It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a BABY!?

Yep, we're having a baby! The double pink line confirmed it. Then the other double pink line on the next test confirmed it. Then the other pink..I'm kidding, but that's definitely the feeling I had, and if I would have had an unlimited amount of pregnancy tests in my bathroom cupboard I'm pretty sure I'd still be in there testing. Pretty amazing (and by amazing I mean pretty scary and exciting stuff here!)

It's been exactly 1 week and 1 day since we found out. On Wednesday I entered my sixth week of pregnancy (at least according to everything I've read. The doctor will confirm all of this later). Speaking of the doctor, we don't go for our appointment until October 20th. I get nervous just saying that date in my head. It seems so far away! I've been assured that it's normal to wait that long for the first visit. I'll be 1 day shy of 10 weeks at that point. We're hoping to be able to hear the heartbeat.

There's suddenly so much to worry about. Each time a worry starts slipping into my head, I'm trying to turn it over to God. I know in my heart that He's watching over us..He planned this miracle and knew about it long before we did (He didn't need 3 pregnancy tests to believe it!) The peace God can give me is beautiful. I keep this verse close:

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11

I want to keep track of how my body is feeling every step of the way. I'll need to backtrack here for a min, but I don't want to miss a thing:

We found out on Friday the 19th. I spent the week prior to that feeling like I had cramps, and Brian will tell you that I was rather emotional.

On Saturday we broke the news to our parents - they were very excited!

By the time Saturday night rolled around, I had a small headache, which turned into a full-blown migraine on Sunday. I spent the entire day in bed (throwing up). I wasn't sure if I was throwing up from the migraine or if 'morning' sickness had arrived. It turns out that it was just a migraine thing..thank goodness.

Brian and I told our close friends at work this week. They were all so excited and happy for us. Between my real mom, my mother-in-law, and my 3 work moms, I have a feeling I won't be lacking in the motherly advice department!

So here we are..it's Saturday and I guess the only thing that's changed throughout the week is that the cramps from last week turned into a pulling feeling. That's the best way I can describe it. I feel it more when I lay down and I imagine it's because of all the shifting and changing that's going on in there. It doesn't hurt at all - in fact, it's comforting. I haven't felt sick at all. I did notice a funny feeling towards food yesterday. Not that I didn't eat it or anything, but I just felt like I would have preferred all tasteless food.

Hopefully this is the first of many blogs to come. We'll see you soon!

weight: 125lbs