First Trimester Update

As I approach the end of my first trimester I cant help to think how time has flown by so quickly. While at times it has felt like it has taken forever to get to a place where I can share my news and celebrate this journey with all of you it also feels like time has been going at lightning speed! Chris and I couldnt be more excited than we are right now. We found out we were pregnant on May 22nd, just about 4 weeks along and after 3 negative pregnancy tests the days approaching the 22nd I decided I probably wasn't pregnant and set out to buy a nice bottle of wine. However, something was telling me just take one last test before you crack open that bottle, and to my surprise I read "Pregnant." Needless to say that bottle of wine is still sitting on my wine rack waiting for a very long time until mom can enjoy it! Since that day we have had several visits with my doctor, who at times seems like he is becoming a part of the family after all the time we have spent together in the past year. At 7 weeks we had our first ultrasound and everything was perfectly placed in the right spot and looking good! At 10 weeks I happened to get a patch of bug bites on one leg after sitting outside enjoying the sunshine at a girlfriends house and ran into the doctor to get something to help the swelling and itch and I ran into my OB since he is in the same office as my primary care physician. He offered to take me back and hear the heartbeat and of course I couldnt resist! So, for the first time I was able to hear my babies heart beating away through my belly! Technology really is amazing! We had a more thorough appointment yesterday and once again was able to hear the strong heartbeat (about 150) loud and clear! Really the most incredible sound I have ever heard come out of my body...lol! At this point the doctor has basically told me we are out of the woods and having this baby! I am looking forward to jumping into our next trimester and really being able to take a deep breath. I truly believe with all of my heart that this is it! We really are having a baby! As my belly grows I am sure it will hit home even a bit more. Until next time, please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.