Week 4 - a Poppy Seed!

We officially have a POPPY SEED that is rapidly becoming an APPLE SEED! It is so amazing to read how much has already formed and continuing to form each minute that goes by. Today is DAY 34 and marks 4 weeks, 6 days...tomorrow starts WEEK 5! Today, I had my 1st appointment to confirm the pregnancy with a blood draw...and they did another test. YES, it was positive again. The whole thing is amazing. The next step is an Ultrasound on Friday, March 16th to make sure that the Little Monster is progressing as planned. Plus, we will be able to get a more accurate due date...of course, we all know, the Little Monster will come when ready.

This week I need to get a base measurement for my belly...but so far no weight change. I'm feeling great and wouldn't know I was pregnant except for the little PREGNANT result on the test last weekend. It's all so amazing. This week, the LITTLE MONSTER is busy! The circulatory system is busy getting started and soon the heart will be beating. It's amazing and surreal at the same time.

Shhhh, it's a secret!

As much as we would love to run up and down the street screaming our FANTASTIC news...the time is just not right!

So, here goes....

WE'RE PREGNANT!
It's kind of like the tree that falls in the woods...does it still make a sound? Yes, it does and Yes, we are PREGNANT even if we haven't shared our exciting news!!!

Rich and I found out on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25th at 1:30 pm that we are expecting our first baby (currently nicknamed Little Monster Meyer) on Wednesday, October 31st! Yes, Halloween 2012 - now you get the Little Monster nickname!

We've decided to keep this quiet for a little bit and keep our growing family super private at this time - insert BLOG posts so when the time is right EVERYONE can join in the journey and catch up on the past weeks.

First things first, Rich and I will head to the doctor this week to get a blood test to confirm the news and I will start heading to ACUPUNCTURE each week to make sure that the Little Monster and Mama have a great FIRST Trimester and beyond!

Lots of reading to do! What can I do? What can't I do? What can I eat? What can't I eat? How much sleep do I need? Can I still color my hair? What products can't I use anymore? Do I need more vitamins? What nutrition and exercise plan is safe?

And, this is just the beginning...hold on, I have a feeling this is going to be a WILD ride!