November 9th, 2009- Our First Appointment

This picture is of Lucy surprising her "Nonnie" (Grandma Kim) with the big news. The bag had two baby booties inside with a note attached that read, "I'm going to be a big sister!" After Nonnie unwrapped it and realized that we weren't getting another puppy, but we were having a baby, she was shocked and thrilled.
We waited nearly 6 weeks for our first appointment after finding out about Baby Zurlage. Needlesstosay, we were VERY ready for our check-up! The pregnancy was confirmed and everything checked out perfectly. We heard the heartbeat for the first time- which was the most reassuring, facsinating, and heartwarming sound. It sounded like a quick pitter-pattery, flutter! We found out at this appointment that I was 11 weeks and 3 days- due date May 30th, 2010; which was further along than I thought...another reassuring moment. Our next appointment is on December 8th and can't come soon enough! We are ready to hear that little heart again and hopefully getting closer to seeing this little one during an ultrasound.

September 30th, 2009- Pregnancy Test goes "+" !!!

Nick and I first found out we were going to be parents on September 30th, 2009. It was a Wednesday night...I had been home from work sick the day before because of a wicked sinus infection. I had been feeling horrible because of that and a little woozie. Lindsey (White) suggested that I take a pregnancy test, as a joke, I think. I thought it might be a good idea but never suspected that I was pregnant. So, on Wednesday, when I got home from work and not thinking anything of it, I took a test and it was immediately POSITIVE! That little "+" sign was the best thing I had ever seen. Nick was at softball so I called him with the good news. We celebrated and let it all sink in...and then took a few more tests! The next day, I was off to a work conference- trying but failing not to tell Reba about our good news ;)