Some EXCITING news!!!

Well, wherein I didn't lie my last post, I didn't completely tell the whole truth.  I have been working a lot doing Pumpkin Rolls for Great Harvest, and I have been on my feet a lot, but there is something else that has been wearing me down and making me a little more tired and icky feeling than normal.
Meet, our little Alien Gummy Bear:

Briant and I found out we were expecting on Oct 10, which happens to be the same day we found out Grandpa Giles past away.  I decided to take a test that morning.  I thought, why not, it is a little early, but what could it hurt.  When it read 'PREGNANT' I was a little shocked and in disbelief.  

"This can't be right," I said.  

When I showed Briant he asked, "So, What does that mean?"

ME:  "I think it means what it says, but don't get your hopes up because it could be wrong."

 (I'm usually very positive, but you've got to understand I had so many NO months before this)

I took another test the next morning before work and it said the same thing.  I took another that afternoon, it said the same thing.  Another that Wednesday before my Doctor's apt... same.  And I was still nervous when I went to see the doctor!  

Here is test 3 & 4:

We were really excited but we decided to keep it to ourselves (and few select others, like my mom) until we heard a heartbeat.  This was so hard to for me to do, for two reasons.  One, I had tons of questions about the way I was feeling and if it was normal.  The main reason why we decided to tell our parents and a few others so I could ask questions and be comforted. Two,  I always have such a hard time keeping my own secrets.  But, it still didn't feel real for me yet and at times I still didn't believe it was true.

Just so happens, I got the flu the next Friday, the morning of Grandpa's funeral.  Yes, I believe it was the real flu.  I felt very different for the next month.  I haven't gotten the flu for like 7 years but when you are pregnant, your immune system gets weaker so I'm sure that is why I got it.

Today, we went in for our first ultrasound.  We saw the baby right off, and it was such a relief for me.  I seem to worry a lot lately!  We heard a heartbeat.  It was strong and normal.  The measurements were good.  I left with a HUGE GRIN on my face!!!

We are at 11 weeks, so almost done with the first Tri, and our due date is June 18!!!