It's true...we're having a BABY!!!

Life has been an emotional roller coaster for the last two months. We found out in the middle of may that I was pregnant. I couldn't have been more excited! At the same time, I was really nervous. The last thing Dean or I wanted was for this pregnancy to end the way the last one did. I put my faith in the lord and prayed everyday for him to nurture me and the baby. I made it past the much dreaded 8 week mark and am getting ready to start my second trimester/4th month!

Let me bring you up to date . I have a doctor that has been absolutely wonderful. We started with early blood tests and ultrasounds. We actually saw the baby and the heartbeat at 6 weeks. Then, I had a repeat ultrasound at 8 weeks and there was still a baby and a heartbeat. The best thing was, the baby was measuring exactly 8 weeks!! Now it was getting past the 12 week mark.

I had an appointment this friday (13weeks and 4 days) that I was pretty anxious about. Guess what???? We heard the heartbeat with the doppler, it was 150bpm!!! I felt like a ton of bricks had been removed from my shoulders.

Now, let me tell you about these "pregnancy symptoms". Nausea, bloated, EXCESSIVE urination, EXCESSIVE eating, emotional basketcase (like I needed any more emotional problems), and insomnia. Actually, there are a few more, but I will spare you the details :).

I have not slept at night in over two months, this probably has a lot to do with working night shift also. It's getting a little ridiculous, but I'm PREGNANT! God is awesome!

Blogging seems to be the new thing and I thought it would be a good way to keep everyone updated on the pregnancy, especially our family and friends far away. I'm still learning how to do all this blogging stuff. I think I have the posting part down, but I can't figure out how to put pictures on it. Don't worry, I will figure it out so you guys can watch me and the baby grow!
Until next time...
With love,
Nicole and Dean