In the beginning...

It's taken us a long time to decide that a second child is right for our family.

So here's where the journey begins. After only two months of trying, I tested positive on December 30, 2006, before I had even missed a period. So much for having a beer to celebrate the new year, eh?

I met with my family Dr. yesterday evening. According to her calculations, I am due September 13, 2007. This puts me at 4 weeks. FOUR WEEKS? Why, you ask, if I've only been knocked up for about two weeks? It's because they start counting from the beginning of your cycle, not from the date of conception. Now don't you feel smarter?

So far I don't feel pregnant at all. It is a little early in the game, however. We're not quite ready to tell Mackenzie yet, mainly because we want to make sure the "Bean" sticks. There's still the possibility of a miscarriage. But I am excited about telling her! She even asked for a brother or sister for Christmas. Well, Santa delivered since conception was probably around December 20th or so.

What do we hope for, a boy or girl? A boy would be the obvious choice. But I have enjoyed having my girl so much that another girl would be very welcomed as well. I know it's cliche, but I really don't care as long as the baby is healthy.

I now have to give up caffine, or at least cut down alot. I LOVE my coffee...I do not function very well until after a cup of morning coffee. And no alcohol at all, obviously! Also, at the advice of my doctor, I am going off my antidepressant for the first trimester. Wow, this ought to be a fun ride. No caffine, no alcohol, AND no antidepressant??? I think Ken will feel it worse than I will, bless his heart!!