3 down and 6 more to go!

I have been told that pregnancy goes by pretty quickly and honestly after the first few months... I was not totally convinced. Now after 12 weeks, I'm starting to feel a little better and getting some of my energy back (could be the adrenaline from the chaos at work along with 10 hour work days, but I'll take it!). In the beginning it seemed like the weeks were taking FOREVER (especially with the nausea and low blood sugar), but now I can't believe that I'm at that much anticipated 12 week mark, where they say the odds of miscarriage significantly decrease... (keeping the fingers crossed!)

My next appointment (and third ultrasound) is scheduled for September 5th. I have heard that the pictures will show an entire miniature baby all in one image!! Matt unfortunately has to miss that appointment because of work in Charlotte NC for 3 1/2 weeks. :(

Our first ultrasound was taken on July 17th when we thought we were having some complications. That was when we got to hear the little heartbeat for the first time! That image simply showed a little oval smudge that was the "baby". The second ultrasound was at the 8 week mark and I'll be honest with you... I saw NOTHING! The Doctor was pointing out arms and legs and how active the little bugger was. I couldn't help but think "Oh no! My baby has ADHD!!" (I still wonder...)

With the first trimester out of the way, I'm sure life will only get more peculiar as the months wear on. Our next project is working with the Luce (our crazy dog) on how to introduce the baby and preparing for its arrival. Currently she thinks she's the baby of the family so it will be quite an adjustment and shock when she finds out the truth... May the Lord help us!

The BIG news...

You would think after picking up many poo's from our crazy dog who refuses to potty train and dealing with a cat who brings live snakes or dead mice into our house, we would pretty much have our hands full. One would think maybe we should get our pets under control before expanding our family. Well, Matt and I must like to challenge ourselves because in about 7 months we will be adding to the chaos within the Brown household... That's right! We are expecting our first little bundle! Welcome to the first of many posts regarding the preparation of our little nugget and how from this point on, our lives will be altered and changed forever! :) It's an exciting adventure so hold on tight! :)