It happened. A stranger asked if I was expecting. I knew this day would come, but had secretly hoped it would not be until 12 weeks. Made it to 9 :( Oh well. This only confirms that the 1.5lbs I have gained on the scale really does look like 7...I knew it!! Since the end of my first trimester is in sight, I should probably update on...well everything so far.
Around 5 weeks I got the most terrible stomach flu. It kept me out of commission for about 48 hours. It also dropped my weight about 5 lbs. It was AWFUL. I do not do nausea-vomiting type of sick very well. And...welcome to pregnancy! I am hesitant to write this for fear of jinxing myself, nausea I have had in full force but so far that has been it.
Doctor's appointments have been weekly and we have enjoyed photos and good reports thus far :) At first, there was a runt. One of the little ones was smaller than all the rest, but by 7 weeks they were all measuring the same. David and I are very eager to find out what the gender of all the babies...there are 3 boy names and 3 girl names all ready to go!!
School is out a week from today and then full focus will be devoted to planning the 'gender revelation' party with the help of my sisters. I.CAN.NOT.WAIT.
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5.17.2012
5.16.2012
A big EGG
David and I did't even wait 24 hours before sharing the news that we were expecting with our families. It just couldn't wait!! I am a compulsive planner, so materials and creative thought had already gone into the reveal.
Here were the plans and reactions:
My family
I had searched 3 stores for a big egg. An Easter egg large enough to contain a big important announcement. Thank you Hobby Lobby! We hid placed the eggs in the living room along with all the other hidden the night before intended for Juliet and Corinne to find. Daddy was behind the video camera. It took awhile for the girls to notice the abnormal egg, and when they did the note had absolutely no draw (it wasn't candy!). They handed the note to Dominic, who read it...smiled...then passed it to Dawn. The note was then silently passed around the room!! Not exactly the reaction we had expected...but apparently everyone was in shock. The lack of visible excitement should have been anticipated, when it comes to emotional expression I am the exception with the rest of the family possessing a more reserved and practical nature. Even without screams and cheers- it was wonderful and I would not change a thing.
His family
After breakfast with my family, we were scheduled to have breakfast #2 with David's parents, as well as his sister Jenny, her husband Brandon, and their little girl Bailey. One thing must be clear- David's parents LOVE our dog, Baxter. If we come over without him, they are disappointed and every time he is over the FIRST thing they do is love on him. So it made perfect sense to have Baxter deliver the good news. I made him a 'Big Brother Bandana' (again, thanks Hobby Lobby!) and assumed it would be the first thing they noticed. Nope. The first glitch was Baxter immediately wanted to go outside in the backyard. When he finally came back in and settled down, everyone was very busy- conversations, cooking, you name it. I'm not sure how, but a few minutes later we all migrated to the kitchen for Happy Easter greetings and hugs...David finally said, "Read his bandana!" Still some confusion. Again David, "Danielle's PREGNANT!" Well then there were major hugs and tears and phone calls to Stephanie, Ben and Olivia (David's sister and family in Lawrence). It too was perfect.
David
I had lofty plans on how to tell David, none of which actualized. How it did go down was pretty classic. All night I had debated about taking a pregnancy test. I have had my fair share of negative results. I knew it would ruin my mood and put a damper on the day and so considered waiting till Monday and going to do a blood test at the doctor. I have no restraint. I got up before David and took the test. Could not believe it. Literally did not believe what I was seeing. I walked back into our bedroom and told a still sleeping David that he needed to go in the bathroom. He audibly groaned,a 'this is really irritating, I am trying to sleep' groan. He mumbled, "Is it a bug?" as he rounded the corner. "Danielle, I don't see anything" came his frustrated response. I'm was seated frozen on the bed, not speaking. A few seconds later he came into the doorway with eyes wide, "Is that 2 lines??" I told him I wasn't sure...and he said, "Danielle, that's 2 lines!!"
Here were the plans and reactions:
My family
I had searched 3 stores for a big egg. An Easter egg large enough to contain a big important announcement. Thank you Hobby Lobby! We
His family
After breakfast with my family, we were scheduled to have breakfast #2 with David's parents, as well as his sister Jenny, her husband Brandon, and their little girl Bailey. One thing must be clear- David's parents LOVE our dog, Baxter. If we come over without him, they are disappointed and every time he is over the FIRST thing they do is love on him. So it made perfect sense to have Baxter deliver the good news. I made him a 'Big Brother Bandana' (again, thanks Hobby Lobby!) and assumed it would be the first thing they noticed. Nope. The first glitch was Baxter immediately wanted to go outside in the backyard. When he finally came back in and settled down, everyone was very busy- conversations, cooking, you name it. I'm not sure how, but a few minutes later we all migrated to the kitchen for Happy Easter greetings and hugs...David finally said, "Read his bandana!" Still some confusion. Again David, "Danielle's PREGNANT!" Well then there were major hugs and tears and phone calls to Stephanie, Ben and Olivia (David's sister and family in Lawrence). It too was perfect.
David
I had lofty plans on how to tell David, none of which actualized. How it did go down was pretty classic. All night I had debated about taking a pregnancy test. I have had my fair share of negative results. I knew it would ruin my mood and put a damper on the day and so considered waiting till Monday and going to do a blood test at the doctor. I have no restraint. I got up before David and took the test. Could not believe it. Literally did not believe what I was seeing. I walked back into our bedroom and told a still sleeping David that he needed to go in the bathroom. He audibly groaned,a 'this is really irritating, I am trying to sleep' groan. He mumbled, "Is it a bug?" as he rounded the corner. "Danielle, I don't see anything" came his frustrated response. I'm was seated frozen on the bed, not speaking. A few seconds later he came into the doorway with eyes wide, "Is that 2 lines??" I told him I wasn't sure...and he said, "Danielle, that's 2 lines!!"
5.15.2012
An Easter surprise for all to hear...
I love Easter. My mom's side of the family really does holidays right. Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter are big time. But Easter 2012 will most definitely be my favorite because that morning David and I found out we were expecting.
To start at the beginning, we would have to go back years...probably about 10, when high school Danielle decided she wanted to be a history teacher- but most importantly she wanted to be a stay-at-home mom to 4 children. Life plan, check. Fast forward to August 2008, I marry my freshmen crush and love of my life. My life was immensely blessed and only lacked one crucial part, a baby. Turns out having a baby doesn't come easily for many people, David and I included...But on April 8th 2012 we saw the most beautiful TWO pink lines EVER :)
Since this had been on our hearts for quite some time, I was more than prepared. We quickly decided that we would go ahead and share the news with our families. Since it was a holiday, everyone would already be gathered together. In addition, my mom and sisters had been my support throughout this entire process and there was no way I would be able to see them and NOT tell them. Impossible. So frantically we began to gather the supplies I had pre-purchased and pre-made in the week prior. I was hopeful ;)
We loaded into the car to head to my parents house where we would meet Dawn, Dominic and their 3 little ones as well as Diane and Debra to open Easter baskets (Yes, my mom insists on continuing to get her grown children Easter gifts). Tradition also includes an in house Easter egg hunt (now enjoyed by Juliet 3.5yrs and Corinne 2yrs) and Dad's french toast.
Check back for how it all went down...
To start at the beginning, we would have to go back years...probably about 10, when high school Danielle decided she wanted to be a history teacher- but most importantly she wanted to be a stay-at-home mom to 4 children. Life plan, check. Fast forward to August 2008, I marry my freshmen crush and love of my life. My life was immensely blessed and only lacked one crucial part, a baby. Turns out having a baby doesn't come easily for many people, David and I included...But on April 8th 2012 we saw the most beautiful TWO pink lines EVER :)
Since this had been on our hearts for quite some time, I was more than prepared. We quickly decided that we would go ahead and share the news with our families. Since it was a holiday, everyone would already be gathered together. In addition, my mom and sisters had been my support throughout this entire process and there was no way I would be able to see them and NOT tell them. Impossible. So frantically we began to gather the supplies I had pre-purchased and pre-made in the week prior. I was hopeful ;)
We loaded into the car to head to my parents house where we would meet Dawn, Dominic and their 3 little ones as well as Diane and Debra to open Easter baskets (Yes, my mom insists on continuing to get her grown children Easter gifts). Tradition also includes an in house Easter egg hunt (now enjoyed by Juliet 3.5yrs and Corinne 2yrs) and Dad's french toast.
Check back for how it all went down...
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