I had taken a test a few days before the positive one.. which was negative of course, but you know me… I’m THAT gal. The one who has a weird feeling in her side and assumes she is pregnant so she takes a test!
Due Date:  October 10, 2012 (the day before my birthday)
How many weeks are you? I’ll be 15 weeks tomorrow!
Do you know the sex?  Not yet- At our last sonogram the Dr said she thought it kinda looked like girl parts but it was too early to tell. Vance is convinced it’s a boy and I have NO clue- we will find out in May.
Any names?  For now, its Baby G. We are going to keep the name a secret until its born.
Any Ultrasounds?  My first one was at 6 weeks! (I thought I was closer to 8 at the time). Then I had one at 10 weeks. My next one is next Monday and I’ll be about 16 weeks.
Have you heard the heart beat?  Yes! So amazing! At 6 weeks it was 122 BPM. At 10 weeks it was 170 BPM- Baby G has a strong heart!
Who do you think it will look like?  NO Clue! I think that’s one of the most exciting parts about meeting the baby for the first time… seeing what qualities we each gave the baby.
Have you felt the baby move?  No. Just lots of Gas! I cannot wait to finally feel it!
Did you have morning sickness?  Yes! The first three months were pretty rough. I never threw up (except for that virus I got) but I was nauseous all day every day- the only thing that helped was eating.
Did you have any cravings?  I want French Fries allllll the time!
Did you have any mood swings?  Don’t ask my husband that. Its hard to be happy when you feel like crap all the time- there might have been the occasional night when Vance came home and I was balling my eyes out while laying on the floor- or when I almost had a meltdown because I was making nachos and my cheese got crusty- lol… I’m working on it.
Any complications?  The only oddity that has come up recently has been the discovery of an antibody my blood has against an M antigen. We found out Vance has this M antigen, so we will have to do routine blood tests every 4 weeks to make sure my antibody levels aren’t increasing. If they do, the doctor says this is very treatable (don’t know what the treatment is yet) but she has told me not to worry.
When did you start to show?  My belly does bizarre things thru ought the day. One moment I don’t look pregnant and the next I look 6 months pregnant! Its HUGE at night! I would say you could see a small bump around 11 weeks but its nothing to write home about.
How long could you wear your regular clothes?  I’ve been in maternity jeans since 8 weeks. I guess I’m just one of those lucky girls who’s back and hips exploded with extra cushion the moment they found out they were pregnant.
Home or Hospital?  Hospital.  We live too far from the hospitals to consider a home birth.
Natural or Medicated birth?  I am going to strive for an unmediated birth as much as possible. I make no guarantees to anyone or myself, but that is my goal. My mom popped her babies out in 4-5 hours, so I’m praying its hereditary!!!
What is your favorite thing about being pregnant?  So far- my stretchy pants? ;) No actually, my favorite thing is watching my husband’s face light up when he looks at my belly and when he talks to the baby, rubs my belly and is just glowing (at least one of us is glowing) :)
What is the worst thing about being pregnant?  Feeling out of control about how my body is changing (getting fat), gas, bladder pain, indigestion, fatigue, moodiness… must I continue?
What’s one thing you miss doing since being pregnant?  Happy hour.

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