well, here we go...

Hello all! We had a very exciting week this past week, Jude and I found out we are going to have a baby! I thought blogging about it might be a fun way to document my journey in carrying our baby, and this way, our family that lives out of town can keep updated as well.

I'm 8 weeks and one day, and my "un-official due date" is June 1st. I'm a little anxious about the due date, because i'm in my friend's wedding May 24th... i'm going to do my best! My doctor is suppose to call me on Wednesday to schedule my first visit. However, last week i had an ultrasound so they could determine how far along i was, and i got to see the heartbeat of our little bean of a baby! It was so amazing, it is still so unreal that the little heartbeat i saw on the screen is inside of me, and our baby! Simply a miracle, and nothing less. I wish Jude could have come with me, but he said he doesn't want to miss any other doctor appointments! I feel so blessed to be a part of this phenomenon. I'm still quite nervous about the idea of miscarriage. I just keep praying against it at this point.

So far, I'm feeling pretty good. I noticed that i'm tired more than usual, and in the morning i'm queasy until about lunch time. I learned quickly, that as long as i have some food in my tummy, i feel pretty good. i have had to pee much more often, and it's uncomfortable to sleep on my stomach, which i'm really sad about! The smell of seafood, like at the grocery store, grosses me out, and brushing my teeth also has made me gag.

It's all very exciting. Jude is so proud, already! It's very cute. We are moving too, and yes, i do have great timing don't I? We found a house to rent about 8 blocks away from where we live now. It's a great house, with three bedrooms, and a great back yard. It has a pool!! That is probably the best feature as far as i'm concerned. Jude is busy painting, becuase i can not! He's also taking 15 units and working full-time... he amazes me! Our move in date is November 3rd.

Anyway, that's all i have for now.