12 Weeks - Finally

I was very excited for this week to get here. Not only does it mean we only have one more week in this trimester, it means we could start telling people. We used Thanksgiving to tell our parents. It was not the reaction we were expecting. My parents were in total shock. It really took them 12 hours to let it sink in an to start getting excited. Now I am having to tell them to pace themselves because we do have 7 months to go. Brian’s parents were shocked but more emotional than I was expecting. It was so nice to see how happy they were for us. We also started telling some friends and it is fun to share our little secret.


Today we had a 12 week scan and blood test that should determine our chances for possible birth defects. Brian and I got to watch the baby on the ultrasound for about 20 min. It was amazing. The little one, about 2in, was moving all around and making it hard for the dr to take the necessary measurements. I cannot believe I cannot feel all that movement. With my medical issues, I will have an ultrasound every month. I am kind of excited not to have to wait til 20 weeks to see the baby again. The image they gave us is very clear and you can make out the face and body.


I was very lucky that my m/s went away last week and I was able to enjoy two thanksgiving dinners. I have not tasted food that good in a while. During the weekend I started feeling bad again. I have an appetite and can eat what I want, but I tend to get sick afterward. I bought a large bottle of tums today, maybe that will help.

Now we are ready to start telling the rest of our friends. We just have to wait til we see them. I think by Sunday, everyone around here should know.