10 Weeks Down, 30 to Go...

Today Tim and I had our 3rd ultrasound and the tot finally looks like a little baby. The doctor said everything looks perfect, exactly what he would want to see at this point. The heart was strong and the little arms and legs were moving. He said we were lucky to see movement this early because during the first trimester the baby sleeps the majority of the time. All of my blood work came back normal as well so we are off to a great start. We love having appointments because it is so neat to see how our baby grows. Today the baby measured 1 1/2 inches (10 weeks and 3 days). We love the little profile pic we got today. I think it has my big head (lol) and we like how it looks like it has hair (ps. it's not hair, it's the baby's arm reaching up on the other side). Thank you for all your prayers. I've had so much anxiety and now that we've reached 11 weeks with a perfect baby I just want to relax and enjoy. Our next appointment is in 4 weeks and we look forward to hearing the heart beat. We can find out the gender in about 7 more weeks... stay tuned

It's All Worth It

Now that I've shared the joys of being pregnant, I figured I should do at least one post on some of the tough realities that come with this little blessing. While it is all completely worth it, there have been some tough days/weeks. I'm officially starting the 10th week and while you may be wondering if I'm showing at all, I've actually lost 3 lbs. The sight, thought, smell, and taste of food is not enjoyable. Due to this, I've had trouble eating. It makes me nervous that the baby isn't getting enough nutrients, but I've been assured that this is normal. And I'm not the only one who has suffered due to morning/afternoon/night sickness...Tim jokes that he has reverted back to bachelorhood because I don't cook and keep very little food around so he is left scrounging up things to eat. In addition to nausea, there's the walking up in the middle of the night to use the restroom, and other body changes that will be left unsaid. While I don't feel my best, I know women who have felt worse. They made it, and so will I because in the end it is completely worth it. I watch my mother and mother in law everyday make sacrifices for their children and I think the little speed bumps in pregnancy is God's way of teaching us early on that as a mother there is nothing you wouldn't do for your child.

There's a Tater Tot in the Oven

Tim and I had our first appointment at 6 weeks. It was so amazing to hear confirmation from the doctor that everything looks good. For the first time, I think my eyes actually witnessed a miracle. There on the screen, we saw the baby's heart beat. The baby was only the size of a grain of rice at this point, not even visible on the ultrasound, but the heart lit up like a little firefly flashing on and off. The doctor said it was beating 120 beats per minute which was a strong, fast heart rate for this early, which is a good thing. We also learned our due date, January 18, 2011. We really couldn't be happier to have witnessed our precious miracle.

Two Become Three

I think back on our wedding day and remember how amazed I was that I could feel so many different emotions in one day. I never thought that would be possible again...I was wrong. On May, 7 2010, I got the results I have dreamed about...I'm pregnant! I stood there in complete shock, crying from the overwhelming joy. I couldn't wait to tell Tim, but had to wait all day until after work to tell him the great news. He too, was thrilled, shocked, scared, and overwhelmingly happy. We feel so blessed and truly believe that God has a special and perfect plan for our family and little baby.

*Just to make sure:)