7 weeks and 3 days...

Although I think I was throwing up more when I was pregnant with Kylie, I definitely remember the constant nausea beginning week 7. I only hope this doesn't last as long (through week 20). Its brutal...and even more difficult during the holidays and while trying to take care of a 3 year old. But, as I mentioned, I haven't been throwing up as much, which makes me curious. Are we having a boy??? LOL. Having another baby is absolutely exciting...miserably exciting. LOL! This time around is a whole different kind of excitement. Kylie doesn't fully understand what's going on yet, but she gets enough. She drew a picture of a speck and then 3 faces and 2 puppies...she explained that it was her, mommy, daddy, Jack, and Emma, and this little spot right here is the baby in mommy's tummy! It was the sweetest and most adorable thing. However, I say that about everything she does and says *wink* but that's not cause I'm bias...its just facts. :) So, that's the update...baby speckle is making mommy super sick but I love...him?...no matter what. ;)

Thanksgiving Miracle!

Thanksgiving 2013 was an eventful one for the Griswold family. But, let me start a few weeks before. 

I now work as a dental assistant, which means my job can be very hectic. I'm always going, and I get a little overwhelmed from time to time. This can often cause a shortness in temper. Well, for about 2 weeks, I was more short tempered than normal. I wanted to be left alone at home in my bed. I was even being overly irritable with Kylie. I felt so bad, but it was uncontrollable. I went over to my moms, we talked for a bit, I cried, and I explained that on top of my emotional crap, I have ENORMOUS and tender boobs. LOL. She asked if I thought I was pregnant. Now, my husband and I have been trying for another baby for over 2 years, well, trying is not the term...not preventing and being hopeful, and as you can imagine, there are multiple disappointments throughout such length of time that you get discouraged and stop thinking every mood swing is a pregnancy symptom. Several months ago, my one of my new PMS signs was slightly tender and slightly enlarged breasts for a couple days. This, however, had been going on for about 2 weeks, AND they were not slight anything. My boobs look AMAZING! But they also hurt like hell. I told my mom, "I'm not even sure when my last period was, and I don't think I am due to start this week...I think its only been a couple of weeks." I explained how I wasn't going to test because I thought it would been too soon anyway, and I didn't think I was pregnant. I am ashamed to say that due to our financial situation, I was kind of thinking this would be bad timing if we are pregnant. However, that's not to say that I didn't hope we were...I mean, good grief, we'd been trying for over 2 years...

After my talk with my mom, I really started paying better attention to my body. Was this just another period? Did I lose track of when my last one was and it really is that time ALREADY? Bloating, Hormonal Outbursts, HUGE tender breasts....maybe I should take a test.

The night before Thanksgiving, we were making some Jalapeno Poppers, we needed more Jalapenos, so I ran to Albertson's and figured, while I was there, I'd grab a little 2 pack. By the way, they keep those suckers hidden and locked up...apparently they are a high loss in the company. Stupid people, you can get one from the dollar tree for...wait for it...A DOLLAR! Lol. So, after my long and hard search I finally found them.

Thanksgiving morning, I took the first test. Now, with Kylie, it took about 3 seconds to see the pregnancy line, so I peed on the stick, watched it soak up into the indicator window, and when I didn't see even a faint line, I threw the test in the trash and texted my mom that it was negative.  Then I pondered a bit. If I'm not pregnant, then whats going on with my boobs? Lol.  Matt and I both felt that if we were pregnant, then we will be happy, but if we aren't, we will be okay with that too. Finances are just weighing on us right now, and maybe its for the best.  Well, about a minute later, I pulled the test out of the trash because I know they say you should wait 3 minutes, not 3 seconds. Lol. Well, wouldn't you know, it was positive. A faint line, but a line none the less. I ran out to Matt (who was still laying in bed half asleep) and said, "Babe, we're pregnant." After begging all morning, I finally talked Matt into letting me announce it to the family for our what were thankful for this year.  Everyone was happy of course. Nicole actually made a comment before anyone knew, I walked out from taking Kylie potty and said, "you can definitely smell those jalapenos. Smells delicious." Nicole made a comment about being sensitive to smells maybe I'm pregnant. I'm lousy at hiding expressions, so I'm sure they all saw it coming before dinner. Lol. 

I still had another test at home, so after a couple more days, I took the other one, and the line immediately showed up and very dark. So, I made my first appointment with Dr. Miller. I estimated about 4 1/2 weeks. Wednesday, he took an ultrasound, and said I'm about 5 weeks, he wants to see me back in 2 weeks.  I couldn't be more excited! I explained the baby to Kylie. I told her she gets to help pick out clothes for the baby, help decorate the baby's room. I want her to feel very involved so she doesn't feel replaced. I showed her pictures of her in my belly, the ultrasounds, and her newborn pictures. She said she wants a baby sister cause shes a girl. Lol.

I read a blog from when I was pregnant with Kylie, and I forgot about my blood type. I have O- with RH- Factor, which means that I have to have an injection to prevent my body from attacking the fetus. Something I need to remember when I go in for my blood work on Wednesday. 

So, our adorable family of 3 is about to be a beautiful family of 4. 

So far, symptoms are a little different than when I found out I was pregnant with Kylie. I feel like I am over 2 months pregnant in comparison to my pregnancy with Kylie, without the morning sickness (thankfully). But I expect the morning sickness to kick in in about 2 weeks. Lol. That's okay, its the price us mommas are willing to pay for a beautiful bundle of joy. Nothing is quite as amazing as holding your own baby.