Jelly Bean

It started with THIS:

Hmmm...what do YOU think? Well it had Scott and I going crazy all day. Did we really see a faint line? Are we just imagining it? The next test was much clearer:

We did something special for the reveal with each family. For example, my mom opened this card and my two sisters each unwrapped a binkie. I'm really glad Scott recorded both of the reveals on his camera. We treasure those videos!

I had my first ultrasound on Scott's birthday (December 16) where we first saw the little Jelly Bean, as we all lovingly refer to our growing embryo.

When I tell someone the news, the first question I'm always asked is how I feel. I haven't thrown up, but I was constantly queasy Weeks 6-11. However, if it weren't for all the changes happening to my body, I would have no clue that I was growing a little human. Other symptoms? Well, here are some of the texts my husband gets from me while I'm at work (mine are blue, his are gray):

           

Scott has been an absolute ANGEL through all this. He never complains and is always eager to serve. I'm very grateful.  And YES, I'm already reading 3 or 4 books about pregnancy/childbirth. Would you expect any different? ;)  I waited to announce it until after my next doctor's appointment. My cousin Lauren was in on the secret, and she did a photo shoot for us.

Despite common opinion, pregnancies are never perfectly planned. I believe in a Divine Father who has a plan of His own, and I trust that He is invested greatly in the timing of sending his spirit children down. I don't understand it, but I'm so grateful for this opportunity. Most of our family is on team Girl, but Scott and I pray only for a happy, healthy baby to call ours. (I think Scott desperately wants a boy, because the thought of being completely surrounded by more things PINK is too much!)