today's update

I just got back from my dating ultrasound, that was exciting! I couldn't hold my pee long enough so the tech was having a hard time seeing anything. We ended up using the transvaginal ultrasound which is used with empty bladders, so that worked well. I even got a free picture! My favorite part was definitly seeing the heartbeat, good and strong, makes me weepy lol. I'd post the picture but my scanner isn't here. It doesn't look like much anyways because I was a couple of weeks ahead of myself and the tech said that the baby is 7 weeks. Head to rump is just over a centemeter. Very good to know because I would hate to be 9 months down the road thinking my baby is late and going to be huge! Or worse induced! eeep no thanks, but this gives more time to prep and be healthy and all that good stuff. Awww tiny peanut!

motto for the day: healthy baby = happy mama. :)

Must be time for an update when I can't remember what I last wrote about.
I've just started nannying for two little girls, 2 and 4; they are very sweet I am having a lot of fun with them, minus the nausea which is getting more intense every day. I've started toting a bucket with me when I drive, just in case. I have a total of two pairs of pants left that I can wear comfortably and my shirt selection is decreasing rapidly. I'm not even going to mention my unmentionables... that seems to be a hopeless situation. I have an ultrasound booked for next week, hopefully the only one for this pregnancy. This one is for dating because I don't know exactly when my last period stopped. For now I am 9 weeks, Baby has limbs and a nose and even a permanent liver or kidney or something ...all kinds of nifty things like that. I don't think I have had any bizarre cravings yet, just when anyone mentions food of any kinds I want that right away, its pretty annoying. Other than that I am loving lemons and cold and crunchy things like veggies and dip. I get to meet my midwife Oct 19 for the first prenatal visit, that is exciting for me. I had a moment of weakness the other day at a thrift shop when I couldn't help but browse through the baby clothes I am proud to say that only a very tiny TINY sleeper and a sweet pale yellow shirt and pants came home with me. Also new to me is a lovely white crib and change table and a snazzy Eddie Bauer stroller. exiting stuff I'll tell ya. well I should be off, the girls are having way too much fun torturing the helpless Chihuahua.

Right.. so I have been slacking, the maker of new habits I am not. apologies. :)
I'm so tired I don't know what to type but type I must. Since the shocking news of the newcomer in my womb, I have felt a variety of tugs and pulls in various private regions. The newest additions seem to be the three blackheads on my left nipple. Seriously, can I blame Eve for this? I can't even squeeze them clean because of the oh-so-common hyper sensitivity. I try to forget about them but I just had to let you know ;) Everything else is completely common like the constant peeing, minor constipation, achey, breaky everything; and let's not forget the complete and utter exaustion, always! Good thing I am on vacay. I have started knitting a sweater don't worry its small and stupidly easy, I hope to at least finish it on the bus home this weekend. According to Chinese astrology I have no choice but to have a boy... too bad I have so much girl stuff, poor little fella. lol. I am excited to meet my midwife and hear the heartbeat and learn all kinds of good things about ti-bebe. Until then I am going to sleep, and finish that little sweater!
until next time
Jen & ti-bebe