Today we told my parents and it was so exciting. Paul and I wanted to do it together so I went up to Stuart, VA a couple days ago and Paul came up this evening. He was trying to get up early but could not get out of work so it was after 8pm by the time he got up.
Since were are celebrating my birthday this weekend we thought it would be fun to put the good news on my birthday cake. Britt and I made the cake earlier today, and we were all sit around the fire outside when Paul got here. Trying to get everyone back inside proved to be a harder task than originally planned but we got it worked out. So Brittany and Paul went to get the cake and light the candles while Mom, Dad, and I sat at the table. They came out singing "Happy Birthday" and put the cake down in front of me to blow out the candles. Instead of saying Happy Birthday Emily the cake read Congrats Grandparents! It only took a couple of seconds for Mom and Dad to notice then it was time to celebrate.
I got to show them the 8 week sonogram pictures and we talked about the due date, May 5th, and everything else we could think of. It was a lot of fun. They are very excited, but it is still a secret since I am not quite 12 weeks yet and we still have to tell the rest of the family.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
First Sonogram
I am now 8 weeks along and it is time for my first sonogram. I am so excited! Paul was planning on coming too but is not back from his rafting trip in WV with our old college roommate Rob yet, so unable to make it. He will do his best to be at the other appointments though.
To be honest I am not sure what I was expecting, but cannot make out anything in the sonogram. Which should not be that much of a surprise because my baby is only the size of a raspberry. They said by the next sonogram the baby will be more developed and I will be able to make out more in the pictures. But everything is going great, I am still not feeling sick or anything just a little tired. Also good news the heartbeat is 150 which is perfect for this stage of my pregnancy. So happy things are going so smoothly for us.
To be honest I am not sure what I was expecting, but cannot make out anything in the sonogram. Which should not be that much of a surprise because my baby is only the size of a raspberry. They said by the next sonogram the baby will be more developed and I will be able to make out more in the pictures. But everything is going great, I am still not feeling sick or anything just a little tired. Also good news the heartbeat is 150 which is perfect for this stage of my pregnancy. So happy things are going so smoothly for us.
9 weeks
Sunday, September 19, 2010
BHI
Had an amazing time at Heather's bachelorette weekend! It was so much fun to get away for a bit and hang out with the girls. It was also a lot of fun letting everyone one know that I'm pregnant. First was Jenn, when she came over we hung out and caught up for a minute and then I just blurted it out. She was so excited, it took away all my nervousness about telling the others.
When we got to the island I told everyone right away, then it was over and time to celebrate. Heather and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time. We played games and hung out on the beach. I got a little sunburnt, no one had warned to me that you tend to burn easier when you are pregnant. But it was not bad enough to take away from all the fun.
One of the fun things about the island is that there are no cars. You have to take a ferry out there and everyone drives around in golf carts. We had fun riding around and sight seeing. Had a group dinner at the local bar and then half of us stayed and half came back to the house for a movie night. I was in the "earlybird" half. Then after the partiers came back we had Heather's panty party, where we each gave her a new pair of panites, which was really funny.
Overall we had an amazing time and everyone really bonded. There was a great mixture old and new friends and everyone got along perfectly. Couldn't have asked for a better get away or better friends!
7 weeks
When we got to the island I told everyone right away, then it was over and time to celebrate. Heather and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time. We played games and hung out on the beach. I got a little sunburnt, no one had warned to me that you tend to burn easier when you are pregnant. But it was not bad enough to take away from all the fun.
One of the fun things about the island is that there are no cars. You have to take a ferry out there and everyone drives around in golf carts. We had fun riding around and sight seeing. Had a group dinner at the local bar and then half of us stayed and half came back to the house for a movie night. I was in the "earlybird" half. Then after the partiers came back we had Heather's panty party, where we each gave her a new pair of panites, which was really funny.
Overall we had an amazing time and everyone really bonded. There was a great mixture old and new friends and everyone got along perfectly. Couldn't have asked for a better get away or better friends!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Dry Bachelorette Party
Tomorrow I am off to Bald Head Island for Heather's bachelorette party and it is not going to go as originally planned. First of all this will be my first dry bachelorette party and second of all I am going to have to let the girls in on my big secret. After all they will notice the lack of drinking especially since we are going to be there Thursday through Sunday.
I am nervous about telling them and not really sure why, I know everyone will be excited. Also Stephanie is going and she is pregnant, and I just found out Caitlin is too. Three preggers at the party is probably not exactly what Heather had planned, but I know it will be fun. I am very excited to get to go I have never been to Bald Head before but have heard great things, and especially excited about a week with the girls.
The good thing is that Jennifer is coming to my house in the morning to pick me up. So I will be able to break the ice and tell her first. Plus she would kill me if she was not the first to know!
I am nervous about telling them and not really sure why, I know everyone will be excited. Also Stephanie is going and she is pregnant, and I just found out Caitlin is too. Three preggers at the party is probably not exactly what Heather had planned, but I know it will be fun. I am very excited to get to go I have never been to Bald Head before but have heard great things, and especially excited about a week with the girls.
The good thing is that Jennifer is coming to my house in the morning to pick me up. So I will be able to break the ice and tell her first. Plus she would kill me if she was not the first to know!
Heather, me, and Jennifer
Friday, September 10, 2010
Secret Round Two
This weekend we are in Stuart, VA at my parents' house and once again not able to share our secret yet. I am starting to get headaches but this is the only side effect so far, I have always had trouble with them so nothing new. The only problem is I am unable to take anything with ibuprofen in it, and everything that my parents have seems to have that in it. So off to the store Brittany, my sister, and I go.
This is the first time that we have been alone together and I can't wait 6 more weeks to tell her it is too hard. We get in the car, down the driveway, onto our road... "Brittany, I'm pregnant", she laughs at me. Then upon realizing that I am in fact serious gets very excited. "But you can't tell anyone yet, not even Mom and Dad." Brittany hates keeping secrets even more than I do, and I did this to her about our wedding too, because I asked her to be my maid of honor before Paul proposed, so she is not as excited about being in charge of such a big secret. But finally I have someone to talk to about it and I feel so much better!
Sorry Britt!
This is the first time that we have been alone together and I can't wait 6 more weeks to tell her it is too hard. We get in the car, down the driveway, onto our road... "Brittany, I'm pregnant", she laughs at me. Then upon realizing that I am in fact serious gets very excited. "But you can't tell anyone yet, not even Mom and Dad." Brittany hates keeping secrets even more than I do, and I did this to her about our wedding too, because I asked her to be my maid of honor before Paul proposed, so she is not as excited about being in charge of such a big secret. But finally I have someone to talk to about it and I feel so much better!
Sorry Britt!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Shhh it's a Secret...
So this weekend we are in Charlottesville, VA visiting Paul's parents and we have to keep a big secret. I feel like everyone can tell even though I know there is no way that they can, I am not showing yet. And luckily I am not having any morning sickness or side effects, yet.
This is so hard I want to tell them, especially over breakfast when Paul's mom is telling me about her four pregnancies. Paul did let his brother in on the secret, since Ben told early about Kable being pregnant it was only fair that he had a heads up. Plus I think Paul was about to explode! He has been baby crazy since we found out Ben and Kay were having Olivia back in April 2009.
Olivia is so cute, she is now about 9 months old and already getting teeth and crawling around. We only get to see her about every three months so it is amazing how fast she is growing. I am sure everyone will feel the same way when our little one gets here.
This is so hard I want to tell them, especially over breakfast when Paul's mom is telling me about her four pregnancies. Paul did let his brother in on the secret, since Ben told early about Kable being pregnant it was only fair that he had a heads up. Plus I think Paul was about to explode! He has been baby crazy since we found out Ben and Kay were having Olivia back in April 2009.
Olivia is so cute, she is now about 9 months old and already getting teeth and crawling around. We only get to see her about every three months so it is amazing how fast she is growing. I am sure everyone will feel the same way when our little one gets here.
It is also crazy how much Olivia looks like Paul!
You can tell she's a Pluger.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Getting Excited!!!
So now that the shock is beginning to wear off, I am getting really excited!!! Can't believe I am going to be a mom and Paul a dad. Seems like we are still kids ourselves! Even though I will be turning 28 later this month, I just feel like we are 21 year olds dreaming about our future... hard to believe we are living it.
When we were 21 we talked about how we wanted to have 2 kids by the time we were 30. With the big 2-8 quickly approaching this was seeming like an unrealistic expectation at this point. But now it is possible! Definitely will have one at least, will see how that goes first and go from there.
We both want a little boy although girls are great too. Paul wants a boy so that he have a little buddy to play sports with. I want a boy because girls kind of scare me, I think that a little boy will be an easier first child. Plus having a big brother would be great for our second child whether a boy or girl.
We are waiting until I am 12 weeks along before we tell people... this is going to be really hard! My doctor recommended not spreading the good news until I am past the first trimester as a precautionary measure. This is going to be so hard with us being excited already!
When we were 21 we talked about how we wanted to have 2 kids by the time we were 30. With the big 2-8 quickly approaching this was seeming like an unrealistic expectation at this point. But now it is possible! Definitely will have one at least, will see how that goes first and go from there.
We both want a little boy although girls are great too. Paul wants a boy so that he have a little buddy to play sports with. I want a boy because girls kind of scare me, I think that a little boy will be an easier first child. Plus having a big brother would be great for our second child whether a boy or girl.
We are waiting until I am 12 weeks along before we tell people... this is going to be really hard! My doctor recommended not spreading the good news until I am past the first trimester as a precautionary measure. This is going to be so hard with us being excited already!
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