The Alsmans

Hi again,
I am definitely starting to feel our active little one!  It is non-stop some days.  It is the best feeling now because I know everything is ok when I can feel him/her.  I CANNOT wait until Dec. 3rd!!  Grant is so excited too.  I didn't think I would be so excited to find out the gender since we didn't with Caitlin, but it will be so wonderful.  Can't wait to share the news with everyone!

Caitlin was so cute on Thanksgiving.  When I asked her what she was thankful for, she said "my baby" (which is what she calls the baby) without any prompting.  She can't wait to be a big sister.  I am nervous about this though because she has been EXTREMELY clingy lately.  She wants mommy all the time and throws huge fits when Grant tries to help her. It's sweet that she wants to spend so much time with me but it just isn't always possible.  I am hoping this is a very short phase!!!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Posted by Grant, Jennie & Caitlin Alsman at 9:49 PM 0 comments

I went back to the doctor today for my next appointment.  I get so nervous before each appointment thinking that I am not pregnant.  I know this is ridiculous because I am starting to show, but I still get nervous.  Today wasn't any different.  To top it off, it took the doctor a while to find the baby's heartbeat.  Everything is fine, we just have a busy, busy baby on our hands.  My doctor said I should be feeling the baby move very soon because he or she is such a busy body (just like their big sister)!!!  I actually thought I could feel the baby when I was waiting for the doctor to come in :)  So exciting! 

We went over all my labs today and everything came back fine!  I am Group B positive again, which just means I need antibiotics again when I am in labor.  I had this with Caitlin too!!  I also got my flu shot, so I hope I don't get sick!

We are very excited for our 20 week ultrasound on Dec. 3rd.  I will go back again on Dec. 13 for my next appointment. 

Posted by Grant, Jennie & Caitlin Alsman at 10:46 PM 0 comments

My appointment today went well! My doctor thinks the bleed is gone. She wasn't able to see it and did both types of ultrasound! What a relief! She said I might still see a little spotting! I can resume my normal activity!!!

Other than that, they just took all my blood :) Everything looked great! I go back on Nov 15th! I need to make my appt for our 20 week u/s too!!! Can't wait for that, so excited!

I am attaching the picture we got today but it isn't great :(

Posted by Grant, Jennie & Caitlin Alsman at 3:26 PM 0 comments

I cannot wait until my appointment tomorrow!!!  I have had some spotting and cramping on and off since the bleeding started.  I am hoping I bled it all out and everything will be ok!!!!

I stopped going to acupuncture at 11 weeks.  Don't get me wrong, I think it really helped me.  But, I am so glad I don't have to go anymore.  It took almost 3 hours out of my day, driving there and back and actually going to the appt.  It has been nice to not have to go anymore!!!

I will update more tomorrow!!  Hopefully we get another picture from the ultrasound.  We requested another one :)  I have heard that they can determine the gender this early.  We'll see if they can tell tomorrow!!!

Posted by Grant, Jennie & Caitlin Alsman at 8:52 PM 0 comments

We made it!! I can't believe this is real but it seems to be! I will feel more comfortable next week when we get to see our baby again. We asked for another ultrasound at our 13 week appt because of the bleeding. It has been about a week without bleeding. I am crossing my fingers that it is all over! I am also hoping this nausea is almost over too! I am starting to feel a little better but I am still not really sleeping
:( I am now getting some pretty bad headaches. There has to be an end in sight!!!

We did make our first purchase for the baby...a new diaper bag!! We know it is early but it's the kind we want and we found it at a low price (not like diaper bags are cheap)!!! I have also started going through all of Caitlin's old clothes. Wow, this girl has WAY too many clothes, insane!!

We are hoping to find out the baby's gender at our 20 week ultrasound. I don't know if I can wait that long :)

Posted by Grant, Jennie & Caitlin Alsman at 4:35 PM 0 comments

Grant came with me to the appt! So nice to have him there. I was so nervous before the appt. When I saw the baby and the heartbeat, all I could do was cry. What a relief! I can't handle all the ups and downs this pregnancy is bringing. My doctor did say that the bleeding is coming from my uterus. It is not a concern right now but could become a concern. She instructed me to rest as much as possible for the next two weeks. That means no exercise :( that will be hard for me. I know how important this is though so I will listen!!!! I canceled my client for today and will be taking it easy on the couch all day.

We got another picture of the baby. My doctor said we have an active one because the baby would not stay still when she was trying to get the heartbeat! After looking at the u/s pic, looks like baby is measuring at 11 weeks but I am technically 10weeks4 days! We have an overachiever!!

Posted by Grant, Jennie & Caitlin Alsman at 9:51 AM 0 comments

It was a rough night last night. I started bleeding and having cramping around dinner time. It was a lot worse than any other time this pregnancy or with Caitlin. We called my OB and I am going in at 8 to have an u/s and exam. Please, please pray that everything is ok. It just doesn't seem like it will be. I was bleeding most of the night and still have cramps this morning. I am just about 10 1/2 weeks, getting so close to the "safe" zone. Hope I am worrying for nothing!

Posted by Grant, Jennie & Caitlin Alsman at 6:51 AM 0 comments