12 Weeks

12 weeks already? Time has been flying lately. We started moving the office into the basement and the cradle is up in the ol' office. We still have a lot to do, but we also have a lot of time. I'm starting to wonder when I'll actually get to feel the "flutters" and get a "belly." It won't be long now though, probably another 4 weeks before that happens. Other than that, no big news here. Just trying to stay healthy and stay sane. Pregnancy can do a number on your emotions.

Courtney Jarboe

Cradle!!!

We bought a cradle today!!! It's gorgeous! And what a deal! Only $60!!! I've found similar ones online for $300!!!

Courtney Jarboe

11 weeks!

I had my 11 wk appointment on Monday! Everything was great! Alex got to hear the heartbeat for the first time. The baby's heart was beating at 160bpm. I'm also measuring just about a little over 11wks and all my labs came back normal. It's really exciting to know this is really happening. I can't wait til the baby is a little older so we can find out what it is. I haven't been sick at all. More so just hungry all the time and drinking like a horse. My doppler should be here today so I'll have to post the heartbeat here if possible.

Thank God for little miracles :)

Courtney Jarboe

10 Weeks

I'm so excited! Today I had a last minute doctor's appointment. I was just a nervous wreck really. I didn't know what I was suppose to be feeling at this point or what I shouldn't be feeling. So my doctor let me come in today to just chat. I love her. She is amazing. I wouldn't trade Dr. O'Neil for any other doctor. Anyways, she asked, "You know, you're about 10 wks, we could probably hear the heartbeat, you want to try?" Of course, my eyes just lit up like fireworks and said..."yes!!!" So after a few moments, she said she thought she heard it, but kept losing it. I got nervous, but she said, "it keeps moving around!" Then, after another moment, there it was...the heartbeat....WOW. I was just completely speechless. It was the most beautiful sound I have ever heard. I smiled and thanked her so much for hearing me out and comforting my worries. Then she had to run, because she's on call tonight. That's okay, I got to hear our baby's heartbeat and that was enough to make my day. I have another appointment next Monday for my first "OB" appointment. So I'll get to hear baby's heartbeat again. Oh, what a miracle. Praise God!

Courtney

9 Weeks Pregnant

Wow, time flies. I take a look at a calendar and "poof!"

Today is my last day of my Master's Class...YAY!!! I am not done though. I have a huge paper to write. HUGE. As soon as I get that done, I'll be done until September 3rd. Sort of- I have a conference paper to polish up as well.

Anyways, as far as the pregnancy goes, I'm doing well. Mostly been crabby, super crabby the past couple of days. I'm pretty sure it's just I can't sleep and eat what I want. Why can't I?!?! Aren't I a princess?! Not really... Puking vs. hunger...which is better? hunger, definitely hunger.

We got to grill out yesterday. Brats...yum! I'm glad that the weather is finally getting nice. 80 today supposedly, but rain. I really don't mind the rain. Thunderstorms are one of my favorite things God created. I love the crackle and the flash.

In other news, it looks like "we" decided to find out what the sex of the baby is. We won't be able to find out for probably a few more weeks, but that should be cool. Once we know for sure that the baby is doing well, I plan on shopping. Yes...shopping...or getting a gift registry up in the summer sometime... I want to shop though...what better is there than debt, right? Don't worry, I probably will browse more than shop. That's usually how it goes.

We let the cats back into the bedroom two nights ago. I definitely missed them. They love to cuddle and I think they are now happy to have more access. I could lay on the couch with Sonny for hours...Bella is cute too though. Only if I could bring them to work. :)

Well, back to work I go.

Courtney

May 1st-2nd

So we went to La Crosse on Friday. It rained so hard! We went because the English Club and Honor Society hosted the annual social at Myrick Park. It was a surprise to many! I was so happy to see Sharon, Dick, Gappa, Virginia, David, Adam, Megan, Jamie, Ryan, the whole crew. I'm so glad that the groups are holding up. Though it rained it was great. I also learned how to play "Catch Phrase." That was soo much fun! I think what was the greatest, was seeing my Godmother, Mary again. I also got to hold Kari's baby! She was born on April 30th! She was so cute! I also got to see all of Mary's Grand-kids. They have gotten so big. I feel old!

As for the pregnancy, I'm doing alright. I'd wish our doctor would let us have another ultrasound. I would like to be "reassured." My appointment is on May 19th... not too far out. I wish it would come sooner. I bought a fetal heart doppler today, but I couldn't really tell what was what. I just want to know that the baby is okay. So I think I'll be a sucker for gadgets...

Oh well!

Courtney