First blog of 2015!

It's a new year year! Happy New Year (6 days late)!

I know it's been two weeks since I've blogged. Life has been a whirlwind since we got the big news. There was Christmas and then the New Year but it's finally starting to slow down.

So, Christmas was wonderful. I really do love Christmas because we get to celebrate God's greatest gift to us which was His Son, Jesus Christ. I also love the "magic" of Christmas. I love for my loved ones to open the gifts and love them. Nothing makes me happier.

On December 30th, I met with Dr. Henslee's office. I didn't get to see Dr. Henslee but I met with his nurse and got all the medical questions out of the way. So, if you know me, you know that I am SUPER organized. I had everything in order to start the appointment including past medical records (in chronological order) and a detailed list of all my current medications. I am a bit OCD about things. I was listed as high risk because of the surgery and the fact that we've been infertile for the past five years. But, so far, it's a healthy pregnancy and nothing to be worried about. We made our appointment to meet Dr. Henslee and for yet another ultrasound. One positive of being labeled as high risk is getting to see my baby every two weeks. I anticipate that is going to slow down, but it is awful nice.

New Years Eve was amazing! We got up that morning and dropped Crimson off for boarding. Can I just take a moment to tell you how much I love that puppy. He is an amazing dog and I'm so glad we decided to bring him home and that he chose to love us! I do hate boarding him. I miss him so much when he's there but I know he's in good hands at the vet. We took off to OKC. I have the best reproductive endocrinologist in the world. Dr. Reshef and his entire office are amazing. And I'm not just saying that because I'm growing a human. I'm saying that because I've never worked with a doctor as kind and understanding as he is. He's been there for us these last five years. If you or anyone you know is in need of a fertility specialist or reproductive endocrinologist, message me. I'll give you all the details. Anyways, this time we videoed the ultrasound. If you wanna see it, just ask me in person. I don't want to post it online because it does have PHI on it. But it's magical. The heart rate was 166. The baby is growing right on track! We also got to hear the heartbeat for the first time. It was perfect. It was the most beautiful sound in the world. And it was just a simple rhythm. I don't know how a 15 minute appointment can mean so much but it does. After it was over, Dr. Reshef officially told us that we had graduated the infertility program. He hugged me and I cried. No joke, this doctor is the best.

We also spent NYE with the Miller family. I've started the new year with my best friend Vanessa Miller every year for the last 11 years. It's always been a blast and this year was no exception. Games and good food and great conversation. The baby also got the first gift. Tommy made us a bassinet. It's beautiful and handmade. It's going to look awesome! I'm so proud of it! The Miller family has been so good to me throughout the year and I can't wait to share this experience and for this baby to be a part of it.

We headed out to Duncan on New Year's Day to spend time with Paul, Sherry, Nathan, Amanda & Kainan. We always have a great time in Duncan. We got to spend some time with our family and celebrate Christmas with them. We love our time in Duncan and hate that we don't get to go more often. Thank you Paul, Sherry, Nathan & Amanda for always making us feel welcome and for loving us so much!

We came home on Saturday so that I can have a little rest before work started. I'm glad that we did because Sunday is when the morning sickness really set in. I got up Sunday morning and could just feel something didn't feel the same. I rested all day but Sunday night I was up all night with it. I'm not complaining but I started this blog being honest and honestly, I talk about the magic part of the ultrasounds but it's not all magical. Morning sickness or all day and night sickness is no joke. It's not fun at all. The smallest thing or movement can set it all off again. It SUCKS! But, I believe, in the end, it's all worth it.

Today, I'm feeling a little better. I've been able to hold down two meals and two snacks. I had enough energy for an 8 hour work day as well as a trip to Walmart. I know it's going to be cold, so I'm guessing people ran to Walmart because #1: They were out of everything and #2: the lines were horribly long.

So, now let's get to the focus of the blog for 2015. Our poppyseed. Our poppyseed is 9 weeks! Poppyseed is the size of a green olive like the one they put in a martini. Tiny muscles are begining to form and he or she is moving her arms and legs. We also reached a milestone is that we no longer have an embryo but a fetus. It's a pretty big deal for the first trimester. We also have some distinct facial features. Poppyseed is starting to look more like a baby and less like a tadpole.

So, continue to pray for our little poppyseed and that he keeps growing. It's been a wonderful journey for the three of us so far!

Also, we've set up an email account for our poppyseed. I've been emailing her every week and plan to until he is born. Then for the first year every month and then every year until she is 18 and then I'll give him the password. If you want to send poppyseed some love too the email address is muller.poppyseed@gmail.com. Feel free to send some love!

Thank you for your support and prayers. We love you all!