It's next week!

Yep. My first prenatal appointment is next week. I meet with the nurse on Tuesday then one of the doctors on Friday. Emily and Henry haven't completely decided if they're coming up for it yet, but I figure whatever happens, happens. It's not like there's going to be anything overly exciting (for them) done at this appointment. Just a pap and weight and ask if I have any questions. I think I dread the weight the most ;) but I'll deal with it. That's all I really have for now, still at the boring point, this is starting to kill me!! Waiting waiting waiting!!! AAAHHH!!! We'll get through this, though, and eventually get to where the baby will start moving and we can feel it and have an ultrasound probably at the end of March. I'll update next week!

A sad week.

This is a sad week for me. Everything is OK with the pregnancy, I'm sure that's going to be everyone's first question. I'm sad because I am quitting my job as a direct care provider to people with special needs. Yes, just like every single other job I've had, there were days when I wished I didn't work there (mostly because I was tired and wanted to stay home and sleep or because I wanted to spend time with my family!), but really, this is one of those jobs you just fall in love with and can't imagine yourself not being a part of.
Bubba's hours have changed and in order for me to continue working there, I would have to pay out more in daycare than what I'd make, so it just wouldn't make sense as our daycare generally is to come out of my paychecks for our budget to balance.
I will still get to see a lot of my friends from work at Sound of Washington, but I'm just not sure it will be the same, plus it's not in session year-round, so I may have to make a few house calls to those I won't be seeing around town.
I am at peace with my decision to quit, it only makes sense and I am looking forward to seeing my kiddos more. Of course, I'm a bit worried about taking time for myself, but I'm sure I can schedule it in somewhere. So to all of my friends out there that live near me (or will be visiting the area anytime) get ready for more invites out!!!
I know this isn't really surrogacy related, but I just had to have an outlet. Thanks for listening, everyone! Hope you all have a blessed Christmas, it's only 4 days away!! Oh, and I have a cute little Christmas story to share with you:
Zach was eating 2 cookies last night on a plate that had a reindeer on it. He took the second one and broke it into 8 pieces for Santa's reindeer! That boy LOVES his cookies, I was surprised to see that!! He's very very excited for Christmas to come, he thinks he's getting a dirt bike because "Santa said I could have one." Ah, if only it worked that way!!

more pregnant

Yep. I'm more pregnant than I was last time I blogged. Don't feel it, don't look it (at least that's what I'm telling myself). Just still sittin here makin a baby. We were throwing around the idea of doing an ultrasound when/if they come up for the first appointment, but when we called the imaging company to price them, it's $266. So that may or may not be in the plan right now! Although we did find out that IF there's twins (always a possibility) the after 20 weeks ultrasound would be around $280 for a singleton and add another $200 for the extra fetus!! YIKES!! Kinda says "shame on you for having twins" huh? Oh well. Whatever happens happens. This is your update, nothing exciting is going on. This weekend will be 5 weeks pregnant. Yippee!!

Pregnancy, week 4

Yes, I'm just a day or 2 away from 4 weeks pregnant. Strange, huh? I don't really feel any different, I had a bad couple of days as far as nausea goes, but I was exhausted so I think that contributed to it. I have noticed an increase in appetite (but really, I think I just have an excuse to eat more, so I do ;) you all know me!) but not that "get me some food or I'm going to either puke or pass out" feeling.
I have my first OB appointment scheduled for the first week of January, I should be about 8 weeks then. Emily and Henry are unsure if they are going to come to the appointment, but it's completely up to them. Of course, they would kind of like to see an ultrasound, but that doesn't typically happen until about 20 weeks. They will be here for that for SURE! I was told there is a very slight chance that they will do one in the office at that first visit, but I'm not so sure about that. I'm not going to discourage it, but I'm not going to hold my breath on it. Either way, they're going to be excited, I know.
Anyway, that's my boring update on the pregnancy. Somebody give me some ideas of what to blog about: is there a particular aspect of surrogacy you're curious about? let me know and I'll do my best to explain or answer you. I'm planning to do another update before Christmas, we'll see if I find time ;)

For sure!!

We are now FOR SURE pregnant. I went in Tuesday for a blood test and got the results yesterday. POSITIVE. I would have updated yesterday but our computer has decided it's going to have a mind of it's own and didn't let me online yesterday...and today it's giving me fits, wanting to open some pages, but not letting me open some...we'll figure it out sooner or later!! Or we'll replace the darn thing!!
Anyway, yes, it's now completely official, I HAVE SOMEONE ELSE'S BUN IN MY OVEN! And Bubba's OK with it! :D