The Big News!!

It was the morning of July 25, I couldn't even sleep because I was so anxious to get up and take the final test I was to use for that month (I had already taken two negative tests). After 4 dreams that it was a positive test, I couldn't help but get out of bed and put an end to all this anxiety! After waiting the long 3 minutes (which I was getting pretty good at waiting for!) the test showed a half positive reading! I ran downstairs and woke Paul up practically yelling, "IS THIS POSITIVE!!!!???!!". We came to the conclusion that nothing would show up at all if the hormone was not present, but we would do a few more tests, just to be sure.

After 3 more test, it was a sure thing- We are PREGNANT! We are feeling beyond blessed to be expecting a sweet bundle of joy for April 4, 2012. We hope to keep all of our family and friends updated in this blog!

After getting the idea off Pinterest (my go to creativity treasure chest), I really wanted to do weekly belly bump pictures with our chalkboard. Here is my pre-baby shot along with our announcement shot- 5 weeks pregnant!!

Who knew I was nearly 3 weeks pregnant already!

5 weeks pregnant! I feel like my belly has grown so much already!

Don't even mention the word twins...

 

So far I have not had any morning/any time of the day sickness! Thank goodness! My first symptom was bloating, MAJOR bloating. My husband thought it was all in my head, clearly it wasn't! I think that's what is making me looking so pregnant, not two sweet buns in the oven. Next came the cravings- homemade salsa, lemon meringue pie,  cherries, pickles with cheese. Not only that but I am hungry ALL the time. This has been the toughest change since I don't get many breaks at work (I am a Registered Dental Hygienist) and if I don't get to eat shortly after the feeling comes I get light headed! It's awful! After that came the exhaustion. I cannot get enough sleep! It's been hard adjusting to this. When I'm out of energy, I have to lay down.

All of these changes are just a sign to me that there are even bigger changes happening inside of me! It's all worth it for our sweet little "Emby", the gestational name we have given our gift from above.

I can't wait to share this special journey with all of you!