Week 6- Our little M & M

Well this morning before school I went in for my 2nd ultra sound. Dr. Robins said that everything looked good and the heart beat was strong. I can't wait until we get to hear the heart beat, but it is still amazing that something the size of an M&M has a heartbeat already. It will make it seem so much more real when we hear the heart beat. All of my hormone levels came back right where they should be. It is always such a relief to hear that everything is going the way it should. I go back next Monday to see Dr. Robins (my fertility doctor) and then I will transfer to a doctor in Coeur d' Alene. (Laura I would love to know the name of the doctor you and Eric used.)

Thank you to everyone for your suggestions. I am just trying to get through the day and keep my tummy full. Even if I get full off of only a couple bites these days.

Below is a new ultra sound picture from my visit today.

Pregnancy Advice

Okay, I would love some advice from all of you moms out there. How did you deal with the tiredness, nausea, backaches, and smells?

I have read a couple of books and tried some of their ideas. However, I like to hear what worked for other people because who knows that might just work for me also. Fortunately I have not had to vomit yet, but the tiredness and nausea have really increased the last few day as I went into my 6th week. Anything you would like to share with me I would love to hear.

Our Miracle

As most of you know Corey and I received the best news of our lives on Saturday April 12. We found out that we are pregnant!!! This news was so amazing to finally hear after 3 years of waiting. Currently we are 5 weeks along which isn't very far, but we are just so excited that we have to share the news with everyone. I figured out that we are due around December 18 based on when we did the IUI treatment.

Today we went to the doctor for our first ultra sound and found out that there is just one baby. We also got to see the baby or spot as it looks like in the picture.

All though this was an exciting time we also found out that I have 2 cysts the size of softballs in my right ovary. Although it is uncomfortable for me causing cramps and bloating. The doctor is not to concerned. He says that by week 10 they should start to shrink and finally disappear. We go in next Monday for another blood test and ultra sound to check on them.

Thank you to everyone who has been praying for us over the last 3 years. Now pray that we have a health baby.

My Birthday

Well today is my 29th birthday. I have always loved my birthday. As a kid my birthday would go on for about two weeks. With the school party, friends party, family party, and then celebrating my actual birthday. Every April 17 I was treated like a princess. I wouldn't have to do my chores. I would get to choose what was for dinner or where we were going to eat. The best thing though was getting to eat on the red YOU ARE SPECIAL plate. I am so excited to pass that tradition down to our kids one day, and thanks to my mom we have our own YOU ARE SPECIAL plate.

Well as birthdays go this has been a good one so far since my students were so excited about today. A bunch of them made me cards (so cute), and I got some flowers and candy. Of course they had to sing me happy birthday with chaa-chaa-chaas and all.

I am looking forward to this next year of my life I know it will be one I will always treasure.

Girl Time

With Corey down in Boise this weekend I got some girl time with Erika and mom. On Friday Erika had us over for a wonderful dinner. The best part of course is playing with little Emily. I get to see her every couple of weeks and she changes so fast. I am just thankful that I am here to see these changes. Her new favorite thing is to log roll around the living room while cooing and caaing. She is one strong girl.

Then Saturday mom and I went to see Mrs. Pettigrew's Perfect Day, which was a very cute movie. It is always great to spend time with my sister and mother. Especially this time of year around Easter and March 31. This is the time of year when we really start thinking about dad and missing him. I can't believe that it was 11 years on March 31 since his death. Some days it feels like yesterday and other days it feels so long ago. Well having each other helps. I love being home and having these times together.

Do I teach wild animals or 1st graders?

Well our first week back from spring break is almost over, and I am very glad. My students went away being there cute sweet little selves and came back wild and crazy animals. It is like they forgot all of the rules and procedures in our classroom. The spring fever can't set in yet. The weather is not even nice outside. Well as wild as they have been I still love them and hope that we can have a productive and fun last couple of months. They really are a great bunch of kids. i just need to whip them back into shape.

The end of our trip

Well the rest of our trip went great.

Thursday-
On Thursday Corey and I went to Magic Mountain to take on the roller coasters. We both love them and say the faster, higher and twistier the better. We had a lot of fun and it was nice to have a day with just the 2 of us. Corey's parents stayed back at the resort and just relaxed.

Friday-
On Friday we headed in LA. We went to the walk of stars and saw Grahams Chinese Theater, the wax museum and the world records museum. We then drove through Bel Air and down Rodeo drive. We ended the day at Santa Monica harbor and enjoyed a ride on the famous Ferris wheel. We then finish with a wonderful dinner at Bubba Gumps. Corey's parent flew out of LA that night at 1:00am so we dropped them off and then headed back to the resort.

It was a great vacation and it was nice to stay busy. The week went nice and slow which is always great. Now we have 2 months of school with no vacations.

Sunny in California

Well we are having a great time in California, and although it has not been in the 80's the weather has been very nice.

Monday-
On Monday we went to Disneyland and had a great time going on all of the rides. The weather was warm and Corey burnt his head. The only thing that sucked was the terrible headache I got about half way through the day. I love rides and on the Star Troopers Ride I thought I was going to be sick. I sucked it up though and we stayed to watch the parade and then left.

Tuesday-
On Tuesday we spent the day down in San Diego. We took a tour of the USS Missouri and then we headed to Old Town for YUMMY Mexican food. From there we head downtown for a Padres vs. Astros baseball game. The game was slow and it was cold but Corey loved it and that is all that matters.

Wednesday-
Today we thought it was going to rain and so we were a little worried but it turned into a beautiful day. We went to the San Diego Wild Animal Park and saw lots of animals except the tigers they were not there. We then headed back to Oceanside and walked along the beach and had dinner at the harbor.

We look forward to another couple of fun filled days.