In the name of motherhood :)

"Parenthood itself is a lifelong experiment in adjustment and flexibility in the face of the unexpected, and I really believe that the process of getting pregnant-even if there are unforeseen hurdles-prepares you for the vast array of experiences ahead of you."
~Rosie Pope, author of "Mommy IQ"

My friend Jill gave me a book I cannot put down. The book is Mommy IQ and although some of the information I learned throughout my IVF process, I really enjoy reading it because of the way Rosie puts things and puts mommies-to-be at ease. The above quote I believe 110%. Before going through the IVF process, I would have told you I would never be able to give blood daily, in addition to giving myself numerous shots daily. I didn't think I would have been able to go through the emotional journey. I didn't think I was strong enough to wake up at 4am daily to get to my 6am appointments, and then work with kids all day, then tutor or teach afterschool. However, I was able to. I didn't think twice about it. The idea of parenthood and beginning my journey into motherhood has me able to do things I would never have imagined possible. I am no longer thinking of me, instead I think of baby and me. I was always a healthy eater but I have now starting shopping for and eating things I would have never thought to do, all for my baby.

Now anyone who knows me, knows my obsession with coffee. I love everything about it. The taste, the caffeine, the variety of flavors. I enjoy it at all times of the day and could drink it all day. Everyday of work, my friend Karen and I would take turns getting extra-large coffees. This was all pre-pregnancy. Now, I barely want it. At times I enjoy a nice cup, but the urge to get it and even make it, even with as tired as I am, has disappeared. Drinking coffee does not make me sick, or make me feel nauseous but just the idea that it is not good for the baby, even though they say 2 cups a day is ok, makes me not want it. Instead I have been enjoying chocolate almond milk. 3 months ago you could not get me to drink milk, let alone almond milk. Now, I enjoy it (with the help of the chocolate). I completely believe that this process has helped prepare me for what's ahead. And I am thankful for it.

 

 



Week 7

Week 7 started off in Disney! Therefore my weekly appointment got moved until Thursday. My ultrasound appointment was one of the 3 reasons I was so super ok with leaving Disney (Jordan and the cats being the other 2). They say Disney is the most magical place on earth and I completely believed that until Thursday June 19. My appointment started off normal, bloodwork first. I was happy to see that it was my favorite nurse taking my blood that day, she was the most gentle.

After a short wait I was called for my ultrasound. I entered the room and it was FREEZING. The air was on full blast. Ironically, this was the longest I have had to wait in the room for the dr. But it was all worth the wait when I saw this:

I couldn't believe my eyes. It was the most magical thing I have ever seen and heard! I asked the dr to let me listen again so I could record it for Bryan, and thankfully that is how I have this most perfect video of it.


The doctor's instructions were to decrease the dosage of progesterone I was giving in my nightly shots. I was to go from 1ml to 1/2 ml. She also instructed me to make an appointment with my regular ob-gyn! I couldn't believe it was almost time to graduate over to my regular dr! She also said to come back in a week. Can't wait for my 8 week appointment!

Week 7

Baby is the size of a Blueberry

119 lbs as of 6/21/14

 



 

 

 

 

 

Baby Vincent's first trip to Disney

With the "okay" from the dr, we were able to take our first family vacation to Disney! All around it was an awesome trip but we couldn't help but see things and say "We can't wait to bring the baby back here." I don't know if it is a good thing or a bad thing that we do not know the sex of the baby yet because I think if we knew we would have bought a million things. However, we did just buy one perfect Disney souvineer for our little one.

Here are some highlights from our trip:

Animal Kingdom favorites

Beethoven from the movie

Animal Kingdom with Donald Duck

Universal Studios

Universal Studios

Animal Kingdom Lion King

Family photo :)



Can't wait for our next family trip to Disney!!



Week 6

 

Each week that goes by I get more and more attached to our little baby, which I always think is impossible. Seeing our baby grow and reading about what is going on inside of me amazes me. I can't get over the miracle happening inside of me. I've always known how the whole "baby grows in a mother's stomach" thing goes, but actually reading about each week and each development the baby is making amazes me.

A lot has happened in the past week for mommy, baby and daddy.

To begin, we have gotten lots of gifts for all this past week. Blankets (our first gift from Regina!!), photo albums (Thank you Julie and Deanna!!), an adorable pregnant precious moments statue ( thank you again Julie!!), books for the parents to be (thanks Jill, I can't wait to have some reading time on my trip!!), beautiful flowers (Thank you Ron & Judy!!), and last but certainly not least, money towards the baby's future (Thank you dad!!) and the most adorable first outfit (Thank you Mickie!!) and my first maternity outfit (Thank you again Mickie!!).

Baby V had a busy week this past week! He/she started forming a heart, stomach, liver, kidney, digestive system, circulatory system and nervous system. Eyes and ears also started forming!

As for me, I have definitely felt some tiredness this past week! Little nausea here and there but nothing too awful. Definitely the best reason to not feel well is the way I think of it. I rather have that little bit of nausea then not!

Lastly, Daddy turned 32 this week. He was happy to celebrate his birthday knowing he had a little boy or little girl on the way. 32 is going to be a big year for him!

6 Week Appointment

Today  (tuesday) was the six-week ultrasound/bloodwork appointment. The most exciting part of all (besides seeing how big the baby got) was seeing the little heartbeat beating! I was unable to hear it beat, but I saw it! And LOVED every minute of it.

 Week 6

Baby is the size of a sweet pea

118 1bs as of 6/10/14

 

 

 

 

 

Week 5

The past week was a whirlwind of emotions. EXTREMELY happy, nervous, scared, curious, and excited to name a few. My husband always says "leave it to God" and I do, but that doesn't stop me from always worrying.

I worried at my Tuesday 5/27 visit only to find out that my numbers went up! Thank you God!

I worried again today at my Tuesday 6/3 bloodwork and ultrasound visit! Thankfully baby looked good and was in the right place!!! My little baby is working hard to grow ears, a heart, and all of its "systems" this week. I couldn't be more in love with it!

Week 5

Baby is the size of an apple seed

 118 lbs as of 6/3/14 (+2lbs)

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

This week:

• Some fatigue throughout the day
• In love with my baby.
• Learned my baby and I don't love Dunkin Donuts coffee (the little bit I can have) so making at home it is
• In love with my baby.
• In love with being pregnant, fatigue and all ;)