Nothing like a childhood trauma...

Ok, so we almost killed our 3 year old nephew Bradley right when we arrived at the campsite on Friday night. We pulled up at about 9pm and it was pitch black outside. Steve (Travis' dad) told us to pull around and back into a spot for our trailer. We started driving forward at about 5-10 mph for at least 50 ft or so and all of the sudden Steve started yelling, "STOP, STOP, STOP!!!!!". He ran toward the back of our truck and I thought, we were probably going to run over a big rock or something and then he emerges with Bradley in his arms. Apparently, Bradley had seen our truck when we first arrived and ran out to us and when we started moving, he was stuck between the truck and our trailer we were pulling and he was running for his life. The trailer hit him and he had enough sense to grab onto the front bracket of the trailer and we dragged him for a bit. If he would have let go, we would have surely run over him with the trailer. I seriously almost threw up when Steve walked out from behind our truck with Bradley. That kid is one tough cookie and he is also a little mischevious poop. He really doesn't listen very well and he pushes his parents' patience as far as it can possibly go on a daily basis. They didn't see him run away from the campsite and the only reason that Steve saw him was because his shoes light up when he walks (or in this case, runs away from a trailer). I felt absolutely terrible but I know that we weren't at fault in the slightest. It wasn't until Sunday morning that Heather told me that it was a blessing that we hit him with the trailer:) She said that he runs out into the street all of the time at home and her explanations of what terrible things could happen to him had never meant much. But when they went walking to the bathroom the day after "the incident" he turned to her as they approached the road and said, "NO, TRUCK TRUCK, NOOOOO!!!" and wanted her to pick him up. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes a near death experience to get the point home. Good times!

Other than that, we had a pretty good time. I didn't catch any fish but Travis and most of the rest of his family did. I also got a migraine while I was there and had to sleep for about 4 hours while everyone else was having fun:( I tell ya, being pregnant has intensified my headaches 10 fold and migraines seem to come more often. I did read that hormone changes can give you headaches but come on...these suckers lay me out. One day last week I went to bed at 530pm and didn't get up until 7 the next morning! Not fun.

I'm excited that my doctor's appointment is tomorrow! I'm super excited to schedule my ultrasounds! Hopefully it won't be too far away. Is it a boy or a girl?!!!!

Busy busy busy...

My mom came into town on Saturday and just left yesterday. My little sister Louisa arrived here on Sunday night and will be here until Saturday. They have kept me quite busy and I took Mon. & Tues. off work to play!! Needless to say, I have been too busy to blog ( a travesty, I know). My doctor appt. on Monday was cancelled because of two back to back emergency c-sections. I'm bummed because I really wanted to hear my little bugger's heart beat but I wouldn't wish a c-section on anyone and feel for those ladies. My appointment was bumped to Tues. May 1st, so not too far away. Thanks to everyone who was wondering what was going on and sorry I didn't write sooner:) And thanks to Dylan for his expert advice on my upcoming appointment...pretty sure it's a grizzly bear. Also, congrats to Dylan & his wife Candace for bringing another lovely girl into this world. Oddly enough, Claire is one of three names that Travis & I have agreed on for a girl:) It is his sister's middle name.

So, I have another week to wait until I get to hear my baby again. I think I might buy one of those hand held heart listener thinga ma bobbers. Just so I can listen to my kid whenever I want. I did some research on Amazon and there are a couple that aren't too expensive, that people raved about. My mom was bummed that my appt. got canceled because she was here and she was excited to hear the heart as well. Oh well, what ya gonna do?

Travis & I are going camping with the Stanley clan this weekend. I'm sure it will be fun times had by all. We are taking our dogs:) and everyone else is bringing their kids. Two grand parents, two parents, 11 brothers & sisters and 6 nieces & nephews:) Good times. We are going somewhere in Utah. Well, I have to go read everyone elses' blogs now, buh.

Oddly enough...

I can't wait 'til Monday. I have a doc appt. & I get to hear the baby's heartbeat. I know that I shouldn't necessarily feel it moving yet but I got so used to having ultrasounds at the fertility clinic, that now that it has been almost a month since my last check up, I am starting to freak out a bit. I'm assuming everything is ok because I'm still throwing up and feeling like poo. Most of the books and stuff on the internet say that if symptoms stop suddenly, it is cause for alarm. I just can't wait to hear the rapid little thump, so I know everything's ok. I am bummed that I don't get an ultrasound at this next appt. but at least I get to hear the heart. What else is she going to do at this appt.? I can't imagine that she has to look in my hoodiddy:) Nothing is really going on down there. What exactly do they check at your second appt. besides the heartbeat, my pee & my blood pressure?

Travis & I finally have our names picked out for a boy or a girl. I'm glad I don't have to think about it anymore. I'll post the name once I find out the sex.

Will I ever not feel sick?

Here is a question to all of you mothers out there. I know that every pregnancy is different but did the nausea completely go away at some point? Would it still hit you if you just hadn't eaten in a while or did you just wake up one day and you didn't feel sick again for the rest of your pregnancy? I'm just wondering if I'm causing the nausea by not eating every 2-3 hours. It almost seems like my blood sugar gets too low and I get sick, so I need to eat something to feel better. But then there are some times that I will not feel sick, eat lunch and 1-2 hours later barf it all up like I had food poisoning. I'm feeling sad and annoyed. I've tried anything and everything to help with my nausea but something that seems to work one day doesn't work the next. Should I just give up and expect to be sick for the rest of my pregnancy?

Also, Travis and I can't agree on a girl's name...any suggestions?

I'm a schmuck...

As I was writing my last post I thought of my friend Erin and how if she reads my entry she will probably think I'm a wuss complaining about my back pain, with all that she has had to endure with her back. But low & behold, I get a sweet note of support & advice from that lovely lady. I love you Erin!!! It definitely made me feel better about my boo-hooing. Good news to report...my back is feeling TONS better. I still don't like sitting for too long or bending to pick stuff up but it is a world away from how I was feeling last week. I consider it a HUGE blessing that I didn't have a HUGE belly when this occured! I will take every precaution necessary to avoid further back injuries while pregnant. Keep your fingers crossed for me:)

I got all caught up on my tv watching. I'm really not sure if DVR is a blessing or a curse:) I have honestly never watched so much tv in my life. Granted it is for shorter periods of time because I get to fast forward through all of the commercials but I defintely watch more shows than I used to. I almost don't want to watch anything live because it bothers me when I can't fast forward. I even give some shows that I think will be dumb a chance because I can fast forward through the commercials, so 30 minute shows are really only a little over 20. I haven't started watching the Bachelor this season because the last season sucked so bad (I personally thought the guy was U-G-L-Y) and the girls were SO boring. But I've heard that this bachelor is hot, so I may have to give it a chance. I seriously think that I record way too many shows as it is. Oh well:) I'm just happy that Travis watches them all with me, especially reality shows, so I have someone to rant with...he is too funny when he has his opinions on other peoples' behavior:) Love him!

Sitting sucks...

Since I've never experienced lower back pain, I never realized how much it totally disables you. With upper back pain, I can just limit my movements with my arms. With lower back pain, you can't do ANYTHING without twisting, wrenching, pinching or just hurting it in some way. Unless you just lay perfectly still and don't move:) Anyway, I'm sure this is not news to those of you who have had lower back pain but damn...it just sucks. I stayed home from work on Wednesday and laid in bed all day and iced it. I thought I was feeling better yesterday, so I came in...bad idea. Laying down feels much better than sitting. I am more sore again today. I should have just stayed home one more day and I probably would have felt tons better. Oh well...whatcha gonna do?

My round little uterus is growing and I love it! I'm still having the pukes though, so that sucks. I bought some Seabands from Walgreens and so far, they are helping me not to puke. Well, I didn't throw up yesterday:) But that's a start. My mom and little sister, Louisa, will be here later this month and I'm so happy I get to see them. They will both be here for my next OB visit but I don't think I am having an ultrasound so I don't think I will have them come, even though they want to. We are having an Easter party tomorrow at some park with all of the Stanley kids and their kids. Our Easter parties are always fun. I love watching all of the kids search for Easter eggs and play all of the games we plan. Good times. Happy Easter Everybody!!

Ouch!

My lower back is KILLING me today. It actually started hurting late last night and I'm really not even sure why. The only thing I can think of is that I was sitting in a stupid chair all day yesterday testing circuit boards. I didn't lift anything heavy or twist or bend weird, so I can only think that it is because of that chair. My little sis told me that your muscles & tendons are more stretchable when you are pregnant, so you have to be careful what positions you put yourself into. I have never had such a terrible pain in my lower back in all of my life. Mostly when my back hurts it is in my upper back between my shoulder blades. I can hardly get around it hurts so much. I'm really hoping that I don't throw up today because I can't even imagine the pain from all of the heaving:) Boo hoo for me...I'm gonna go cry now.