And It Begins!

As we enter week 6 of this pregnancy I can't decide if it is a good or bad thing to have found out we were expecting so early. While it was nice to have confirmation so that I could be sure to cut out all the fun I meant bad things like coffee and beer... I miss beer more than coffee but I was sure that would be the other way around... I am hating the waiting until we get to go back to the doctor in another five weeks. A part of me feels crazy for even telling anyone yet because there is still so much time until we are in the so called "safe zone."  The other part of me knows I would never have made it to WK 12 without telling our family and closest friends and is surprised quite honestly that I haven't shouted it to the whole world yet.  Either way, our inner circle is informed now including the Ools who judging by the screaming through the receiver were more than a little excited to learn that they will be grandparents!

Now that everyone knows, let the cute baby item collecting  begin!  We will of course have some time until we learn if it is a boy or a girl - although Aunt Sarah and the Chinese gender predictor have both already declared Baby O female - but the clothes collecting has begun.  I mentioned last week getting the rookie onesie from Busch Stadium, and now, upon Travis and Sarah's return from their honeymoon at Disneyworld we have a great Winnie The Pooh outfit featuring Tigger, complete with Tigger booties.  Both excellent choices.  While the women in the family collect clothes, the men prepare in their own ways.  My dad has declared this beard his last in an effort to keep from scratching baby O when they snuggle, and Kevin has started doing chores around the house without being asked... this is a big deal.  Let's hope that lasts post delivery!

In other news, I have decided to address some of the commonly asked questions weekly as we go through this journey.  I will update as we go and things become relevant as I don't think we need to address whether I am wearing maternity clothes or seeing stretch marks quite yet. :)

Are you feeling sick?:  Not yet.  Everything I have seen says this should start setting in now so I am keeping my fingers crossed!

Are you sleeping?: Not through the night.  For some reason even before a baby is sleeping on your bladder the urge to go has already set in.

What was the best moment this week?:  Getting to hear the Ool's reaction to the big news was pretty great.

Do you miss anything?: I miss being able to eat without worrying if there is anything in my meal that may be bad for Baby O... you think if you cut out coffee and sushi you are good, but the list goes on and on!

Any cravings yet?:  No more than usual... I have always liked to eat.

Do you want to know if Baby O is a boy or a girl?:  Yes.  Anyone who knows me knows that I will need to know the gender so that I can make a master plan. 

Any other symptoms?:  Lots of cramping and strange stomach pains.  Luckily the nurse explained all of these at the doctor last week so I have not let my worry get the best of me yet.  Other than that, a little nausea if I don't eat regularly.

Mood lately?:  Pretty normal, but I have never been a crier and for some reason almost anything can make me tear up a little. 

What are you looking forward to?:  Right now just counting down to WK 11 so we can hear the heartbeat and officially announce our sweet Baby O's arrival to the world.