Pregnancy Q & A

Now that it is widely known that I am expecting, I keep getting asked all the typical pregnancy questions. So I figured that I would post about my progress so that everyone can be up to date on the big changes in our lives.

1. How did I find out I was pregnant? I feel like this is kind of a dumb question, but I get asked about it all the time. Answer: I took a pregnancy test. Two of them. Scariest thing I have ever done.
2. How did I tell Kyle? I left my pee stick on the bathroom counter. Gross, I know. But I was a little emotional at this point. He found it, and then came into our room and I started crying and said "Happy Father's Day." He just laughed. And yes, we found out on Father's Day. Ironic, I know.
3. Was it planned? Ok, so no one has actually asked me this, but I feel like they want to. No, we were not planning it. Somehow, my stallion broke through two methods of birth control. We are not upset though. Even though it is not what we were planning, we are very excited and becoming more and more aware of how involved Heavenly Father is in our lives.
   
4. How did I tell my family? Another dumb question. I called them. Duh. It was really weird and kind of difficult to tell them. Don't get me wrong, they are all very excited and supportive. It's just something I have never had to do before and it was weird.
   
5. Have I been sick? Not really. I consider myself very lucky. Yes, I have thrown up. Yes, I have a super duper sniffer and can pick up on the most random smells. However, I know girls that throw up several times a day for the entire 9 months, and I am so grateful that is not me. I think I have thrown an average of about once every two weeks. Usually it is right before my Biomechanics class. I guess Baby hates that class as much as I do.
   
6. Do I have cravings? Not really. For the first trimester I had major food aversions to food. Nothing sounded good to eat, so I wouldn't eat, then I would feel sick and start crying because I felt sick. The second trimester is so much better. I like food now. I guess the main craving I've had is for fruit. I will eat a whole cantaloupe by myself. I just can't get enough of it. And I have had this on again, off again relationship with eggs.
   
7. How far along am I? I am 20 weeks tomorrow! Half way, yay! (Due date is Feb. 21st!)
8. Halfway done? Why am I just finding out? Well, we (mostly me) wanted to make sure everything was going okay before the whole world found out. We had some questionable test results in the beginning and my doctor ordered some additional tests for me, so we waited until everything was clear before spreading the word. Don't worry, everything is okay, and we will be able to see Baby in the ultrasound to see his/her progress.
   
9. Can I feel the baby move? Yes. It is still very little so the movements are very light. Definitely not enough that someone else could feel them. And it's not really kicks. It doesn't feel like a jab. More like swimming movements.
   
10. Are we going to find out the sex? Yes. The ultrasound is on Oct. 11th. Since I am due in the middle of the semester, we are planning on being as prepared as possible before Baby comes. Also, it makes it easier for people to buy gifts. This is the first grandbaby for my parents and Kyle's, so I am sure we will get tons of baby gifts.
11. Do I have a preference as to the gender? Kyle wants a boy, of course. My mind changes everyday. Sometimes I imagine a cute little girl with painted toes and piggy tails. Other days I hope for a crazy little boy with Jordans and a BYU cap. Mostly I just hope Baby is healthy and growing correctly.
    
12. Am I going to stay in school? Yes. For some reason this one always surprises people. I am a senior and I feel it would be a waste of some much time, effort, and money to drop out when I am so close. I haven't decided how many classes I am going to take next semester, but I am going to discuss it with my academic adviser and my doctor. I am hoping to graduate in August.
13. Where are we going to live? For now, our plan is to finish out our contract in our current apartment. It is one bedroom and only 550 sq. ft., but our contract ends at the end of April. We figure that Baby will probably be sleeping in our room then anyway, so the extra room can wait.
    

That is pretty much all I can think of right now. Now that I am leaving the fat stage and entering the pregnant stage, I will begin to post pictures.