Wednesday, May 7, 2008

First Trimester Almost Over!

My first trimester is almost over! This coming Monday I will be 12 weeks along. I am starting to show a tiny bit- just a bit. I had my first ultrasound last Monday, and in the last month and a half, I only gained 1 pound. I have been really sick, so I was quite surprised to see that I had gained that at all. After the ultrasound, they pushed my due date up another week, just because I measured a good week and a half bigger. So now, I guess I am looking at November 20th or so.

Work is going fabulous. I feel great while I am working. I tend to get sick in the evenings, and I am thankful that I have the energy I need at work. I started wearing maternity clothes this past weekend. A group of my friends went out with our husbands to Outback for dinner, and I wore a pair of Gap maternity jeans. They were really cute and comfy. They have all been really fun to try on and wear! I have more maternity clothes than I can ever put on though. I counted yesterday, and I have 7 pairs of maternity jeans. Between my mom and me, we must stop! Ha, ha! I have as many khaki pants, capris, sweat suits, blazers, tanks, button-ups, and skirts. I really think the shopping part is about over already. I still need a swimsuit. Rachel took life guarding classes and got hired at the local swim park to work all summer, so we already have big plans to swim. : )

David is still floating on cloud nine. He has been incredible. He has cooked every night we have eaten at home for the last month, done every single dish for the last month, and even mopped the entire house last Sunday afternoon. He does toilets, tubs, and laundry. I have not lifted a finger. He puts me on the couch with ice cream, and I don't complain. When we see kids out in stores or what-not, he says, "That will be us!! Look, look!!" He is really cute about all of it. I'm glad I waited him out. His support and excitement reaffirm me. One of the pictures not posted looks a little scary- you know how ultrasound pictures can be. It looked like a smiling skull with slanted eyes and a big smile. David was so excited by it because it looked a T-shirt he has. The shirt is called "Bone-Head" biker, and it has a skull driving a motorcycle. It says something about letting the wind blow through your bones. He and my dad thought the baby looked like a bone-head biker. You know, coming from a motorcycle family, looking tough is vital, so as a family, we are already proud. : )

School is out in just a few days- 17 to be exact. I am looking forward to summer, but will miss my children terribly. My students know about my pregnancy and have been so sweet about it. In fact, David came to my classroom today to visit, and after he left, my kids talked about what a "tall" daddy he will be. Their minds are so innocent and pure.

My mom is far ahead of me with baby shopping. While I am waiting to find out before I shop, she has already purchased a bassinet, car seat, stroller, potty chair, rocker, and made numerous burp rags and bibs. They are precious. All of this is for her house, so that she can hang out wherever she wants with baby McCash.

A view of the face


A bottom and little leg with foot

Happy Summer to you all! : )

41 comments:

  1. How fun!

    David is setting that bar high, isn't he! That's awesome how great he is! Ice cream, dishes, dinner.. Girl, you are spoiled! I love it!

    When will you find out the baby's gender?

    Suzette

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  2. Oh Jessica! How fun! I'm so ecstatic for you and can't wait to see how cute you look in all those maternity clothes!!

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  3. What an exciting time! I think you Mom must be VERY excited..to say the least.

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  4. babies are just so exciting! My sister-in-law is due in 2 weeks, and I cannot wait!

    I'm still super excited for you guyes. How great this is!

    I can't wait to see pictures of the pregnant you. You're going to be so cute!

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  5. That is so great that David is helping you out so much! I'm sure it has made the first trimester much easier on you! I LOVE maternity clothes. I know it sounds crazy, but that's what I miss about being pregnant b/c I had some cute stuff.

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  6. David is so sweet to you! Hopefully your "morning" sickness will end soon with you starting your second trimester. I love unltasounds. Have you heard the heartbeat yet? When I was pregnant, that was when it finally became "real". I am ready to see some baby bump pictures! Those are always the best. Love Ya!!!

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  7. Oh my goodness how exciting. Thank you for putting the pictures up and I think you little one is beautiful already. I'm so glad that your man is being good to you, you really need all the ease you can get right now.

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  8. How exciting! I'm glad to hear that David's taking good care of you! Get all the rest you can and eat all the ice cream you want! You deserve it!

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  9. You need to give David a big pat on the back from me! Good for him! Will would rub my feet everynight before we went to bed and it was the best!

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  10. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....Baby McCash is so pretty!

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  11. Glad to get an update. Babies are always a blessing, aren't they? It is so much fun to shop for little ones. Have fun! This is just the beginning!:)

    I know you are ready for summer. I remember oh-so-well!

    Post some prego pics of your sweet self soon!

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  12. Ultrasound pictures are so amazing to me! They always give me chills!

    I'm sure you'll look super cute in all your fun maternity clothes!

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  13. Jessica- this is sooo exciting!! I'm so happy for ya'll. What a blessing that your sickness has been in the evenings, so you are not sick at work. I remember well being sick trying to teach. :0 I hid my pregnancy from my 1st graders though! How wonderful that David has been such a GREAT help. Ya'll are going to be the best parents!! CONGRATULATIONS, again! I can just "feel" the excitement in blogland. :)

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  14. I am so glad you posted with an update! I was beginning to wonder how you were feeling...

    I am so happy for you and David! What a sweet husband he is and what a great father he will be!

    Enjoy the shopping for maternity clothes...it is so much fun!!!!

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  15. Your mom is so funny! A proud Grandmother indeed.

    Glad you are feeling well. I was extremely sick with all 3 of my babies until about 22 weeks. I know exactly what you are dealing with.

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  16. OOHh how sweet!!!!!!!! My husband is gone to much to be that much help!! I have been dreadfully sick and thats normal for me...the all day thing. iam 14 weeks now and I have been laying low..still haven't told very many people yet..but soon!! I just love your mom!! my mom is totally oppisite.:(
    I so thought of adopting some granparents for my kids...doesn't that sound dumb!!
    Keep relaxing and Daddy keep being so sweet!!

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  17. I stopped getting sick at 14 weeks, so hopefully it will be over soon for you!

    So glad David is being so awesome to you! I know that helps so much!

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  18. Thanks for the update! It looks like yall are having fun. I'm so excited for you both!!!

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  19. Yeah!! I tried calling several times last night to see how things were going, but it was always busy. I was so excited to see an update on your blog! I can't wait to see your precious belly and clothes. :)

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  20. AHHHH I am so excited for you!!

    That is so sweet of David. I know that you guys are going to be great parents.

    So you speak of all of these cute maternity clothes, where are the pictures???

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  21. I'm so glad to hear that you are doing so well! My "morning" sickness was just like yours. I was fine all day and then sick in the evenings! It made it easy to work but my time off wasn't much fun!! I also had Gap Maternity jeans and they were really cute, I always got compliments on them!!

    I can't wait to hear what it is!! David is being an awesome husband!!

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  22. Glad to see the update~! Can't wait to see pics of you and your belly! :)

    I had to laugh reading about David's cleaning and helping. My doctor told my hubby that I couldn't mop, etc. and that he would need to help. He STILL does those chores to this day! ROFL

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  23. Jessica, I am thrilled for you and David! Little baby McCash is going to be lavished with much love. Im not at all surprised at David's wonderful help. He loves you and proves it unselfishly..and I know you are the same way for him.

    Hasn't your mom has done great on getting items?!? She has great ideas! I bet people read your blog and are thinking.. "Oh wow, Jessica's mom is going nuts with the baby stuff!" ..But she hasn't really of course. :) She just has a vivacious Christian spirit of giving and loves to be prepared for what life brings. She really enjoys seeing people happy and watching people live the best for their life. Those creative and her artistic abilities really come out when she is passionate about something. Ive grown to know fully that she is passionate about you and David...And what a great mom you have! (I need to do a blog post on your mom sometime. She's inspirational.) hehe! Im so glad to see this post about the trimester. Hope you have a great week!

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  24. I hoep you get to feeling better soon! I really miss your blog post!!!

    I'm so so so very happy for you guys!!!

    I love the biker shirt and the relation to the ultrasound pictures...that crcaks me up!!! =)

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  25. I'm so sorry you have been sick. I was throwing up up until the day I delivered Ella Grace. I hope for you that it ends quickly and doesn't last that long! I bet you are super cute in your maternity wear! I loved the pictures of the baby. So sweet. When will you find out if you are having a boy or girl?

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  26. It's just all SO exciting!!! I'm sorry you've been so sick. I totally understand that. I was very sick until week 14. So hopefully you will feel better soon. The sono pictures are adorable. I already know you are going to have the cutest nursery ever.

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  27. How exciting! Isn't it mind-boggling to see the little one squirming around in there and you can't feel it at all?! It won't be long, though, before you'll be feeling those first little "pops" (for me it felt like I had one of those "eye twitches" in my abdomen!)

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  28. Yay! I am so excited for you and that sweet little one in your womb. Lord, please protect her sweet pregnancy and let this child go to full term and most of all grow to love you with great passion. Touch Jessica and help her with her sickness. I so know what it is like! Thank you for blessing them. In Jesus' Name.

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  29. You are on the exact same schedule that I was on....Jancie was due on Nov. 23, but I had her on Nov. 21. I was sick until the end of June, but hopefully you won't go that long!!!

    Enjoy all of the pampering while it lasts....My husband did the same thing, then it suddenly stopped when Jancie was born. Now it's all about her!

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  30. oooooooooooooooo just wonderful jessica!!!!!! i am so glad to get an update from you in the baby area!!!!! i love the pics and girl i am counting down the days till summer TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  31. Aren't supportive husbands great! I don't think I cook with my girl pregnancies until at least the 5th month. I hope your sickness passes with the next week or so. Have fun swimming and showing off the cute belly! (Its the one time in a woman's life they can have a big belly and be proud)

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  32. Jesssica,

    You have been on my mind so much. I have stopped by and saw no new post and wondered if you were feeling bad. Fortunately I never was sick with any of my three. You are in my thoughts.
    You have a gem in David. Soak it in and enjoy the attention and love. Lucky woman, you!

    Jessica, in another month or so, I am going to host a "virtual baby shower" on my blog for you. Just where folks can leave well wishes or "virtual gifts" , words of advice. I will let you know when it is so you can maybe post a link on your blog. But you will need to send me a pic of you preg for the blog. Is that ok? I think many of your friend in Blog land would like to send you happy thoughts and encouragement.

    I am soooooo happy for you!
    Best Wishes and HUgs!

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  33. Congratulations, Jessica! I am so happy for you and your hubby!

    I'll check back with you to see how you "progress." Mommyhood is such a joy. Truly.

    Lisa :)

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  34. I am so excited for you!! I wish I had as much luck as you are having with finding maternity jeans! Any suggestions of where?

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  35. Isn't it crazy how fast these weeks go when you are prego?

    Sounds like your hubby is going to make a great dad!

    PS. I have been eating ice cream like crazy!!!

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  36. SO cute! I am still praying for you guys and will add the sickness to be lessened to my list! Congratulations again!

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  37. Holy Smokes! I took a break from blogging and I missed out on sooo much Awesome Posts! CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS! See what happens when I slack off...I miss out on the good stuff!

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  38. I'm really really really really missing you J! =(

    I hope you are feeling okay! School is almost out! I''m hoping we will all hear more from you this summer! I'm sure this last month of school has been CRAZY BUSY for you!!!

    If you have time...go check out my blog!!! There is some "NEWS" I posted and I would like to share it with you!!!

    Happy Wednesday!!!

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  39. Wow, such sweet ultrasound picts! The baby is looking great.. can't wait to meet him or her. Glad David is helping out so much.. he will make a great daddy.
    Thanks for the comment.. When you viewed I think I was in the middle of fixing spelling and grammer errors.. there were alot to begin with! Hopefully it is much better now. Good to talk.. Stop by the house sometime and we'll catch up ;-)

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