We're having a baby!

The day we found out, June 14th: Yes, we were trying. That still didn't stop me from being absolutely shocked! A few days before I was suppose to get my period, I was getting my very typical symptoms. I had accepted that we would have to try again next month, and figured I wouldn't even waste a pregnancy test. After five days of only having symptoms of getting my period, I was frustrated that it wouldn't just come and get it over with. I came home from work, and decided I would just take a test. As I sat there waiting for the results, about 30 seconds had passed when I turned and did a double and then triple take. Two lines?? Wait a minute, doesn't that mean.... no way... Dave is going to kill me... we aren't ready for this, what were we thinking... this can't be true.... I wasn't quite thinking rationally yet, my face was flushed and I started pacing the house. I knew Dave was going to be home in about 20 minutes, I called to make sure.

When Dave came home, I asked him to come with me to the bathroom. Dave's thoughts - Oh great, what did I leave out now, how much trouble am I in? I showed him the test and he appeared pretty excited, not nearly as shocked as I was. I quickly stopped him and told him not to get excited, because I was sure it wasn't true. A drive to Walmart and 3 tests later, and I was starting to believe it. How crazy!


Our first doctor's appointment, July 6th: I was very anxious to go to the doctor. I had been having pretty steady spotting (I know, TMI) and was a little concerned. The doctor warned me ahead of time that it was still early, and if we didn't see a heartbeat, that didn't mean there was something wrong. Dave and I were pleasantly surprised that we saw the fluttering of a heartbeat, and a little peanut in my belly! And the doctor wasn't too concerned about the spotting, but had me come back 2 weeks later, and then 2 weeks after that. By that time it had cleared up and I am on the regular 4 week schedule.


Week 8, July 13th: I started taking pictures right away, I won't post them all, because they all are pretty much the same at this point. I can't imagine my belly getting bigger, but I know it will!

Week 12, August 9th: Yes, I am! My lovely sisters were so excited for me to join motherhood, that they would ask me just about everytime I spoke with them if I was pregnant or when I would be, or when I would tell. I decided it would be fun to make this shirt and wear it around them to answer their questions. I also figure when I have the in between belly, I can wear it around so people know I'm pregnant, and not just putting on weight. :)

So today I am 14 weeks pregnant and getting more and more excited everyday. You can count on more frequent posts, as I know this one was a long time coming. To sum up my first trimester of pregnancy....LAZY!