I am so thankful that I set up this blog this year as Joel and I have been going through so many changes. Our latest update is that we are going to be proud parents come the end of September (Sept. 22nd is my due date). As much as it was planned, it was a complete surprise as to how quickly we became pregnant (the first month!). We had our first ultrasound today and everything came back normal. The heartbeat was 174 beats per minute- some say that means it's a girl, but so far that is only an old wife's tale. It was so awesome to see the little 'spud' squirming about and to see the heartbeat. Amazingly, time feels like it is flying by. Ten more weeks and we will be able to tell if the baby is a girl or boy!
(the head is facing down w/ the feet in the air- if you look REALLY hard you will be able to see the arms and eyes as well)
I seem to have every symptom! without any breaks, but overall, doing very well. I am currently 9 weeks and 2 days. I've only now realized why mom's are so good about numbers and dates when it comes to their children's ages. (like, they say their child is 24 months, instead of just 2!) I think it comes from all the counting that began when they were pregnant.
Our families are sooo excited, I think my sister most of all! My brother John's birthday is the 24th of September, so we are excited at the chance that the baby may be born on his/her uncle's birthday. Joel is doing is best to make use of his 'free' time- working on his new car, watching lots of movies and playing video games- his count down is more or less, one that leads to the inevitable shift to parenthood. (and I don't blame him) He has been doing an awesome job supporting me through all my ups, downs, naps, and cravings. I couldn't ask for a better help mate!
Believe it or not, I am actually one of 6 ladies at work who are expecting between July and September. Not everyone knows at work, but as soon as I break the news, I will have plenty of people to sympathize with, which will be nice!
In other news, we recently moved into a smaller and cheaper apartment after receiving word from Joel's job that is will be another 6 months before they anticipate being able to move us to northern VA. It's a very large one bedroom, with the actual bedroom being larger than our last apartments- which is quite impressive. (plenty of room for a crib) We moved about 15 minutes south from where we were, and Joel's commute is down to only 5 minutes (if he hits all the lights). My commute remained the same, as we are so much closer to the main highway.
Well, that is all we have for now. We will be updating this blog once when we hit different mile stones in our pregnancy and life in general. Please check in, and leave comments! We would love to hear how you are doing!
Have a great day!
Joel, Jacqueline and BabySamples
'Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them;' Psalm 127:3-5
