Our Big Announcement

We are finally making our big news public. We're expecting our second baby! We are all really excited and Ryan is quite unaware of what's going on, although we do tell him about it. He's too young to understand I guess. The baby is due March 29, 2008. I'm hoping to have it around 38 weeks. I am currently 12 weeks pregnant and looking forward to the first trimester being over. I haven't been really sick, so I'm lucky that way. I have been quite tired so it's been nice that I only work in the mornings, I sometimes sneak in a nap while Ryan is down for his.

My blood-sugar has been excellent (14 day avg. 118, A1C 5.9). I've already been to the OB twice as well as the Diabetic Specialist. Both doctors are happy with the way things are going. We had the baby's heart rate measured today and it was 155 beats per minute, exactly the same as what Ryan's was at this point in the pregnancy. Colin thinks the baby is a boy because there are some obvious similarities with the two pregnancies, (lots of night-time nausea, hyper sense of smell etc.). I'm still holding out hope for a girl. We cannot decide on a name for a girl yet. I really want it to end in an "n" or even "an" to go along with the rest of the family. We know the girl's middle name (even though that took quite a lot of arm-twisting on my part). For a boy, we have a first name picked out and a possible contender for middle names. We have an easy time thinking of boy names I guess. And that is the run-down so far. I'll be sure to blog about this pregnancy as I get info in.


Well, here's the first ultrasound image taken three weeks ago at 8 weeks 4 days pregnant.

July 31, 2007- Suspicions confirmed.

Comments

joyous said…
Congrats!!! Especially on the good control. 5.9% is awesome! My sister is due the same time as you too. :) I love that early ultrasound where it looks like a peanut. I recently taught the YW on "Life is Sacred" and showed the girls my ultrasound pics. I had a TON from Mimi, one of the perks from diabetes.
Becky J. said…
Congrats Jen! That's so exciting! I'm glad you're not too sick to teach. I well remember shoving saltine crackers down my throat all day in that first trimester to combat the nausea and hoped that none of the kids figured out why. Will the teacher you're teaming with take over full-time when you do maternity or will you have a sub for your half? Good luck and congrats again!
Anonymous said…
yay!! Congratulations and all that great jazz! I'm pretty stoked, as I get auntie benefits!
Kathryn said…
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so excited for you. This is quite a year in fifth grade. You sure do know how to keep a secret. We will miss our fearless team leader. Good luck - Love, Kathryn
Congratulations Jen!! I'm so excited for you guys!
The McNews said…
Oh my STARS!!!! I'm so happy for you guys!!!! I bet Ryan will get such a kick out of having a baby brother/sister. Cameron has for sure surprised me. It's been so much fun with two around. We have to get to Utah now! Love you!
The Sohm's said…
Congrats!! That is so exciting.

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