Three months down!!

Can I start off by saying I LOVE the weather today????  I had to turn the heater and the fire place on, and it is awesome.

It's hard to believe that over two months ago now we found out we were going to have a baby.  We've had two doctor appointments, one where we actually got to hear the heartbeat, and then an ultrasound.  Though not much is changing on the outside, I know there's so much going on in there.  

This week our baby's the size of a lime.  Crazy to think Baby J gone from the size of a poppy seed to the size of a lime.

I'm finally starting to feel more energetic.  My nausea hasn't gone away, but I keep hoping it goes away soon.  I just continually thank Heavenly Father that I'm not as sick as a lot of women get.  

I've been reading a lot (and told by my doctor a lot) about how much exercising helps with labor and delivery.  I stopped working out when we were trying to get pregnant because I thought it was something that was contributing to things being thrown off.  So, this week, I've started getting back to it.  I walked for about 30 minutes yesterday, and today I walked for about 15 minutes and jogged for about 5 minutes.  My goal by the end of my second trimester is to be jogging for all 30 minutes.

I think the hardest part so far has been trying to eat everything I'm supposed to.  I've been trying really hard to make sure I'm getting my fruits and veggies, and my dairy.  I'm not stressing about it (so please don't tell me not to stress about it), I just know it's what's best for our baby, and I (obviously) want what's best for our little one.

PS.  No, I don't really have a bump yet.  So no pictures yet.  Sorry! 

Baby J

A lot of you saw our post two days go on Facebook, but in case you didn't, we are pregnant :)

Here's how we announced it:

About baby:

- Due April 6, 2014

- Baby is 11 weeks and 3 days

- At the ultrasound we had at 8 weeks and 1 day, baby's heart rate was 154 beats per minute

- Could be a boy or girl.  We won't find out for a few weeks still

About Neal:

- He's excited

- Seeing the heart rate made it real for him

- He's been an incredible support to me.  He does whatever I need him to do.

- Protective of baby

About me:

- Also excited

- Only looks pregnant at certain times of day

- Tired.  All the time.

- Not too sick.  Only have had one bad day.

- Craving carbs and starch (like french fries)

- Can't eat salad.  Not matter how hard I try.

Christmas Music

When I was younger, my mom used to listen to Christmas music anytime of the year.  As a child and teenager, I gave her a hard time about it.  "It's not December!" I would say as she turned it on during June.  "Why the heck are we listening to Christmas music??"

A few years later, it was August or September (I don't remember which) and Neal had met me at work, and we were driving from my work back to my parents house.  My car must have been dead (again) because I was driving my parents big red Expedition.  I was upset over something, and I turned on the CD that was in the CD player.  Not surprisingly, it was a Christmas CD.  I remember listening to the music, and feeling a peace came over me.  It helped me remember the joy I feel each year at Christmas time, and how much I am reminded of my Savior during that time of year.

I got home and told my mom my experience, and told her I was sorry for making fun of her for listening to Christmas music for so many years.  I finally understood why she did that for so many years.

To this day, I still remember that night.  No, I don't listen to the annoying "Santa Baby" or "Felice Navidad" or "Last Christmas (I Gave You My Heart)."  Most of what I listen to is instrumental, and I really love it.  I'm always reminded of my Savior as I listen, and it always brings me peace of mind.

So yes, I am one of those people who listens to Christmas music all year long, and I am proud of it!!!