The best sound ever

Is the sound of your little heart beating 170 beats per second....it reminded me of a hummingbirds wings. It was my third ultrasound and best one yet. The flicker of your heart was perfect...I wish I could have stared at it for hours...the ultrasound tech said that you could be a girl because the heart rate was so high. It is such an exciting surprise. Daddy and I are actually considering keeping it a surprise until birth but I really don't think I can wait that long. Plus, daddy is the worst with surprises, he is always peeking in the gift before it is time to open. His excitement is cute...I wonder which one of you will pick up that trait from him. I love surprises but I don't think I'll be able to not plan everything out for your arrival. A little sister for Dominic would be so much fun, tutus, headbands, bows, skirts...a mini-me to spend girl time with...something I've always wanted...but a little brother for Dominic would be just as special. I can see my two little tan boys breaking hearts and getting into everything...best of friends forever! Daddy and I want to have our own team, and now we will be a big family with our newest addition....but first we need a bigger house :0) You measured at 7 weeks 5 days which changed the due date to October 10, 2012. 8 more months to go and I'm sure the time is going to fly. I want to cherish every second you are inside me, I am so excited for the first flutter and all the kicks to follow. I love being pregnant, especially with you! Now it's time for some shut eye...you will be in my prayers...tonight and every night.

Xo.

My blueberry

I know I've been thinking of you as a blueberry for the last few weeks but our initial due date was wrong and this week you hit the size of a blueberry!  I think if Dominic had to pick His all time favorite food it would be a blueberry! Yay I'm 6 weeks 1 day today (as of the middle of February) which puts my due date to 10/10/12. Amazingly, I have 2 girlfriends that have the same exact due date. There must have been something in the air that night ;)  We got to see you on the ultrasound last week. You are still so tiny but so perfect! We get to see you again next week. I can't wait...this pregnancy is so different then Dominic's, I have zero me time so Sleep is like gold...I feel more tired this time around but that's prob because of tax season and chasing a 10 month old around. Dominic is constantly on the go, it amazes me that we will have 2 of you this time next year. I'm so excited.

Our first visit with the doctor

We had our first appintment on Friday to confirm that we are actually pregnant. I was so nervous about it and I honestly was to afraid to take another home pregnancy test bc I felt like it was too good to be true and the second test would not be positive. I didn't want to burst my bubble of bliss. But I shouldn't have worried bc the doctors office did the test and I am indeed pregnant...But the ultrasound wasn't as successful as I imagined. Based on my last period date I should have been 7 weeks prego and try would be able to hear my baby's heartbeat, but our baby blueberry was just a speck so they are had me do blood work to measure my HCG levels and determine how far along I really am. Apparently breastfeeding can affect your ovulation so I might just be a week or so off on the due date. The waiting game is killing me, I want them to come back and tell me that everything is perfect and healthy. I am so nervous and am overly in touch with my body so every small cramp makes me scared that I may lose my little love. But then I remember that God has given us this miracle and I must trust that he wil protect our family and I will do my part to give baby a safe and healthy home to grow in. It is still hard to believe that I have a baby in my tummy again. Dominic is going to be so excited for a little sibling, he loves other kids but needs to work on his sharing skills. He will have a lifetime of learning for that!

Our lives are amazing and I am so thankful...like I won the Super Bowl thankful! Nothing can compare to the feeling of life and love!

Tomorrow we will have a better idea of when our baby blueberry will be born. Yay! I've already started planning! Haha.