Lucas's Mom's Mother's Day

Here's a pic showing how we told Lucas's mom, Judy, that we were expecting on Mother's Day weekend. She called us crying!!!

Just wait til I upload the video of us telling MY mom...fun stuff :)

New and Still Ironic Due Date!

So Lucas and I went for my first sonogram and instead of seeing a peanut......we saw a Beautiful BLOB! I'm not as far along as they expected - only 7 weeks, 4 days instead of 9. Apparently a lot can happen in 1.5 weeks :)

We did hear the whooshing heartbeat which is such a miracle. I know all of you moms and dads out there already know this, but there's nothing better and more amazing than hearing that sound. Lucas and I finally realize that it's REAL now!

So on the funny/ironic note: With me not being as far along I no longer have a Christmas Day due date but instead it's the day that joins Lucas and I...January 4th. For those of you who don't know Lucas's birthday is January 3rd and mine is January 5th! How ironic to go from Christmas to the day between our birthdays. God definitely has a sense of humor.

On the downside we may not be able to claim the baby on 2009 taxes but on the upside Lucas is now claiming this child as his own since the dates make more sense for when he thinks we conceived. Sorry everyone...I know that's too much info but I find it hysterical. He can't blame the mailman anymore :)

Here's a picture of our Beautiful Blob!

Thoughtful Gifts!

I was so excited tonight to open a package received in the mail from my Aunt Debra and Grandmother. It contained a sweet card and nursery rhyme books....many of the same I loved when I was little. Those two women made me feel so special as a child and instilled in me such a sense of pride! I hope to pass that on to my baby :)

Aunt Debra and Grandmother - Thank you and I love you!

We're pregnant!

We found out May 4th that we're expecting a baby! After a little scare a few months before, this news was amazing and exciting for both Lucas and I. Lucas will tell you that I'm actually getting my wish of having a baby before I'm 30th...by just a few days most likely. I would say to Lucas....it's about time! :)

We had our first appointment Friday, May 8th and so far so good. The biggest surprise was our due date...CHRISTMAS DAY! We go this Friday to see the baby for the first time on a sonogram...our little peanut. The due date will probably change a bit at that point once they see how big or small the baby is.

Being 8 weeks along I've started feeling some nauseousness but haven't been sick sick yet...knock on wood. It's very uncomfortable though and I've found that eating constantly throughout the day is a big challenge...and eating healthy. I better get used to it.

Everyone already asks: "Do you want a boy or a girl?" We don't care AT ALL! We just want a healthy little perfect baby and hopefully that's what God will give us :)

This initial post is probably a little boring and most of you have already heard this news but I'll keep posting and putting up pictures and any other info that we find out along our journey!!