Woo hoo!

Well, my doctor's nurse called me around 5:30 Friday afternoon w/ my results from the blood work. Everything is PERFECT! I felt about a million pounds lifted off my shoulders as soon as she told me that. My hCG levels are perfect and I'm about 6 weeks along! They actually bumped up my ultrasound to this Thursday at 1:30! I get to hear my baby's heartbeat for the first time! I'll probably cry! Troy is going with me so it's going to be a pretty special moment! I'll be sure to post pictures if I get them.. I'm not really too sure what to expect. I've heard this appt is a pretty extensive, because they ask a ton of medical history questions. I'll keep everyone posted!

What a day, and its not even over yet!

Well, I woke up this morning feeling pretty good! I wasn't sick and didn't get sick! I felt rested and got to work just fine. Then the cramping starting again. It got way worse today, so me, being the typical paranoid first time momma, called my OB. I talked w/ his nurse and she asked me to come in to get blood work done. She said the cramping was completely normal as long as there's no blood or spotting (which there isn't - this is #1 sign of a miscarriage.) I went and got my blood drawn at around 1:30 this afternoon. I'm still waiting on my results. I'm sure she'll call me within the next hour. They're good about returning calls. And she's a GREAT nurse. I feel better that I went.. I guess a piece of mind. Other than that, Troy and I are trying to figure out what the heck we're going to do for a place to live! We want to buy, and we want to buy before the baby is here, but I'm not sure we're going to be able to. His credit is amazing, while mine, on the other hand, not so amazing. It was perfect..until I moved out last year and got behind on my bills. Go me. Suggestion to people living with their parents: STAY! LOL.. seriously. Stay and save money. I am one to overly-stress everything, and I know we'll figure it all out, but I like to have a good, solid plan. Oh well! Life happens! And I'm going to enjoy every minute of the craziness!!

I got tagged!

Megan tagged me, so here it goes...

I AM..Brooke Ashley Beard
I am pregnant!
I am the only child
I am nervous/excited/scared
I am blonde
I am outgoing
I am determined
I am all about education
I am in love with baseball
I am full of visions of my future
I am in love with Mexican food
I am from CALIFORNIA and proud!
I am bright colors
I am in the middle of a huge life changing event
I am ready to take on the future
I am ready to be the best parent I can be
I am strong and weak
I am one of my biggest hypocrites
I am one of my biggest contradictions
I am loved
I am surrounded by amazing friends and family
I am going to be a momma!
I am done.. lol I can't think of anything else!

Baby websites galore!

So, I've obviously done a lot of surfing finding websites and mommas who are expecting so we can relate and share stories. I've found a lot of sites I REALLY like and I wanted to share them...

- http://www.parentsconnect.com/
- http://www.whattoexpect.com/
- http://www.babycenter.com/ (thanks to Brigggeeee for this one!)

I'll add more later.. but these are my favorite so far!

First baby post!

Well, one of my closest friends, Megan, got me to start a blog. I've been thinking about doing one, but couldn't really find a good site I liked or didn't make the time. BUT now I have all the reason in the world to start one! I'm pregnant! I just found out Monday, August 18, 2008 at about 9 in the morning. Talk about a life changing event! I haven't gone to meet with my actual OB yet, but according to the blood test that was taken on Monday, I'm about 4 weeks along, possibly 5. Words can't even begin to explain the emotions I felt on Monday when I found out that I was pregnant! Actually, the last few days have been a complete rollercoaster. Every 5 minutes, my attitude changes and my emotions go haywire. Today, I woke up and felt completely horrible! I threw up twice and came to work looking HORRIBLE. I have no makeup on and my hair is still wet from my attempted shower this morning. I've had pretty severe cramping today, and I'm starting to get a little worried, but according to 'What to Expect When You're Expecting', some cramping is normal. If it worsens by this weekend, I'll make an appointment to see my doctor. Until then, I'll just wait it out and hope this sick feeling goes away! Well, I should end this short - I need to get back to work. Break is over! I'll be sure to update regularly... I can't think of a better way to keep friends and family updated! Oh, and suggestions for baby names are gladly accepted right now! It's looking like if we have a boy, we're going to have a Troy, Jr. But I'm taking girl names!!