Out in the Open. . . almost!

Ok, so we told my parents yesterday on Thanksgiving. My mom's birthday is Sunday so we gave her a card with one of the sonograms in it that read "Happy Birthday Grandma! Love, Baby Nelson" She did really good with keeping a straight face then handing the card to my dad and telling him that he would also enjoy it. Once he got his glasses on and opened it (unsuspecting!) he just had this "WOW" expression and was pretty excited. I wasn't feeling to great all day yesterday, so it was good to be able to explain why.

Shortly after that we called my family in Rhode Island one by one to tell them. They were all very excited. The only ones we didn't get to speak with early on was Aunt Darlene and Uncle Darryl. Grandma Betty had them call back when they got over there without telling them what was going on (since we always talk to everyone on the holidays). They had the best reaction! Uncle Darryl kept yelling "NO" and "Really" and then Aunt Darlene started yelling in the background. That was fun!

Now I have a couple friends to tell here in huntersville/charlotte area before we head back home and then to tell the boss! He'll be happy for me, but it will also cause a bit of a kink in a big project that I am supposed to do that just got moved back to start in April (instead of January) and it will be about a 5-month project. I guess that's not going to work too well with me in labor! We'll figure that out next week.

Next Appt: Ok, I have to schedule my next 2 doctor appts. at the end of the month when they get their January calender out. One will be the very beginning of January (maybe the 4th) for my Quad Screening. This is just bloodwork that will check for down syndrome and some other things. Then . . . a couple weeks later (probably the 18th) we'll get to have another sonogram and find out if it will be a boy or a girl! You'd better cast your votes on here before then! We'll see .. . . . .

Big Day

Ok, so yesterday was a big day. We had a SURPRISE shower for my friend Sara at my house (Grant's best buddy, Randy's wife) and there were a lot of things that I needed to finish up for it before everyone arrived. But . . . . of course, yesterday turned out to be one of my worst morning sickness days so I was looking quite green for most of the day. Could barely get myself going that morning. Grant's parents wanted to come for the shower since they have known Randy for so long so we decided to go ahead and spill our good news with them before the shower since we wouldn't be seeing them thanksgiving weekend. Let's just say they were excited! Grant's brother, Chad and his wife Becca are expecting their first in February so now Alan and Susan not only get their first grandbaby but a 2nd one shortly after! They just about didn't believe us - good thing the sonograms have my name on them! ha ha

Anyway, the shower was a big hit and we REALLY surprised Sara. It took her a minute to realize what was going on when she got there, but then she started to cry a little. It was cute! The beauty of it was that most all of the people that came I had never met before so she was REALLY shocked to see them in my family room! (Thanks Randy for helping me out with contact info!) I'm glad it all turned out so well . . . and I'm glad it's over!

Now that we've told Grant's parents, we just have to tell mine . . . that will be on Thursday when we get into town for Thanksgiving. We wanted to tell both parents on thanksgiving but since we won't be seeing the Nelsons, we decided to go ahead and tell them and just wait to see my parents in person to tell them. I do know that dad is going to scream "It's about time!!!" and I'm not sure what my mom's reaction will be. I'm excited to finally tell everyone and be out in the open. The only big hurdle I'll have after that is telling my boss. We'll deal with that after thanksgiving!

Well aside from all of that, I'm still trying to get a handle on this morning (all day) sickness and actually sleep all the way through the night. I usually wake up for an hour or two in the middle of the night and can go back to sleep eventually . . . not last night. I woke up at 2:30 and NEVER got back to sleep - and to top it all off, I was feeling REALLY sick this morning. But I'm here at work (it's a big week for my project) let's just hope I can make it through the day. Keep your fingers crossed for me that I'll be ok by thanksgiving so I can eat lots of turkey!!! :)

We had our 1st Sonogram!!!

So we had our first sonogram this afternoon and WOW! He/She's a wiggler! The little one was wiggling around the entire time. He/She looked like one of those dancing santas wiggling back and forth moving his arms!! It was VERY COOL and now maybe it is sinking in a little bit more!! Of course, Grant was there and thought it was very cool, also! We left there grinning like little kids at a carnival.

The sonogram determined that we are exactly 9 weeks today and our due date is still June 19, 2008!

Well, I guess we're REALLY having a little one and now there is proof! Here are all the pictures below. The best ones are the ones where he/she is looking right at the camera showing off her little fingers! Check them out!

Official Due Date: June 19, 2008

Ok, so we had our first "doctor's" appt on Thursday (even though it was just with the OB Coordinator - no doctor). Anyway, we got some information from them and a little goodie bag of stuff. But the big news is: 1) our official due date is June 19th!!! AND 2) our first ultrasound will be on November 15th!! I can't wait! Then we'll find out if it is 1 or 2 babies! ha ha It's probably 1 baby, but I just like teasing Grant that it might be two!

Still dealing with the morning sickness and indigestion stuff, but I'm working on trying to get a handle on all of that. Anyway, that's really all for now.