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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Christmas Party and SNOW!

Well my first teacher's Christmas party was pretty good. The atmosphere of this restaurant was amazing and the food was great (even if it did take 2.5 hours to get everything!) I sat next to an interesting character who was full of advice and trivia. My date was another wife who's husband deployed a few weeks ago- she was awesome! She even walked me to my car and when I realized I left my wallet at the restaurant she rode her bike back there and grabbed it for me- Thank you Gina!
Today I woke up to SNOW on the ground :-)

After a horrible night's "sleep" it was just what I needed. I even had a few minutes to play in it before church. At church today the Christmas play kids performed the first song (Joy to the World) at each service (9, 10:45, 12:30).

They did so great! I was such a proud Mama bear lol. Between performances I played out in the snow with a few of the kids and had lunch at McDonalds with my FRG leader and her kids. Very nice morning indeed! I just finished getting my house clean with the exception of the floors which I'll wait til the night before Matt comes home. Now I'm going to take a much needed nap before babysitting my Baby Gadi tonight so his parents can go watch New Moon!
Matt must be enjoying WLC as he's "forgotten" to call me a lot this week! I'm glad he's enjoying it and it sounds like he's learning alot. He's really spoiled to 3 full meals a day which I already warned him to enjoy it while he lasts lol. He'll be home in 5.5 days!!!

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Am I really pregnant??

Today I didn't even "feel" pregnant. No symptoms except for extreme exhaustion (I almost fell asleep in the library). Am I really pregnant? I feel this heavy pit in my stomach of worry that something is going to happen. I know I need to give it to God and I trust He'll do what's right...but what's right may not be what I like...

In good news: my friend Amanda designed my Daddy tshirt to surprise Matt with! She also made a matching Mommy one for me- it's so cute! She also designed my announcements which I can NOT wait to mail out!! I'll add those to the photo album right now!

Haha I just remembered that tomorrow is our staff Christmas party at a resteraunt downtown and I had preordered a mimosa. Whoops! Guess they'll have to make that straight OJ for me- hope noone notices me asking...not sure when to tell the ladies at the school yet...

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