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Dave and I are finally letting the cat out of the bag . . . it's been killing us these last few weeks . . .
We're having a baby!!!!!!

My absence of posting on the blog is mainly because I like to think of nothing other than the sweet, new life that is growing inside of me, but I couldn't tell. Plus, I did spend a lot of time sleeping this summer.

So, now you know.

This weekend marked the end of the first trimester, so we feel pretty safe in telling our news. Of course, your prayers for a safe pregnancy and a healthy baby are certainly appreciated.

My due date is March 15th, but the baby measured about a week bigger at the 10-week sonogram. So we'll see. My brother and I were both about 8.5 pound babies. Dave's brother was a 9-pounder. While Dave was a preemie, he was 18 inches long. So odds are, this could be a large baby.

I feel pretty good, not quite myself, plagued by heartburn, tired, but thankfully, no morning sickness. I've gained about 7 pounds, and my pants don't fit. I've bought a Bella Band to help with some of my pants. I'm wearing skirts with elastic. I'm quite happy that loose, flowy tops are in fashion.

Dave is quite attentive; he giggles when I emit a frog-like hiccup/burp. He has stocked my bedside table with snacks so I don't have to get up at 3am to go to kitchen to eat. (Thankfully, I haven't woken up hungry in about a week.) Dave has had to take over my upstairs bathroom remodeling.

So, that's what's new with us.