Doctor's Appointment: Wednesday, July 21, 2010

As most of you know, during our first Pre-Natal visit on Wednesday, June 30, our doctor thought maybe we were having twins.  She wanted us to come back in 3-weeks.  I can't believe it has already been 3-weeks.  Time sure does fly-by.  So, that was the reason for today's appointment.

Well...  WE ARE NOT HAVING TWINS!  There is only one baby growing happily inside my tummy.  We were both a bit relieved as twins would be a huge responsibility.  As you can see from the photo below, there is a "line" at the top of the ultrasound.  Our doctor said that this could be from a twin.  

All of my blood work came back normal...  I am very healthy!  Our doctor said that everything looks great!  We go to Evanston Hospital on Thursday, August 19 for an Early Ultrasound, which means we will be able to hear our baby's heartbeat.  We are very excited about that!!!  Our next OBGYN visit is on Wednesday, August 25!

Be sure to stay-tuned for more updates...  We are traveling to Florida August 10 through August 18 for Star Wars Celebration 5.  We will be visiting Chris' parents and my Dad also, which will be nice!  Looking forward to it...   

Oh, and by the way, for all of you who know the story behind "222," the last four digits of the labor and delivery at our Hospital is "2222."  That is the strangest thing!  I bet our baby will be born on 2.22.11!

Our Big Surprise - Telling Dad and Sherry

Two-days after leaving Michigan from my birthday weekend, we drove back to New Buffalo to meet Dad, Sherry, Mom, Bruce, Ashlee, Kyle, Lisa, and Tony for dinner. Everyone knew about OUR BIG SURPRISE but Dad and Sherry! Again, I felt like it was the longest drive to MI.

We had a trip planned to visit Chris' family in Harrisburg, PA the following day through Sunday. That was the time Dad was in-town from FL. So, it worked out perfect that we were at least able to see him in-person for dinner. I wanted to be able to tell everyone OUR BIG SURPRISE in-person.

I found a picture frame that said Grandpa on it... I put a piece of blue construction paper in one photo slot and a piece of pink construction paper in the other. The main part of the frame had a photo from our first ultrasound. We said it was a late Father's Day present from Chris and I. And, we hoped that he liked it!

Dad didn't get it at first but Sherry sure did! She is a Grandma and has seen several ultrasounds. Eventually, I said to Dad, "WE ARE PREGNANT!" He was VERY SURPRISED. Like I said with the other surprises, it was PRICELESS! See the video below...

SURPRISE Dad and Sherry!  WE ARE PREGNANT!  This is truly a PRICELESS moment and so thankful we were able to get a video and this awesome reaction photo!

My Dad and I...  Such an amazing moment!  So thankful that we were able to tell him in-person!  This is my Dad's FIRST GRANDBABY!  There really are not words to explain this special moment...

Our Big Surprise - Telling Mom, Bruce, Sister, and Kyle

Since my birthday is July 5 and we always go back to MI to celebrate, we thought it would be the perfect time to tell my Mom, Bruce, Sister, and Kyle. Since we found out Sunday, June 13, I had plenty of time to plan out OUR BIG SURPRISE. My Mom just thought it was normal that I wanted everyone together for a birthday cook-out! I didn't want to wait until my actual birthday, which was Monday so the plan was to have my birthday cook-out on Friday, June 2 (good thing Mom went for that)!

I definitely think that was the longest drive back to Michigan EVER! I couldn't stop thinking about the surprise! Not to mention, I think I went over the speed limit the whole time. When we got there, we had to wait about another 2-hours before everyone got there! I couldn't take it anymore...

The idea was for Chris to give me a birthday present, which I already knew what it was! I made a art piece that said "We're Pregnant GramJo!" and framed it. Little did they know it really wasn't a birthday present for me... See the video below for OUR BIG SURPRISE!

Well...  I would have to say that they all were VERY SURPRISED!  No one knew that we had started to try for a family so that made the surprise even bigger.  Not to mention, this is my Mom's FIRST GRANDBABY so we are very thankful we were able to get this on video.  Chris and I are all about surprises...  If you haven't noticed yet!  

Here is a photo of the reaction from my Mom and my Sister!  This is PRICELESS!  I am so glad Chris was ready with the camera because this has got to be the BEST PHOTO!  Great job, Honey!

Here is another photo of my Sister, Me, and my Mom!  It truly was perfect!  My Mom has the frame in her house and looks at it everyday!  I love you, Mom!  I hope I am the greatest Mom just like you were for Ashlee and I.

Our Big Surprise - Telling Mom K & Dad K

Every year at the end of June, Chris' parents come to visit us in Chicago!  Perfect!  We were so excited that we were able to tell them in person and not on the phone.  This was about a week and a half after we took the Pregnancy Test so we were very anxious to tell someone about OUR BIG SURPRISE!  

We picked them up from Midway Airport around 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 24, 2010.  It was about an hour drive back to our house with traffic!  Mom K said in the car, "I can't wait until you have a little one."  This was after we were talking about Caleb (our Nephew)!  I couldn't believe she said that...  Thankfully I was in the front seat and just smiled!

Since we hadn't seen Chris' parents since our Wedding in October, we wanted to be able to show them photos and our Wedding video.  Well...  We couldn't take it anymore. and wanted to tell them almost immediately when we got home!  This is how the conversation went...

Chris:  "Mom and Dad...  Did you sign our Guest Book from the Wedding?"

Mom K and Dad K:  "Yes!"

Chris:  "Well, we would like you to be the first to sign this... 

We had bought a BELLY BOOK (A 9-Month Journey) the day before we found out we were Pregnant!  It was the perfect book to surprise his parents.  Mom K knew right away and had the greatest expression on her face.  Dad K didn't get it right away...  But he sure did when I said, "WE ARE PREGNANT!"

Here is the photo of the reaction from Mom K and Dad K when we told them WE WERE PREGNANT!  I love her face!  Another PRICELESS moment!

Pregnancy Test Day

When I woke up on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 6:30 AM, something told me to take a Pregnancy Test. Since Chris and I decided we wanted to take it together, I woke him up. Three minutes seems like a LONG TIME when you are waiting to see if it says Pregnant or Not Pregnant. FINALLY... It said PREGNANT!!! Chris and I were both extremely happy, especially since we had only been trying for just over a month!

Chris' Reaction: Cool! It really works! WE DID IT!

My Reaction: What? Really? OMG! I am PREGNANT! I am going to be a Mommy!

We feel truly blessed to be starting this next chapter in our lives... It is a very exciting time! That is one of the main reasons why I wanted to start a Blog. It is a perfect way for family and friends to keep up with Our Journey of Life. I will do my best to keep our Blog up-to-date with photos, videos, etc. We want all of you to enjoy this special time in our lives!