Absent-O

Hi, friends. I've been b-a-d at blogging. Maybe it's been because if I'm not working I'm napping. And if I'm not napping, I'm taking a shot. And if I'm not taking a shot, I've been on the road doing a little visiting. So, here is a quick list of random pregnancy (oh, yes, I can finally say it and not look over my shoulder) thoughts and updates all intermingled into one scattered post:

• I'm 7 weeks, 1 day pregnant!
• Our baby has a great heartbeat which we saw last Wednesday at 6 weeks. Michael saw the heartbeat before the doctor, nurse or me! That deserves a post by itself. Talk about life changing.
• I love orange juice. All the time. I also love real sprite with real sugar. Mmmm. My butt apparently likes it too and has decided to hold on to every ounce!
• We were pregnant with twins, but lost one (we think) between the 4-5 week. And I still ache for that other little baby...I do know that God has a plan and that we are so grateful for our little fighter with the good heartbeat!
• I wish my little dogs were 5 feet tall because it hurts to bend over! I found out last week that my ovaries are still super swollen and can twist so I am still on a 5 lb. lifting restriction. Sooo, my chi needs to go on a diet because she weighs over 5 lbs!
• I take naps in cars when there is no other option. This has been my main symptom and I love it! I have always had such a hard time falling asleep pre-pregnancy. Now around 2pm everyday, I feel like someone slipped me two Ambiens. To be able to sleep is a God-send!
• I have my first OB appointment on Monday! Me with an OB appointment, what?!
• I miss my infertility/loss group - Hopeful Hearts. I feel somewhat displaced now being pregnant. Infertility has been a big part of my identity for the last couple of years. It helped me know I wasn't alone. I am so grateful for every friend that I've made thanks to that group. I guess it is just a very different not trying so hard to achieve - as it has been achieved!
• I sometimes feel guilty for getting pregnant when I know so many worthy and wonderful people who are going to be great parents. I literally would give anything for all of us to get to have children at the same time. I have faith and pray for each of us every night. I just wish I could do something else...
• Other symptoms I am having: bigger boobs (yay!), acne (ummm, questionable), a little ick-queasy feeling now and then, progesterone blues (I'm tapering off my superman dose so this should go away soon), cramps and mild headaches. I literally celebrate each symptom!
• If you want to know what "she's pregnant" gift to get me...I'd really like a sonogram machine. I'd like sonograms twice a day so I can check on my little Sweetpea (Sorry, J.N.N. I'm borrowing this nickname until the baby gets to a more identifiable shape and size. Sweetpea just popped out of my mouth one day - I hope you don't mind!). :)

That's it for now. More frequent posts to come! Again, thanks for the prayers. I am humbled daily that our prayers were heard. All my love!