So far, so good

Thank you for all your prayers. At this point I have not come down with any flu-like symptoms, so I am hoping it is safe to say that we dodged the bullet this time. Thankfully, Matt has stayed healthy too.

After we heard about Kynslie's diagnosis, we did some research on H1n1 and learned that the last out break was in 1976. Knowing that, it is possible that we are both immune to the swine flu. Of course, it is difficult to say that for certain.

Prayer Request

We found out yesterday that my little sister, Kynslie, has H1N1. This, of course, comes after we spent Sunday afternoon with Kynslie and Taylor. Right now I have been feeling tired and a little nauseous, but that could just be from the pregnancy. I've likely already been exposed to the flu, but I would like prayer that I would not develop any more flu symptoms.

Ten and 1/2 Weeks

Ten and 1/2 weeks and all still is going well. I have not had any more spotting since three weeks ago and I am very happy about that. Right now my biggest concern is not contracting the flu since I am surrounded by so many potential carriers on a daily basis. I don't like to be too paranoid about issues like the flu because typically I do not contract the flu. I figure that I will go ahead and get the flu shots this year (and I think that I am leaning toward getting both of them and trusting God that all will be well).

Thankfully, my weight gain has appeared to be on track. I have only gained about a pound and a half if my scale at home is correct. I find it amazing because I have definitely been eating more since I become pregnant. Of course, before I got pregnant, I was not eating as much since I was still trying to lose some weight. I still need to work on eating more vegetables, but consuming more calcium is getting easier.

My next appointment is on the 20th. The appointment is in the afternoon, and in the morning we are going to have a sonogram done at Choices Medical Clinic (my mother-in-law volunteers at the clinic and has arranged for them to do some training sonograms on me).

First Sonogram

We went in for the sonogram at 8:15 this morning. I had to laugh when they gave me directions for making sure my bladder was full because it usually does not take very long for my bladder to fill, but I followed their recommendations anyway. The technician kind of laughed because it was very full.

We got to see the baby's heart beating on the screen and she gave us a couple of pictures. Of course not much can be seen in the picture. The baby is right on track with his or her length and heart rate. Oh yeah, it also appears that there is just one ;o)

It was a great feeling to know that all is normal.

First Visit Update

All appears to be well. I met with my doctor's PA today and she just did a basic exam and asked a number of questions. The bag they gave me filled with prenatal vitamin supplements and other pamphlets kind of cracks me up. I'm leery about trying a new vitamin since I have not had any problems with the one I have been taking. The main difference between the vitamins I have and the ones they gave me is the new vitamins have more of the Omega-3 in them.

The PA was able to hear the baby's heartbeat with the Doppler. She wasn't able to find it again so I could hear it, but I was relieved to know that she heard it. They are going to do a sonogram this Thursday, so maybe we will hear it then.

Another Question (not quite so serious this time)

Actually, I have two questions.

1. What happened when you went to your first doctor's visit? I have read some information online, but I was curious what your experiences were.

2. What questions do you recommend that I ask? I am terrible about coming up with questions.

Question for Formerly Pregnant Women

I have had some occasional "brown spotting" (the best way I know to describe it) this week and I was wondering if any of you experienced this during your pregnancy. It's not very heavy and I have not had any other changes, so I am trying not to worry too much. My first doctor's appointment is next Tuesday, so I don't want to make a big deal about it before then. Looking online I see that this is can be a common occurrence for some women.

Anyway, just wanted to get some feedback from the rest of you.