Instead of doing a Pregnancy Blog, I will post a little about our new little one due January 31st from time to time. This is probably more for me than for all of you. I know that I forget small things and some things I'd love to remember, so this is sort of a journal entry about our new little #5.
It took about 5 minutes for the doctor to find our new little one's heartbeat today. I always prepare myself for the fact that I may not hear it. I've never had a miscarriage but I know that they are very common in the first trimester. Joe was with me today. The girls were very jealous that he was going to be the one to hear the heartbeat and not them. I am constantly amazed at how well behaved he is. He just sits so quietly. I hardly ever have to deal with tantrums in public with him. He is a normal boy and definitely has them, don't get me wrong, but he is nothing like his sisters....he is so easy going! Anyway, he just sat on the chair next to me and his eyes got huge when he heard that little heart beat pumping away. I always want to just cry when I hear it. What a miracle life is!
I have felt so good these last 2 weeks! I am so proud of myself for going to the gym at least 3-4 times every week through my entire first trimester. I made it through the sick stage, it was hard, much harder than I ever thought it would be! Now, my workouts are great because I have more energy. I made it through a spin class the other day and I didn't think I could! I also didn't gain a single pound with this visit. Yay! I'm not saying that gaining weight is not important, but I am not at my ideal weight to begin with, I'm at least 30 lbs over that. The doctor encouraged me to continue to workout and to gain very little. I think with my other 4 kids, I was worried about doing too much and so I didn't do anything at all, I just ate whatever I wanted and didn't exercise. I've vowed to not do that with this one.
In about a week or two I will feel movement. I can hardly wait. As much as I dislike pregnancy, feeling the baby move is the BEST part!
6 comments:
Oh I totally agree....feeling the baby move is the only thing i miss from being pregnant, it's the best!! Ican' t wait to find out the gender!
You look fantastic!!! What a blessing that you have had all healthy pregnancies and no miscarriages! Your little Joe sounds adorable, how neat that he was able to be there w/ you to hear the heartbeat for the first time! Your determination is inspirational!!! :)
Oh my goodness this is so fun! We just found out that my sister is pregnant :) First one in our family. You look great!
You look great, and I am so excited for you. What a blessing Joe is...and so adorable too. I love hearing the heartbeat, a reminder that all this pain (fat, tired, barfing, etc. etc.) is worth it!!
YEAH for babies!!
You look gorgeous! How exciting!
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