So I knew having kids would be stressful.....

But did I ever dream the stress would start at 5 weeks pregnant?? noooo......well, since last Friday it has been stressful. I starting having a little issue and went in to the doctor and they redrew my blood to see if my hcg levels were still going up and put me on bed rest for the weekend. WOW....that was some serious torture. I had to lay on the couch or in the bed all weekend wondering what in the heck is going on?? They said this issue was perfectly normal and lots of women experience this in the first trimester, and not to worry. Well that's impossible, not to worry. Joel had to work and the thought of being there alone was making me sick....Thank the Lord my awesome mother came to keep me company, and not to mention, she cooked, cleaned, and did laundry. The weekend was very stressful, I had a scary moment, but was comforted by my mom. It really meant the world to me that she was there, when i don't feel good or something is not right, there's nothing like having my mom there. So Valentines Day, Waitress, PS I Love You, the Hangover and many episodes of Real Housewife's later, I survived the weekend. Monday morning I called to get my lab results, my hcg level went from 1910 to over 7000..so they felt everything was great, but for a little more peace of mind I begged to have my ultrasound then instead of waiting until Wednesday, they squeezed me in and did the ultrasound. I love the people at my OB's office, from the  receptionist to the nurses, everyone, they are so nice. Joel and I went in for the ultrasound and saw the baby and saw the heartbeat, 95, and I measured at 5 weeks and 5 days. So that was a big relief to me!!! Even they say the issue is normal, still stressful! I am definitely feeling pregnant, morning sickness has greeted me this week. I am having to eat right when i get up, which i am no used to, but it seems to keep the ralphing at a minimum. I have another ultrasound scheduled for August 30 and see Dr. Melton on the 31st. So things are just moving along. Its really hard not to buy things for this baby, I want to buy it something....but I am just holding off. Michelle got it the cutest little OU onsie that is unisex and sooo cute! We continue to be so excited! I'm ready for the nervous and stressfulness to go away so I can enjoy this pregnancy! I still have a long way to go, so I'm sure ill have plenty of time to do so!

Im pregnant!

Baby McSwain Number 1....here we GO!

          So Joel and I have been trying to get pregnant for a while now....or what seems like a while now, i know we haven't even been married for a year. But it seems like we tried everything, we counted days for ovulation, took ovulation test, i held my legs in the air like a fool, you name it, we tried it. And then just like everyone said, when you stop trying, it will happen and sure enough...it happened!!! We could NOT be more excited! I found out at work on August 5,2010  in the bathroom in my office....which is kind of funny to admit. But my dad was coming down to help with the house renovations and he was going to play in a pool tournament in wynnewood and Joel and i were considering going. My friend Stacy said " You better take a pregnancy test before you go hang out in a smokey bar." After working together for almost a year we have became good friends and have gotten on the same "schedule" and she had already had her cycle for the month, so she was thinking something was up... So we went to the CVS right beside the hospital and got 2 pregnancy test. And i took them both and they said pregnant!!! I was soooooo Shocked!! I had put pregnancy in the back of my mind and was consumed with Jillie's Jewels. I called my close family and friends and shared my good news. It took me like a hour to get a hold of joel because he is not supposed to have his phone on the floor at work, so finally i sent him a text of the pregnancy test that said Pregnant, he then responded to that. He was very excited...some of his first thoughts were...we need to start saving every penny we have....hes a worry wort. We Went to  Dr. McCulloh's office, one of the doc's i work with and he did a urine test that came back positive!! once again we were so excited! I spent the weekend with my mom, sis, and nieces as they guys worked on the house. We talked about babies all weekend long. Kins named the baby Sara and said she was going to teach her how to crawl. so sweet. I called Dr. Melton's office, who i chose to be my ob, to make my appointment. They had to run a blood test first and so i went over to their office which is on the campus of the hospital, so very very convenient. They did blood work and called me on Tuesday, 8/9/10 and confirmed the pregnancy. I made my appointment for 8/18/10 for my first ultrasound and my appointment to see Dr. Melton on 8/31/10. Overall, I'm feeling ok! just persistent heartburn...I'm so excited about this pregnancy and cant want to see how things progress.