Here I sit...

I sit here on the day after Thanksgiving and think of what I am truly thankful for this year. Everyone always says family, friends and God. Yes, I am thankful for all of these things, but this year is unique.

In the past year, Jeremiah and I have been through a lot. We started last November off buying our house, our home. Then we found out that I was pregnant - November 17,2009 was the day actually. We were excited, scared and blissfully happy. We told everyone we knew, friends and family, the world. However, the excitement quickly ended December 10th. This was the day we found out that I was having a miscarriage, a blighted ovum. I had my D&C on December 15th, the day after my 26th birthday. What a way to end the year and start a new one.

We rocked along and decided to try again as soon as given the go ahead. I got pregnant again in April and what do you know, another blighted ovum and another D&C. At this point I fell into a deep depression and finally had to seek out help. I was so hurt, so confused and just pissed off. Why me? Unfortunately, this story is so common for so many people. How do so many women go through this over and over again? I just don't know.

A year later, I sit here feeling my son wiggle and kick. All I wanted was to be pregnant with our child. I just wanted to make a baby that would be ours to love, raise and watch grow. It appears that this is finally going to happen. I am exactly half way there, 20 weeks pregnant today, and nothing short of scared, excited and joyous. This is truly all I want for Christmas, our baby.

So, to sum it up. I am thankful for Jerry Michael Watts. I am thankful that God has planned for us to have a son. I am thankful to have a husband that will raise his son with love, respect and character. I am just so thankful for finally having this opportunity.

Our Sweet Baby Boy

That's right, it's a boy.

On November 17th, we found out that Baby was in fact a boy. It was so sweet to see him and watch him wiggle and get all the measurements.

I really had been thinking for a long time that he was male and that we would soon be raising a son. His name is Jerry Michael and that is so special to me. On November 10, 1999, my daddy passed away and his name was Jerry. I had always said that I wanted to name my first son after him, no matter what. I find it so wonderful that Baby is a boy, that we found out in the month that Daddy passed away and that he will have his Granddaddy's name - what a lovely way to honor a lovely man!

So, here is how the day went - my appointment was at 8:00 am. I went back and waited in the lab waiting area after leaving my "sample" and having my iron checked. I waited and waited and waited. I began to get irritated and then I became aware that I had been forgotten. My nurse finally came and got me at 8:45 (after apologizing and trying to push it off on me, whatever). I had my BP and weight checked (both good) and then grabbed Jeremiah and waited in the ultrasound area. We were called back around 9:20 and began one of the most exciting days of my life. Our US Tech was fantastic. She first found baby and got a great profile shot and quickly found Jerry's "boy parts." Let's just say, he is definitely boy!! We got the rest of the measurements and got to see Jerry for about 30 minutes straight. He has long legs, I mean long. Every measurement was normal and Jerry is measuring 2 days ahead and weighs approximately 10 ounces - little chunk!

After all of that excitement, Jeremiah and I spent the day together going to see family, shopping for a Little Guy and just being excited. We are already so in love.

So, here are some pictures - enjoy!

This is a side view. On the left is Jerry's face. Do you see his forehead, eyes, nose and mouth?

Back view, arm on the left and spine and ribs to the right

Jerry's really long legs

His flexed foot and toes

Belly Progression - First 18 weeks

I have been taking belly pictures every 3 weeks. Here is the progression for the first 18 weeks.

(6 weeks 1 day, 9 weeks 1 day, 12 weeks 1 day, 15 weeks 1 day, 18 weeks 1 day)

Will it be Allyson Marie or Jerry Michael?

This time next week, we should know whether Baby is a boy or girl, so my question to you is - which will it be?

Here are my answers to all the myths:

• If you carry your baby high and tight, it is a boy. If you carry your baby low and wide, it’s a girl.- I am carrying low and wide (girl)
  

• If you crave fruits and vegetables, it’s a boy. If you crave meats and starches, you will have a girl. - I crave fruits, veggies (boy)
  

• If you crave sweets, you’re having a boy. If you crave salty foods, you’re having a girl. - I crave both (??)
  

• If the hair on your legs is growing faster than before you were pregnant, you’re having a boy. If it is growing at the same rate or slower, you’re having a girl. - My hair is growing faster (boy)
  

• If your feet are colder now than before you were pregnant, you’re having a boy. If they are the same as before, you’re having a girl. - My feet are always freezing now (boy)
  

• If your husband is gaining weight right along with you, you’re having a boy. If he hasn’t gained any weight, you’re having a girl. - J's weight is about the same (girl)
  

• If your hair is gray, you’re having a boy. If your hair is not gray (natural or dyed), you’re having a girl. No grays for me (girl)
  

• If you have morning sickness early in your pregnancy, you’re having a girl. If you haven’t had morning sickness, you’re having a boy.- I had morning sickness (girl)
  

• If you look particularly good during pregnancy, you’re having a boy. If you’re not looking so good, you’re having a girl.- If by looking good this means clearer face and healthier skin, then yes (boy)
  

• If your urine is a bright neon yellow color, you’re having a boy. If it’s a dull yellow, you’re having a girl. - My urine is more neon than dull (boy)
  

• If you must have orange juice everyday, you’re having a girl. If you don’t like orange juice, you’re having a boy.- I must have orange juice everyday (girl)
  

• If you’re having headaches, you’re having a boy. If you’re not, you’re having a girl.- I have headaches often (boy)
  

• If someone asks you to show them your hands and you present them palms up, you’re having a girl. If you present your hands palms down, you’re having a boy.- I present my palms up (girl)
  

• If you pick up a coffee mug by the handle, you’re having a boy. If you pick it up by the body of the mug, you’re having a girl.- I pick it up by the body of the mug (girl)

So, that is 7 for a girl and 6 for a girl - that didn't help much, did it? Anyway, see that poll over above my timeline? Vote what you think Baby will be next Wednesday, November 17th.

16 weeks

Hi all!

Today, Baby and I had our 16 week appointment and it went really well. I had my quad screening done and should find out the results soon. We did a weight and bp check and that all went great as well. Lastly, we heard the heartbeat and it was between 169-174. Apparently Baby really likes orange juice and made the little one a little hyper - haha!

And finally for the most exciting part, we scheduled our BIG appointment for November 17th at 8:00am. I am so excited!!!

I don't have many pictures to show, but I will share the picture of the crib that we (we, as in Jeremiah and Molly) put up on Sunday. I will show more of the furniture once we get it all set and like we want it.