January 23, 2010

Dear Baby,

On January 15, we realized that you were on your way. I took 2 pregnancy tests, and they both came back positive without a doubt. I have been feeling different, and somewhat sick for the past few weeks, and I was kind of expecting this to happen. No matter how much I expected it, seeing those 2 pink lines still surprised me! In a complete state of shock, we went and told both of your grandmas that we were having a baby. What a surprise to them!! Your grandpas were not quite so surprised. Everyone is really excited, despite the shock. The past week has been nerve wracking to say the least, but Mommy has been pretty sick so time went by quickly.

Yesterday was our first doctors appointment. We got to see you on the ultrasound!! You are just a tiny little dot right now, but we saw your heart beating strong and fast. The doctor thought I was 10 weeks pregnant, but after the ultrasound, we discovered I am only about 6 and a half weeks along. You are supposed to be here around September 14th. Words cannot describe the feelings we had when we first saw you on the screen. Even though you don't look like much right now, you are everything to us. Our little bean =). When the doctor handed your Daddy the print out of the ultrasound, he had the most amazed and surprised look on his face.

Although you are tiny, Mommy has been really sick and sleepy for the past 2 weeks. When I'm not sleeping or feeling nauseous, I am eating! You've given me a good appetite! Right now I don't really crave anything specific, just food mostly! I have had super cravings for onion rings and buffalo wings, you are a dream come true for heartburn!!

Mommy and Daddy are really trying to figure out what we are going to do. We are very excited about having a baby, and starting our family. We are just worried about being ready for you! We want to find good jobs and move to a bigger house, so that there is room for you to grow, and for the puppies!

My next doctor appointment is in 4 weeks, and I cannot wait to see you on the ultrasound again!

Until next time, Mommy loves you little bean!