I've been hinting for a while that something big was going on in our lives. Did anyone pick up on it? Now, it's time to reveal what's been going on with us. I had planned to create a quiz or think of some really creative way of sharing our news, but I'm just going to come right out and say it:
I AM PREGNANT! YIPPEEEEEE!!!!
Now, I'm not too far along, but I just couldn't keep it to myself. The truth is, we decided about 2 months ago that we wanted to try on our trip, so we did, and I did-- get pregnant that is. I got pregnant in South Africa. It was our smallest and most precious souvenir I suppose.
I've suspected for about a week, so I took a test yesterday morning. There were 2 lines, but the second one was faint. I assured James that this was indeed a postive result, but he wanted more proof. Heck, we can barely believe it now! So, yesterday during my lunch break, I went to my OBGYN for a blood test. A few hours later I called for the result and was delighted to hear that it was definitely positive! I have a little peanut in my tummy!
Now I'm not positive when I'm due, but I know it's mid April. I have an appointment Tuesday to find out my due date and I'll put a countdown up then. My doctor also wants to do an internal exam and set up my first ultrasound, which I am guessing really won't show much but a small placenta and a little umbilacle chord. I just had to share our news with you, my good friends, even if I am only a little pregnant. :-)
Posted by Hannah at August 2, 2005 05:20 PMCONGRATS, CONGRATS, CONGRATS!!! I picked up on those hints and I thought you were already preggs and were holding out on telling us until you got back. That is the best souvenier EVER!! I am SOOO thrilled for yall!! You will make the most perfect mom!
Posted by: Allison at August 2, 2005 06:29 PMCongrats that is brilliant news!! Africa the land of plenty - we wont say plenty of what!
Posted by: Pixy at August 2, 2005 08:20 PMI can honestly say that this is the happiest I have ever been in my entire life!!! I feel like it's going to be my baby too, my little jelly bean! (well it won't be mine, but I feel like it will) I cannot wait until it gets here!!!!
Posted by: Meggie at August 2, 2005 08:59 PMyay! i didn't guess. you must be so excited.
Posted by: Rachel at August 2, 2005 09:09 PMHmm, maybe I should get *you* the "Mommy's Little Jellybean" onesie in return? hehe :) Hannah, you know how happy and excited I am for you guys. It'll be fun hearing about your pregnancy experiences as time goes on. How did your appointment go? Best wishes for a smooth-sailing pregnancy! :)
Posted by: Lisanne at August 2, 2005 09:10 PMOh, and it's so neat to read in your "about me" section ... "pregnant with our first child!" I remember how amazing it felt to be able to write that on my blog, "Our first child on the way!"
Posted by: Lisanne at August 2, 2005 09:11 PMHow exciting! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What a neat idea and what a wonderful story to be able to tell your little peanut when he/she's all grown up. Oooh I can't wait to follow along with all the exciting little things a baby brings!
Posted by: Pink Sun Drops at August 2, 2005 09:47 PMWhooo-hoo! You are gonna make a great mom! Congrats to both of you!
Posted by: bethanie at August 2, 2005 10:30 PMOH OH Oh OH OH!!!!!! YAY!!!!! The fuzzy slippers WORKED!! :) :) :)
I am SO HAPPY for you, Hannah. I honestly got tears in my eyes reading this.
Wow. I don't know what to say. I am so overcome with happiness and joy for your new little family. :)
Yay Mommy & Daddy!!! :) :) :)
Posted by: girl from florida at August 2, 2005 11:21 PMCongratulations! Great news!!
Posted by: Laura at August 2, 2005 11:43 PMI heard from GFF that you are pregnant, so I thought I would wander over and be nosy! Because who doesn't love a story about someone sharing such great news!!! =) I bet you are just so excited now!! What an amazing story...conceiving such a wonderful souveneir in South Africa!!! That's really a cool story!!! Congrats!!!! I wish you and the baby all health and happiness...and Daddy too I guess =)
Posted by: Shelby at August 2, 2005 11:51 PMOMG congratulations!!! i am so happy for you
Posted by: feli at August 3, 2005 07:42 AMCongratulations both of you :) That's such happy news! I knew you guys were going to try but wow :) now you can tell your little one that he/she was conceived in S Africa - how cool is that?!
O Happy Day!
Posted by: stef at August 3, 2005 11:44 AMOh my gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!! I had a little feeling. That is great. All the best!!!
Posted by: Ani at August 3, 2005 12:22 PMCongratulations! Only the best wishes for you and your husband.
Posted by: willow at August 3, 2005 12:34 PMHANNAH and JAMES!!! CONGRATS ON THE BABY!! I AM SOOO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS :) TTYL
LUV YA
Posted by: wenders at August 3, 2005 12:41 PMCongratulations!!
Posted by: little things at August 3, 2005 05:46 PMHannah and James, I am excited and ecstatic about the news. Congratulations and well done for conceiving in South Africa. Now are you not pleased you did not take those malaria tablets *grin*.
Posted by: Michelle at August 3, 2005 05:55 PMI am very happy for you and James! :D
Thanks for sharing this wonderful news.
God bless and may HIS plans for your life be fullfilled.
Congratulations!!!
(I go a day without reading and what do I miss?!) How wonderful for you and James!
Congratulations Hannah! This is such wonderful news and certainly made my day to hear. Wishing you the best and can't wait to hear about your pregnancy ups and downs on your blog.
Posted by: Amanda at August 5, 2005 07:28 PMI'm late hearing the news too. Wow! Congratulations! That explains why you've seemed so tired lately. What a memorable vacation you had!
Posted by: Elaine at August 5, 2005 10:32 PM