Baby Parris due June 27, 2012!

For any of you who haven't heard the good news, we are expecting our first baby! Baby Parris is due June 27, 2012. I am now 6 Weeks and 4 Days pregnant. Here's a little summary up-to-date:

October 14
Tested positive and shared the amazing news with Todd.

October 15

We told my Mom the next day at her birthday breakfast. We said that we had another present for her, but she'd have to wait until June to get it. She was thrilled!

October 16

We shared the news with Todd's family. We tried to do it creatively, but it didn't quite work. But they were still excited and happy for us.

October 31

We told my family on Halloween! We draw Christmas names every year, and so I decided to sneak "Baby Parris" into the draw. My family was involved in some pretty deep discussions while we were trying to draw names, so I didn't think it was going to work, but Liz saved the day and made it work perfectly! Noelle drew the name, so Liz had everyone listen while she read "Baby Parris" so the rest of the family could hear. It took them a couple of minutes to get it, but when they did it was all smiles.

November 3

First doctor appointment! We had been planning on seeing a Midwife in West Point, but I felt so uncomfortable with her staff that we decided to try somewhere different. My co-worker recommended Circle of Life Women's Center, so we made an appointment with Dr. Beirer. It went wonderfully. He came in, answered all of our questions before we even asked them, and did the first ultrasound.

The baby is only 1/2 a centimeter at this point, marked in the picture above. We could see his/her sweet little heartbeat flickering on the screen. It was still to early to hear it, but seeing is beleiving, right? It's finally official!

November 4

Shared the news with everyone else! We made a couple of calls to family and friends, then decided to post it on FaceBook. We have appreciated how much love and support we have felt already. This is a very exciting and new adventure, sure to bring joy and frazzled nerves, but we know it will be worth it.

Here I am at 6 weeks. Although I feel huge already, I'm really not showing :)

So... here's the big question...are we having a BOY or a GIRL? Let me know what you think by taking the survey on my blog! We'll find out the gender in about 2 months.

Again, to all of our loving friends and family, thank you for all you do, all you have done, and all I know you will do to help our little family grow.

Love,

Jewely & Todd