B.B.E

(Best Birthday Everrrrr)

My 28th Birthday yesterday was the best yet! David and I had our first u/s appointment the day before my birthday and God has answered prayers! We are EXPECTING a Healthy baby who is currently 8 weeks old and growing! That's right, our little peanut is scheduled to arrive on June 3rd, 2010. Thank Goodness he/she will bestow us with their presence BEFORE we end up too far into "triple digits" in the Arizona desert.

Our baby's heartbeat was a healthy 158 beats per minute, which is wonderful! From our "first picture" we were able to see the head, rump, and what looks to be the legs. I was so relieved to see that rapid flicker on the screen and David couldn't wait to share our secret to all! We are calling it our little "shrimp".

We continued with tradition and told the family yesterday on my birthday (If you remember, last pregnancy we shared the news on David's Birthday). Everyone is sooo excited, especially ME since I don't have to hide my enormous "bloat" anymore. Yep, that's right--I already have a pretty hefty pooch! I have been "sucking in" and covering my tummy for a few weeks already as we weren't ready to let the "cat outta the bag". David and I both wanted to make sure our baby was healthy before spreading the exciting news.

Somehow, I knew this pregnancy was different. Last time around, I can remember having a little nausea a few times. However, this time I have it morning, noon, and night. Saltine Crackers and me have become very good friends. I purchased some "preggo pops" yesterday that are supposed to help with the queasiness, so I guess we will see.

So, there it is! It's OUT! We our so thankful to God that He has blessed us again with a baby. We ask for your continued prayers during this pregnancy, let the journey begin!

Below are a few pics from my birthday dinner with the fam at delicious Buca Di Beppo!

It's Official...Round II

I am happy to confirm that David and I are officially pregnant...again! While we are sooo excited and blessed that God has given us another baby, we are going into this pregnancy with "extra caution". I have had several family members and friends experience multiple miscarriages so it is a very scary thing. And although we trust in God to give us a beautiful baby, we probably won't feel that its "real" until after the first trimester where the chance of miscarriage is under 5%.

I had my first ultrasound yesterday at 5 weeks and 4 days. I'm still too early in the pregnancy to actually see a heartbeat, however the amniotic sac and yolk sac looked perfectly healthy. I will return to the doctors in a couple of weeks, the day before my 28th birthday, expecting a healthy heartbeat.

So far, no major "preggo" symptoms other than exhaustion, winds of nausea, and of course getting woken up in the middle of the night to go pee. I can't complain and am actually looking forward to "huggin the porcelain bowl" After all, morning sickness is a great sign of a healthy pregnancy. =)

Please continue to pray for David and I and for our baby to grow healthy over the next 35 weeks.