week 10, day 2

For those of you who don't know, Sol is our cat.  He's going to have a new baby brother or sister soon.  I have so many people who live away from me, and I want them to be up- to- date with the pregnancy, so here's the blog.

Yesterday began week 10.  Today is Monday.  I had planned to take the day off work anyway, because Chris is at a conference, and today is Erin's day home alone.  Unfortunately, there's a rhinovirus that has come to visit my body and is keeping me company on this day off.  So, I'm on the couch with Sol, and I'm getting ready to take a nap.

We had our first prenatal visit almost two weeks ago, and that was fairly quick, as I had already done all my bloodwork, family history and early ultrasound.  I like my doctor a lot!  I had a previous relationship with her, and she is really a good fit for us.  Everything is going normally at this point.  I have been nauseous from time to time, but I haven't thrown up yet (and hopefully won't)!  I am tired  a lot, but this is normal.  Sometimes I feel like I'm recovering from the flu in the morning - body aches, tired, unsure of my day, etc.  I am usually better by around 10-11am.

A lot of people have been really generous with offering to give us things we might need for the baby - we know some people who have had babies, so they have things to share, and that is really nice.

We think we have found a doula (birthing assistant).  We met her last weekend, and her name is Alissa.  We still have another one to interview, but we felt a really strong connection with Alissa.  I think she is going to be a great guide with the birthing process (something I don't think is going to be fun).  Having her with us will help us both do what we need to do at the birth without being totally in the dark.  I feel good about her.

Chris has been a real champ throughout the pregnancy so far.  He's always good to me, but he has DEFINITELY made being pregnant much easier!  Thanks, sweet buddy - you're the best!

This is it for now.  I'll come back regularly and let everyone know how things are progressing, and maybe Chris and Sol will add their posts sometimes, too.  Thanks for visiting!