Todd's birthday

Well, since I spoke of Todd's birthday in one of the last posts, I thought I would include a few photos. It was a great day. He had a songwriting appointment in the morning, and the 'birthday mailbox' met him under his truck after his appointment, instructing him to meet me at Flavour to pick out some new stage clothes. Man, that boy can shop!!! That night, we met Tyler and Lizzie at Saffire for dinner and enjoyed a quiet evening. The next night, we kept the celebration going by meeting Mickey and Shannon and Tiffany and Tony at Zanies comedy club. What a blast that was! I always forget about comedy clubs but definitely should do that more often....laughter is good for everyone.

Showing for sure!!

Ok, so in the last week and a half, the "pooch" has decided it would definitely make a debut! I'm down to 2 pairs of jeans that still fit and am using a ponytail holder to expand the others....classy, I know. I'm living in yoga pants for now, and life is comfortable. Right now, Todd and I are in Virginia visiting Karen (that's "Grandma" to you, Tadpole). Todd is working hard over at the farm, and we're both getting to enjoy the company as well as the beautiful scenery. I've gotten to start a couple of my mornings with a walk down 810...so pretty! I'm doing what I can to keep in shape (and counteract my ice cream and popsicle addiction). We went to Aberdeen Barn with Karen one night, which is always a fantastic meal. Todd and I also got to have lunch with Grammy yesterday, which was so nice. She seemed very happy that we were all able to get together, and she's getting around just fine with that fancy walker of hers! She was worried that she may not get to meet the new baby, but we assured her that she would meet her great grandchild...no matter what. She's the only great grandparent that is still with us, so she's pretty special. Coon went to the farm with me yesterday, and Karen, Jackson and I met Todd for lunch over there today and enjoyed a nice break on the porch of the brick house. Tadpole has been in good spirits since we got here...being sweet to me and keeping me feeling good so far. I've been so lucky.

Before I made it to Virginia on Monday, Mom and I journeyed to Orlando for Stacie's baby shower. We got to go to a 4-D ultrasound with her...so amazing! It's always nice to visit with family. We had to spend the day in the airport on our buddy passes, I was sick all day, but having Mom there made it okay and we finally got to Atlanta at 11:30 pm Sunday night. Whew! I spent the night with Jenny and met John Michael, her new boyfriend. He seems very nice...as long as he's good to her, we will all welcome him. :)

We're heading home to Nashville tomorrow morning. Today completes week 16!! More belly shots to follow....

Doctor visit June 28, 2010

We saw the doctor on Monday (it's Wednesday), and got to hear the heartbeat for the first time!! It was so amazing! It was beating so fast...sounds like Tadpole is running laps in there! Todd was with me and we both enjoyed it, even though the appointment went by very quickly. Our doctor seems quite busy...hopefully that's a sign that she's just that good and everyone wants to see her. We also found out that our early genetic screening results were good...the doctor used the words "very reassuring", so we're going to hang on to those happy thoughts.

I feel like my tummy is starting to show to other people...Todd told me yesterday that I am showing, and our alterations girl also said so...yikes! It does seem that the pooch is pooching a lot more this week all of a sudden...guess that's the way it goes! Let's just roll with it! I'll hold off on buying prego clothes as long as I can.

Yesterday was Todd's birthday...the heartbeat and the good test results were a great early present for him. I think he had a great day. He had a songwriting appointment, after which I met up with him to take him shopping for new stage clothes...let's just say that was a very successful shopping outing! He looks good in everything he puts on, so we HAD to get it all! ;) Last night we went out to dinner with Tyler and Lizzie at Saffire in Franklin...very nice. Tonight we are going to Zanies comedy club to finish upt he celebration with Mickey and Shannon, and Tiffany and Tony...Todd doesn't know they will be there...another fun surprise.

Our next appointment is at the end of July...it's difficult having to wait so long to hear or see the little one! It's so exciting when we do get to that I just want to do that all the time! In the meantime, we'll both try to keep going to the gym regularly and stay energized and in shape.

End of the first Trimester, June 25, 2010

Wow! I can't believe we are past the first trimester...that time flew by! Mom was here this week to help with some baby "stuff" and go to the doctor visit with me. I had a genetic test done that included an ultrasound and blood test....it was soooo amazing to see the baby moving!! The second it came up on the screen, Mom started crying, which in turn made me cry (of course). Tadpole looked like a little person in there...I can't believe that is inside my body!!!

I have gained 4 pounds to date, but feel like I've gained 15. Puffy...that's the word I use to describe the feeling. Shirts are feeling a little more snug than I would like. Luckily, I have many shirts with a high waist that are "roomy" and lots of yoga pants to save me, so no prego shopping yet...I'll resist that as long as I can.

While Mom was here, we went to almost every baby store in and around the Nashville area I think. It was so much fun! We got some great ideas on cribs and nursery colors that are gender neutral (at least for now). Anyone who knows me knows that I will most likely change my mind 5 more times as far as nursery color ideas, so we'll just not worry too much about that right now.

Other than the bloated feeling, I have a little cramping, but doc says its all normal. My skin is making some not-so-fun changes as I look like I am back in high school with these big pimples on my face...lovely, right? I feel so lucky that I haven't been sick very much...I sure hope that stays that way!!!

Week 14 begins today...we see the doctor on Monday (Todd wasn't able to be there this past week for the genetic testing but will be here this time). I hope we get to see the baby again...I want him to experience that. More to come...