3 Months Today!!

Today I am nine weeks meaning I am THREE MONTHS pregnant! That is exciting. One more month and then I'm in my 2nd trimester -- YAY!!!

I'll update next Monday after our next ultrasound. If everything looks good I think we may go ahead and make the announcement to everyone. I've already had 4-5 people private message me on facebook asking because they've figured it out from people's comments!

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Happy New Years!

Well not much has been happening the last few days. Although for a couple of days I was feeling like I had the flu and I literally stayed in bed (one day) or on the couch (next day) ALLLLLLL day. A friend who's a few weeks ahead of me told me that she didn't get sick her first trimester until her 9th week- hope thats not gonna be me! I've gotta go back to work on Monday.

Another friend who is due the exact time as I am is getting a 4d ultrasound done in her 15th week to find out the gender! I asked a friend here in Germany about that and she said our Dr. does those but usually at your 20, 24, and 28 weeks (after that it's too cramped to get good pictures. She said her previous Dr. told her the gender of her first baby at 15 weeks was a girl but then at 20 told her (Correctly) it was a boy. So she cautioned about this. But she didn't say whether or not that was on a 4d or regular ultrasound...Hmm..it would be AMAZING to find out the gender a whole month early! I will DEFINITELY be asking about that at my next appointment.

Last bit of baby good news is we've picked out our crib! The Germans have horrible cribs and most american websites won't ship them here but if we go to customer service at the PX they can order this and have it shipped to the store because it's AAFES. It's a 4-in-1 convertible so we won't have to buy this booger any more beds AND it's got a drawer underneath since we're already cramped for storage here! ;-)

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Merry Christmas!!

Just told Grandpa Justin, Wella and Pop, and Aunt Kirs and Uncle Jake. I held up the ultrasound and someone asked "What is that?" and I think it was Kirsten who said "It's an ultrasound." Dad said "Keeley are you pregnant?!" And Wella just had her mouth open wide catching flies! After a delay (where Matt and I held our breath) we finally got the "OMG Congratulations!" and "That's the BEST Christmas present!" And apparently Poppy had a dream about 2 weeks ago about my getting pregnant- weird eh?

Merry Christmas and Frohe Weinachten- the Barr's are becoming Parents!!!

Tonight we told Grandma (Mary- she claimed the name. Thats what Mom and Suzette get for saying they've got 8 months to think of one!) ;-) and Uncle Cody and Uncle Colton. At first we were just chitchattin then I put Matt on the phone and he said "Hey Grandma!" And Mary said "Uh uh I better not be Grandma...am I a Grandma?" So I told her yup and then it was dead silent for a good 20 seconds (that felt like FOREVER!) We thought she'd had a stroke! Then we got a WHOLE BUNCH of "OH MY GOD"s every 10 seconds for about a minute or two. THEN we got the scream and congratulations and the laughter. She was sooooo excited. But honest- she is sad she won't be here and as she said she won't see me get fat (thanks alot Mare!) Then she claimed Grandma and asked about names. She couldn't wait for the boys to hear (they were out hunting). Later on Cody called us to say Merry Christmas and he asked Matt what he got and Matt told him "Blu ray player, football, softball glove, cologne, some movies, a pregnant wife" and there was silence. We thought he didn't hear but then we got the "What?! WHOOPIE!!!" LoL Uncle Cody LOVES babies :-) He was soo happy and now he REALLY thinks Matt's a stud haha. Apparently Colton overheard Mary telling Granny T on the phone so we couldn't surprise him but I heard he jumped up and down and squealed haha. I'm so mad Matt wouldn't let me wait and tell them on the webcam!! Oh well.

Today has been so much fun. Now all the family knows and they were all excited (or pretended to be haha). So that fear of them being angry is gone. I don't know why I was so worried. I've been married for almost 3 years, I'm a college graduate, Matt (and I) have good jobs and benefits...I guess my family still makes me feel like a kid lol...I think I was more scared that they'd be upset to not be around for the birth. And they are sad but not angry. Phew! Now I can't wait for my first trimester to be over with to make the announcement to EVERYONE (Facebook- haha).

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Officially Preggers: First Sickness

Merry Christmas Eve! The baby decided it wanted to celebrate by causing explosions out of Mommy's mouth while she was brushing her teeth. This kid is grounded before he/she is even born!



Today we told Grandma Kelly and Nana and family. They reacted by screams and tears and open mouths and laughter and smiles :-) Everything I could have hoped for! First I had them open all their gifts from us on the webcam and then after everyone was finished I had Nana and Mom get on the camera so I could see both their faces and then I held up the ultrasound photo to the camera. At first they said "Whats that?" And it was Grampy David who first realized what it was and said "It's a baby!" Thats when the gaping and screams started lol. Now they are allowed to spread the word to the rest of the TX clan but are forbidden to say anything online because tomorrow I tell the FL brood! Can't stinking wait!!!

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1st OB Appt!

Yesterday we went to our first OB appointment at the hospital. My OB is the head OB at the largest hospital in the city. I chose this hospital over the nicer, newer hospital because this one has a NICU and full pediatric staff (just in case). My dr is the same that 2 friends have/are using and she speaks perfect english. Plus she's very nice and reassuring. She also lives in my village (small world)! Ok so the appointment. It was long. First a midwife (hebamme) took down my info and a urine test. Then after more waiting the dr did a PAP and other woman tests down there. Next she did a vaginal ultrasound. The first attempt was unsuccessful because my bladder was too full (even though I had peed 2x in that hour!) but then we got to see our "peanut with a pulse"!! She said everything looks good but the baby is too small for 7weeks. More than likely I am 6 weeks and a few days but she's not going to change my due date until I am a little farther along. The baby was 4.5mm and is on the left side of my heart shaped uterus. Yup you read right- heart shaped uterus. Apparently its not "normal" but not a problem. I have a septum down the middle of my uterus and the baby is in the left chamber but she said has he/she grows you won't even see the right chamber anymore and it won't be a problem. I also have a cist on my ovary but again she said this is normal. After the ultrasound she took some blood and issued my "Mutterpass" which is basically my medical records in regard to the pregnancy. They fill out all the information of every visit in this pass and its advised to carry it everywhere just in case. My next dr appointment is January 11. We don't know why so soon but if I get another ultrasound I'm not complaining ;-)

Overall it was very reassuring to see our baby and very exciting. I didn't cry like I thought I would and Matt just had this goofy grin the entire time! We could see the pulse but it's too early to hear it. Maybe next time!!

That's our Peanut with a Pulse!!

Not sure what this is? My ovaries??

That's Our Baby!!

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Telling Daddy!

I had wrapped the Daddy books, tshirts, and the pic of the tests (right on top) in a Victoria Secret box. He was of course oooing and ahhing VS and then he opened the lid and saw the pic and just stared... then he lifted it and saw the shirt and read it and shouted "Im gonna be a DADDY!" and he just grinned and almost cried!! He covered his face with the shirt so the camera wouldn't see. I have it on video but he said I'm not allowed to show anyone (HAHA as if!) He hasn't shut up with questions and suggestions since! I was a little nervous- yeah we had talked about it but actually having it happen is a lil more scary! First thing he did was say it better be a boy haha then he went and looked at his "Man Room" and said goodbye and started planning how we could arrange everything LOL. And he's just like me and wants to tell everyone but agrees it would be more fun to do it on the webcams on Christmas. We haven't decided when to make it public info yet...I was telling him all the horror stories of women miscarrying 14 weeks or even 21 weeks! He just told me not to think about the bad stuff and be happy :-)

Adri also called last night and she was so happy she cried- it was so sweet! I think she's a little shocked that she's "Aunt Adri" lol. Aunt Monica also knows as well and is also super excited!

We just got done telling Grandma Sue lol she freaked. She said "I'm too young to be a Grandma but I'm happy" she also told Jera (Matt's 6yr old sister) "You're going to be an aunt" to which Jera shouted "I dont WANNA be an Aunt I want to be the mommy!" LOL So cute! She said she just wants to help hold the baby- aww. Matt's mom immediately wanted to get off the phone and spread the news so we're waiting to hear back from her about everyone's responses!

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First Bad Night

Well Saturday night was my first bad night...hopefully not too many will follow but I'm not holding my breath! After tossing and turning for an hour and a half I of course had to pee plus I had to do a #2 and it felt like I wasn't going to make it all the way to the bathroom! The cramps were SO BAD! On the way there I was hit with such bad nausea. After sitting in the bathroom for 30 minutes I was STILL not done but I was also sweating soooo bad I think that was making the sickness worse so I had to strip down. Now mind you I had my windows open and (though I didn't know it) it was SNOWING outside-- and I'm SWEATING?! Ugh talk about hormones. I'm only having to get up 1-2 times at night to pee but I'm sure that'll get worse...Today I am 6 weeks! Still cramping and no morning sickness...it could start this week but maybe I'll be one of those lucky few! Although I've read if you DON'T have morning sickness it could mean you have a boy...

Last night I babysat for a 17 month old. I realized my boobs ARE sore- they're just not messed with so I haven't realized it! Having a 17month old crawl around you and head butt you DEFINITELY makes you realize it! They haven't quit hurting yet. I'm even sleeping in a sports bra now to ease the pain (and hopefully keep them from sagging even more than they do!)

I picked up lots of info from the New Parent Support office on post since I work during all the orientations. They even gave me my first diaper bag (one of those black similac bags hospitals normally give out)! I'm about to read through their info and iron on Matt's shirt!!! I am SO ready for him to get home!!! We're going to get our tree Friday and depending on when we get it all set up and decorated is when I'm going to tell him ;-)

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