One Week and Counting!

Today I am officially 12 weeks pregnant, so that means that I only have 1 week left in the first trimester!!!  Woo-hoo!!! 

I keep getting more and more excited about going to South Africa and then quitting work, and I am less excited to actually be at work.  Yesterday I had the day off and it was great, I wish I could just have more time off and not have to work!  Oh well.

Who Knew? Being Pregnant Can Cause Problems With Your Gums!!!

Well I went to see my dentist today because I have had a bad toothache for about 2 weeks now.  I was terrified that I would have a cavity and need a root canal or some other work done.  I haven't have a cavity since like 2nd grade!! 

Anyway, to my great relief, the problem is actually an infection of the gums in the area of the tooth.  Would you believe that being pregnant often carries a symptom of gum disease?  Who knew?!?  Apparently this is very common and is treated with a mouth rinse and switching to an electric toothbrush.  Also, after birth the condition ceases.  Wow, learn something new every day!

We've Decided - I'm NOT Going Back to Work!

Well folks the decision has been made.  It is not worth it for me to continue to work and pay for childcare for two babies.  I am so relieved that the decision is made and now I don't have the stress of trying to decide.  I informed work last Friday, and they will start working on finding my replacement soon. 

If anyone out there is looking for a full time, Monday through Friday job in downtown Raleigh and thinks they would like this position, LET ME KNOW!  :)

To go back to work, or Not to go back to work . . . .

Some people think I shouldn't be making this decision so soon, but since we are going to South Africa for a month this summer, I can understand why my work kinda wants to know so they can plan for it.  As of today and the last couple of days, I am leaning towards not going back.  Anyone have any thoughts?

OB Appointment Today - Everything is Great

Brian and I met with Dr. Clark this morning and she is very cool.  We discussed our trip to South Africa and she is totally fine with it.  Phew!!

Also I get to stop taking those horse-pills every night (for blood sugar) soon, yay!!!  From this point on, I will go every month until June, then every 2 weeks.  EVERY time I go I will have an ultrasound, so look forward to lots of pics everyone!! 

We should find out in early May what the genders are!!

Last thing is that they will induce labor at week 38 if I haven't already gone into labor.  By the way week 38 starts for me on September 28th, one day after my brother Matt's birthday.  :)

OB Appointment Tomorrow

We go see our OB tomorrow for our first official meeting.  I suppose we'll get the results back from the blood tests they did last week, and we will have an opportunity to break the news to them that Brian and I will be in South Africa this June!  Lets hope they are ok with that :) 

Week 8 Ultrasound Pics!

Check out the twins in week 8! 

I got to hear both of their heartbeats and that was really awesome!

From fatigue to nausea . . . .

Seems like up until last Saturday all I had noticed was that I had a lot of fatigue and was just tired all the time.  But ever since this past weekend, I am completely nauseous all day long.  I guess this is my version of morning sickness.  I hope it passes soon! 

I will hopefully be able to go see my OB this week so that I can officially get things started there. 

Well, here's to me feeling better hopefully!