Surprise!

Ben and I are expecting a new addition to our family! We decided to keep it a surprise until the first trimester is over. We have had two ultrasounds so far. The first ultrasound was at 4 weeks, and the baby was too small to see. Our second ultrasound was on March 18, 2009. The doctor measured the baby to be 9 weeks, and 4 days, thus giving us the due date of October 17, 2009. Congratulations to mom! It's your birthday! The baby is doing very well. We heard the heartbeat. 180 bpm, which is a bit high, but still on the safe side.

How Alicia Has Been Feeling:
I have been feeling fine thus far. The nausea hasn't been too overwhelming. The only time I have thrown up was when I was gagging on a mouthful of toothpaste. (It defeated the purpose of brushing!) The only food "craving" I've had is potatoes, and when has that not been the case for me?! The other food I've enjoyed is green grapes! Eating candy makes me sick, and they have been a healthy substitute!

I will keep everyone posted on my progress. I'll try and post all of my ultrasounds, and the "belly" pictures. I don't have a huge one just yet. Just an itty bitty bump. I've been really excited that the pregnancy has been going so well. Of course I am nervous about how the baby is doing, but it really is too soon for me to tell. Our next doctor's appointment is on April 14, 2009--the day we will be making the big announcement. (Only the parents have known!)

How Ben is Feeling:
Ben is really excited for the new coming baby. Occasionally he will even have sympathy morning sickness. Lol. He has been very supportive of my constant need to eat, and takes good care of me! I don't think the reality of the pregnancy has really set in for him. I'll let you know when that happens. : )