Seven Weeks

To say this has been a long week is a complete understatement. Two of my students have had really rough weeks which makes it more draining on me. I am struggling with how to handle these students while not putting myself or the baby in harm. I really can't wait til I can share the news with my co-workers so I don't have to continue to hide it. Another hard time for me this week was that a student of mine had surgery to remove two different tumors. Yesterday was a very emotional day in that the diagnosis was not looking positive. Not being able to spend time with this student, if she had to undergo chemo, was all I could think about last night. The angels were definitely looking out for her as the tumor was benign.

Another close call with spilling the beans: I must not have seen some of my close work friends lately so they admired my new body. hehe They obviously asked if I was pregnant because they never noticed some of my features. haha Ahhhhh, I can't wait to announce this!!

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 7 weeks

Size of Baby: A blueberry!

Appointment Updates: Our first appointment is on the 30th and can't come any sooner!

Symptoms: Poor Josh is barely getting to spend any time with me as I am sleeping so much. By the time he gets home and we start to watch one of our shows, I am asleep in five minutes. My average length of sleep right now is about ten hours.

What I Miss: After a long week of school I definitely wanted to join my co-workers for frozen margaritas tonight.

Cravings: My cravings change from day to day but are mostly salty items. The other item that I REALLY wanted the other night were cupcakes but we did not have liners. Boo

Gross: Ring Bologna or other types of meat

WE ARE EXPECTING....

During the week of Christmas I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of my period or lack thereof. The whole week I felt unusual period symptoms or possible pregnancy symptoms but tried to not get my hopes up. The Tuesday after going back to school (January 3rd) I decided to take a test and to my surprise the test was IMMEDIATELY POSITIVE!!! I was in complete shock and awe. My next thought was can I keep the news from Josh so I could surprise him on Wednesday. I slept great on Tuesday from such great excitement plus I went to yoga for the first time. While Josh was in the shower on Wednesday and I was straightening my hair he randomly shouts, "You are pregnant, aren't you?" so I could not hold it in any longer and told him the great news! We are blessed beyond words on what God is providing for our lives!!


After using a few sites it looks like the baby will be due right around Labor Day, my birthday!!!

Way Too Many Close Calls

-A few days after realizing the great news I went shopping to try and find a neutral "I love my Daddy" gift and who is also in the baby aisle Grandma TeBeest. Luckily, I turned the corner without being spotted.
-The Saturday after finding out, Josh and I met my parents and Alyssa for dinner. Within a few minutes of sitting down to dinner my Dad told me how much I was glowing and seemed so happy. (Only if he knew why)
- A few of my co-workers and I are deciding to take one more class to get certified as an online teacher.The question right now is when to take the class this summer. Again, I have to keep my lips sealed.
- 01/11 I ended up having to tell two co-workers of our pregnancy due to my own safety. I definitely was not ready to tell anyone at work but need to make sure that the baby and myself are safe.