Sorry that I am a little late on the ultrasound post but with summer creeping away I am trying to enjoy every last minute of it.  

July 19th: These days I am a morning sickness pro! I've got down all the trick, take pill an hour before getting up, snack on dry cereal before anything else, and chocolate soy milk has become my best friend when it comes to dealing with heart burn.  The morning of the ultrasound however, totally different! I told Chuck I felt like a little kid on Christmas morning, from the second my eyes opened I was awake, excited and ready to see our baby! Although the morning sickness has been a pain, it feels really comforting knowing that it is a great sign that our baby is growing well.

Everyone knows the usual wedding stories where the groom sees his bride for the first time when she comes walking down the aisle and the priceless look on his face that is never forgotten.  I have to say that we had an amazing wedding and at that moment I had never seen Chuck so happy, that is until the ultrasound.  As I was laying their the doctor told me she was going to check everything out first and then she would turn the screen so I could see everything too.  Chuck however, did not wait. I have never seen a look on his face with just pure joy as when he saw our baby for the first time (I will always remember it).  He is going to be an amazing dad, and he loves rubbing in the fact that he was the first to see our baby.

Introducing Baby Palomo! Our little Gummy Bear is 9 weeks in this picture, 2.06 cm and has a heart rate of 180bpm! Doctor says that we are looking at a healthy baby! It is amazing how fast babies grow and the changes their little bodies will go through over 9 months.  

I decided to start my baby survey this week just to keep track of some of the changes baby and I are going through.

How far along? Today I am 9 weeks, 4 Days

Total weight gain/loss: Originally from the morning sickness I had lost 8lbs but I have gained 1 back so we are at -7

Maternity Cloths? All of my normal cloths are still fitting, but I bought two pairs of maternity pants (Comfy!)

Stretch Marks? No stretch marks for me. Using my mom's old secret ;-)

Sleep: It is very hard to get comfortable because I was a belly sleeper, also waking up for bathroom breaks always makes it difficult to fall back asleep.

Best moment this week: Seeing the ultrasound and the doctor saying everything looks good.  Also starting to be able to eat a few meals again so that has been REALLY nice.

Have you told family and friends? Yes and everyone has been amazing! Thank you for all your love and support!

Missing Anything: Coffee! My mom was making a pot the other day and I almost stuck my face in it because it smelled sooooo good.

Movement: Not yet

Food Cravings: Cold grapes (Thank You Grandpa Palomo! He always has them handy)

Anything making you queasy or sick: I hate to even see commercials of chicken! 

Have you started to show yet? I don't officially have a bump yet.  It just looks like I have ate 4 too many baby burgers.

Gender prediction: I honestly had no clue at first, but after reading a few articles online I have to say that all odds are pointing to a baby girl. Morning sickness to the extreme is a big sign and also heart rate over 150 is usually a sign.  Chuck hates to admit it but he has the feeling we are having a little girl too. We will be happy no matter what!

Symptoms: Morning sickness (which translates into ALL DAY sickness in my world), and a lot of pain on my tailbone.

Labor Signs: No! Way to early for that

Belly Button in or out? In, but looking a little weird because of my old surgery scar

Wedding ring on or off? On!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Through the morning sickness and the back pain my happiness is shining through! I am so excited!

Looking forward to: Getting the nursery ready! I can't wait to see it all come together.

Words from Chuck: I'm doing great! This pregnancy is a breeze ;-)

Starting next week I will be taking my weekly tummy pictures to track my bump! Thank you everyone once again for your love and support. This baby is truly loved by so many already!