Pregnancy with Max

I was going through my little notebook and found my "journal" from the early days of my pregnancy with Maxton. I didn't end up writing in it very long but I thought the content was worth sharing. Some of it is a little "graphic" but overall I really enjoyed reading it and I thought it would be ok to share. :)

Aug 11th, 2010
5 weeks and 1 day

Oh I'm so not a "journaler" but I thought this would be a great idea/way to remember all the neat little stuff throughout my pregnancy.
So here it goes...
It all started a few months ago at Ami and Heath's wedding. As Kevin and I were dancing, we decided we were ready for babies. So I stopped taking my birth control. We honestly thought it would take a while for us to get pregnant but nope...we must be fertile folks. I noticed a few weeks ago that my breasts were very tender, to the point it hurt to shower. I was also having cramps but I passed it off as becoming used to being birth control free. On Tues. Aug. 3rd, I was still having cramps and I knew something "wasn't quite right" so I called the doc and made an appt for Thurs. the 5th. I was "possibly" 3 days late for my period by Thursday morning so I decided to pee on a stick. Well I heard you are supposed to use morning urine as it is most concentrated with hormone so at 5:30 AM there I am in the bathroom, half asleep, trying to open this PG test. As you guessed, it came back with a + sign. I was excited and shaky. I ran to the bedroom and turned on the light to make Kevin look. The first thing he said was, "How do you know what it (the + sign) means?" The second things was, "You better call your Mom!" She didn't answer her cell phone at 5:37 but I couldn't fall back asleep so I called again at 6:00 AM. She was so excited but also nervous about my cramping.
I had that Thursday off from work and 2:30 wasn't going by fast enough! When I got to the Dr. I told her what was gong on and she just knew I was pregnant but did the test just to make sure! We talked about the cramping and she assured me it was normal and that I needed to be healthy but keep living my (our) life because there is nothing I could do to prevent anything bad. I called my Mom and again she was super excited. I asked if I could have a stroller for my B-day and she said no but maybe maternity clothes!! :) I went shopping after I found out...it seemed like the right thing to do as I hear once you have children you never get anything for yourself?!? LOL I bought a purple necklace and I bought Kevin golf shoes...That's how I officially told him he was going to be a daddy! It was awesome and he was very happy. Right away he called his family who were also very excited!
From that point, the last 6 days have honestly been a whirlwind. Friday at work went by so quickly. We decided to tell everyone right away as we knew we couldn't keep "it" a secret. Kevin also decided to call "it" Max because "it" doesn't sound right. So from now on, I will write about/to Max. Saturday was the Boxberger open and all my family found out as I was the DD for the day.
I must say that Max was an instant hit. Oh and I told my dad on Friday night and he was happy...he's ready to be a G-pa I think! Saturday night we went out with Matt and Dena...what a long, fun night but the next morning came early! Sunday was church with Bob and Darlene and lunch with G-ma Boxberger and Mom and Dad. An afternoon nap and a B-day party for Kevin's Uncle Rich rounded out the day. Monday flew by and Tuesday we drove to KC to buy a family friendly car! Yeah! Daddy is being so good about you Max! Even giving up his Jeep...
And now to today...
I am still having lots of cramps and everyone said I would be tired but I didn't think that would happen so fast. I fell asleep at lunch today. I love being pregnant, not so much the pain but knowing that all of this is for something! I'm not sure how it happens but I'm already in love with the pea size Max in my belly. I constantly think about him and have started being better at things like drinking H2O and eating breakfast in the last 6 days! And I think Kevin is falling in love too...he tells Max goodnight and kisses my not at all getting big yet belly! Love it! I think we will do just fine at being parents! Well I made lasagna for super so we're gonna eat now!
Oh I forgot...everyone at work says, "WE are having a baby" like it's a group effort! How cute!
Good night Max,
Love
Mommy

The "+ sign" that told us we were pregnant with Max! :)