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October 11, 2001 - It's positive!! We found out today that we're going to have a baby! We couldn't be more thrilled. I think I spent the entire day on a cloud. We found out at 6:00 a.m. and at 6:30 a.m. your daddy was on the phone to his family to share the good news. :)

October 12, 2001 - Went to the drs. office today to confirm the pregnancy. They thought I was crazy for coming in so early. When I had Lucas they had me come in to do a blood test. This time they gave me the choice of whether I wanted it done or not. They said that the home tests are very accurate and you don't usually get a false positive. I decided to have it done since I was there. My doctor also said I could have blood drawn for all the necessary bloodwork instead of doing it at my next appointment. I went ahead and had it all drawn.

October 15 - Today we received confirmation of the pregnancy from the doctor. Our first official appointment is October 30th. On that day we will get to see our little peanut for the first time! Also, the word has been spread that we're having a baby. We told Lucas he is going to be a big brother. He was very excited. He's still hoping for a boy though. :)

October 17 - I am 5 weeks and 4 days. My jeans are already tight! My symptoms include, lightheadedness/headaches, fatigue and *ahem* gas. So far it's been different than the first time. I often wonder about the life growing inside me. Is it a boy? Is it a girl? I hope he/she is healthy!

October 18 - Last night I exhibited increased mood swings. One minute I was happy, then something would aggrivate me and I'd almost be in tears. Gotta love hormones! :) I'm so anxious for this first trimester to be over. I want to start showing and I am looking forward to feeling you move little one! Your father has been spending his time researching ideas for your nursery. He said that on the day of our doctor's appointment we should take the whole day off and go browsing at baby furniture. I don't know if I even want to look yet. It's nice to see him excited though. He's going to be such a proud papa.

October 22 - Oh the hormones! Little Peanut, what are you doing to me? I'm glad to see the increase in hormones as it means you are still growing away in there. A week from tomorrow and we'll get to see you for the first time. Hopefully you will be in the proper location and there will be only one of you. :)

October 30 - Today we had our very first doctor's appointment. The doctor said everything looked good. We got to see you for the very first time. It was so exciting, I could have watched you on that monitor all day. You are estimated to be about 7 weeks and 2 days along. Only about 13 more to go before our next ultrasound! I still find it so hard to believe that you are growing inside me. Well, okay, so maybe the extreme fatigue, sore breasts and stuffy nose are a constant reminder. ;) I had a pounding headache when we got home that lasted the majority of the night. That made for one cranky mamma! We carved pumpkins and watched Haloween cartoons, overall it was a hectic but good night.

November 6 - Well, Halloween went well. Except that some punk kids stole all our candy, bowl and everything, from our front porch. In our neighborhood people leave the candy on the porch with a note when they can't be home. Unfortunately, that didn't work for us. I learned a lesson for next year. Lucas had fun though and that's all that matters. As for the pregnancy, still plugging along. Little Peanut, I still look at your picture from time to time and wish that it was time for our next sonogram. I did change doctors to one that is closer to us so we have another appointment on Friday the 16th. I do not believe they will let me see you again though.

November 14 - I can't believe how hungry I am right now. I'm STARVED! And I'm craving mexican. What are you doing to me little one? I think you're already eating like your daddy. :) And this business of craving food...I didn't have any of that the first time around. It's pretty funny. Well, except for now when I don't have any food. When I get home tonight I'll probably eat us out of house and home. We're almost 10 weeks along. I can't wait until I can feel you moving around in there.

November 21 - Well we had our appointment with the new doctor. Everything went fine. We were unable to hear your heart beating though. It was still a little too early. I was/am disappointed but we'll hear you next time for sure! Next appointment is December 17th. I continue to grow out of my clothes. It's getting harder and harder to find anything to wear. I bought some overalls and they are my favorite thing to wear! Too bad I can't wear them everyday. :)

December 12 - Well, time is flying, isn't it? I am now 13 weeks. I've entered my 4th month. My belly is getting bigger, little by little. Yesterday I actually wore maternity clothes. Still a little big on me, but I was comfy, that's all that matters. Last night I felt what felt like the baby fluttering but I know it's still pretty early for that. I can't wait to start feeling those movements though! In 5 days we have our next appointment and should be hearing the heartbeat. I am SOOO excited about that. I will feel so much better once we hear it. There are only 17 more days until I am officially a SAHM. That is also exciting. Lots going this month. We're in the midst of celebrating Hanukkah right now. Next year we'll be celebrating with our newest addition, I can't wait!

January 17, 2002 - Wow! I certainly have stayed away for a bit haven't I? Where to begin? Well, I'm a SAHM now and it's GREAT! We just had an appointment with the doctor this week. All is well. Baby's heartbeat was nice and strong and easy to find. I am 4 and a half months along now and our ultrasound is scheduled for January 28th. We are so excited! We're going to find out the sex of the baby, yay!! I really had no idea what I'm having and I'm dying to find out. I've felt very little, in my mind, movement from the baby but the doctor assured me that over the next month I'd be feeling much more. She said her first baby was very laid back and she didn't feel him too much. I could handle a laid back baby!

This morning I sat down in the shower to shave and I almost couldn't get back up! Something has gone screwey in my lower back. I'm okay now but it's still a little tender. I was told the aches and pains would start early but sheesh!! :)