Are we really having a baby?!

You would think it would have already sunk in after seeing the positive pregnancy test 9 days ago, but nope... I still find it hard to believe that a baby is growing inside of me.

That's right, Michael and I are expecting a little one around May 31st, 2010. There are a couple of reasons why I'm SUPER excited (some warranted, some pretty ridiculous):

1- I'm going to be a Mom.

2- I'm going to be a Mom before I'm 30.

3- My baby is going to be born in 2010. I was fortunate enough to be born in 1980...it makes it very easy to remember how old you are. Think about it.......

4- My baby is going to have the best father (he promises the baby will be reading by 12 months).

We found out about Poppy on 9.19.09. It happened to be Rosh Hashannah (the Jewish New Year). As I mentioned, neither of us can really believe this is happening...but we are super excited. I really don't know much about babies so any and all advice on the best way of doing things, best diapers, best toys, etc. etc. is welcomed!

We have started the weekly photos - I'm dying to start showing so I can actually feel & look preggers - right now it's just waves of exhaustion and nausea.

Week 4

Week 5

As you can see, nothing is really changing on the outside - probably because right now, Poppy is the size of a sesame seed and her heart is the size of a poppy seed.

You are probably wondering why I'm referring to the baby as Poppy...

I signed up for weekly updates to find out what's going on inside of me, how big the baby is, what I can expect to feel, etc. etc. and the first email we received said "Your baby is the size of a poppy seed this week". And there you have it....our little one's first nickname.

Love, Stephanie

Disclaimer: Not everyone knows we are expecting - you have been invited as our family or very closest of friends to view this blog. Please do NOT share this website with anyone. We started this as an easy way to share our journey with you - but again, not everyone knows we're already started it...so please keep it to yourself. Thank you :)