Time to spill the beans

For some, this may be old news, but for others, this may be new news.  I am pregnant!

I knew exactly when I could take a test, and so you better believe that morning I ripped open the test, peed on the stick, and then took what seemed to be the longest shower of my life.  When I got out, I fumbled to put my glasses on and as soon as my eyes could focus, all I saw was PREGNANT.  I immediately started to cry =)

I found out on our sweet little Addyson's birthday, so I will always remember the day.  I wanted to tell Mike in a cool way, but I couldn't come up with anything and was too anxious to tell him, so I told him when I got home from work.  He was like, yeah I heard you crying this morning, and I knew you could take a test today, so I was just waiting for you to tell me.  Oh, okay great!  Good thing I didn't go through with the airplane banner!

I knew we would tell my sister right away, and my best friend that weekend, but after that, I really enjoyed having a little secret.  I realized I wasn't going to be truly alone for the next 9 months, and I felt really motivated to take care of myself and create a comfy living space for this little baboon.

The first few weeks were smooth sailing, then meals stopped being something I enjoyed.  While sitting at work, I felt like I was one sneeze away from barfing in my trash can.  I ate smoothies and crackers and cottage cheese.  I liked the feeling that something was happening, but I didn't enjoy feeling like a zombie...going to bed at 7pm, not doing anything productive, etc.  One night I freaked out and was like, THIS IS ANNOYING!  I WANT TO BE A HUMAN AGAIN!!  Mike was out of town and I was in bed, naturally, and I had just read on one of my pregnancy apps that "good news, only 6 more weeks of this!" That was 6 weeks too many for this mama!!

But then, as quick as a cat, my first trimester ended (on Election Day, of course!) and all of the sudden, I felt great!

We continued to keep it a secret, mainly because it was fun, but I also was not interested in sharing the news with my office, and was also not that into announcing it on Facebook.  After a few doctors visits we started to tell more peeps. But, now its getting to the point where if I don't start telling people, in a few months when I start showing up places with an infant, they will think I stole it.

So now, comes the fun stuff!

Looking pregnant.  (thank goodness for my pregnancy experts Britt and Jocelyn for giving me all of their maternity clothes!)
Acting pregnant.  (should I cry today because my dad and brother can't come to my attempted gender reveal party? Sure!  This obviously means they don't care!!!)
Buying baby stuff.  (I think Mike has visited every baby website that exists to find the best deals on diapers and wipes.  What a bargain shopper!)
Making myself fill out a pregnancy journal. (Sometimes silly, but I know I'll be glad I did!)
Finding out the gender! (December 18!!)
Halfway point! (Christmas Day!)

Due May 14 (the same day Mike and I had our first date 2 years ago!), Baby A!