14 Week Check-up

Nothing real exciting to report, David and I met with Dr. Shannon again to hear the baby's heartbeat. She found it within seconds and it was loud, healthy, and strong! It still amazes me that something alive is inside of me.

The nausea has left (Thank you Jesus) however, never a boring moment with pregnancy right? The new thing I have been experiencing is heart palpitations on a daily basis. It was a little concerning at first but after doing some research I have found that this is a common symptom during pregnancy. The doctor also confirmed today that all is normal unless I experience chest discomfort or shortness of breath. So, we will not worry. I told David, I will take the annoying "heart pulps" over nausea any day of the week!

Our "gender check" ultrasound got pushed back until December 30th. I was quite disappointed but the doc said she would like to wait until 18-20 weeks to have this ultrasound so she can be "sure" when telling us the sex. However, as most of you know...I am DYING to know NOW what we are having! Therefore, David might give me the best Christmas present ever by letting me go to "Prenatal Peek" and get an ultrasound during my 15th-16th week. Prenatal peek will do gender checks as early as 14 weeks, and will provide us with pics, cd's, and a dvd of the ultrasound--what a great keepsake!

I will be back then to spread the news on what we are having. I feel like we are having a boy, but we shall see. =)

I added a "14 Week" photo--I'm already up 7 lbs...this baby better "slow it's roll".

Goodbye to my FIRST "TRI"

On Thanksgiving Day, I was excited to say that I officially entered my II Trimester! Whoooo weeeee...it has been a long and exciting last 13 weeks, but I am fortunate to announce that WE MADE IT!!! The II Trimester is a huge mile mark for baby, and David and I are so happy to have been experiencing a healthy pregnancy to date.

Some random thoughts as to why I am SOOO EXCITED to leave my I Trimester and onto #II

1)Saltine crackers will not be on my daily menu.
2) I will not have to go "tee tee" every 10 minutes, at least until I near the end.

3) I can actually get up and go to the gym without feeling like I need to jump back into bed.

4) I will be able to cook dinner without feeling the need to regurgitate my lunch.

5) I hope to be able to brush my teeth in the morning without nearly choking and gagging to death.

6) I will actually start looking "Pregnant" rather than the girl with a spare tire around her waste.

7) A dear friend told me that in the II Tri, I will actually feel "sexy"...That's a shot in the dark, but I am hopeful.

8) If my friend is right, my husband might actually get some "action" now.

9) I can eat ice cream and pickles and not feel guilty.

10) My crankiness should ease up a bit, for the benefit of my hubby.

WE ARE THANKFUL

On another note, we had a great Thanksgiving with Family and Friends. We began the day with a meal at Grandginnys house, partaking in mom's delicious turkey and all the fixings. I decided I would bake a 3 layer-chocolate pudding cake for the occasion...and yah--didn't turn out so hot. As I was making it, I KNEW it was going to turn out awful...I asked God, "PLEASE LORD, Let me just bake 1 thing that people can eat and ENJOY." O Well, It's Christmas time--I will keep trying! I told David I am going to take a baking class this spring...and I mean it!

After dinner at Gram's, David and I went to join his family in Chandler at his Aunt Jennie's house. Now, I've been a part of this family for almost 9 years--so I know they like to EAT. However, this Thanksgiving was one of the BEST days I have had when it comes to delicious food! They cooked everything from Ham-to-Turkey-to-Jambalaya-to-3 kinds of Mac-in-cheese-to-Dressing-to Yams-to-Collard Greens-to Biscuits-to-BBQ Chicken-to-Red Velvet cake...I could go on...and...on. J'me (David's cousin) blamed all the food on her watching "Way to much food network". Everything was amazing and we liked to call our food display "Hometown Buffet"...Literally, that is how much food there was. After struggling to finish my few last bites, I laced up my kicks, grabbed my nephews, and we took off for a mile walk around the neighborhood. We were so full, but so grateful of the amazing food and family we have been blessed with.

B*L*A*C*K* F*R*I*D*A*Y

Mom and I have made it tradition for many many years to hit the stores on Black Friday. In the years past we would get out at about 8am, and hit the mall along with the thousand of other shoppers. However, this year WAL-MART was the Place to Be! Mom and I braved the crowds and were at Wal-mart by 3:45am. It was insane! I had been to Wal-mart in the past on this day but have NEVER experienced what we did on Friday. Anyhoo, there were several electronic items that were on our list, so we split up, made friends, and were able to conquer 95% of the items on our list. 8 hours and 5 stores later, we arrived back home without incident. Wow...WHAT A DAY!!!

(((This is right before 5am, when employees brought out 9 Playstation 3's...for the 50+ people that were waiting for one. Madness I tell ya...pure madness. I grabbed my GPS's, and got the heck outta there)))

Exciting 12 Week Appointment!

Today was a great day!

David and I met our new OB, Dr. Shannon. WE LOVE HER! She greeted us with this ball of energy, and is sooooo sweet! She started out with the "Doppler reading" to hear our baby's heartbeat. It was "music to her ears" she said. It was a wonderful sound to us as well. A few moments later I asked Dr. Shannon her opinion on the "early screening" for down syndrome. She thinks it's a great idea for mom's over 35 as well as couples that would terminate the pregnancy if the outcome came out positive for downs. Since David and I didn't fall in either one of those categories, Dr. Shannon advised us that it really isn't necessary and would just cause worry for me throughout the pregnancy. I then told her the truth as to why I wanted the test, that is was only because I wanted to "see" my baby again. She chuckled and said, "Well in that case, I will get you another ultrasound TODAY". I was ecstatic and thanked her for this. She told me to keep it "on the hush" with the techs as they really aren't supposed to do additional u/s unless there were some concerns with the baby. Dr. Shannon went on to tell me that she had 2 miscarriages previously, so she understands where I'm coming from. She even offered to check me again in 2 weeks just so we could hear the heartbeat again. Can you see WHY I LOVE OUR DOCTOR! She's the greatest!

David and I were then escorted into the tech room for our ultrasound. As soon as she put the "thingy" on my tummy, our baby was a dancing a-way...arms and legs were-a flaring, and he or she was-a bouncin. It was amazing! The funny thing was that as soon as the tech was moving the "thingy" around over my belly, the baby curled up in a ball and became camera shy. It was so cute! The baby has grown TREMENDOUSLY from the ultrasound just 4 weeks ago. The picture below you will see the baby's head (you can even see the eyes, nose, and mouth) one arm, and the baby's abdomen. The legs and rump were curled up by the time she was able to snap the picture.

Aside from the Doppler reading we will have in 2 weeks, our next ultrasound appointment will be on December 23rd. It is at this time we will find out if Baby Kingcannon will be wearing pink or blue =) What an amazing Christmas present this will be...Both Grandmas are already anxious to find out so they can start shoppin!

Thanks again for your continued prayers. We are truly blessed to have such great family and friends as well as an amazing God to look after us during this pregnancy.

A "Not So" Interesting Update

A few have asked for an update, so I shall deliver.

Nothing really new to report. I have officially entered into my 11 week, 1 more week to go until I cross into my 2nd Trimester! So excited to hit this mark, as it's been a very long couple of months.

The last week has actually been quite pleasant. Nausea is slowly going away and I finally have my appetite back! This is a good thing as David was getting quite annoyed with my "not-so-wanting to eat" habits, BUT it can also be a bad thing as I must have ice cream every night and peanut butter and jelly at least every other day. Yah, this can not be good for me. However, on the bright side--I saw online today the "Top Ten Foods To Eat While Pregnant" and I was proud to find that I have been constantly eating at least 8 of those items. So, I guess all-in-all I've been doing okay!

My baby bump is growing EVERY DAY which continues to be my motivation to stay fit. No need to gain 100 lbs during my pregnancy--right? I asked my doctor why I had a bump so early and she said a lot of it had to do with my previous mis-carriage, as the uterus was already stretched making my 2nd pregnancy move faster than my first.

I reluctantly decided to add a "10 week" photo since some of you didn't believe me when I said "I have a bump".

I will post again next week after we have our 12 week ultrasound and meet our new doctor!

B.B.E

(Best Birthday Everrrrr)

My 28th Birthday yesterday was the best yet! David and I had our first u/s appointment the day before my birthday and God has answered prayers! We are EXPECTING a Healthy baby who is currently 8 weeks old and growing! That's right, our little peanut is scheduled to arrive on June 3rd, 2010. Thank Goodness he/she will bestow us with their presence BEFORE we end up too far into "triple digits" in the Arizona desert.

Our baby's heartbeat was a healthy 158 beats per minute, which is wonderful! From our "first picture" we were able to see the head, rump, and what looks to be the legs. I was so relieved to see that rapid flicker on the screen and David couldn't wait to share our secret to all! We are calling it our little "shrimp".

We continued with tradition and told the family yesterday on my birthday (If you remember, last pregnancy we shared the news on David's Birthday). Everyone is sooo excited, especially ME since I don't have to hide my enormous "bloat" anymore. Yep, that's right--I already have a pretty hefty pooch! I have been "sucking in" and covering my tummy for a few weeks already as we weren't ready to let the "cat outta the bag". David and I both wanted to make sure our baby was healthy before spreading the exciting news.

Somehow, I knew this pregnancy was different. Last time around, I can remember having a little nausea a few times. However, this time I have it morning, noon, and night. Saltine Crackers and me have become very good friends. I purchased some "preggo pops" yesterday that are supposed to help with the queasiness, so I guess we will see.

So, there it is! It's OUT! We our so thankful to God that He has blessed us again with a baby. We ask for your continued prayers during this pregnancy, let the journey begin!

Below are a few pics from my birthday dinner with the fam at delicious Buca Di Beppo!

It's Official...Round II

I am happy to confirm that David and I are officially pregnant...again! While we are sooo excited and blessed that God has given us another baby, we are going into this pregnancy with "extra caution". I have had several family members and friends experience multiple miscarriages so it is a very scary thing. And although we trust in God to give us a beautiful baby, we probably won't feel that its "real" until after the first trimester where the chance of miscarriage is under 5%.

I had my first ultrasound yesterday at 5 weeks and 4 days. I'm still too early in the pregnancy to actually see a heartbeat, however the amniotic sac and yolk sac looked perfectly healthy. I will return to the doctors in a couple of weeks, the day before my 28th birthday, expecting a healthy heartbeat.

So far, no major "preggo" symptoms other than exhaustion, winds of nausea, and of course getting woken up in the middle of the night to go pee. I can't complain and am actually looking forward to "huggin the porcelain bowl" After all, morning sickness is a great sign of a healthy pregnancy. =)

Please continue to pray for David and I and for our baby to grow healthy over the next 35 weeks.

Round II

Sooooooooo we have exciting news to once again SPRING ON--It looks like we are going for ROUND II in the Pregnancy Realm. After my dreaded "two week wait" I took 3 tests yesterday that all turned out POSITIVE!!! I went today for blood work and I will see my doctor on Friday. David and I are being VERY VERY careful this time and will not be sharing the news for awhile. Although we believe God is going to bring this baby to term, we are still going to "proceed with caution". I will update as soon as I have more news =) As for now--please keep us in your prayers and pray for baby #2 to grow to be a healthy little angel.

"I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours."

Mark 11:24