Laura's Blog

Here I am at 22 weeks. AND if you haven't heard already: It's a girl! We found out a week ago. I wanted to put the ultrasound pictures up here, but they messed up the CD they gave me and put the wrong kind of files on it, so I have no pictures yet. They did tell me that they would print out pictures for me and I can pick them up anytime after today.

My boss and HR now knows, although I'm still not really showing. No one else at work has any idea, but we'll see how long that lasts. I just was feeling really stressed out and figured, might as well add some more stress to the picture and tell work people. Everything should be good though, and I feel less stressed.




The COO took us - the Operations Staff - all out bowling this Wednesday. It was a really great time, except she got us all sushi and beer... luckily some of the sushi was cooked, and I didn't drink my beer, but it was still a great time. I've been feeling a lot better, I'm not sick anymore. Mostly I'm not nautious and I can eat just about anything without feeling bad. I still just can't eat very big portions though. Other than that, everything seems to be going OK.

These pictures are actually from week 21, I'm just really late updating! Sorry everyone, I've been busy.

Half way done! I really can't wait for this whole process to be over. I am not much enjoying this whole pregnancy thing. I've been sick the past 3 days. Its mostly just a cold, but it makes it much worse when I can't take any medicine to relieve my symptoms. My throat is so sore I can barely swallow and my nose is dry and hurts. My ears also aren't feeling great and I've been coughing a lot. I'm very frustrated that I'm going to be spending my weekend in bed trying to feel better.




Mostly just worked this week. Nothing that exciting. We went over to Orlando on Wednesday to do a training class. I got to talk with Rochelle's husband and they're doing well. I guess she's showing a lot more than I am. Its weird to me that I'm still wearing my normal clothes, but I'm not complaining. I can feel a lot of movement going on in there, so it seems like everything is going fine.

Its really almost 20 weeks actually, because I'm late with my update, again. I've been really busy and really tired lately. Most nights I've been falling asleep around 8:30, and one night this week I was asleep before 8! Not much has changed. Still can't really tell depending on what I wear. My mom sent me a bunch of great clothes and stuff and almost all of it will probably work out, but none of it really fits right yet. I'm sure I'll need it sooner or later.




Julie and Rob are out of town this weekend, so I don't know who I'm gonna watch the Gator game with. Maybe just Melvin and Bagheera. I have a lot of errands to run this weekend though since I've been too tired to do most of them during the week, so that'll keep me busy.

Here I am at 18 weeks. Been another busy week, but the long weekend sure was great! Julie and I had a sleepover at her parent's house, and we're planning on doing it again this weekend. We're watching the dogs and having some fun girlie time.

Everything is smoothing out at work too. I got a new boss this week who seems pretty great. There's a lot going on, but I think its mostly for the best! Still haven't told anyone at work yet because you can't really tell. All my clothes still fit pretty well. I went to the doctor this week and I still have not gained any weight (I actually have lost a total of 5 pounds) but the doctor says its nothing to worry about, yet. Its just hard to believe that I'm almost half way, and still not really showing. Guess I'm just lucky!





My hips have been driving me crazy lately! My bones are aching, but I guess its just my birthing hips getting ready. Not really too excited about the pain though. I've got my next appointment/ultrasound scheduled for the end of this month which is exciting. Other than that, not much new is going on.

Here's my weekly update. Can you tell yet? It actually depends on what Ii wear but its definetly becoming more obvious.
I'm a little late this week with the update. I've been pretty stressed out and very tired all week. Thanks everyone for putting up with me these past few days, I know I've been difficult. Still feeling weird sensations which I'm sure are just normal pregnancy stuff. I've got my next appointment on Tuesday, but its just a quick checkup, nothing major.





My boss sent me home early today because he says I've been doing a great job. I'm so thankful for the long weekend so hopefully I'll have some time to rest and regroup. Julie and I are going to relax and get pedicures tomorrow morning, that should be fun! Also, Julie's parents are going out of town, and I have to watch Tom, the crazy kitty this Saturday. Aparently he's being very cranky because he got in a fight and needs to be highly supervised.




Lastly, by popular demand, here's a photo of Aaron and me.

16 Weeks and Counting...




Not much has changed in the past week. I haven't really been sick this week, knock on wood. I've been pretty stressed out at work though and its only Tuesday. Went to Adventure Island on Sunday with Dana and Crystal. We had a lot of fun! I wore my normal 2 piece baithing suit and there were definetly a lot of people there who were way more fat than me wearing way less.


My clothes are still fitting ok, slowly but surely they're getting too small though. My mom, Michael and Becky are here in Tampa this week. We had some issues getting Michael's car ready for him, its in the shop today but he should have it back soon.




I've felt a lot of movement this week. Its so weird. I've felt some other strange sensations too, but supposedly normal. Everything is going well otherwise.

Well, here I am at 15 weeks. Its been a really crazy week. Earlier this week I was in Atlanta for a training seminar. It was a lot of fun, except for the fact that I was sick every morning. I really liked the seminar and they had me set up in a great hotel. I got to see Anna, a friend from Gator Synchro, and we got some delicious eats with her boyfriend. We spent a lot of time catching up on things, and had a great time!

I'm back in Tampa now and have a lot going on at work. I've been extremely busy and have some extra projects I'm working on. I might end up working through some of the weekend, but Dana and I are going to hang out on Saturday night and probably Sunday, so that should be a great stress reliever!

I've been feeling queasy each morning, but it usually goes away by mid afternoon. I thought this sickness was supposed to be over by now, but I guess I'm not in the clear quite yet. I have been a lot less tired and have been able to stay up to midnight some nights. There have been a few times this week when I can feel a little something inside that I know is not me. Its a very strange feeling and I can't really describe it, but it always comes when I'm not thinking about it.




Still not really showing much but there is a little difference from last week. It won't be long until my regular pants don't fit anymore! Mom is coming this weekend with Michael and Becky, so hopefully we'll get to have some fun!

Here's me at 14 weeks. I guess I'm in my second trimester now according to most of the stuff that I've read. For the most part I've been feeling better. I'm getting used to my vitamins and they're not making me queasy anymore. I hadn't really thrown up for about 2 weeks until this morning. For some reason I just couldn't keep down the glass of water I had when I woke up. But that only lasted about 15 minutes and I felt fine. Much better than a month ago when I was nautious all day. Maybe soon I'll gain back the 4 pounds I lost in the first trimester!

You can't really tell much yet by these pictures. My pants and bras have been feeling a little snug, but for the most part I still fit in all my clothes (with the exception of my skinny pants) This is somewhat of a relief since I haven't told very many people yet. It'll be interesting to see how much longer I can go without showing. I'm guessing only another week or two, but I guess we'll see.




Aaron was here last week to spend time with me and help me out. We had a great time, but he's back to Houston now. Melvin, Bagheera and I will have to find a way to make it on our own, but I'm sure we'll manage.

This was definetly the strangest experience of my life. So far anyways. We got to hear the heartbeat, which was really loud, and the little thing is really squirmy! Neither of us could really believe how much it was moving around. The nurse measured and said it was 13 weeks 2 days, which is about what was expected. We got 3 shots, but one is totally freaky!




This first one the baby is all curled up and looking down. You can see the spine and some of the leg bones. Pretty weird.





This one is the best of the 3. It actually looks like a baby. Its got a fat little belly and everything. Its kinda freaking me out though how you can see its brain... totally weird.





This last one is the weirdest by far! I guess its supposed to be the face, but it really just looks like a mix between a skeleton or a pitchfork, I can't really decide. I'm not really sure why the nurse thought we would enjoy this picture, but she gave it to us anyways!





So far so good I guess! Everything is going just how it should be. The heartbeat is strong and at 140 bpm.

This is my new blog! Thanks dad for making it for me! This weekend was great! Jenny graduated, Mom had a great birthday/mother's day. Aaron came to vist. We played nintendo wii and ate potato chips and beer for dinner! I'm going back to Tampa today, but I should be back in Texas before I even know it! ok, that's all for now.


PS I miss you Melvin!!!!