Aversions and Cravings

So, we are ending the 15th week of our pregnancy. I need to catch everyone up on what has happened. I have having serious food aversions that include (but aren't limited to): red meat, onions cooking, green peppers, bananas. It does drive Chris a little bit crazy, because it limits our options on dinner choices. I haven't really had any cravings. Although I do enjoy mac and cheese and chicken. I am not hungry most of the time but thirsty all of the time!
In the beginning I was sick a lot. By the way, the person that named it morning sickness was very wrong. Sickness happens all day long. I believe that I am over it, but I do sort of have a gag reflex going on when I brush my teeth and take my prenatal vitamins. In addition to the sickness, I am tired all of the time. It is crazy how much I needed to sleep! I would fall asleep watching T.V. or reading. I am thankful that my husband allows me to take much needed naps. This has helped me to leave school earlier and be more efficient when I am awake. I am still working on this especially at home with cleaning!
Today, Chris and I think that we felt the baby kicking! I had thought I had felt the baby kicking this weekend, but I thought maybe it was just wishful thinking. Tonight, while Chris was making dinner, he thought he felt the baby kicking too! We aren't sure, but it is exciting either way. According to our baby book the baby is only about 4 inches long. The baby will be growing a lot in the next few weeks (or so says the book). I have noticed that my clothes don't fit. They are too small, and I normally end up with buttons undone on my pants. My chest is also much larger. I cannot wear any of my button up work shirts!
Marvin seems to be adjusting to me being tired more often. He likes to sleep with me on the love seat which is hard to do comfortably with a 90 pound dog. Marvin doesn't even look at me anymore when he is ready for his walk. He knows that I am a lost cause. We are taking him to a class, and he has improved his behavior. It is hard for him, because he still is a spoiled puppy.
I am sure we will have more to post soon! My parents are visiting this coming weekend, and it seems it will be filled with exciting activities. Also, Chris and I will post belly pictures as well.

First Post

So we're having a baby.  We are about 14 weeks into this pregnancy thing, and we've talked about making a blog since we found out about our developing offspring.  This is the first time we've truly worked toward getting this thing off the ground.  We were inspired by friends who had created blogs to keep their family and friends informed of their goings-on:  it seemed like the perfect medium to share our lives with those we love and those who love us.  Unfortunately the twists and turns that are thrust upon a young couple during the first trimester of pregnancy are not conducive to sitting at a computer and pouring your thoughts onto a screen. We have begun to adapt to many of the realities of pregnancy as other complications sneak into our consciousness: the bottom line is even when it seems like things are getting easier, they are not. Now seems like as good a time as any to get the ball rolling.  So here we go...

The main idea of this site is to share our experiences and perspectives as our family grows and develops.  Initially it will probably center around dealing with pregnancy and the prospect of adding a small screaming infant to our household.  What it will become is hard to say.  We no doubt will share every aspects of our life: work, hobbies, goals, travels, mundane daily chores and annoyances.  There will certainly be stories and pictures chronicling our adventures.  It's fairly likely one or both of us will use this as a forum to vent and rant about who knows what.  No matter how this site evolves, we hope it opens a window to our lives for those who read it.