It all started with a kiss....

We're pregnant!

Friday, April 25th it was confirmed. After a week of feeling nauseous for no apparent reason, I tested and we got the good news. Eric was still half asleep when I showed him, but he was excited.


I went to work and proceeded to call my family. Everyone was very excited and happy for us. I of course shared the exciting news with the ladies on the Nest as well. They know how badly we've been wanting to get pregnant so they were thrilled for us!


I had to leave work early because I just couldn't concentrate! I went to Eric's work and we went out and had lunch together.

Saturday when Eric came home from work, he brought me a dozen red roses, a tiny bib that said "Don't blame me - I'm new around here!" and a lovely card for "The Mother-To-Be". It was so sweet and will be something I'll treasure forever.

I shared the news with more close friends throughout the weekend, but we're keeping it hush for causal friends and work for now.

Eric called his mom and sisters on Friday night and they were excited (who wouldn't be??). We went to visit Pauline, Kari and Lori on Sunday and we went out to lunch to celebrate. It was nice to see them :-)

My first appointment is on June 3rd, so check back for more updates on how our munchkin is progressing in the meantime!

Our estimated due date at this time is January 2nd, 2009.

WHAT'S BABY HOLM UP TO?

How your baby's growing: This week marks the beginning of the embryonic period. From now until ten weeks, all of your baby's organs will begin to develop and some will even begin to function. As a result, this is the time when she'll be most vulnerable to anything that might interfere with her development.


Right now your baby is an embryo the size of a poppy seed, consisting of two layers: the epiblast and the hypoblast, from which all of her organs and body parts will develop.

The primitive placenta is also made up of two layers at this point. Its cells are tunneling into the lining of your uterus, creating spaces for your blood to flow so that the developed placenta will be able to provide nutrients and oxygen to your growing baby when it starts to function at the end of this week.

Also present now are the amniotic sac, which will house your baby; the amniotic fluid, which will cushion her as she grows; and the yolk sac, which produces your baby's red blood cells and helps deliver nutrients to her until the placenta has developed and is ready to take over this duty.