All family announcements.. done!

Last night, my hubby and I went over for dinner at his dad and stepmom's. His grandma and step-sister were there too, so it was the perfect opportunity to let the cat out of the bag.

When we got there, I didn't take my trench coat off for awhile because I was reallllly cold. Finally the hubs told me I should take it off because it looked suspicious.

So, I did and all seemed normal. I was definitely sucking in hard though because I had on a tight shirt and I didn't want to appear to have even a tiny bump.

The hubs stepmom left for about 45 minutes and came back just in time for dinner. I was dying at this point because I was ready to let everyone know!

We were all sitting around the table, discussing my husband's very artistic brother and some artwork that his step-sister wanted done.

Finally, the hubs said, "Well, we'll have to get Uncle A to do some artwork for the new nursery."

Everyone's eyes started darting around and the hubs grandma let out a huge, "huh?!"

He announced, "We're pregnant!"

Of course everyone was so excited and immediately wanted to know how far along I was and when I was due.

His grandma said, "I KNEW it when you said you had been cold all day!" (For the record, I think this is so funny because I would have never thought that being cold was a giveaway for being pregnant :)

The hubs dad said, "Well I knew something was up when ya'll wanted to get together tonight."

His grandma and step mom said, "We knew it wouldn't be long. In fact, we had discussed that after the last time we saw ya'll!"

I got a big bear hug from my father-in-law before we left and I knew that everyone was excited, but he seemed SUPER excited.

Of course, everyone thinks it's a girl. And I do mean everyone.

I feel a lot of relief now that all immediate family know. Now I'm just waiting to announce to friends!

My nausea has been so much better today, thank goodness. I had to keep the infant/crawlers today at church and I got to hold a 3 month old baby girl! She was SO cute.

Friday and Saturday were tough as far as nausea. Saturday, we spent much of the day running errands and I guess all of the going didn't help.

I'm actually eating some leftover Taco soup that I had frozen and it's sooo good. I know it's going to give me terrible heartburn (by the way, that started last night.)

We are so excited now that all of our close family knows. I'm hoping I can hold out until 10 weeks to announce to friends/facebook/regular blog!

Whoops!

I didn't mean to leave my blog unattended since Monday! I really wanted to blog everyday, but that hasn't happened :(

We went ahead and told my husband's mom and stepdad on Tuesday night. It was his step-dad's birthday and in the card, we wrote,

"Happy Birthday from A,J,H,M and embryo C." For the record, the "M" is our dog.. we do not have two kids already.

I think it definitely took everyone by surprise and there were multiple gasps and looks of confusion.

Of course, I took pics, but those will have to come later.

I traveled back to my hometown yesterday to visit my orthodontist from 10 years ago. I lost my top retainer and thus my top teeth have been shifting around. I know it's unnoticable to the naked eye, but it bothers the crap out of me. I hate the way my teeth feel!

Last night, we went over to my "Nanny's" house for grilled cheese and french fries. I decided to go ahead and tell her as well. The news was well-received and we devoured our dinner.

We left almost immediately after dinner because the greasy smells were not agreeing with me.

The bad news is that dinner came back to see me later on :( I truly don't know if it was pregnancy-related or "too-much-grease" related because my mom got sick as well.

I came home today and have really been feeling nauseous. For lunch, the only thing I felt I could eat was McDonald's cheeseburgers. I savored every bite and grossed my husband out in the process. He asked me not to enjoy it so much because he really hates McDonald's...hahah.

I'm sitting here contemplating what to eat for dinner. I may have to eat Ramen Noodles again because they don't completely turn me off.

I'll be six weeks tomorrow! So excited :)

Make room for baby!

The hubby and I purchased this sweet ride today to prepare for our growing family!



We are so, so, SO happy it all worked out!

We've had a super busy day today. My son has been waking up earlier and earlier. Today, he was up at 5:30am. I laid in bed for awhile longer, hoping he would quiet down, but he didn't. I went ahead and got up and fed him breakfast.

My husband was running late and didn't get in from work until almost 7:00am. He only slept about an hour and a half and then had to get up so we could go to the bank and the dealership to finalize all of our paperwork. After all of that, we had to drive to Myrtle Beach to pick up our two chihuahuas that we were hoping would be adopted by this older couple. It ended up not working out, so they are back.

I am SO exhausted after today!

On that note, goodnight!

I know I'm crazy

Yes, this is the 3rd post today, but it's 11:46pm, I'm wide awake and my mind is going a hundred miles per hour.

I've only had a little bit of time to digest the fact that I am indeed pregnant.  It still seems very surreal.  The one thing that I do know is that there are a few things I'd like to do differently this time and a few new items that I would really like to have.

One of the new items is a nice diaper bag.  With my son, my parents bought us a super-nice Eddie Bauer diaper bag that my husband fell in love with.  It looks rugged and appropriate for a little boy.  It's also on the bigger side.

My husband ended up using it more than I did and I actually bought a cute Target purse as my diaper bag.

That didn't work out for me at all.  The straps broke and bottles leaked in it all the time.

This time, I really would love a nice, stylish diaper bag and I believe I have found it.

It is the OiOi  Stone Washed Out and About Diaper Bag.

I love that it looks like a handbag, so if I wanted to, I could just throw my wallet in there and go.  I will have my hands FULL, so anything to make the load a little easier would be welcomed :) 

I also love that this is a neutral color and would look good with black, brown, white, etc.  I tend to be a neutral gal, so it would fit in with pretty much everything I own.

That is all for the random thoughts tonight, I promise!

Cravings?

I woke up this morning and wanted pancakes.  I tried to make them and completely ruined the batter.  I don't know what I did wrong.  I just let it go and ate a banana, I think...

Anyway, it's 9:20pm (I'm getting ready for the season premiere of The Real Housewives of Orange County) and I want pancakes again!

My appetite has been hit and miss lately, so when I want something, I WANT it.  I would seriously go out in the kitchen and try again, but I think I would wake up my son.

That's all....

Goodnight!

Sunday visit

My husband's dad and step-mom came over today to deliver some diapers that we received as a shower gift almost two years ago.  They are size 3 and at the time, we just didn't have anywhere to store them.  They were nice enough to bring them to us and stay for a little while to visit.

The hubs wanted to tell them about the pregnancy today, but I vetoed.  The reason is because his grandma is supposed to be coming into town sometime this week and I thought it would be best to tell everyone at once.

I know his grandma is going to have a fit!!

I have been feeling pretty good today.  I haven't had any nausea and only a little dizziness.

My son decided to wake up at 6am, which is very unusal.  I tried to grab a nap while he napped, but he didn't nap long enough for me to wind down and get there. He went to sleep just as my husband was waking up and when is up and at 'em, I try to be too.

I have a feeling I'm going to crash at the end of this very long day.

We have a lot to do in the next two days while my husband is off, so I better rest up!

The first announcement..done!

Today was a really fun day, but it didn't start out so fun for me.

I woke up this morning and felt more dizzy and more nauseous than I have so far.  My son decided to wake up at 6:30am rather than 7:30am and while he ate his breakfast, I tried to clean up the house.  Bending over to sweep up the copious amounts of dog hair was really tough on the dizziness.  I drank some orange juice and that really didn't help with the nausea.  Finally, I drank some lemonade and had some saltines and that seemed to help.

My parents arrived around 9:45am.  We chatted for a moment and then wanted to go ahead and get on the road (to pick up our new car :)  I told them that I wanted to get a picture with them and my son before he dirtied his outfit.

I took one picture like I always do.

On the second picture, I said, "Ok, on the count of 3, everyone say (son's name) is going to be a big brother!!"

They of course both started smiling and before I could get a true reaction shot, my dad had run over to give me a hug.  I heard my mom say, (Gasp)"Are you pregnant?"

I didn't even have a chance to say yes because I was reaching over my dad and shooting the camera...just hoping for a good picture.

I got a few good ones, but then I made them go back and give me a "fake" reaction.  That picture is so funny!  I can't wait to share.

My parents are the first family members to know and it looks like we may tell my husband's mom and her husband some time this week.

I'm excited but nervous.

After we did a lot of running around today, I came home and crashed.  I crashed even more after my parents left.  Once my son goes to bed, I may become comatose.

I hope that I can keep this nausea at bay!  Wish me luck :)