I Can Breathe For Now...

I went to to obgyn today for my official ultra sound and I couldn't have asked for a better visit.

As soon as I heard the doctor say "... and there's your baby" I just started crying, tears streaming down the sides of my face. We are right on target at a little over 7 weeks and the heartbeat is strong and normal. My official due date is April 6th! Yowza!!

I can't describe how I feel right now other than relieved, ecstatic, excited, and in love with this life that is inside me growing strong. After we left the doctor's office I patted my stomach and whispered "good job" to our little. I'm so proud of "it".

As far as how I've been feeling; I've been really tired and nauseous-- in fact I barely left my couch this weekend, I was so lethargic and sleepy. I haven't been able to eat meat, I'm just really craving pizza and ice cream and soup- like clear broth with noodles. I also used to eat green vegetables with every meal and now I can't even put a piece of steamed broccoli in my mouth without gagging. I hope that changes because I need my green veggies! But I am nauseous throughout the day and it comes in waves. I was just in my boss's office and I thought I was going to throw up on his desk. Luckily I'm not throwing up, just dry heaving -but I am loving every minute of it and I am soaking this all in.
To me this feels like a dream right now and I am grateful for every minute I get to spend protecting and nurturing this life I have inside of me and I pray it will continue to grow and be healthy.
Thank you G-d for this unbelievable gift....