So far...

At the start of this blog, we are just over 16 weeks along. We found out that we were expecting on November 3rd. There was a rush of feeling after our emotional eptopic pregnancy and loss in July of 07. Jeff and I are both SO EXCITED about being parents and the arrival of our "little one" (as Jeff always says). It is scary to think that we are going to be responsible for another human being and for helping him or her become an asset to society. BUT...one thing at a time and first things first. Let's just get him or her here 1st!

I have been pretty sick since about week 6. There have been ups, downs, IV's, weight loss and anti-nausea meds. The term morning sickness is definitely misleading....it has been more like morning, afternoon, evening and night sickness. We kept looking to week 13 as the light at the end of the tunnel -- the sickness only lasts until the end of the 1st trimester right? ha-ha....wrong! Honestly though, what it really comes down to is that I wouldn't trade this experience for anything in the world. I cannot think of any better reason to be sick. Besides, I think it has helped me to prepare for this baby. You may be shocked to hear that I may just be a little Type A, or more bluntly called -- anal. (ok, you can stop laughing now). All of this sickness has forced me to realize that my house is not going to fall down if it is not clean, friends and family will not stop visiting if there is clutter and I am not going to get fired from my job for leaving some things for tomorrow. Jeff has been wonderful -- he has pitched in and done more than his fair share around here, went without the home cooked meals and been a rock for me. All of our friends and family have been very supportive and loving. We are so lucky to have so many that care and want to be involved in our lives and be close to welcome this baby!

At 16 weeks we are getting things together for the nursery, thinking about names, starting to see a belly bump and waiting anxiously!