Registered!

We think we have registered for everything we could possibly need! LOL! I am sure we missed a few things, but still, we have a great start. Luckily, Jake has a crib, dresser and changing table from his sisters, so that's nice that we don't need furniture. We are going to paint it all, but that will come in due time.

We are registered at Target for general baby stuff and our BEDDING, and at Babies R Us for supplies and toys and other general baby stuff, then we just registered today at a little boutique here in Stillwater called Murphy's. That was fun because we had Emma and Lara with us and they liked to pick things out for Baby Jake.

I am glad we have that taken care of. One less thing to worry about! And fun that I can add things on-line to Target or BRU is we want to!

Still a boy!

We got to have our sonogram this afternoon! Here is a peek at Baby Jake:

Everything went really well. We were right on time, and got right in. After a few seconds trying to figure out if we had the right kind of DVD (we didn't - had to borrow one from the Dr's office), we got things underway.

She started off my measuring his head and his heart, looking at his kidneys and legs. She examined the cord, and we got to hear his heart beat - at a rate of 146 beats per minute. According to my calculations and the original due date we were given, I am 18 weeks and 3 days along. According to Baby Jake's measurements, he is 18 weeks 5 days. We really enjoyed watching all of the measuring and examining, and of course hearing the heart, but then she zoomed out and just let us watch him PLAY! We saw him grab at his feet several times, wiggle around, raise his head, and even smack himself in the forehead once or twice! And the best part? We have it all on DVD! When we got home from church tonight, we had my parents over, and we let Emma and Lara stay up and watch the whole thing. The miracle of life - SO AMAZING!

Appointment - 18 weeks 2 days

BP: 126/78 Weight: 217 (+2)
Today's appointment was really pretty uneventful. Got to the appointment right on time. They have a new computer system, so I had to fill out some paperwork - AGAIN! I peed in the cup and waited my turn. The nurse tested my urine and took my vitals - everything was great. I did tell her about the headaches I have had, and she said she would let the Doctor know.

Once the doctor came in, we got to hear Baby Jake's heartbeat on the doppler. Music to our ears! It is just so beautiful to hear that sound! The doctor told me the headchaes could be chalked up to several different things, diet, stress, sinuses, etc. So, we decided mine were probably due to stress, and he (jokingly) told me to quit my job! LOL!

Since my ultrasound had gotten cancelled for today, we re-scheudled it for 3:30 tomorrow. I am glad I didn't have to wait too long! We are so ready to see our baby again! I really can't wait to show the DVD to Lara and Emma - I bet they love that!

Oh - and one more fun thing! As I was laying on my back on the couch last night, I had my hand resting on my tummy. And I felt the kick (movement) from the outside! I immediately called Britt over, but he didn't feel it this time. I am hoping he gets to feel it soon! I don't ever remember feeling the girls move from the outside, only from the inside. This is really getting exciting now!

Good news and Bad news

GOOD NEWS:
POKES WIN! The OSU Cowboys strolled right by Missouri State Bears last night in their season opener. The final score was 52-10, and Britt and I had a really fun time. Emma and Lara stayed home with Nana and Grandpa, but we hope to get them to a game soon. Britt and I went out to check out the tailgaters at half time, and I found a booth where they were selling orange maternity shirts! We are supposed to wear orange on Fridays and Orange to games, but I have had a heck of a time finding Mommy shirts in orange! So tried it on and never took it off! LOL!

BAD NEWS:
I got a voice mail late Friday evening from the sonogram tech at my Dr.’s office, and she is not going to be in on Tuesday. BUMMER! (Some days I hate cell phones – it never rang, and no missed call was registered – just a new voice mail out of the blue!) She told me on the message to call to reschedule, so I called right back, but it was after hours, so who knows when I will get called back. I also have a Dr’s appt on Tuesday (right before the sono appointment), so of course I will go to that. I was just ready to get a DVD of the baby to show Emma and Lara! I hope we get rescheduled for sometime in the next week. I hate to wait!

I guess I have really started to show!

In the past week, I have had several people stop me and say, “I didn’t know you were pregnant” or people that did know say things like “What a cute belly!” It’s kinda fun! But, I am also noticing that the baby is getting bigger because my belly is in the way. Britt and I were cuddling in bed this morning, and he asked if I was hugging a pillow! LOL! He thought there was a pillow between him and I. I told him it was his son!

We also got our first baby present last night! We were at our small group bible study, and the hostess (I work with her husband, and she didn’t even know we were expecting until last night!) gave us a CUTE Carter’s set. It is adorable – a winter theme in blues with snowflakes and a little bear. I am pretty sure that is the first thing we have gotten for Baby Jake that we haven’t picked out or bought ourselves. So fun!

The BIG sonogram is on Tuesday! We are getting very excited!

Baby Bullet has a real name!

Jacob “Jake” Alan Weaver

We can't wait to meet him later this winter. It feels good to be able to talk to him and use his name. Emma and Lara LOVE calling him "Baby Jake!" They come up to my belly and tell him they love him, and they tell him goodnight and good morning. They are going to make GREAT big sisters!

We got to hear the baby's heartbeat!

Weight: 215 (-3)

Can't find anything wrong with me... That's the good news!

I was fever free when I woke up this morning, and again at the dr's office. Doc told me to push fluids, and rest. Didn't do GREAT with either this afternoon, but rested a lot this evening once I finally got home. I have been doing pretty well with fluids, and I am going to try harder.

The doctor said if the fever comes back to call and let him know and they will start running more tests, but for now we will just dismiss it. I am just glad he got to look me over and we got to hear Bullet's beautiful heartbeat! Here's to staying fever free!

Baby Fever?

Here's how today went:

I had a 100 temp when i woke up - but felt fine otherwise, so I went to work. About 11:30, I decided to have the training room check me again. The head football trainer took my temp and it was 101.5 The trainer told me since I am PG and it is that high, I need to see a doctor. So, I put a call in to my Dr. All they would give me was the phone nurse, so I left a message. I was giving her 30 minutes to call back before I called again.

The nurse called me back about 20 minutes after I called. She asked if I had any other symptoms (no) and how long I had been feeling this way (What way? I have a fever - feel fine. LOL!) I told her my story again. She said, take 2 Tylenol and drink more water. Which did remind me I had been abnormally thirsty this weekend... She also said she would talk to my Doctor, and if he had any other questions or suggestions he or she would call me back.

That was about 11:30. Took the Tylenol, and went to lunch with Britt at 12:30. I was feeling better. Until 3:30 when the pills wore off and I was hot again! UGH! I was about to take more pills when another nurse called me a few minutes after 4. My doctor wants to see me tomorrow morning at 10:30. She said if I was feeling bad tonight to go to the ER. I have had a pretty relaxing evening - sat on my butt from the time we got home at 5:45 until I got up to come here about 5 minutes ago! LOL! Not too shabby.

So, I am feeling a bit warm now. I will take my temp when I go back to our room. But, I still feel normal other than that! Britt reminded me at lunch that Lara had a little mystery fever this weekend, too, so it may just be something going around here...

I will write again after I go to the Doc tomorrow. I am glad he wants to see me - that will reassure ALL of us!

Oh - and have I mentioned I have had about 5 nosebleeds in the last 2 weeks? 2 this past Saturday! One at 5:30 in the morning (so much for sleeping in - and Emma woke us up at 6:40 on Sunday! UGH) then another one about 11:30 while playing Candy Land with Emma and Lara! ARGH! If it's not one thing, it's another!

Twizzlers

So, I guess I had my first craving! LOL! For some reason, earlier this morning I decided I wanted - scratch that - NEEDED some strawberry Twizzlers. So, at lunch, I went and got some. Ate the whole bag! Dang Pregnancy Cravings...

Baby Kicks

So cool! I have been feeling a few twinges and pokes here and there, but nothing consistent or completely recognizable. The other day after the Doc was rough with me finding the heartbeat with the Doppler, then the u/s tech pushed that thing on me FOREVER, I felt him move some that afternoon, but nothing since then. But last night, Britt and I were walking through Lowe’s – looking at ceiling fans (20 days of over 100 degree temperatures will do that to you!). I FELT IT! It was big, and exactly what I felt the first few times the girls moved. I called out to Britt, and he put his hand on my belly, and SWORE he felt something, too! It was SO COOL! I love that feeling!

And, I felt it again tonight a few minutes ago when I sat down to type this. Baby Jake must have known I was talking about him! :)