First Prenatal Visit

We had our first prenatal visit this morning! I saw a nurse practitioner, Kim, and she was really nice and took time to explain things to us and answer our questions. She even gave me my first ultrasound and we got to see our little baby! You could actually see heart beating as a little flash of light, so it's definitely there and it's alive. Now we have one of those pictures where the expectant parents can see the baby, but everyone else only sees some blobs. Everyone can probably see the little circle next to the baby which is the yoke sac. It's providing nutrients until the placenta can fully take over. Amazing, isn't it? The ultrasound confirmed that conception happened a bit later in my cycle like I thought, so I'm actually only around 6 weeks along. The new tentative due date is July 17... uh, that would be our anniversary. I guess going on that cruise for our 4th is out of the question.

Thanksgiving News

We told the family yesterday. I had butterflies all during lunch because this is such big news! After the meal was winding down (no one caught the baby corn, baby carrots, baby shrimp clues), we brought out our fortune cookies and had everyone take one. It was kinda weird, but everyone went along with it and started reading out their fortunes. Finally Marcia said, "I think I notice a theme," and Mom said she did too and started tearing up. Some people were still like, "What?" until Mom said, "I'm going to be a grandma!" We then passed out the shirts we special ordered for everyone. I think Mom's going to to have the family wear them to church on Sunday. It's strange to annouce such big news, but it was so much fun surprising everyone. They're all so excited! I am thankful for families.

A Miracle

This is probably close to what our baby looks like right now at about 7 weeks. (Which is really only 5 weeks because they start counting 2 weeks before conception.) I think the baby is about the size of a lima bean. It's so amazing to read about how the baby develops and to see pictures like this one. From one cell to this in just a few short weeks! This truly is a miracle.

Davin's parents arrive tonight from Spokane! We're spilling the beans tomorrow!

My Last HPT

I had one more pregnancy test so I went ahead and took it this morning just for fun. I think I'm starting to feel some of the effects of being pregnant. When I'm hungry I have to eat, like, NOW, and my stomach feels a little blah sometimes especially when it's empty. Also I've been a bit tired, so it's nice to have a good excuse to take a nap in the middle of the day. Still, it's fun to confirm the baby is really there with a test. If you thought the first tests looked iffy... this one is definitely positive! The dark vertical line appeared instantly. We only have to keep the secret two more days! I can't wait!

A Strange Thanksgiving Menu

We went shopping for Thanksgiving food this weekend and got a smoking deal on the turkey! WinCo was having a special if you spent $50, so a 19.7 lb turkey only cost us $3.55. We've had fun planning out a somewhat strange menu to help the announcement. We're going to have baby shrimp for an appetizer. It will be kinda hard to dip such tiny shrimp, but that's the point. We're going to fix steamed baby carrots, and we're also making a salad with baby greens and baby corn. We may throw in something else, but we may just leave it weird with only baby corn in it.
I found a recipe for a Baby Ruth Layer Cake which takes 14 Baby Ruth candy bars! I'm also baking individual mini pumpkin pies instead of a couple large ones. If no one gets it, we'll finish with homemade fortune cookies with hints like, "A hidden surprise is near you," "A big secret will soon be revealed," "Summertime will bring new experiences," and "You will soon receive a new title of honor." If that doesn't work, we'll just have to be out with it. We'll see who's sharp and willing to ask the question.

Dr's Tests Results

The test for HPV came back negative today. The more reading I did the less worried I was because there's no way I could have an STD without Davin having it and vice versa. I don't think the doctor believed me when I said neither of us had sex before marriage. I'm supposed to go back in for another PAP in 6 months. Well, at that point I'll be about 6 weeks away from delivering the baby, so we'll see. I'm guessing this whole thing was a fluke. Just something to cause unneeded tears of a pregnant woman.

But I Don't Feel Pregnant

It's still very strange to realize I'm pregnant. I don't really feel any different yet, and it seems like we're just pretending. My tummy is the same size as always, I don't have morning sickness, I haven't been to the doctor yet, and my emotions have been fairly stable (...well, I guess you'd have to ask Davin about that). Now and then I think I feel a different sensation in my lower abdomen, but then I think it's probably either my imagination or gas. I guess the biggest sign I have is that my period should be over by now, but it hasn't even started. Also, I'm not talking to anyone about it except Davin. I think sharing the news will make it seem more real. Next week we're telling the family!