Happy Halloween

We had so much fun last night Trick or Treating with some of our nieces and nephews. They were dressed up so cute in their costumes. I can't wait until next year when we will have a little Olson to take with us when we make the rounds.

Things are going good. I have been able to accomplish a lot more these days now that the fatigue is slowing down just a little. I started my 16th week and it is hard to believe that the first trimester is already over...time really does fly. It's a good thing but also kinda scary because there seems like there is so much to do and so little time.

In just four weeks we will be able to find out the gender and then I feel like we can start accomplishing a lot more!

I hope everyone has a great Halloween!

Potty Trips

So even though as a woman you are warned of frequent trips to the restroom while you are pregnant I could have never imagined that it would be quite so many. Just the simple task really drains a person (no pun intended!) when you have to complete it so many times in a given day. Just when you think "I should be able to make it for awhile now..." There comes the sudden urge again. Although I had great respect for mothers before I really appreciate all that women endure for children. I know the reward at the end is great so that's what keeps you moving, even if it is to the restroom all the time! I think I need to get one of these...pictured to the left :) It's a potty you can take anywhere!!!

I love to read where our baby is at each stage in the pregnancy...this is how little Olson is doing now at week 14..."Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are producing urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him — a process he'll keep up until birth. He can grasp, too, and if you're having an ultrasound now, you may even catch him sucking his thumb."--babycenter.com

How cool is that! Hopefully he/she thinks I am funny and smiles at my jokes!

Another Week Down...

I can't believe another week has gone by, time really does fly. I am starting week 14...can you believe it?!?!? I am beginning to feel better with a little more energy each day. I am hoping that this will continue. I would love to start walking more each day so that I can get back into a workout routine. I have been so tired lately that it has been difficult to do much of anything.

Our baby is growing and it about 3 inches tall this week. We have started to think of names but will most likely search more diligently once we find out what the gender of our baby is...that will be very exciting!

The Heartbeat

Jason and I got to hear the heartbeat today for our little baby. It was pretty quick at about 162 beats per minute. It was great to hear it for the first time. We both expected to hear it but once you actually do it makes you think even more about the little person you are creating inside.

As for my thyroid they are holding off for now on medication but once again took my blood to check my levels. I did find out last week that certain thyroid levels are not high but I have a high number of antibodies in my blood. They will continue to watch this number and put me on medication if needed.

December 2nd is the day we have scheduled for our ultrasound. We will have one other appointment in between that. In our ultrasound we hope to find out the gender of our baby.

I am feeling okay these days...still pretty tired but hoping that gets better soon. This week we start our 2nd trimester...amazing how time goes by so quickly.

Opinions...

Everyone always said you receive a lot of unsolicited advice when you are pregnant. I don't really mind advice or opinions coming from those we are close to but when random people share their opinion it is kinda annoying... Jason and I have decided that we are going to find out what we are having. We are very excited and feel that it is best for us to decide what we are having with this pregnancy. In class the other day...about six people tried to convince me that I shouldn't find out...so anyway kind of annoying but I will drop it for now :)

I suppose I should clarify as a lot of people have asked...it is my friend Sarah Willis that is pregnant right now too. I have lots of friends named Sarah(Sara)...popular name.

I went to the doctor yesterday for my thyroid and they again did more tests. I will probably be put on a low dose of thyroid medication throughout my pregnancy and then after the baby is born, they will check it again to see what I need to do from there. We go to the doctor next Monday to hear the heartbeat and we can't wait. I can't believe I am through my first trimester...time really does fly by. I am loving this fall weather!!!