Sunday, June 28, 2009

6 Weeks

How your baby's growing: This week's major developments: The nose, mouth, and ears that you'll spend so much time kissing in eight months are beginning to take shape. If you could see into your uterus, you'd find an oversize head and dark spots where your baby's eyes and nostrils are starting to form. His emerging ears are marked by small depressions on the sides of the head, and his arms and legs by protruding buds. His heart is beating about 100 to 160 times a minute — almost twice as fast as yours — and blood is beginning to course through his body. His intestines are developing, and the bud of tissue that will give rise to his lungs has appeared. His pituitary gland is forming, as are the rest of his brain, muscles, and bones. Right now, your baby is a quarter of an inch long, about the size of a lentil bean.

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Friday, June 26, 2009

Telling My Parents.....

Hello there,

Yes, I am back. I know I am NOT good at updating at all like some people. However, I am here and ready to share how my parents took the news that they were going to be Grandparents. Dan and I were really debating on whether or not to tell any family until I have my first doctors visit. Anything is possible with pregnancy and we didn't know if we wanted to tell anyone in case the unmentionable were to happen. But, we couldn't resist and told my parents Friday, June 19th. We met my parents and brother and his girlfriend Dana up at Pepe's (the same place Dan asked my parents if he could marry me) for dinner. Dana knew all along, not because I told her, but I did say that we had some pretty exciting news. It could of been that Dan had found a job, but she was stickin to her guns that I was for sure pregnant. After everyone had ordered Dan and I gave them their "belated" anniversary gift. Of course it was belated, we didn't know I was pregnant until after their anniversary and even ours for that matter!

My mom slowly opened the gift, removing the tissue paper as if it were worth a million dollars. She looked at the picture and looked at and I am sure thought to herself in her head, "Why did they give us a picture of themselves?" I told her to read the back of the frame out loud and that is exactly what she did.

"Price of picture- 28 cents."
"Price of frame--$4.18 (on sale!)."
"Realizing there are 3 people in the picture-- Priceless!"

She got to about "there are 3....." when she started to cry! My dad said, "Oh my gosh, REALLY?!" Mike was clueless and Dana had guessed right.

Hugs were exchanged, alcohol was had (not by me of course) and generous tips were left because my mom was more than excited. It is a moment in my life I will never forget and I am happy that we were able to share it with my parents.

We told my dad's immediate side of the family on Father's Day. He had just finished opening up his birthday and father's day gifts, when I announced that I had a belated gift for Dan for our anniversary. My Aunt Debbie said, "What is it a positive pregnancy test?" Gosh, why does everyone think I am pregnant? Well, Dan pulled out the gift first because the card would of been a dead give away. The gift is for his van and it's a window cling that says Baby On Board! So, again the pregnancy guess was great. My grandpa pondered this for a minute and said, my god, I am going to be a great grandpa. That is so true! He is a wonderful man, and I just pray that he doesn't throw our baby over his railing in the living room like he did with my dolls!

Dan's family still does not know. He is waayy better at keeping secrets than I am. I couldn't keep my mouth shut for two seconds let alone a whole month! Truth be told, I was texting with two dear friends of mine who are also pregnant (one is due very soon!!!) after I saw the very faint line. Then, I decided to call Dan. I needed clarification (see this post.) So you see, I am NOT able to keep my mouth shut for a long period of time at all.

But, back to his family. I get so distracted when writing on here. Bare with me. How are we going to tell his family?? We designed M&M's!!! It cost an arm and a leg, but will be worth it to see his mom's face (I hope!) They are pink and blue, naturally, and say Baby Harkness Is on The Way. Yay. I want to eat them. It's a 7 oz. bag and I am able to say that there are still 7 oz. of M&M's left, for now.

Well, that is all I have to post for now. I am literally knocking on wood as I can safely say to this point there has not been any sickness! Yahoo.




Monday, June 15, 2009

4 or 5 Weeks?!

Right now Dan and I have really NO idea how far along I am. I guess judging from my last period (May 10th--Mother's Day!) I would be at 5 weeks, BUT we have been charting my temperature for a few months now, and according to our results, I didn't ovulate until a week AFTER when I should of. So, hence the confusion. I will be going to the doctor on July 6th for my first appointment. :)

Here is what is going on right now inside of me:

How your baby's growing:

This week marks the beginning of the embryonic period. From now until 10 weeks, all of your baby's organs will begin to develop and some will even begin to function. As a result, this is the time when she'll be most vulnerable to anything that might interfere with her development.

Right now your baby is an embryo the size of a poppy seed, consisting of two layers: the epiblast and the hypoblast, from which all of her organs and body parts will develop.

The primitive placenta is also made up of two layers at this point. Its cells are tunneling into the lining of your uterus, creating spaces for your blood to flow so that the developed placenta will be able to provide nutrients and oxygen to your growing baby when it starts to function at the end of this week.

Also present now are the amniotic sac, which will house your baby; the amniotic fluid, which will cushion her as she grows; and the yolk sac, which produces your baby's red blood cells and helps deliver nutrients to her until the placenta has developed and is ready to take over this duty.

Bye for now,

Beth~

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Told You I WOULD Be Back!!!!


Hello There,

If you are reading this, get prepared for a SURPRISE!! I mean, who doesn't like surprises?!  But, I won't tell you about it just yet....Keep reading.  On June 9th Dan and I celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary and it was one of the best nights of my life and hopefully his to.  I went to work only to find out there were tooooo many teachers and not enough babies to keep us all there.  So, since it was our anniversary in all, I decided to head home early (after being there only an hour and a half.)  I needed to run to Wal-Mart and get a gift.  Check, did that.  So, I went home and wrapped it and then spent a lot of time on the computer doing God only knows what.  Dan was searching for and applying for jobs!  Eeeekkkk.  

I had been feeling extra tired all week, and our anniversary was no exception.  So, I took a mini nap before we headed out to my favorite restaurant of all times--- Kobe Japanese Steak House.  YUM!  Then, after there we went to Borders to relax and just let our food settle before moving on in our date.  After about 45 minutes we were ready for the desert!!  Cold Stone.  Ahhh, that's a treat for us, because we don't go there ever.  Then, on  the way home we saw huge amounts of water being shot up from the ground.  We decided to stop and check it out.  After talking with someone from the water company we found out that 3-400 gallons of water were being pushed out.  Those poor families behind the incident must of lost water for a while when it was getting fixed.  

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HERE IS WHERE THE SURPRISE COMES IN:

Wednesday was just an ordinary day.  I went to work, worked until 4:45, got pooped on right before I left (gotta love working in the infant room!) had to get beans for dinner at Jubilee and paid an arm and a leg for them while still wearing the dirty shirt.  Finally, at home at last!!!!  Dan made dinner (as he does every night!!!  I adore him for doing that.  I would rather do 10 loads of laundry than cook) and then he went grocery shopping for a few more things that I didn't get.  I had a feeling that I should just take a pregnancy test, so I did.  The results!?!  A positive!!!!  I about fainted, but I pulled my act together and called Dan and asked him to PLEASE HURRY and get a few more tests from the store.  Well, as much as I love Dan, there are times when you should NOT be cheap, and buying a HPT is one of them.  He got one from Dollar General for $1. I took it and of course it came back negative.  So, we took a trip to Wal-Mart and bought a digital test (2 pack) and a 3 pack of First Respone.  I took the digital test and waiting 3 lousey minutes felt like an hour!!  The hour glass was ticking away and FINALLY it had a word on it, a word I will never ever forgot as long as I shall live.... PREGNANT!   See, take a look!



So, Dan and I were NOT looking while it ticked away.  But, once time had gone by and we looked back, we screamed and starting hugging and jumping up and down.  

Sure this was a huge surprise for us, but we couldn't be happier during this exciting time!!.  

Well, that's the exciting news and I am happy I was able to share it with you!  

Bye for now.

Harky's Soulmate