The heartbeat...

Yesterday we got to hear the most amazing sound in the world. Obviously I have known for quite a while that I was pregnant. That means that I have known that there is a little baby growing inside of me. But yesterday was the first time that I had proof of it being real. We were able to actually hear our baby and it was wonderful! I can't wait for my next appointment so that I can hear that little heartbeat again. I finally received some information to confirm that I am indeed pregnant and that everything is progressing as it should. It seems like I wouldn't need that reassurance, but I think I did. Obviously, the positive home pregnancy test, the absence of my period, and my pregnancy symptoms all gave us hints that we were indeed pregnant. But until now there was no way for us to know if everything was alright - if there really was a baby in there. Now we know that there is! I have been dreaming of becoming pregnant and having a baby since I was a very little girl. So, I literally feel like I am living my dream. We have a son or daughter and each day they are going to grow stronger and stronger until the day that we finally get to meet him or her!! I definately enjoyed my appointment yesterday and I am going to continue to enjoy this journey with every new milestone!! Also, I think I am starting to get a little belly so I thought I would show you some pictures.

12 Weeks!

I have been so lucky because I have felt pretty good in the last three months. I have heard horror stories about the first three months of pregnancy and while I didn't feel "up to par", it really hasn't been that bad. That being said, I am very very excited for what is to come. I am excited to not feel sick at various times during the day and most importantly to have my energy back!! I can't say I am there yet but I know in the next few weeks it will get better. I am also excited for second trimester because of all the wonderful things that happen - we will get to hear the heartbeat, I will finally get a little belly, I will start to feel him or her move, and we will get to see a picture/movie of our baby on the ultrasound. And lastly, we will get to find out if we are having a boy or a girl. So, while the first three months have held some excitement (finding out your pregnant, telling people, etc.) I can honestly say I am more excited for the next few! Thank you to everyone who has congratulated us!! We are very excited and I promise I will work on updating this blog more regularly! I finally have something to write about!
Thanks again!

Baby Blog

This Blog is officially becoming a baby blog! I am so excited to finally be able to talk about my pregnancy! We have been sooo lucky the past couple of months and have been blessed with the most wonderful gift in the world! It still seems a bit surreal that I have a life growing inside of me. I can't wait to feel him or her move and to start showing!! Maybe then it will start to feel more real. Our baby is due on May 30th, 2009, which is the perfect time! My mom will have the whole summer off to offer her help and my sister will be home for the summer as well! We are very, very fortunate.

We are also lucky because my brother and his wife, Mandy are also expecting! They are due April 15, 2009, so the babies will only be 6 weeks apart! I am very close with my cousins who are near the same age as me and I am excited that our child will get to experience that as well! So far I am feeling really well and hopefully that will continue! Our next appointment is on November 24 and we will get to hear the heartbeat! I can't wait!