Goodbye 1st Trimester - Hello 2nd Trimester

It is official. I am out of my 1st Trimester and starting my 2nd Trimester. From what I have read, I should be feeling better and growing fast. I am definitely ready to feel like myself again. I seem to be feeling slightly better every day. So, I hope this continues.

I started doing Prenatal Yoga this week. I bought a DVD online and do it at the house. It is really relaxing and hopefully going to help when it comes to delivery. Again, I have read that women who do yoga have easier labor and delivery. Therefore, I am going to keep doing the yoga video and maybe look into some local classes.

This weekend the Morina crew is coming to town and we are going to celebrate Baby Howell. We are excited both sides of the family will be able to get together for a fun cookout.

Child Care Already??

So, Braden and I have been discussing Child Care for Baby Howell for when I return to work after the baby is born. We quickly found out that you have to get your child on a waiting list LONG before he/she is even born. We looked into a couple places Downtown, close to where I work. One place hopes to get our baby in by July/August 2009 while the other place thinks it could be April/May 2010 before they could get Baby Howell into the program. This is absolutely CRAZY. So, now I am stressing out trying to find child care for Baby Howell and getting on as many waiting lists as possible so when it comes time to go back to work - Baby Howell has a place to go. Otherwise, my mom will have to move to Dallas and move in with Braden and I to be our nanny :) Just Kidding!

A PICTURE!!

We had a sonogram done this morning and I couldn't wait to share the amazing picture with everyone.
For the most part Baby Howell looks at home in my tummy. The Dr. kept trying to get Baby Howell to move around so he could do some measurements. But, all the baby wanted to do is kick and flap his/her arms. It was an amazing sight to see.

Baby Howell (11 weeks)

11 Weeks Down - 29 To Go

It has been a very exciting week for Braden and me. First, we started the week off hearing the baby's heart beat. It was amazing to get to hear the heart beating. Second, we decided to start telling our family and friends the good news. It was a pleasure to share our joy with those we love.

Being pregnant has been an interesting process. My body is getting "soft" but I have not gained any weight yet. I think the no weight gain is due to the fact that I have been nauseous for the last few weeks. Not really sick - just not feeling 100% all the time. When I can eat, I try to eat healthy nutritious meals so that I am getting my vitamins and keeping the baby healthy. Other than that, I have been doing great. Braden and I keep up with weekly developments of the baby (this week the baby is the size of a fig).

I have to take a minute to brag on my wonderful, amazing husband. Braden has been a saint while I have been feeling bad. He is the first to jump up and get me crackers, ginger ale, anything I might want or need. He cooks dinner every night (even if I can't eat), cleans the kitchen, cares for the dog, and without fail takes care of me. I have been blessed with such a great husband and do not take him for granted.

Thank you to all our friends and family for sharing this special time in our lives. Check back to see developments and watch my tummy grow.

11 Weeks Pregnant