Well there it is...I know really silly picture, but we were going swimming, I was completely exposed, and Garrett and I thought it would be a perfect time to start documenting my "growth".  I am now four weeks pregnant, and we just found out via the fabulous pee-stick that I am one fertile myrtle:)  The baby right now is smaller than the size of a poppy seed and probably resembles a mushed up sea monkey.  I have been reading this great pregnancy book called What to Expect When You Are Expecting, and just incase you would like to know the embryo inside my uterus at this stage supposedly has the three germ layers that will eventually differentiate into everything my baby needs to function (i.e. nervous system, eyes, skin, lungs, heart, etc.)  Let's just all pray that everything pans out right and baby doesn't come out picasso-style.  Of course I will love baby just the way it is:)  All that said, obviously the only bump I'm showing right now is the one I've never been able to get rid of.  Whatever, I think I look good...

I think you guys should understand how you calculate the weeks of pregnancy.  I won't go into too much detail.  As I mentioned I am 4 weeks preggo, but the great thing is that I actually get two free-bee weeks.  What I mean is, they count the two weeks before ovulation....so before sperm even meets egg.  Technically, then, you would think I would only be two weeks preggo, but you would be wrong! Haha.

So far my symptoms have been quite mild.  I've had a little nausea here and there but nothing that can't be fixed by some delicious grub.  Seriously I am always hungry!  For the last week almost I've had to get up at 2 in the morning to stuff my face!  But I've been trying to eat healthy, so hopefully that will minimize what I like to call my "impending whaleness".  I have also been exceptionally tired lately.  Garrett has been really sweet about encouraging me to relax and even put up my feet every once in a while.  I think I have adjusted to the first wave of hormone changes, so hopefully the next wave won't throw me out of whack too much.  Supposedly morning sickness generally kicks in high gear around 6 weeks; I'm not thrilled for that.  I'll let you know how it goes though.  Lastly, I would like to address my growing girls...Ahem...OUCH!! :)

Garrett and I are anxiously awaiting our first prenatal appointment where hopefully we will have our first ultrasound!  Don't worry I will post that picture when the time comes.  In the meantime I am just trying to take things easy, not stress or worry, eat healthy, and keep up a good exercise routine.  At the moment that routine consists of yoga, walking, and some light jogging.  Hopefully I will be consistent with that so I only gain my alloted 2-5 pounds for the first trimester.  In the second and third trimesters I hear it is healthy to gain 1 pound a week. I have completely accepted the fact that I am going to be one happy, plump, curvaceous, bodaceous mamasita!!  Haha:)  

Well, that is it for now.  I will update soon.  For now I am just looking forward to the journey God has laid out for us.  Garrett and I feel so blessed to have been given this gift in our lives, and we are so thankful for all of the support from our friends and family.  

YAY!!!   WE'RE HAVING A BABY!!!!