Hearing the heartbeat

Brett said that it really felt "real" to him at our first prenatal appointment when he saw the baby and the heartbeat. But it has been 4 weeks since then and Brett admits that he needs a constant reminder that we're having a baby to realize it. He said, "we need one of those ultrasound machines at home." Okay, Tom Cruise! But honestly, I know how he feels. We haven't really told anyone and are so cautious because we feel as if it's not really real yet.

You'd think with my nausea, constant fatigue, and hunger that it would be more real to me. But even as my pants are snug, I am thinking it's just bloat and water weight. However, today we heard the heartbeat. It sounded just like it does on tv! :) A very fast, fluid surrounding sound. The doctor reported that it was in the 160's and sounded very good. That was about it...a really quick appointment, but an amazing moment nonetheless!

Bring on the second trimester...and the increased energy, and the decreased nausea, and the "fun" part of pregnancy...

Happy Father's Day

We went to Florida to visit my parents this weekend and this is how we told them they were going to grandparents...and this time to a baby without fur! :) Meemaw (Grandma Kirk) got it right away...but I think Meepaw thought we were getting a new puppy.
Happy Father's Day...just think, this will have a whole new meaning to Brett next year!