New Pants for Me

So I was in the biggest rush last night trying to get ready for a Cooking Spree event that I was participating in when my preparation came to a halt. I had neatly ironed my largest pair of nicer pants that I own and I went to put them on. Fitting well, but oh no, wait. Uhhhhuh. Nope. Wont button anymore. DAMN! "I swear these fit last week and I am not kidding." Meanwhile, my husband is dying laughing at me as I am determined to make these fit. I'm late! What else was I supposed to do. However, I was saved by the belly bands! I love these things! I have been using them to wear about half of my pants and now apparently I have to use them on ALL of my pants. It is kind of a bummer, really. But exciting at the same time... I will finally look pregnant soon!

There is another unfortunate story about yesterday though... So, we started a new cooking class with some elderly women at the YMCA. While we were cooking, one came up to me and asked what I did for exercise.(probably so she could be sure to avoid what I was doing since it obviously wasnt working) I said, well I used to run, lift weights, etc... but now I really just do some walking because I am pregnant. She replied, "Oh! I was looking at you earlier and I thought it was strange that you had a belly as a dietitian!" GREAT! Now I'm just fat! Thanks.

All kidding aside, I am so happy to be pregnant and I cant wait to be able to hold this baby in my arms.

Aaron

Icy Icy Icy

So it has been an ice storm here for the past 24 hours. Yuck. Driving home from work, which we got to leave early from, some idiot slammed into the back of the car behind me, who thankfully turned their wheels and slammed into the car NEXT to them and not me! Scary though. Why do people feel the need to drive like its not sleeting ice when it is? They must feel some sort of thrill in the possibility of wrecking their car and paying to fix the other 10 people that they subsequently slam into. There, I said my peace.

Not a lot going on here, just work. I still feel great and have gained about 4-5 pounds. I am a little miffed because I cant remember how much I weighed at the start of this pregnancy. Oh well, I suppose it doesnt matter, but Id like to keep this free for all some what in check. No need for a sumo mommy. haha.

Jason and Christina are coming in town this weekend to look at houses. I cant wait for them to move here! Hunter is now pulling himself up to this moveable walker thing and walking while holding on to it. Pretty cute. His legs are sooo stiff, he hasnt figured out how to bend his knees yet so he walks like his legs are straight boards. He is adorable and happier every time I see him.

For now, stay warm all!

Me at 13.5 weeks

Finally!

So we heard the heartbeat! Woohoo... finally. I feel like it is a more official. We are going to have a baby! It was slightly nerve wracking because it took about 3 minutes for her to locate the heartbeat...something about my uterus being tilited? Anyway it was down near my right hip bone almost. Also exciting is that we will get to find out the sex of the baby next time we go! Only 4 weeks until we can call the baby by name.

I am in KC right now, visiting Allie (my best friend who is also pregnant, about 6 weeks ahead of me). It has been so fun to see her! However, it is now snowing and I am trying to get back to St. Louis. Yuck! We are supposed to get about 6 inches of snow and it is coming down hard. I am trying to figure out what to do... stay/go... it will just get worse probably so I think I am going to take the plunge. It will probably take me 10 hours to get to CoMO to pick up Beau since I will be driving 20 mph! haha. Wish me luck!

Aa

Still waiting...

So, we had to reschedule our appointment for today because the Dr. had to deliver a baby yesterday morning when we were supposed to see her. So, all I have to say is... yes I hope that went well for her, but all of those moms-to-be seeing my doctor better hold off on having their babies today! haha.

I am actually not nervous anymore. I think I was originally a little scared because I was feeling so good and didnt feel like my stomach was getting much bigger. Then all of a sudden this week I cant button half my pants! Thank goodness I do liek to wear my clothes a little baggy so some of them still fit comfortably, but man.. it is so weird how fast that came on! I will post pictures as soon as I remember. See if anyone can tell a difference in my waist line. I saw a woman at the ice cream place last night that must have been 1 day from her due date bc her belly stuck out about 10 ft from her waist line... then I got a little scared and began to appreciate the slight belly that I have now!

I am off to KC this weekend to see my cute pregnant friend Allie... she is about 6 weeks ahead of me. I am so excited. Beau is going to spend teh weekend with Jason and Christina and will be babysitting by himself on Saturday night. I told Christina that she better let Beau actually put him down to bed and take care of Hunter bc he needs the reality check... Im sure she will be too nice and put him down before they leave though... I think she is a little worried about what could happen if she left Hunter and Beau alne together! haha. Beau says.. "Im gonna let the little guy stay up late and eat sugar"..haha. We'll see.

Ill let you know how the appt goes!

A

The Nerves

Beau and I go back to the Dr. this Thursday with great hopes of hearing baby Reinberg's heartbeat! I get so so so nervous the week of our appointments bc I always feel like we are going to hear bad news. The first appointment, I was deathly afraid that the doctor would tell me that I wasnt really pregnant.. then that would have made me a crazy person by default bc all of my symptoms would have been phantom feelings..haha. So this time I have been feeling so good the past couple of weeks that I have this fear the Dr. will tell me something has happened to the baby.. I know, morbid.. but I cant help it. I just want to run over there right now and make them do an ultra sound!

Anyway, it is snow/sleating here and basically miserable weather, but I am so excited bc Beau is coming back from San Francisco today. He has been gone for 4 days and I miss him so much. Work is good... just trying to get this small grant proposal done! Cant wait til Thursday...

Follower

Well, I am proud to say that beau and i are finall joining the 21st Century in creating our blog. I love that word by the way... blog... sounds cushy and new age all at the same time. I must say though, really it is I (Aaron) who will be doing most of the posting here... lets be real... so beau is still back in the 80's wishing Regan was still President. haha

Thats all for now! Ill be back.