Goodbye morning sickness!!

Finally, I am back online and can give an update on what's been going on around here. Hmm, where do I start. After the last post my morning (all day) sickness increasingly became worse. I won't candy-coat...it was the worst I've ever felt in my life...but I kept telling myself that surely there were worse things. My doctor prescribed a medication that worked for about a week and then did absolutely nothing for me. She then prescribed something different and it essentially just put me to sleep for about 6 hours. It really didn't do anything for the sickness itself. At my appointment, May 1st, I weighed in and had lost 7 pounds. Sam's mom was in town to visit that week and joined me at the appointment. Together we heard the baby's heartbeat for the first time. The doctor asked to see me back in a week to make sure that all of the morning sickness did not have me dehydrated. My mom also came for a visit the week after Sam's mom. I was very grateful that they came and helped me out so much.

Fortunately, I think the morning sickness has completely subsided. For the last 2-3 weeks, I have felt really good! At my last check up, May 8th, I asked my doctor if riding horses were at all possible...I was thinking at least maybe I could dog-walk. The minute the word "horse" came out of my mouth, her face just cringed. She said she was very sorry, but absolutely not. I miss it, but it definitely isn't as important as getting this little one here safely! Anyway, I weighed in again and had gained 2 pounds. We heard the baby's heartbeat again, which sounded normal and wonderful! My doctor measured me and said that I was right on track.

Lately my days have been good. I went to Babies R Us to get an idea of some of the things we will need. I go to the barn often and spend time there. Sam helps me with my horse fix by letting me ride with him when he carts a horse. I really enjoy the ride and the sunshine. He has been so patient and understanding with me. I am very blessed to have such a great husband. I still have not felt the flutter of a baby's movement yet but I'm sure I will in a few more weeks. I am supposed to have another ultrasound at the end of the month to find out the sex of the baby. I am really not showing yet. All of my regular clothes still fit me comfortably. I go for my next check up this Thursday and I'll be interested to see what I weigh.

We know for sure that a boy will be Samuel Rowland, III. Row for short. We are still stumped on a little girl's name. Some names we have thrown around are- Elizabeth (I really like this one), Karen/Kay (my mom), Harmon, Julianne, Lillie (my great-grandmother), and Cecelia. We're still open for suggestions.

Well that's about it for now. As a sidenote- GO BIG BROWN!! I am so excited to watch the Belmont race this weekend and hope for another triple-crown winner! I love Big Brown...I think he is magnificent...so thrilling and exciting...and I really hope he wins! If you haven't seen him, you really should watch this weekend. Thank you for checking in on us and I will keep you posted as I learn more.

Sam, Jenny, and Baby Mac