First there was just a girl...a student in search of self-definition. She left her small hometown on a hunt for her heart and, not too long after, returned home to find it. That's where the boy comes in... <3 Oh, a highschool crush that might have been forgotten--but there were much bigger plans in store. She fell in love...and they would forever be 2. A puppy (or two!), a house made into a home, and dreams of that walk down the aisle filled the best 4 years of her life so far...and then came a miracle. So unexpected and so...magnificent. They found out they were expecting a BABY...and soon 2 would become 3!

Monday, July 11, 2011

BIG NEWS...

...and it's only going to get bigger!
The biggest news in our lives lately is most definitely the expected arrival of our baby.    (And what a PERFECT reason to finally start a blog!) Because, really, who wants to read about days and days of life in the retail world...which consumes most of both of our days. Although entertaining sometimes, a BABY is a far better subject to share!
Lyden and I found out we were expecting mid-May. After four long weeks of the worst "flu" I had ever battled, I was convinced by many caring (and suspicious!) co-workers to take "The Test". Honestly, I didn't ever expect to see that amazing, tiny plus sign...or the other sets of double lines in the few tests that followed. =) You see, I was diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) a few years ago and had been told it would be next to impossible to conceive without being on fertility drugs and "really trying". Well, SURPRISE. This tiny plus sign, the morning (and noon...and night...) sickness, and those wacky cravings were indeed our miracle in disguise.

We were amazed...and happy and nervous and curious...I called the doctor and made an appointment and 2 days later it was FOR SURE. A day after that, we saw the teensy peanut and heard the most wonderful sound I have ever heard--a tiny heartbeat. I was 8 weeks and one day...and we are due December 28, 2011.

We wanted (and tried our hardest) to wait to tell anyone...but that is a BIG secret to keep. By the end of the week, our families knew. I was kind of worried how it'd go over...seeing as how it was unplanned...but I'll have you know I have never been hugged so tightly and cried so happily and filled with so much excitement and life ever before. They all took the news well...after all, what an incredible reason to celebrate.

We didn't "officially" announce the big news until a few days ago. Although it slipped here and there and happy news travels fast....we wanted to hear that sweet little heartbeat again...and we did! On July 7 (at 15 weeks) we had our third appointment and heard baby moving and grooving, a kick, and that precious thump. Our ultrasound is set for August 11...and we can hardly wait!
 

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