Heartbeat and Zzzzzz

Seeing the heartbeat on Thursday was better than any word I can come up with to describe it. We were relieved, excited, amazed, and just about any other word you can think of to describe an unbelievable, life changing experience. We can't wait to share all of this with everyone... we again thought about telling our parents, but decided it would be best to wait until we get back from our honeymoon as we don't want anyone worrying about how I'm doing while we are away.

Dr. Matile did say that if ever I wanted to pop in and take a "sneaky peek" at the baby he would do a quick sonogram for me. So, I think I will take him up on that offer on the 7th, just before we leave. It will be really neat to see how far Button has come along in just the time we are in Hawaii. Our next official appointment is on the 24th of June and the photo we get at that appointment will be the one we give to our parents to break the news. :)

Now for the "Zzzzz" part of my title. I thought I was tired before, but I have reached a whole new level of exhausted. I can't even stand for more than 5 minutes without needing to sit down and all I ever do is yawn. Lynn started to catch onto things this weekend between me eying every piece of fruit there was (yes, that is my current craving... I can't get enough of the stuff - and any kind too) and me not being able to keep up with everyone. I tried so hard to act normal, but I think I probably just appeared to be really lazy all weekend. I'm glad she'll have an explanation as to why I was that way soon. :)

Eric, being the wonderful husband he is, told me today that his plan for Hawaii is for each of us to have a backpack (mine much lighter than his, of course) to keep with us at all times. In these packs will be the typical snacks and water that I need, but he also wants to pack a blanket so if we are on the beach, on a hike, or just driving around and I get tired we can pull over find a nice secluded spot for me to take a nap. He has been very understanding throughout this whole thing and I can't even begin to tell him how much I appreciate it. It is very strange going through this for the first time as I don't feel like myself at all. I am very thankful I don't have any nausea, but I can't wait to get my energy level back, but I fear it will only get worse before it gets better.