When Chris and I found out I was pregnant it was a HUGE surprise to say the least. Life comes unexpectedly, and often times the best things go unplanned, this being a perfect example.
I wish I decided to start a blog sooner, to share more of this experience and pictures of my growing belly, but...no better time to start than the present. Since I am now starting, lets back track a little bit for some important milestones in my pregnancy.
Monday, June 4th Chris and I heard the baby's heartbeat. The heart rate was 171, and according to the doctor that is very strong and a good sign for a healthy baby.
Speaking for myself, this is when it really hit me. I don't have a baby bump yet, and knock on wood have not been feeling any different than normal. I am more tired (who knew making a human being was so exhausting) but have not been getting the typical morning sickness, for which I am SO thankful, and I'm sure Chris is too. When we were able to hear the heart beat it was a moment that was so exciting and reminded us both "oh yeah, this is really happening."
Wednesday, June 6th Chris and I saw the baby during the first ultrasound. This is when the big surprise came, I was 12 weeks along instead of 6-8 weeks which the doctor initially thought. We were prepared to see a little dot on the screen and to our surprise there was a baby! Talk about too much excitement, we had a very exciting week, filled with incredible moments. This is when the doctor gave us the due date, December 20th.
Something that was really special for me was that my mom came to the first ultrasound, as a surprise. It means the world to me that she came to support me and show that she was there for me, just as she has always been. For those who know my family, my mom and I are extremely close, she is my best friend. I was so glad that she came and was able to see her first grandchild!
A picture of the baby from the first ultrasound! June 6, 2012
