I've heard of these people, but didn't really think they existed.

I was asked by an almost-stranger if my pregnancy was planned. Why do people think that once someone becomes pregnant, they lose all sense of decency and think it's completely fine to comment on weight, give completely unsolicited advice and ask RUDE questions?

See, my boss is crazy excited about my pregnancy for some reason and feels the need to tell almost everyone we come in contact with. I had met this other woman, oh I don't know, maybe two or three times before this. Here is how the convo went:

Boss: Have you heard? Ashley is expecting!
Rude Woman: Congratulations! So, was it planned or was it an oopsie!?
Me: Uh....Yes. It was planned. ::evil stare::

People, don't do this. Unless you're my mom or BFF, it is NOT okay to ask about my weight, give advice (unless asked for), or ask if my pregnancy was planned! It would make all of the pregnant women in the world so much happier!

I have an addiction

I am addicted to Rate My Space. This addiction first started when we bought our first house in 2007 looking for decorating ideas...Now with a baby on the way it's gotten way worse. I now have 8 pages of saved images in my Photobucket!

I have an insane obsession with anything bird-related or damask. I'm now secretly hoping for a girl so that I can combine the two ;) Here are things that made me say "oooooh"

I love these walls


::drool:: I must have a birdie mobile

I love lamp

Whaaat? I'm in 2nd tri?

I didn't even realize until last night that I am in 2nd tri! The time really does fly. I thought that this would be the longest pregnancy ever, since we found out so early...but it is going by SO fast!

Want to know what else is awesome? I have some energy back! There were days that I seriously considered pulling a "George Constanza" and sleeping under my desk. I'm sure the sleepiness will come back but I'm enjoying my energy for now!

Names & Cravings

I'm finally taking it upon myself to keep updating this thing.

Current Cravings:
Pickles
Cereal (Cocoa Pebbles, Fruity Pebbles & Lucky Charms...you know, the healthy stuff)
Snicker's Ice Cream Bars
Push-Ups
Gusher's
Water (which is so beyond weird, I hate drinking water)
Gyro's (They know me by name now, seriously)

Stuff that make me want to blow chunks:
Red meat
Fast food ::shudder::
Anything fried

Onto names! Jordan and I have talked about baby names before we even considered TTC. Landon (for a boy) has been at the top of our list for a couple of years now, but Grayson is growing on us, a lot. I also like that it isn't very popular, yet anyway. The only girl name we have been able to agree on is Ella Grace. I know, it's not original at all...but it's pretty and sounds good with our last name. I've come to the conclusion that no one picks "original" baby names. Well, unless of course you name your kid Apple, Plaxico or anything completely ridiculous like that.

Taking a belly pic

...is way harder than it looks! Well, here it is is...the 13th week belly pic (please excuse my streaky mirrors, I swear they don't look that gross in person). I feel like I am abnormally gigantic.

Take 1 with my head cut off

Take 2 with some smiling action

My little plum

Our little bird is now the size of a plum! That's all :)

My blog is seriously lacking

Honestly, I've been too tired to even think about updating this thing.

The last month has been pretty miserable with constant nausea and the occasional morning sickness. My nausea has finally slowed down a bit and I've actually had some energy, thank God. I also ate an entire box of Snicker's Ice Cream Bars this weekend. Yes, really.

I had my first doc appointment about 2 weeks ago. It went great and we even heard the heartbeat, which sounded great at 176 BPM! I just love my doctor and I'm so glad I took the recommendation for him!

I go back again next week for a dating ultrasound, so we'll get to see our little birdie finally! The doc said he thought I was probably around 10 weeks when he saw me (which I agree with) which means this is week 12. Wow! Almost done with first tri!