I found my symptoms...or they found me.

I'm not a person who analyzing every detail about my body. This is probably a flaw. It takes me awhile to make connections. I'm getting better, but it isn't my strong area.

Well...I finally realized that I haven't had a great night's sleep where I slept all night since becoming pregnant. If I have, there have been very few. This isn't just because of bathroom trips during the night either. I sleep for a few hours like a nap, and then am awake and toss and turn until maybe falling asleep for an hour before having to get up. This is unchartered territory for me seeing as how I am one of those people that is asleep as soon as the head reaches the pillow. Brian has often admired (and laughed) at this ability because he will often talk to me and then realize I am out.

I'm not sure if this is a side effect of the side effect, but I have been getting headaches regularly (like everyday!) Am I getting these headaches because I'm not getting enough sleep or am I getting them just as a symptom of pregancy? Not sure yet and not even sure it matters. I hate taking anything while pregnant, especially with them happening so frequently, but I have been taking Tylenol because they won't go away otherwise. I only have to take one dose and sometimes even only one pill instead of two so that is the upside to this situation. I'm going to try and observe if I get headaches on the weekends too. Maybe it is work. haha. Can I get on bedrest for headaches? just kidding...As I type the neighbor behind me is rebuilding his awning and hammering away. Hmm. If I have a headache later, I'm blaming him.

Even with these symptoms I think I'd still choose them over morning sickness. I am thankful I was spared from that misery, while at the same time praying I am spared in future pregnancies.

Some baby bump pics...

Here are some pics showing just how much this baby is growing. :)

6 weeks

8 weeks

10 weeks

12 weeks

We heard the heartbeat!!!-12 weeks

I went for my 12 week checkup on Wednesday. Brian wasn't able to go because he was at fire school for work, so Brian's mom went with me. :) I was anxious all day at work. We were giving district assessments, so it was a whirlwind kind of day with all the new STAAR practices. Finally, it was time for me to leave. Once I got into a room it all happened fast. I did the typical weight and blood pressure, and then the nurse said, "Ok, let's see if we can hear the baby's heartbeat!" I was expecting to have to wait on the doctor or at least have to wait some more, but she did it and found it so fast! It was amazing! I spoke to the doctor for a little bit and then did some blood work and I was done. I love my doctor. She is so nice! Since I had blood work (and I hate needles-the lady asked if I was going to pass out, but I did okay and I was all by myself!) I decided we deserved some Sprinkles cupcakes. I got an extra one too since I will be getting my flu shot soon. :)

Many of the teachers and staff at work knew or were beginning to ask if I was pregnant. I had been waiting until this appointment before making it known at work. Not because I didn't want them to know, but so that the chances of my students asking me would be lessened. Now that I'm almost through my 1st trimester, I feel ready to tell my students. I am so excited!! I'm ready to see their faces and see what my former students say too! I'll write a post after I tell them on Monday.

Not the Same without Him...

I'm looking forward to my doctor's visit on October 19th. It is still in the air whether Brian will be able to attend with me. As one may imagine we are pretty upset about this. Brian didn't get to attend the first appt because it was unexpected and he was working. Thankfully my mom was able to go and I am so thankful, but it wasn't the same. I was so looking forward to Brian being able to attend this next one because we will be able to hear the heartbeat for the first time. Until now, I go through the motions of reading baby material, talking about my pregnancy, searching the internet for baby items, but it is still hard to believe when I lay in bed and all is quiet that our most precious treasure is growing inside me. I think that hearing the heartbeat will make it all feel more real. If Brian can't go, I am so lucky because Brian's mom is going to go with me and she is so excited. As much as I love her and my mom, I'm sure they understand that it isn't the same without Brian there. So until we know I pray and wait. If I had to choose (which I really hope I don't) I would obviously choose for him to be there in May versus now, but call me selfish I want us to experience it all together.

10 weeks...Axe 'em Jacks!!!

I remember being so excited when I turned 10 years old. I made a huge deal about it. Well, reaching 10 weeks makes me feel like I have accomplished something big as well, while I know I haven't done anything and this pregnancy has gone so well because of God's grace. It is through him that this pregancy has gone so beautifully thus far. It is neat to say I am 1/4 of the way through my pregnancy. So much has developed already in our little baby and so many miracles have taken place already, but I know there is much much more growing and developing to occur. I love looking at the pictures of how the baby has grown already and how the baby will grow so much in the coming weeks. I'm looking forward to reaching the 2nd trimester mark.

This week Brian and I are looking forward to:

1. The baby growing finger nails and toe nails.

2. Growing tiny buds for teeth.

3. Being the size of a prune.

4. The tail has disappeared and the baby looks more and more like a baby.

We know this is a very critical week in the baby's development. All the vital organs have formed so we are praying that each part grows and operates correctly and that the baby is healthy. It amazes me that when the baby is the size of a prune these organs are working, so I just keep praying everything works properly.

Brian has taken a picture of me at 6, 8, and 10 weeks, but I'm not posting them until I have more and a progression can actually be seen. We will have to start doing them every week. Some days I feel huge while others I don't. I think when I feel huge though it is due to bloating (super sexy...lol)

This Saturday Baby Hayman will attend her/his first football game! And, what better way than to hear mommy and daddy going crazy at the SFA/Sam game at Reliant! Hope the baby likes stadium food because I may be eating it up. Yum! ;^)