Pregnancy Woes and Joys

Don't get me wrong: pregnancy is such a blessing and I feel so grateful for the opportunity to carry, birth and raise a baby. I know I'm lucky. HOWEVER, this past week has been such a roller coaster that I found myself more worried than joyful! To spare you all the gruesome details, everything seems fine now but I am anxiously awaiting the end of June when I will officially hit the three month mark. I've basically been labelled a high-risk pregnancy due to my hypothyroid condition and there were some other complications I won't discuss here. The great thing about this is that I will receive lots and lots of attention and monitoring over the next several months :) What more could a new and worried Mom-to-be ask for? Oh, and no morning sickness? Keep it coming!

5 Weeks and Counting

It's amazing how much pregnancy takes over your every thought. Right now I am listening to an audio post for my Masters while blogging about being pregnant. It will be a miracle if I get my assignment done by Friday! I am also eating ice cream. Yay pregnancy!
It feels like much longer than a week since I found out we are having a baby in January 2011. Every day brings new worries, joys and additions to the to-do list!
I just found out that at five weeks the baby's heart begins to develop. It is absolutely amazing and makes me realize how helpless I am. Aside from getting a lot of sleep and eating much more than I'm used to (love it!), I don't know how else I can help the little one grow to be a strong and fully developed person aside from lots of prayer and even more good food!

Stay tuned for next week's thoughts :)

Reactions

Your Daddy- he laughed. I told him while he was in Windsor working.

Your Aunt Rachelle- she laughed. I told her while shopping for a half dozen eggs at Metro.

Your Aunt Sandra- she hugged me after she figured out the 6th egg was you.

Your Grandma Gallagher- she paused for a moment and then hugged me after she figured out the 6th egg was her 6th grandchild.

Your Grandpa Jack- was shocked but happy and continues to be happy happy happy about you.

Your Sault Ste. Marie Nona and Grandpa- Your Grandma / Nona (we don't know what she wants to be called yet) laughed and cried and your Grandpa was a little shocked but very very happy!

After a six hour wait at the Doctor's office I finally found out you were on your way. It was the best news and well worth the long wait.

Read this first!

Dear Lucas,

Our baby will be born on or around:

January 15, 2011

I am 4 weeks pregnant and in my 5^th week.

Congratulations darling!

I love you.