Two Pink Lines

Awhile back I did something I've done a few times before - I peed on a stick. But this time was a little different. This time, after I laid the fascinating little piece of technology down and waited the required 3 minutes before peaking, I didn't toss it in the trash can. In fact, I gripped that thing so tightly you'd think it had tried to escape. This time, an extra little pink line appeared across the screen...and it didn't go away. So I did what any respectable woman would do who saw 2 pink lines appear on a stick she just peed on - I frantically screamed for my husband to come QUICKLY.

And then I peed on another stick. And the same thing happened.

And then I started getting queasy and started hating foods & smells I had once dearly loved - like coffee.

And then I went to the doctor, and they showed me this:

Apparently I've aquired some sort of a parasite! But good news - they say it will pass in about 6 1/2 months.

In all seriousness, Dan & I are absolutely THRILLED! What a beautiful and miraculous gift pregnancy is, all nausea & exhaustion aside :-) I am 11 weeks along today and have been given a due date of September 23. I'm anxious to get through this first trimester, but thankfully I'm just a couple of weeks away now.

I thought it was time to come out with my little secret here on this blog of mine. Perhaps you'll be hearing from me a little more frequently now that I have something important to talk about! I certainly seem to have a lot more crazy thoughts rolling around my head these days :-)