The first cold I catch in over 2 years, and it would figure its at a time when cold meds are off limits, lol. I’m sure its because my immune system is in baby mode right now – I read that women are more likely to get sick when they are pregnant. Usually hubby is sick a couple times each year and I manage to dodge it, but not this time. Thank goodness yesterday was Saturday. If it hadn’t been I would have had to take off work. Between the normal pregnancy fatigue, and the extra sneezing, sniffling, and fever and was down for the count. I basically shuffled between the bathroom and the couch all day. Boy did I miss NyQuil Friday night! But – better safe than sorry, so I’m limited to Tylenol and saline nasal spray. And Puffs with lotion. :) At least I feel better today!

I’m getting excited for my first prenatal, even though it’s still two and a half weeks away. I met with a really nice midwife right after I found out I was pregnant and I’m really looking forward to seeing her again. I’m really hopeful that she will be able to find a heartbeat for us. I think everthing will feel more real after that.

You know, its funny but the longer we wait to tell everyone – the more anxious I get about telling. I really hate being the center of attention and I’m a pretty private person. No one even knew we were trying to conceive, although plenty of people have been badgering us about when we will start having kids. So annoying! I need to spend less time thinking about it and take it one day at a time. I mean, I’m already worrying about being forced to have a baby shower! I really disliked having a bridal shower, but the moms insisted and I wanted to make them happy. I mean I love my families, but all that attention all at once was really overwhelming for me.

I wish I wasn’t so shy sometimes. Some women thrive on that kind of attention, but it just makes me cringe. I’m happy to be pregnant, and I’ve been trying to get exited about sharing my news but the closer we get the more nervous I get. Oh well, I will try to put it out of mind for a bit longer.

Counting down the days until I see my midwife, I am excited for that!