There's Really a Baby in There!

Today, I had my first prenatal visit with Dr. Wright.  It felt like it took forever to get here since I first called them with a positive pregnancy test!  I absolutely love him and the people in the practice and can't think of a better place to take care of me and Baby L.  Amie had him for her doctor as well, and he delivered our sweet Cammie girl, so I know I am in the right hands.  I knew there was a chance of hearing the heartbeat today, and after a few moments, we did!  It was by far the most amazing sound I have ever heard in my life.  Dr. Wright actually had a student doctor shadowing him, and it was her first usage of the doppler on a real patient.  We were all thrilled that she found it so quickly.  The look on N's face was priceless.  Although we both knew I was pregnant, it was really reassuring to hear that precious sound.  I am measuring 10 weeks, 3 days, with a due date of May 8, 2012.  He assured me that everything was extremely normal and I was a very healthy pregnant lady :)  That always makes a girl feel good. 

To celebrate (or not, Amie and I already had this trip planned :)), we headed up to the outlet malls after I ditched my husband so that he could go off to work.  I know I can't buy much right now as I will be expanding out soon, but I did buy a pair of jeans that will hopefully last for a month, and a few shirts.  These will also be the jeans that I will be into next fall :)  Everyone needs a pair of "goal" jeans, right?!?!  All in all, it has been a wonderful break so far!

A Little Spoiled?

I have to laugh at this one a little bit.  Our little bean is the size of a kumquat this week (which prompted me to Google image kumquat), and has already received their first tricycle.  It is a red Schwinn low-rider with leather streamers coming from the handlebars.  It was supposed to be a part of our Christmas presents, but Nick's mom and dad couldn't wait to give it to us.  They have also gotten many loving cards and well-wishes from family and friends, as well as their first UofL onesie and booties.  I can only imagine what will happen when we found out who will be joining our family in a few months.  Amie and I have both had BOY dreams... will we be seeing blue in the Lawrence household soon?!?! :)

Crazy Dreams!

I have had some crazy dreams in the past few weeks.  I know this is a "symptom" of pregnancy, but some of this stuff has really freaked me out.  The first dream happened a few weeks ago.  Nick and I were staying at the Galt House for one reason or another.  Chris, Amie, and Camryn had come over and joined us.  All of a sudden, we got a creepy phone call telling us to go to the common area and not to touch anything.  Well, Camryn had other plans and started opening all of the doors (which has been a recent phenomenon in her life).  The people that were holding us captive happened to be aliens from another planet.  Since Camryn was being so active, they decided to let the Kane Family go home.  Nick and I were another story.  They were trying to turn the Galt House into a rocket ship, but their button was broken.  While they were tryingi to figure things out, Nick and I went back up to our room.  Not soon after, we got the same creepy phone call again telling us to get to a common area immediately.  I woke up covered in sweat.  I thought for sure we were on our way to another planet :)

The next dream happened last week.  I dreamed that it was a boy (which made Nick extremely happy :)), but that when I gave birth to him, he was about five years old.  All I wanted to do was to cradle him, and he wanted nothing to do with me.  He was just walking around the delivery room like any normal five year old would do.  That one actually made me laugh when I woke up from it.  Crazy baby dreams.  I am just happy that I remembered both of them long enough to write them down!

Baby Lawrence!

I wanted to start this blog to primarily remember things about this most special time in our lives:  our first baby!

We are so very excited, and get even more excited with each and every passing day.  We don't go to the doctor until Fall Break (which we are eagerly anticipating), but have been extremely blessed thus far. 

We found out on September 2nd, a Friday.  This was also the beginning of Labor Day weekend, and my favorite "niece"'s first birthday party!  I didn't want to take anything away from Cammie's big day, so I waited to tell my bestest friend in the whole world until Tuesday.  I still don't know how I managed :)  Of course Camryn was the first person to know.  Baby Lawrence sent her a thank you card for inviting them to her first birthday party, and inviting Cammie to their party on or around May 9, 2012!  I don't think it registered with Amie at first :)

The rest of our family was told the exciting news within the next few days, and against our wishes, could not keep it in.  I am pretty sure that my mom's whole school knew by 8:00 the next day!  This kiddo is already so blessed in so many ways, and it loved by so many people.  This is the first grandbaby on both sides, and the first great-grandbaby on two sides.  Talk about spoiled!

I have been feeling great, albeit tired.  The beginning of school is crazy enough, but throwing a pregnancy into the mix has worn me out!  I am also taking two classes at IUS right now, so extra rest isn't in the vocabulary at the moment :)  I have had some back soreness primarily and a bit of nausea here and there; I'll take it compared to some other expecting mommas!  We are just going to keep praying that everything stays great.  We are very blessed people in so many ways and are extremely thankful :)