Nugget progress

Haven't written in awhile, so I will start with last week:
Last week on Thursday Rich and I signed up for a tour of the maternity ward at Kapiolani hospital, where we will deliver. They provided a lot of great information, and we got to see the maternity floors, the delivery and recovery rooms, and some of the newborn babies :) It was so surreal, but it felt very natural and comfortable. I feel lucky that my obgyn that I've been seeing for years is located at this hospital, I know my way around. We got to talk to the counselor about a variety of topics, like cord blood banking and how to check in when in labor. It definitely made us feel more prepared.
Fast Forward to my appt today:
Today I had my 15 week appointment. My Dr. (Dr. Angel Willey) and I went over the results of my blood work, the ultrasound I had a month ago, and some other questions I had. My blood work came back 100% normal, as did the measurements of the nugget. Rich didn't join me on this appt as we thought it was just going to be discussion of the results, but little did we know! I got to hear the heartbeat today!! I was so sad Rich missed it... he will definitely be at the next appt. The heartbeat was 153. She found mine first, and said, ok, now lets find the baby, it's about twice as fast. And it was, that little heart was workin!

So we are right on track for everything! I am feeling great, except for my constant appetite of a horse and indecision about what I want to eat :) Poor Rich, everyday it's like... mexican sounds good, but so does greek, and chinese... what do you want to eat Rich? He's like... really Linds, it's your decision. Lately though he's been great about making executive decisions. I can find anything on a menu that sounds good :) we are also trying to cook at home most often, saving money and being healthy.
Speaking of my appetite, my weight is right on track, I've only gained 5 lbs since the beginning of the pregnancy.

That is about all for now, our next appt is on 6/11 where we should be able to find out pink or blue. Can't wait :) xoxoxo

Coolest thing I've ever seen

I am still in shock of what I saw today. It is the most incredible feeling being able to see your growing baby. Today is the official 12 week milestone, first trimester is OVA~

Rich and I went to the doctor today to get the measurements taken of the nugget. Everything looks normal, the heartbeat was 158, average for this stage of growth. We got to see the arms and legs, and I think we are close to being able to tell the sex. I know this is controversial, and people have their opinions, but Rich and I have decided to find out the sex. We both have our inkling of what we think it is, but I will keep that to myself until we find out.

I chose the 2 best pictures to put up here, Rich would laugh if I put all of them up... It's hard to not play the proud mama roll :)

10 weeks today!

Apparently my nugget is the size of a kumquat. I've officially reached the stage where its more comfortable to have my top button on my pantalones...unbuttoned.

SHOUT OUT!

Can i just say thank you so much for all the love and support I've received regarding my previous blog. I am so stoked everyone wants to be there for Rich and I throughout this special time in our lives. We are so lucky.

It's all about the J-O-B

As most of you know, I have been in limbo because I have been trying to take my current position with me to California and work from home.
icat recently decided that this position needs to stay in Hawaii. so my inital plan/request is null and void.

When they made this decision, I proposed something new, because the ultimate goal here is to have a job, but be working from California. We can't make poor choices based off our desire to be back in Cali. Now would be the wrong time to give up health care!

My proposition was this: Maintain this current position in HI until something opens up that I can do from home. ICAT has other positions that are remote compatible. Then, once something opens up, I will train someone new out here for my position, while simultaniously training for my new position with ICAT. Once everything out here is on the up and up and the Hawaii team is set, then Rich and I will re-start that ball that was in motion for our impending move.

I had the follow up meeting with my supervisor today, and they not only agreed with this plan, but they are really excited about the suggestion, and appreciative that I am willing to stay longer. It's good for me, and its good for the company. So I am SUPER STOKED about their reaction. Though it's not guarenteed, chances are a position that fits me is going to open up before the end of the year.

The consensus on timing is that we aren't going to move until after the baby is born in November. This is for many reasons, but primarily to take the move off our plate while we have so much other things going on.

Our roomate has agreed to stay through the summer, then he will move out so we can create a baby haven in our spare bedroom.

Another good thing about this situation is that by this time next year, the housing market may be better, so we've talked about possibly selling our condo and buying something right away in California when we move.

Rich's boss is being super accomodating, and even though he's already hired someone to fill Rich's position, he has agreed to keep Rich on. They are trying to qualify to buy another book of business this year, so the situation is mutually benefitting.

So, even though this is not the answer I was hoping for, it feels really good to have gotten a decision so Rich and I can move forward. We are planning a vacation to California in August, so I will keep you posted regarding those plans. I think thats about all for now!!!

I don't know about everyone else reading this, but I am listening to some awesome French music on my computer, ate a delicious lunch, and am having a really great day! I am optomistic about 2010, I think it's going to be a great year for the Holmes'.
Love and Aloha

First ultrasound

Rich and I went to the doctor today for my first appointment! Our little nugget already has a beating heart. The area that looks like the head is actually the yolk sac. The long body looking thing is the whole mini-me.
Check out our little nugget!! This made it so much more real today :) So much love.

Great weekend

Rich and I had a great weekend. Went on a date on Saturday night :) We saw the movie Hot Tub Time Machine (I'd wait for netflix to see it) and had dinner at PF Changs for dinner. It was a nice mellow evening, we enjoyed getting out of the house as I have become quite a home body these days.

Sunday we went to the polo game up on the North Shore. We had a great group of friends, about 10 of us tailgating. The polo fields are really open and the spectators tailgate right on the sidelines, so you watch the game from your car! We tried to dress appropriately for the sport, but weren't sure what the proper attire is, so we went preppy :)