Much Needed Update

Well, it's been far too long since my last update. The first trimester was (YES, WAS!) exhausting for me. I found it overwhelming to get dressed, and even shower. Thankfully, I'm starting to feel better and I even start a new job on Monday!!

I am 12 weeks 2 days pregnant today! We had an ultrasound for our first trimester screen today and baby is actually measuring 3 days ahead! GROW BEAN GROW!! Chris and his mom both came today since she's a teacher and has the week off from school. It turned out to be a great appointment.. they said the nuchal fold was so thin it was difficult to even measure it which is fabulous! My great uncle had down's syndrome so they would like to do this test even though it would not affect our choice to have this baby.

I think part of my reasoning for not updating my blog was the gut wrenching fear that I would jinx myself and the baby by saying things were going well. At the urging of girls on my boards I am here now to show you all how beautiful bean has gotten and how wonderful this pregnancy has gone especially since the doctors had a "gut feeling" I would miscarry. We're really showing them!!

So here goes.. here is my belly ..

6w3d: 12 weeks even:

and here is Bean... at 12w2d but measuring ahead. :)

Bean is clearly showing you "dis.. is mah toes!"

and here is bean's face profile being dramatic with his/her hand on their forehead.

We are truly blessed and we know this. We know this baby is nothing short of a miracle, and we embrace that. I promise to be more diligent about updating but since I'll be working lots of hours expect an update about once a week with a belly shot and all ;) Thanks for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers!