I'M PREGNANT!

My sister, Julie got married on Friday and it was a very cool day. We were waiting till after the wedding to share our good news to prevent stepping on toes and stealing her thunder. So the moment Julie and Seth drove away from the reception, we made our big announcement to the family. I decided I would share our good news on our blog next so that our "real" friends could find out before we continue spreading the word.

Isn't it funny how life works sometimes? Matt and I try for two years to get pregnant and it finally happens when we stop trying for my surgery. Yes, I got pregnant about three weeks after my surgery. Which is the real reason I have been so sick lately. I started out severely underweight and my body was trying to recover from surgery as well as deal with all the changes that come with pregnancy. Matt and I were worried at first, but with a great doctor and the miracle of drugs, I am feeling much better! We had our first appointment on Thursday where we were able to see our little blob for the first time and hear its tiny heartbeat. Very cool! I am due April 20th which makes me further along than we first thought--which is always good to hear. My doctor said everything looks perfect so far. She actually thought at first that we were having twins because my HCG levels are super super high. But the ultrasound only revealed one baby. Dr. Brown said some women who have such high levels can have complications later in pregnancy or it can simply be that I am just naturally high. Since this is my first pregnancy, there is no way to know yet. So for now we are just keeping an eye on things.

I'm sad to say my twenty-four year streak of only throwing up a handful of times has come to a screeching halt. Now I understand how bulimia works. I've lost five pounds just throwing up this last month. Like I said though, we finally found a nausea medicine that works and I am doing much better. No matter how tired or sick I get I really don't feel like I can complain. I am just so thankful to be pregnant!

Thank you so much to those of you who have showed your love and support as we have struggled! Especially Aubrey, thanks for always being such a good friend and support! I will post pictures as soon as I can but we accidentally left our first ones at the doctor's office.