On the verge of spring?

Yay for temperatures in the 50s!! Actually I am happy with temps over 20 degrees! We took advantage of the nice weather by taking Nima for walks both yesterday and today. Today we went to Lake Zorinsky, which in west Omaha, but it was a nice change of scenery. Nima got wet and dirty so she will be getting a bath tonight...
Last night Ethan and I were watching a movie and I had my belly hanging out while sitting on the couch. I happened to be rubbing it and felt a huge, hard ball; I looked down and my belly moved (well, technically it was my uterus), but oh my gosh! So I sat and watched for a while and the baby moved for the next 15 minutes or so. Before, I couldn't pinpoint actually feeling movement, but now I know what it feels like (to me, it's like gas). I was pretty thrilled and am convinced that my baby must be very advanced. :)
May God bless you in the coming week.

15 weeks +

Ethan and I went to our 15 week appointment today. I still have not gained any weight since my initial appointment, but the baby is growing well. We have our ultrasound scheduled in five weeks. We are also starting to think about what childbirth classes we want to take.

I am recovering from the flu and feeling much better. I allowed Ethan to take a few pictures of my belly. As you can see, while my belly has grown, my butt shrank. It's a 'problem' I never thought I'd have.

Nima 'helping' me study. She likes to lay right on my textbook.

Nima being cute.

My typical position on the couch in December and January.

15 weeks

Influenza A

Hi! I found out today that I have influenza A, one of the strains resistant to my flu shot (bummer). The physician I saw today is pregnant and just got over it and said it doesn't harm the fetus, yay! She also said they are seeing patients that got the flu shot recover in about 6 days, but those who didn't have had it over two weeks, so I'm still happy I got the shot.
On the positive side, she had her Doppler machine handy so asked if I wanted to hear the baby; of course I said "yes". She chased it around a little bit and asked if I have felt any flutters yet. I said "not that I know of, usually my stomach growling or gas". She said my baby is moving around A LOT and that might be causing some of my upset stomach. And she finally found the heartbeat. I am so happy to hear I have an active baby :).
God Bless!

First post

Chistmas card photo 2007.

I am finally feeling up to starting my blog and the urging of my wonderful cousin Katie :). It has taken her several months to talk me into it, but we now have exciting news to share so I thought it was time.

A few weeks after Thanksgiving I was not feeling well. I thought I was getting pneumonia since one of my co-workers had it. Instead, I had a positive pregnancy test and the rest is history! I had a rough 7-9 weeks of nausea and fatigue and many, many hours of laying on the couch, but I am finally starting to feel better.

As of today, I am 14 weeks, 5 days along, with a projected due date between August 8-14. If anyone asks, I tell them I'm due August 12th. I'm sure once we have our ultrasound (between 18-20 weeks) there will be a more definite due date given. At our last appointment I was 11 weeks and we heard the heartbeat. That really made the pregnancy feel real (as if the nausea wasn't enough to convince me). I am now starting to show a little, so that is also making it real.

Things around the 'House of Mann' have been little crazy, with Ethan picking up many of the husband and wife duties in our house. He has been most understanding with me, even though he is busy working on a major paper (his comps) and also doing his research and taking classes. Miss Nima has been extra-cuddly and I think she knows that I am pregnant.

Right now I am fighting off some sort of cold or flu, so again not feeling 100% like myself yet, but I am at least able to do some laundry :). I'm going to have to toughen up before I become a mom.

Below are a few pictures from the fall/winter. Although some of them are not the most up-to-date, I still like them! There are very few pictures of me from November to now, simply because I would not allow them to be taken!

Below is a picture a nice couple took of us on a Sunday walk in October.

Above is a picture of Ethan and our niece Jayden at the petting zoo portion at the Omaha zoo. Jayden spent a few days with us (by ourselves) in November. Below is Jayden and me at the aquarium.The last two pictures were taken at Christmas. One is of Jayden with her daddy (my brother Wade) and Jayden with her Uncle E. She is ALWAYS so excited to see Uncle E and Nima!

Well, I think that is pretty good for getting this blog started. In the very near future I hope to post a few pics of my growing belly and an ultrasound picture. Until then, stay warm!