BFP...and hello, 2nd Trimester???

Well, it's been a heck of a long time since I last blogged. It's not because of a lack of things going on, that is for sure!

On June 28, I met my friend Courtney for lunch and we were talking babies. At that point, I was 12dpo and really didnt think I was having normal AF type symptoms so I thought maybe I would test. Steve ended up taking that day off because he wasn't feeling well but went to visit his parents when I got home from lunch with my recently purchased tests. I tested on my own and...lo and behold..there were two lines!! I waited patiently (ok, not patiently) for him to get home and shared the news! Of course, we were both so excited!!

We had planned dinner with our parents that night and it was a perfect night to tell them our news! Everyone was so excited!!

At 7w1d, we had a viability ultrasound and it went very well! We got to see the baby's heartbeat beating and our LO was actually measuring ahead! great news!!

At 10w, we had our first apt with our OB. Again, our appointment went great! I was measuring perfect and got to hear the heartbeat! That was the best sound in the world!!

Unfortunately, at 10.5w, I had a bit of spotting and they had me come in to make sure everything was alright. It was!! Mom came with me and we got to hear the heartbeat again!! The spotting eventually stopped, thankfully!

The 1st trimester was filled with all kinds of nerves, sickness, fatigue, etc but I knew that meant my little baby was growing and thriving! Many days I was pretty uncomfortable but I wouldnt have changed it for the world!!

On Thursday, Sept 3, I finally entered the 2nd trimester and finally, my symptoms started to settle. Some things still make me nauseous (milk!!) and my energy is still low but I am feeling better!

We were able to find the baby's heartbeat on Saturday the 5th with our at home doppler! So exciting!!

Today, we had our 14w appointment and everything went well! Baby's heartbeat was 162bpm!!

I can't wait to start feeling kicks and get a baby belly as opposed to the bloat belly I have now!! :) We were also able to schedule our big ultrasound for Oct 12! Can't wait to find out if we will be expecting a boy or a girl! Hopefully our baby cooperates!!

I plan to be a much better blogger in the future! Right now, Steve and I are off to start cleaning out the nursery! Holy crap! Is this baby really coming??? YES!!!