rachaeljean

Looks like we’ll be buying a house within the next 6-7 months. As soon as we get that house set up, I am going to the humane society and fulfilling my almost lifelong dream of having my own dog! :) (I’ll be staying home with a baby, and want one for safety and protection if nothing else!)

I spent a lot of time picking a breed I like, but I think we’ll just wind up with some kind of Lab mix from the shelter. I don’t want a puppy, but I also don’t want a senior dog either. A young one who’s already housebroken would be perfect. Just a furry little friend to keep me and the baby company in our new house all day that I can love on. :) It would be great if we could also take him/her backpacking or camping next summer, too!

It’s looking like this will finally, FINALLY become a reality instead of a dream.

We are looking at getting a rural housing loan and building a modest house in Cottage Grove, about 20 miles south of Eugene. There’s a new subdivision going up and I really like the idea of getting to pick features and things on a brand new house – plus I love that it will be new and not need any “fixing up” or repairs, and will have a warranty. :)

I’m due to pop on March 31st, so we want to be closed and moved in by mid to late February. We’ll see what happens!!! :)

Right now I’m 11 weeks and 2 days pregnant. :) ALMOST past the 12 week safety line.

It hasn’t been easy. I didn’t find out until I was about 7 weeks along. I was really ill and nauseous. Then the test was POSITIVE! :) I have peed on so many of those damn sticks I was convinced they NEVER turn positive, haha. I went out and bought like 10 more just to be sure.

At any rate, at our first consultation appointment, the nurse advised me to quit taking Nexium (I have GERD) so that just made me sicker and sicker. I was having CONSTANT heart burn and reflux and blah, no fun. My actual OB told me I could go back on it last week and things have been a thousand times better since then! :) I’m still tired a lot, but much more comfortable.

I also found out I have gestational diabetes. It wasn’t terribly surprising considering my family history & the fact that I was overweight when I got pregnant. But still, to have it diagnosed this early is a bummer. I’m testing my blood sugars 4 times a day, and on a rather restrictive lower-carb diet.

Despite all the hassles of the diabetes, I am SO THRILLED to be pregnant. I honestly did not think it would just happen like this. Not for me. Not with PCOS, being overweight, and having a retroverted uterus. The doctors had told me I’d need fertility treatments. And then bam, I’m pregnant, just when I make peace with waiting several years before trying the fertility merry-go-round for a spin! It’s amazing. I feel very blessed and grateful. :)

I’m due March 31st!