A Little Baby Update

I definitely don't want to overload my blog or my friends with pregnancy/baby related posts but since a few people have been asking I figured I'd spill some details today and get you all caught up on the biggest secret I've ever kept. If this stuff doesn't interest you feel free to skip right on over it- I'll be back to food and football and everything else the rest of this week ;) Plus- the only photos I have today are via Snapchat. #2015yo

On October 1st I took a test and saw THE faintest line ever show up. It was so incredibly faint that I carried the test to practically every room in the house comparing lighting and trying to decide if I was crazy, pregnant or both. I was convinced it wasn't there, but still picked up a digital test later that day and made myself wait one more day before testing that one. Digital tests are EXPENSIVE, no way I was risking a "no" just by taking it too early!

October 2nd confirmed it all. That digital test read "pregnant" and I waited about 30 seconds before telling Jared. A week earlier I'd bought him a new Bengals shirt, as I typically get him something new from work each season- but I'd also picked up the onesie that I used in our announcement pictures. So I went and told him I'd gotten him something new and showed him the shirt and then said, "And this is for our baby." At first he laughed it off, because I've been known to purchase a baby item or two when I see a good deal. But then I reiterated, "No, really. The baby we're having." He was so surprised and then excited- it was awesome. I will never forget those moments!!

October 20th I had my first appointment to confirm pregnancy and they were pretty sure I was 6 weeks along, but that would be confirmed a couple weeks later with our first ultrasound. Jared set me up with a massage package at a local spa with a note saying I was going to be a great mom. Things are feeling REAL!

October 23rd we were able to take those quick announcement photos thanks to my brother-in-law and that would be the photo we'd use to tell our parents, siblings, grandparents and eventually some friends. We told both sets of ours parents over that weekend and BOTH grandma's-to-be already had baby gifts for us they had stashed away for 'when that time came' haha. They are all so excited :)

November 3rd was the first ultrasound and OB appointment. Got to see our tiny little blobby baby. Heartbeat was 160 and measuring exactly 8 weeks.

November 9th counts as my first craving, I think. I saw Uncrustables at Kroger (never had them in my life) and could NOT pass them up. I bought a mega box of them and enjoyed them A LOT.

December 2nd I told my department at work. I'd already told my boss since I'd been feeling crummy many days, but the news finally started to spread around the office. It's incredibly awkward telling all your male coworkers that you're pregnant. Had my 12 week appointment after work that day, heartbeat was nice and strong at 152!

Two days after finding out- I'll never be that size again! ;) // The gifts // Our baby has no choice // My real life "bumpdate"

It honestly feels surreal to be writing these things! I've enjoyed watching/reading so many of my own friends and family go through pregnancy that it's crazy awesome to be experiencing it myself now. Overall I have felt really good, which in turn makes me feel super lucky. I've had the normal fatigue of the first trimester and the evenings are toughest on me. I seem to have no appetite for dinner, but then feel sick if I don't eat enough. Luckily, even those small things are subsiding and I'm ready for that second trimester energy everyone talks about. Bring it on! :)