Month 3

Mommy:
The 8 week appt went great. We got to see the baby via ultrasound. Michael and I were in awe... WOW!! I'm seeing a new Dr since my gynecologist is no longer delivery babies. Her name is Dr. Melissa Reynolds with Baptist Hospital. She seems very smart and cool... very comforting. She also gave me meds for my 24/7 nausea (Zophran) and my indigestion (Nexium). Goodness I thought I was gassy before. :) Reluctant to take anything I finally surrendered to the fact that maybe Dr. knows best and wouldn't give me meds if they were harmful. They have helped tons.... at least I can lift my head for a few hours each day rather than a few minutes. Poor Michael... he has been so great to make me grilled cheeses on a whim as he's headed out the door... he's not complained once and all I've done is complain to him. :) I've gone up a cup size already... Michael is thrilled and my pants are starting to feel a little more snug. I think I need to go shopping. Maybe the nausea will go away soon and I'll feel up for it... please go away soon!!!

Daddy:
Wow! 3rd month! This is a crucial one for us for sure. Finishing off this 1st trimester is obviously really important and should ensure a bit more of a smooth sail. Did I mention that Teshia has lots of air in her body that is forceably trying to exit all available portals? NO? Well rest assured that I'm far to noble to discuss the details of persistent burping and other such noise makers. I do feel bad for her... she's still feeling pretty puny and has actually begun throwing up. She somehow held off vomiting for the first two months. However, I think it's just been too much for her nowadays and she's had to throw in the towel. I'm feeling pretty good in a very guilty sort of way. I can't do a thing for her but to bring her grilled cheeses and listen to her complaints. A small price to pay! I can finally see a little belly on her this month. That helps me to connect with the new addition to our family. Before now, the only connection I felt was the gas. Our ultrasound was great and showed more definition than the initial paisley. We saw the heart moving which was extremely cool. 154 beats per minute. I ran the next day and noticed when my heart rate monitor posted the same. We find out the sex of the baby on November 3rd! That will really help me to feel more connected.

Ellie woke up for the picture this time!