Oh Baby

Well, it's official - picture wise anyway. We've known for some time now, and Lord knows the nausea & vomiting has been proof enough to convince even the toughest skeptic - WE'RE EXPECTING. (FYI - baby's head is at the bottom of the picture).

I had my first ultrasound today and heard the heartbeat for the first time - nice and strong. It's still a bit surreal, but it's really neat to finally have a visual :)

This is my first pregnancy and I am learning as I go here. I was expecting the nausea, but hadn't expected it to be so debilitating or last ALL DAY LONG. Luckily, after trying one medication (Phenergan) that almost hurt more than it helped with all the side effects (i.e. I finally understood the "do not operate heavy machinery" warning for the first time in my life), I switched to another that has made life (including necessities of eating and drinking) bearable again. Praise the Lord!!

David, my husband, has been absolutely wonderful these last couple months. He's basically had to take care of things around the house all by himself...and I don't think I've actually cooked for him since we found out. I'm very lucky to have someone with such a servant's heart :)

My dogs haven't been quite sure what to think. We believe they have a sense that something is going on with mommy - they've been more cuddly and protective with me than usual I suppose. I'm glad they are so well behaved for the most part - Dave and I both believe they will be great with the baby.

So, I guess our lives are going to change forever, or so they say :) We both feel very blessed to be on this new journey and we look to Christ to guide us through the good times and the bad, through the trials and the joys.