And Then There Were 3

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I stayed home today because I wasn’t feeling well.  I had a little bit of a tummy ache, but I think it was more indigestion and bloating that were causing the issues.  I am definitely going to have to ask my doctor if there is anything else I can do.  It was so bad, it was making my stomach hurt, and every time I stood up, it was making me nauseous.  So, I have mostly just rested today!  I am feeling a little better now, which is great!

I hope everyone is having a great Valentine’s Day!  I was thinking about what Valentine’s day means, especially in my current situation.  I think it is a day of love, and a day where you can express your love for those who mean a lot to you in your life.  I was also thinking about how the ones we love the most are the ones that can build us up more than anyone else on this earth.  A kind word and a compliment mean so much more when coming from a loved one than from a complete stanger.  It also makes me realize how much I need to say these things to my loved ones, and also to show them how much I love them!  I do think my friends and family are very special people, and I am so glad for their love and their support!

I was also thinking about the little one growing inside of me too.  It’s definitely not too early to love him/her!  I want to be the kind of mother who is loving and supportive.  I want to nurture my children, and help them grow and develop thier special skills.  I also want to build them up…build their confidence and self-esteem.  I realize that Will and I will have a profound impact on that aspect of our children, more than anyone else will.  I know no one is perfect, but after my children are grown, I want them to look back and remember all the times I was their cheerleader, all the times I said “I love you”, and all the times I said “I love you” with my actions as well.  That is my Valentine’s prayer and wish for my family’s future.

Welcome to our Baby Blog! For those of you who are new to this, a “blog” is sort of like an online journal.  I will write here periodically.  These are called “posts”.  I will be sharing my experiences with my pregnancy, and the thoughts that I have as I go along.

I named this blog “And Then There Were 3″ because soon, our family will turn into 3, Will, Jessica, and the baby!  We are very excited about the upcoming birth of our little one!  I personally can’t wait to be a mother.  I feel it is an exciting, but terrifying journey all at the same time!  There is always the fear of the unknown…will I be a good mother?  will I raise my child right?  How will we pay for a baby? But, I have been mostly overwhelmed by the joy of the whole experience!  I know my fears are completely normal, and I also know that they rest completely in God’s hands!  He will provide everything we need to be excellent parents! 

Right now, I am 10 weeks and 2 days pregnant!  I get emails just about every day from several different websites telling me about my baby’s development and what my body is going through during this time.  Right now, my baby is 2 inches long!  And he/she can do stretches, somersaults, and forward rolls. (We have a talented baby!)   I do not know yet if my baby is a boy or a girl, but I will absolutely post that here whenever I find out!  And, I will probably also call everyone to personally let them know as well! 

A lot of people have asked me how I have been feeling.  The answer is: pretty good so far!  I have not had virtually any morning sickness at all, which is a huge blessing!  (A lot of people have told me that they think it is a boy because of the lack of morning sickness.  We’ll see!)  I have had other normal symptoms, however, which include bloating, gas, and not being “regular”.  I actually got an email tonight that explains all of those symptons.  Here is what it had to say:

That’s because progesterone relaxes smooth muscle tissue in your body — including the gastrointestinal tract — slowing down digestion to allow more time for the nutrients from food to be absorbed into the bloodstream and passed to your baby. But here’s some consolation: your baby won’t feel your pain. In fact, your baby is oblivious to all your intestinal distress, and may even be soothed by the gurgling of your gastric symphony.

Can we say “Slow moving digestive tract?”  Yeah!  I love the part that they add how I can take consolation in the fact that my baby won’t feel anything!  I guess that is something else I have to get used to: everything now will ALL be about the baby!    Oh well.  C’est la vie! 

Check back here often!  I can tell you right now, I will not post every day, but I do hope to at least post once a week!  I hope you will all enjoy my “blog”.  Feel free to leave your comments as well.  And, I want to say Thank You to each and every one of you!  You are Will and I’s support network, and we appreciate you very much!