Are we there yet?

So this month has been very rough... Physically, mentally, emotionally... I went to the doctor today and all he said as he walked in the room was, "you look tired." Yep, that was all it took... I broke out in tears!! How embarrassing!!! So tired all the time, light headed and weak, back, legs, and hips hurt... No sleep! So, some changes for me and baby; sleeping pills to help with energy, blood work (Yuck, my arm already looks like a pin cusion from my dabetic test this weekend), get off my feet more... I just cut back my hours at work last week (40 to 26), but he said I need more time off if I am not doing better in two weeks. Baby seems to be doing well which is GREAT news. And my diabetic test came back good so I don't have to start a special diet on top of everything else. This time around is so much harder. I will make it, but I am going to have to learn to say no more, slow down even more than I already have, and I am going to have to make some more changes in my life. Poor chad!!! He is doing good, just at whits end as to how to help me. God, I love that man... My appointments are now two weeks apart, so more updates to come soon. Wish me luck!!

Latest update

So sorry it has been awhile. Our vacation to California was do much fun. Noah did really well. Just had my six month check up for baby Elliot. Baby is doing great... Sitting backwards so my belly looks huge!! I do have anemia so I have to start taking iron pills. I also have to retake my three hour diabetic test in a few weeks.... Yuck!! This time I am getting major ligement pains and leg cramps. So I have been ordered to drink more water, and I have to get off my feet way more. Looks like more cut backs at work.... Sigh!!! Well, baby is healthy, I just have to keep myself healthy... It dose look like Noah is coming down with a cold:(

Half way there!!!

Well, we made it to the half way mark... Twenty weeks! Mommy and baby are doing great. He is healthy and kicking. I think he pokes my bladder on purpose.... Lol... My back is starting to hurt so I am wearing my back brace again. At least my ankle is holding up this time. Unfortunately doc gave the ok to have my root canal... Was kinda hoping he would say no... Any ways... Everyone is asking if we picked a name yet for baby. So far the only name chad and I have agreed on is Elliot Edward Minckler. What do you think?

Time to relax

August is finally over!!! Yea!! Wow, one of the most stressful months of the year for me. Now September is here. School is starting, the air is cooling, the leaves are turning, and my son is starting to smile again!!! Between pregnancy, my family, my teeth, work, and my son starting the terrible twos (10 months early), august was a horrible month!! Now its time to slow down, get to know my new students, and spend some much needed quality time with my family.

It's a...

So we went for our four month baby check up today. During the ultrasound, while Noah is having a fit with daddy on the floor:(, we got to see what we are having. Noah didn't seem too impressed with the monitor... Having a baby sibling is going to be challenging for him I think. Anyways, the baby had butt up in the air, perfect camera angle for what we were going for.... And, drum roll please............. It's a BOY!!! Noah will have a little brother in February!! I am soooo out numbered....

Broke rule #1!!

So I broke unspoken rule #1 of early pregnancy, yesterday someone asked me how was I feeling. I said much better, I think the morning sickness may be going down..... Dumb, dumb, dumb!!! This morning I woke up sicker than a dog!! Serves me right!

On a much brighter note, I have felt a couple of movements!!! One more week till I see doctor. Hopefully we can fund out if we are having a boy or a girl....

Yucky tests...

So I am in for my three hour glucose test... Fasted all night... Only thing I've had is that yucky Orange drink. Only the first hour and I and light headed and nautious. Lab tech says I am pale. Trying Sooo hard not to get sick or pass out. That would mean that I have to come back another day and start all over again. I have to make it through... Wish me luck!!!

Well, I made it. Horrible!!! I hope I never have to do that again! I won't find out till next week the results.