Yep - it's in there and other exciting stuff

Oh, what a week it's been. First, and most importantly, I am having a baby. I know, I've known it for a while. I peed on the stick and everything. But on Thursday, I actually saw our baby. All inch and a quarter of him or her. The ultrasound showed a head, 4 stubs for arms and legs, and a heart that was beating like crazy! 188 bpm, to be exact. The tech said it will slow down a little over the next couple of weeks. Who cares??? There's a baby in there!

On to the other exciting stuff - I am starting a new job in 3 weeks. Not anything that was planned. Actually, I was starting to think that I'd be stuck in Watervliet forever. But this wonderful job opportunity fell into my lap (2 days before finding out I was pregnant, to be exact) and now I will be making a leap to the big time! I am nervous, and excited, and happy, and scared, and whatever competing feelings are out there.

Now, if only I could breathe through my nose. That would be lovely. Second trimester is only 3 weeks away. Here's for hoping!

So tired. Must. Sleep. Now.

I never thought I could ever be this tired. I don't know how I am typing this right now. It's just past 8pm, and I feel like I haven't slept in days.

I think this is going to be a short entry. I hope this baby knows what I'm going through to make sure he or she comes out healthy and perky and beautiful. Good thing I already love this kid.

Hello, I'm Wendy, and I'm a worrier

Sad, but true fact. With the possibility of motherhood has come the intense feelings of worry. Have I screwed things up? Have I been eating too many bad things? Is everything down there going OK?

Had my first appointment today. I love my doctor. She has a way of putting things in perspective and making me feel at ease about everything. She heard me when I said that I wasn't sure if I was pregnant.

Why? she asked.
Because I don't really feel anything, I said.
Are your boobs sore?
Yes.
Are you tired?
Yes.
Have you had your period?
No.
Then it sounds like you're pregnant to me!

Yes, I guess that's why she gets paid the big bucks. However, I'm guessing she sensed that I wasn't completely believing her, so when she did my internal today, she said with great emphasis...

Oh yes, you are definitely pregnant!

However, she did not do an ultrasound. That's not until next week. So I wait. And I worry. Guess it wasn't the best time to watch Brothers & Sisters. Thankfully, Jill warned me that it was coming, but still - the seed is still sitting, quivering in the back of my head.

At least I will have four days of running after the munchkins to help me keep my mind off. Then I have to worry about resigning from my job so I can start my new one.

And, oh yeah. I'm pregnant!