So by now you've heard the news. We are pregnant! As of today I am only 5 weeks along, so in truth- no one knows yet. I decided to start writing now though, even though I won't be telling anyone about this for a bit longer. I thought you might be interested in what's been going on with me, before you heard the news! =)
We found out Wednesday November 18th just before bed. Our (unconfirmed) due date is July 27th, 2010. We'll have our own little Leo the Lion!
Our first doctors appointment is on December 17th. That means I still have 3 more weeks to wait. It's torture trying to decide who to tell and when. Part of me wants to wait until we get to the doctor and are sure everything is okay, and part of me knows that if something were to happen, I would need my family and friends to support me. So the quandary of who to tell and when continues!
Obviously if you're reading this now, you've been told, which means I must have decided something!
So far the symptoms are about to be expected. I am EXHAUSTED like never before in my life. I feel every day like I've gotten a maximum of 5 hours of sleep. Clearly that isn't true, but mid day naps would be my best friend if I wasn't at work! In addition to being tired all the time, I now understand "pregnancy brain". I tell you, if my head wasn't attached to my neck... Seriously though lists are my best friend if I can even get my brain to work that well. And my emotions! Good lord- I even teared up at Glee the other night. I either want to cry or scream most days. Or go back to bed. =)
No true morning sickness yet, though I suspect it will be arriving in the next week or so. I just hope it is mild enough that I can still function. Today I felt the gag reflex starting to act up, so I anticipate the rest will follow soon.
The other amazing thing is your sense of smell! I was in a meeting yesterday and someone opened a binder from a student and I could have sworn someone lit up a cigarette right in the room!
So here we are, just waiting it out until the time is right to share our news.
I look forward to sharing this experience with you over the next 10 months. It will be a journey to remember I have no doubt!
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving which we will be hosting at our house! It is sort of exciting knowing that this is the first holiday of many to come that Nick and I will be sharing as a "family"- even if it is a secret family! =) We of course have been a family despite not having any offspring, but this makes it unquestionable.
