7 Weeks

I am so thankful each morning when I wake up, and especially thankful as each Wednesday goes by and I can say I am another week pregnant. Today I am 7 weeks. The baby is developing hands and feet this week, and is 1/2 an inch long (about the size of a blueberry). It is still so surreal that there is a living thing inside of me that is completely reliant on my health and the choices I make about my body. Since last week, I have been feeling more and more sick. My sick time seems to be in the afternoons for a few hours every day. Dustin has been wonderful, cooking dinner each night and cleaning up, so that I can stay away from the food. Other changes are happening to me; my face is breaking out like crazy and I feel extremely moody and super bloated. My appetite has also completely changed. I can't eat the same portions I am used to. My portions are much smaller, but I have to eat more frequently throughout the day. Next week we will finally visit the doctor and hopefully feel a little closer to our little one. I can't wait! T minus 33 weeks to go.

Love, Future Mommy Erin

We're Pregnant!

Welcome to our blog. I thought it would be a good way to share our prenancy and little one (when he or she comes) with our good friends and family. You can check back here every now and then for updates and pictures.

I am in my 6th week of prenancy and am feeling pretty good, just crampy and a bit nauseus here and there. Dustin and I found out the good news on Tuesday 2/10 with a home pregnancy test. I wasn't sure how I would react when I saw the "two lines", but I surprised myself by yelling and screaming and jumping up and down around our bedroom. It was so unbelievable that we retested again just a few days later to make sure we weren't crazy! It has been incredibly hard to keep it a secret from everyone, especially because we are so excited, but our worry at how early along we are is keeping that in check. However, we have told just a few close family members and friends. The trick now is going to be getting away with not drinking around friends without getting the questions and suspicious looks. Right now I am just hoping and praying that our little one stays healthy and keeps growing! Cross your fingers for us :)

Love, Erin