Lucky Number 13?

First off, I just wanted to thank everyone that had the sweetest things to say upon finding out our exciting news! It really meant a lot to Travis and I that everyone was so sweet and congratulating! XoXoX

Ok, an update. I think I spoke too soon in my last post when I said that I felt that the morning sickness was subsiding... because it hasn't. Sometimes I am lucky enough to only have the nausea in the evenings, but "fun" days like today, I experience it all day long. I've decided that I will be happy for the good days and patient with the not-so-good days.

On Wednesday, my Mom, Trav and I will be going back to see Dr. Schmidt for some routine testing and an ultrasound. We are bringing Mom along in hopes that she might be able to sneak a peek at the ultrasound (since she was an ultrasound tech in a previous life) and shed some light on the sex of our baby. Though it's a long shot, we are anxious to find out what we are having! I haven't done much shopping for the baby (which is weird considering I've wanted babies since I was one!), and I am excited to pick out either pink or blue things! :) So we shall see if we get lucky in Week 13!

My fall wishes have finally been granted! Today we had our first cool front come through! I think that fall is my new favorite season. I think it's a mixture of the cool, crisp air, the beautiful fall leaf colors, and the family holidays... I think the pregnancy is making me soft! Haha. I've done some decorating around the house in preparation for the fall holidays (will post pics later) and I am already planning fun things we can turn into family traditions with our growing family. There is one special tradition that will always remain... being in the company of our dearest family and friends!

Week 11

Week 11 is here and it seems like my morning sickness has subsided! I have the occaisional set back, but things seem to be on the upside. In fact, I've actually cooked three dinners this week (a small miracle since I haven't stepped foot in my kitchen for the last 6 weeks!)... so things are getting back to normal.

Last week, we had some new furniture delivered... a new breakfast area table and new bed and mattress! We decided we'd better try and get some decent sleep before the baby comes! :) We are loving the new bed (and table) and are sleeping like babies!

Since becoming pregnant, I've already noticed funny food cravings. I don't crave strange food combinations (like pickles and ice cream), but I do seem to crave different things for 'me.' Last weekend I was wanting candy and sugar (hello pixie sticks!), so Trav and I went to the candy store in the mall and stocked up! We are getting a kick out of the different food cravings... and I am sure that they will only get more interesting!

The First!

Well, I have finally given in and created a blog. I wanted for our friends and family to be able to keep in touch with us and find out the happenings with our growing family!

Yes, it's growing... we are pregnant! Travis and I found out (in late July) we were expecting our first baby in early April and we couldn't be more excited/thrilled/ecstatic - you can insert just about any adjective here!!

Travis has been amazing throughout this first trimester (as he always is!), where I am experiencing just about every (unpleasant) side effect in the book! I am hoping to come out of the morning sickness in the next few weeks so I can get back into the swing of things. Until then, Travis is taking great care of me and we are having so much fun planning for our future. We are looking forward to experiencing everything together as first time parents!

I will try and keep the site updated often with news and updates!