Update: 9 Weeks

I wanted to send out an update to everyone and you know how things are going so far. I am currently 9 weeks along. We finally told everyone in the family. Everyone is super excited for us. This baby is going to be so loved.

When people find out that you're expecting, you get three typical questions... How are you feeling? Are you going to find out what you're having? and What names do you have picked out?

So, to answer these questions for those of you who haven't been able to ask yet... I feel great. No morning sickness. Just tired all day long. No, we're not going to find out what we're having. I know that's strange these days, but we want the surprise. As for names, we do have some picked out. For a boy, Cooper John. For a girl, I haven't decided between Aubree or Braelyn. These names are as of today, who knows what I will be feeling when the baby actually arrives.

Only 210 days until Baby Fischer is supposed to be here. Almost 7 months away. It's going to be a long summer!

Here is a picture of myself at 9 weeks 6 days.

Ultrasound #2

We had ultrasound #2 today. We are on track for our September 12th due date! We got to see the heartbeat and our little peanut. The heart rate was 168.


We are offically 7 weeks today.


Our parents are supposed to be coming to our house this weekend. We were planning on telling them then. My mom doesn't know if she wants to come yet. Boy, she is going to kick herself in the pants if she doesn't come to MN for the weekend!




Here is a photo of the little Baby Fischer. Enjoy!

First Ultrasound

Brad and I had our first ultrasound today. They weren't able to see the baby quite yet. The technician took some pictures, but we didn't get any of them. After measuring the sack, we are approximately 5 weeks and 1 day along. This means that we conceived on December 8th and we are due on September 12th.
I should be hearing something from an RN in the next couple days to let us know where they want to go from here. Hopefully I won't have to have anymore needle pokes!

First Prenatal Appointment

Hello everyone,

I went in today for more blood tests. After the nurse took about 7 containers of blood. Again, let me tell you, I hate needles.

We got some really good news today though. My hCG levels needed to be at 5,000 before they would do an ultrasound and it came back at 12,869.6!! Holy cow!! This is great news!

We have an ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow morning at 8am.

I should have some pictures posted soon. :)

We leave for Mexico in 6 days!! Can't wait!!

Blood Draw #2

I went back to the doctor today. My hCG level was at a 720.6. They said that this number should double every two days. I will have my blood drawn (hopefully for the last time) on the 12th.

I have to go in tomorrow to get the H1N1 vaccine. I'm not looking forward to all the needles.

At the rate we are progressing with the hCG levels, it should be over 5,000 by next Tuesday, the 12th. At that time, they will hopefully be able to do an ultrasound.

Keep watching for updates. :)

1st Dr. Visit

Yesterday, Thursday, December 31st, I went to the doctor to have my hCG level tested. Let me tell you, I HATE NEEDLES!! Right now, my hCG level is at 67.3. My levels need to be over 5,000 before they will do an ultra sound and try to give us an exact due date.

The RN told me that we are around 3-4 weeks. This means that baby Fischer will be here around the end of August! I have to go back on Monday afternoon to have my blood drawn again to make sure that it is increasing at the correct rate.

It looks like 2010 will be a year to remember!

It's been a while...

Well, it's been a while since I last updated this. It looks like almost a month and a 1/2!! I just wanted to updated everyone and let them know where we are at.

Christmas is gone and New Years is right upon us. We really don't have any plans as of yet for New Years Eve. We will probably stay home and relax.

Yesterday I was at work, talking to my co-worker Shelly and I told her that by lower back was killing me. She told me that when she was pregnant with her kids, that that was one of her first signs that she was pregnant. I had already taken two negative pregnancy tests, so I figured we would have to wait another month or so.

Well, this morning, I took another test. Just for the heck of it. The first one I took had two options, either a negative sign for not pregnant and a postive sign for pregnant. There was a VERY faint plus sign. I called Brad to tell him. We decided that we would wait until lunch time and we would try it again. I went Walgreens and bought other brand, but digital this time. We tried it out, and sure enough... We're PREGNANT!!

I called the doctor today, and I have a blood test set up for tomorrow. They will test my hCg level, and then decide how far along I am and what steps to take next.

We are both very excited. We are holding back on telling anyone (or as few people as possible) until we get results from the doctor. It's hard not to tell anyone though. VERY TOUGH! My co-worker Shelly asks me everyday, "Are you pregnant yet?" and the answer is always "Nope, Not yet!" And old co-worker, Nick asked if Brad and I were "+1 Fischer yet", again I told him no. And finally, I get onto Facebook a little while ago, and my mom asks me, "Are there any results that we need to talk about yet?" Again, I told her no. I don't want them to find out via facebook chat. I want to be able to tell the ones we love in person. In some cute way.

Well, wish us luck! We'll need it on this rollercoaster ride!!