Morning Sickness or ...

Last Thursday morning as I was getting ready for work I decided to splash on a bit of perfume.  I've been sensitive to some smells, but my own perfume hasn't bothered me.  However, the klutz in me came out in full force as I spritzed the perfume on my neck and I did a full sneeze into the 'cloud'.  Needless to say, I had a very humbling case of 'perfume sickness'.  (Yes, it's okay to laugh and shake your head at me.)  

It's My Pregnancy and I'll Cry If I Want To

Even before the pregnancy I was prone to crying and now it's worse if you can believe it.  Those who know me well will probably find this hard to believe.  Last night I cried because I yelled at the dog and felt really bad about it.  Last week Josh showed me this video and it destroyed me.  Seriously, unless you're made of stone--how could it not make you cry?  Enjoy!

Baby Quote of the Day

"Whatever that baby comes out as--it's getting NERF guns for its first birthday."  ~Josh 
October 4, 2011

"Do You Know You Have a Baby in Your Belly?"

My first prenatal appointment was September 26th (8 weeks).  I was lucky enough to see the first pictures of our baby and hear the heart beating.  There are no words!  It was made even more special by the fact that my mom was there with me.

That night we told our dads (the moms already knew) and both were beyond excited.  We shared with them the ultrasound photos.  My mother-in-law, Nancy, aptly described how our baby looks in the photos...like a little gummy bear.  How cute is that?

Almost as cute as that was when Brock (my nephew) asked me, "Do you know you have a baby in your belly?"  Oh yes, I know!

Out of the Clear Blue Easy

Well it's official--we're pregnant!  

On September 3rd impatience got the best of me and I made the quick trip down to the local super store.  At the checkout, the clerk looked at my purchase (pregnancy tests and Pepto Bismol) and replied "Uh-Oh!".  I must have given him the weirdest look.  "Do you think you're pregnant?" he asked.  I was so anxious that I think my response was something like, 'I don't think that's any of your business, but I don't think I'd be buying a test if I wasn't wondering.'  It didn't stop there...he went on and on about how he thought it would be hilarious to buy loads of pregnancy tests and put them in his unsuspecting friends' homes.  Seriously?!  Why didn't I use the self-checkout option? 

When I got home, it felt like forever waiting for the test result.  I finally allowed myself to look and there it was..."PREGNANT"!  I immediately called Josh who was visiting friends.  The two of us just soaked up the moment--both so excited and overwhelmed.  Then he asked if I had taken one test or two...to make sure.  After I got off the phone, I took another test (for Josh).  Yup...still pregnant!