Blueberry Behnken (6 Weeks)

How far along? 6 Weeks

Total weight gain: -3
Maternity clothes? nope
Stretch marks? none yet
Sleep: I have discovered that walking makes sleep a lot easier
Best moment this week: When Hubby read to baby <3
Miss Anything? Caffeine!
Movement: none
Food cravings: Meat, chicken wings burgers... oh and I LOVE cheese sticks!
Anything making you queasy or sick: nothing in particular... just occasional nausea
Gender: unknown
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Fatigue, Bloated, nausea, fatigue!
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: so emotional!
Looking forward to: My doctor's appointment! :) getting closer!

Week 5 (Happy Fourth!)

So this weekend got a little crazy. It was nice to be over that stupid virus though! :) fourth of July was seriously amazing! The fireworks were beautiful, an the company was even better. We spent the fourth at my mom's for some yummy brisket! then came home for our community fireworks show!



On Friday after work, hubby man, and I drove up to the DFW area to spend time with my amazing cousins. We all went to six flags. It was very hot! I couldn't ride any rides (except the river rapids!) but I enjoyed all the company. :) I wish I could see all of my cousins more than once or twice a year, but now with Facebook and text Messaging. Keeping in touch is a lot easier.

Mom's Side

All My cousin's and their spouses/children...minus one... she was out of town

Chris and I at Six Flags! :)



I got my doctor appointment scheduled for July 30th. I will be 8 1/2 weeks so I am hoping for at least being able to hear the heart beat! :)

Baby Bink::
5 weeks (really 5 1/2 I take too long to post a blog)
Size: a sweet pea <3
Symptoms: fatigue, bloating, and acne :(
Weight gain: (-1)lbs

My first fruit picture! :)

I will try to start updating on Thursday's now, since that is my official 'week change.' :)

Week 4

So, this weekend I have spent the entire two and a half days sitting on my couch. This was not because I am lazy and have no life... Thursday night about ten p.m. I started to get very sick to my stomach. I put it off as morning sickness but since I was only 4 weeks I thought that was just a tad bit early. As the night went on I got zero sleep. It was miserable! Friday morning I took my temp. It was 100.0! This really freaked me out. I had heard when you are pregnant, you shouldn't let your temp get above 101.1... Needless to say, I was starting to worry it was more than a common case of morning sickness. I decided to go to work, (maybe it wasn't in my head)Fridays are normally our busiest day. This day however, we were so slow! It's a very good thing. My lower back started to hurt so bad. I was afraid it was my kidneys from being dehydrated. I had lost 4 whole pounds over night. I called my doctor and made an apt. They confirmed my suspision. I had a stomach virus. Gave me some zofran, and started me on tylonoel to get my fever down. I am feeling much better now, but after three long days of camping in my couch, I am ready for work tomorrow! I need interaction with people. It has been a very eventful weekend so far, I look forward to making my first doctors apt tomorrow! :) I'm so ready to hear my little bean's heart beat!

First Came Love...

We're Pregnant!!

After one month of trying, we are beyond excited!

I found out Friday, I am only 3weeks and 3 days. I can't wait to go on this amazing jorney with the love of my life! since I found out on a Friday, my OB was closed. I will be calling first thing tomorrow to make myself an appt. and I will keep everyone posted on this amazing journey in my life!



I'm Back!

Sorry I have been gone so long! I truly missed writing! I have been very busy trying to get my home fully ready. We painted out master bedroom, and put in a new fan. Lots of birthdays for nieces, travel for family.... Summer is so busy!

Just a few things I have stumbled across since I have been gone....

What to expect when your expecting-movie
SO funny, I have seen it twice now, and love it every time!

The book, I enjoy it... I have read up to the '1 month' and it gives you plenty of pre-conception tips and advice. I plan on reading ahead in that book month by month.

Your Pregnancy Week by Week-book
I enjoy tips book more... it breaks it down by week and has a few more tips. this one I have read up to 'week 4' just cause, you really don't find out you are pregnant until nearly week 5 any way....

For smart Phone users....

What to expect fertility-this app is so good! it helps you track all your cycles and there is a forum full of ladies going through the same thing you are. I use this as an escape when I can tell everyone is tired of my baby talk....


I am so glad to be back! I hope everyone enjoys their summer! I hope to have good news for you all some time in the future!

last but not least.... Happy Fathers DAY!!!!

Anti Social

Sorry I have been so anti-social here lately. My inspiration and motivation to do nearly anything has been so low. I'm always tried and busy, just sort of 'blah'

Mothers day was so great! I had an amazing time with my mom. She truly is my world and I couldn't picture my life without her <3
My arm finally healed! Yay! it took it long enough. Life has been good overall. Father-in-law got moved in, we put in a basket ball goal.... so many changes! one night we stayed up and played with a light up Frisbee well after dark.

I hope to update everyone more soon. I'm sure I will find the inspiration to write again! :)

Can You Say Ouch?!

So like I said before, Friday at work I stepped on a nail, it went through my shoe and poked my foot, barely enough to break the skin, but enough to make me get a tetanus shot....

Monday: for lunch I left work and got myself a shot. (boo!) No big deal, other than my normal 'dont let Sonja pass out' precautions, I left and went about my day with a slightly sore arm. (normal so far, right?) Wrong!
Tuesday: I wake up with a dime size red spot on my arm. I didn't freak out yet because I was still assuming this was normal for this type of shot. By lunch it was so sore I could hardly move my right arm, and the entire thing had swollen to the size of a half dollar. my right arm was forming hives and it had a huge not right in the middle! I called my Dr. and took a lot of benadryl. By the time I went to sleep Tuesday night, it had grown to silver dollar size.
Wednesday: You know that saying, 'It doesn't hurt until you look at it.'? well I woke up with a still slightly sore arm but assumed it was better... the benadryl had to of helped some.... Or so I though. I look in the mirror while I was getting ready and the think was full of golf ball size! with a knot the size of a quarter and the heat of a sever sun burn! oh, brother! the nail in the foot hurt for a total of thirty minutes.... Three days, two doctors visits, two shots (one to help with the swelling and other strange reaction this tetanus shot gave me), and a strong antibiotic later. I am sitting here with a red dot on my arm the size of a tennis ball.

Note to self....
Look before you step!

Yesterday at lunch

last night

 today at lunch

 just now :(