Meet Our Baby! :)

Today we had our first ultrasound and got to meet our baby! We also heard the quick little heartbeat! It was an amazing experience, and I'm so glad Harold got to be there with me! I had lots of blood work done, which was easier than expected...and now we're just waiting for the next appointment which will be May 14th! Things are just moving along, and we couldn't be happier! Baby is growing right on schedule and the heartbeat was perfect. We're very excited to see the progress! :)

And HERE is our BABY!!! :D Very little...about 1/2 an inch long right now.



We also know the dates for our visit home.

We are going to be flying into Salt Lake City on July 29th.
Then we will be spending time with family in American Falls the 30th.
Destin's wedding is on the 31st.
Then it's off to Boise on the 1st of August (My Brother's 16th Birthday).
My Baby Shower will be on August 2nd - Invitations will be sent out by my sister.
Then we will be flying home on the 3rd.

As much as we would like to stay longer, we also would like to save Harold's leave time for when Baby is here! Since we will be using only a small amount of time now, we can hopefully stay about 3 weeks come December/January. We aren't quite sure when we'll be making that trip home with Baby...depends on how things go! We're so excited! Yet another full year for the Phythian family. :)

5 Days...

Until my first ultrasound! We are getting super excited to hopefully get to hear our baby's heartbeat!! The appointment was scheduled a little earlier in the day than I had hoped...but thankfully Harold will be able to leave school early, so he will get to be there! So far, I've been feeling the 'morning sickness' all day, every day. Followed by some pretty major heartburn...and I think that's probably because I can't keep any food in my stomach! (Well, except for McDonald's cheeseburgers and fries) It seems I'm just going to have to stick to what works and for now, I'm on a pretty awful diet of McDonald's, club crackers, popsicles and sprite. So far I've actually lost a few pounds. I'm told I'll gain that back pretty soon, however. We have also picked out a boy name! But are struggling to pick only ONE girl name. :P (I think it's going to be a boy anyway...) I am loving all this baby stuff!! :D

And of course I have even MORE good news!

We are coming home in July! Harold's Best Man, Destin, is gettin' hitched and Harold is in the wedding. :) This is happening on July 31st. We also have a friend here getting married on July 24th. (Stealing away Harold's birthday thunder) AND my family is coming to visit from July 4-13th then we are going to go with them to Washington DC for a few days before heading back here to find out if we will be moving to New York or staying in South Carolina for the next year. Phew! And we thought LAST summer was busy!

Oh, and while we are home in July, my sister is planning a baby shower in Boise...but I also have a friend planning one for friends and family in American Falls...and there's even talk of one happening here in South Carolina! Baby Phythian is already SO spoiled!! We are also planning on a vacation back home where we hope to stay for at least a couple weeks once Baby arrives. We haven't decided on whether that will be for Christmas or for New Years...either way, we'll be sure to see EVERYONE we possibly can while home.

For now, I guess that's just about all I have to update. Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers and notes of encouragement! It's tough being away from friends and family, but I've got a pretty amazing husband and a wonderful support system...and we couldn't be happier!! :) :)

Oh, Baby...we're having a Baby!!

Yes, it's true! Baby Phythian is now under construction...and is making its presence VERY clear! I have been sick and tired...and sick...and tired...but I can also say that I've never been so happy to be sick and tired! :) Harold and I are looking forward to this journey, no matter how long or difficult it turns out to be. I know it will be worth it!! We are so thankful for this incredible blessing and for all of our friends and family who are supporting and loving us! :) Every time we learn something new, we'll be sure to keep everyone updated...and this time we mean it!! ;)

Oh...I am 5 weeks pregnant today!! Yay! I know there is a looong road ahead of me...but I already have so much love for this baby I just can't help but celebrate each and every day of its life! Also, a lot of people have been asking, so I thought I might answer on here...we WILL be finding out the sex of the baby, but we have also chosen to keep our name choices a secret until our baby is born.

This is going to be a grand adventure...I can tell already. :]