Are you pregnant... or just fat?

During the last two weeks my belly has started to poke out. Unfortunately, I don't look pregnant quite yet. I just look like I've been eating a little too many tacos. My pants don't really button any more, so I've been using the rubberband method to keep them fastened, however, I generally stick to skirts and dresses these days. Thank goodness it's summer, so I can get away with that!

Anywho, I can't wait until I'm obviously pregnant, which should be in only a couple of weeks. I've been putting off the maternity clothes shopping, but I think that's only at most a couple of weeks away.

In other news, Justin and I started looking at baby furniture. Since it looked like we were going to get something online, we went ahead and ordered this adorable changing table/dresser and crib. We figured this way if we ended up not liking it, we'd have enough time to come up with a plan b. We got both pieces of furniture in about a week later... not so adorable in person, lol. Also, the stains didn't match. Good thing we were proactive. So, we sent both back today and ordered another set from JC Penney. We're really excited about this next prospect! Fingers crossed that this one works out! We'll definitely post pictures when we're for sure set on this one.

As far as any pregnancy symptoms these past couple of weeks, I've been craving strawberries like crazy. My emotions have also been in full swing... I cried watching "13 Going on 30." The scene at the end when Matt and Jenn are moving into the pink dreamhouse... something about that just got me going into a full-on sob. Pretty pathetic, haha.

OK, well, that's all for now! I'll try to update after our next appointment on Aug. 2... so exciting!

A Wee One

Wait, is that two lines? What does two lines mean again? Well, that one's a little lighter than the other one... Hold on, let me read the packaging for the hundredth time. I think it mean's we're pregnant.

That was May 17, 2011 - one of the happiest days of our lives. Justin and I have been so excited to add a little one to our family for a few months now, so seeing the positive result that morning was a very welcome site. We went on about our day as if nothing had changed. We decided we didn't want to tell anybody until we went to the doctor. Keeping it quiet was really hard! We ran into so many family members and friends that we just wanted to spill the beans to, but we did really good. Hiding it the first few weeks wasn't hard at all because God blessed me with an amazing first trimester. I didn't have any morning sickness at all... I've been really tired, but that's all. No complaints here!

Our first doctor's appointment was on June 8, 2011. I learned a lot this first visit, lol, that I won't get in to. They did an ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy. Seeing our baby for the first time was so surreal. It didn't look like much; just a little bean, but it's our bean :) We also got to hear the heartbeat, which was amazing too. Justin about lost it at that point, but he held it together. We learned Jan. 19, 2012 was our official due date.

This week marked 12 weeks, so we had another doctor's appointment this morning. No ultrasound, but we did get to hear the heartbeat again. Just as strong and as sweet as can be! Since everything went well, today was the day we decided to announce it to the world. We've both been overwhelmed by all the warm wishes and prayers we've received from family and friends. It's so touching to see how many people truly care about us. It's just such a great feeling to see how many people are going to love on our baby.

Though the journey is just beginning, here are two photos of me so far. The first is the week we found out - no bump yet! The next was taken this morning... there's a little something there, I think.

Anywho, that's all for now. Keep checking back for updates on Baby Wood. We're so excited to become parents & Macy is so excited for human brother/sister to play with!