Weeks 6- 12

I wish I had been on top of things enough to have written a post each week to know what I was feeling etc. But mainly during weeks 5 thru 12 I was sleeping!! Ha!

I have not been very sick, which is great. I just have to eat every two hours. I have had some food aversions and cravings, but not a ton. Sometimes I think something sounds good, then when it gets put in front of me I look at Mr.Pate and say "please take that away right now."

I am still working out at lunch, but I have had to scale back quite a bit because I get out of breath and worn out so easy now! I also got a DVD called 10 minute solutions- prenatal pilates and do that about 3 times a week. I really like it. (As a sidenote- I really like the 10 minute solutions workout DVDs period. I know it doesn't sound like much, but if you will commit to those 10 minutes everyday you really will see a difference!)

I really have been sleeping a ton! I am sooo exhausted. In The beginning I immediately felt like I was showing, which I now look back on and laugh. I now know why pregnant women are always saying they feel so fat- you really feel bloated all the time. I am actually showing a little now at 12 weeks. Last night people at church kept touching my belly and saying "look a bump!"

I am still in my normal clothes, but can't button most of my pants and have to fasten them with a rubber band. I do believe I'll be getting some maternity things over break.

Oh and I told my work after thanksgiving too. My boss is excited and super funny about it! Yay!

I guess that sums up my first few weeks. They went by super fast! Here is a pic from eight or nine weeks for your enjoyment!






- Mrs.Pate via my iPhone

My next appointment

(So that no one gets confused, I am still writing posts to catch up about my first 12 weeks of pregnancy. I am currently 12 weeks)


So we waited and waited and finally it was time for my 8 week appointment, which was technically my first prenatal visit. It was the day before Thanksgiving, and Mr.Pate had to work so my sister came up and went to the appointment with me.

I was pretty anxious because I knew several people that got to hear the heartbeat or even have an ultrasound at their 8 week visit, so I was hopeful. But as I mentioned before, I was not a fan of my doctor and this visit didn't help that any.

She didn't do ANYTHING! She didn't exam me, listen for the heartbeat, ultrasound, nothing. All she did was ask a few questions and then took some blood. My sister didn't like her at all and demanded that I get a new doc. I was bummed. I felt like this visit would help reassure me that everything was good, and really it did nothing.

So I went home and facebooked several girls I knew had recently had babies in BG to ask who they reccomend. And I determined to believe everything was good till I had any reason to think otherwise.

My friends recommended two doctors an I decided to make an appointment with Dr.Gass. My appointment and first ultrasound wouldn't be until Dec 21st (at 12 weeks). So now it was time to wait again!

- Mrs.Pate via my iPhone

Change Up

Mr.Pate and I typically don't do Christmas or Birthday presents for one another. It's just not our thing. But this year while shopping for others, we picked out some gifts for ourselves- a new shower curtain and new bathroom rugs. I know, that doesn't sound super exciting- but when you have had the same ones for 5 years, a little change up is super exciting. Plus, our new rugs cover up almost all of my bathroom floor tiles that are coming up- out of sight out of mins right??

Here are some pics, I was hoping to put up a before and after but since I am blogging in the car on the way to Louisville (I love you iPhone!) I just don't have access to befores. So you will have to look back at some archives to see our old stuff.



We went from blues and grays to bright green and browns. Love it!



These rugs are soo soft and comfy!!

I am enjoying our upgrade, it is kinda making me feel like we actually redid the bathroom, which needs it so badly... Kinda.

- Mrs.Pate via my iPhone

The roof is caving in

I did my annual Gingerbread House decorating today with Becky, Jeanice, and Cameron (and this year Lauren joined in!). I can very honestly say I only go for the company! Ha I am no good at crafty or creative things, but I attempted anyways. I did two small houses and one fell apart by the end!!






Here is a look at all today's work. The others are so good at this!! Fun times!



Did any of you decorate gingerbread houses this year??

- Mrs.Pate via my iPhone

Why I love this week!

Thats right- it's back!

• No work this week! Woo Hoo!
• Gingerbread houses with Becky, Jeanice and Cam on Monday. I could care less about the decorating part, but am pumped for the social part. 
• Tuesday is a big day for us- and we have planned a ton of stuff for it! 
• 12 week Dr. appointment with my new doctor (Dr.Gass) and Ultrasound!! So we are praying for fabulous news but I am praying more for trust in God's plan- whatever that may be. 
• Going on a movie date with Mr.Pate!! We NEVER go to the theater, so I cant wait! Thank you Meredith Page for your generous xmas present of movie money!! 
• Touring a local daycare. 
• Finishing up some xmas shopping!
• Hopefully get to see Karen sometime this week!
• Going to Louisville and Gallatin for Christmas to see family! Yay!!!!!!!!! 

What are you looking forward to this week??