Cats Out Of The Bag!

Some might have guessed with talk of changes and getting back to blogging that something was up. Well, here it is. I'm pregnant! My husband and I are having our first baby. 

I think I'm still in shock at the idea of having something growing inside me but today was our very first ultrasound and still all I can do is giggle in between my exhaustion. 

I plan on blogging throughout the whole pregnancy, more of a way to keep my own record of everything. Plus week by week updates and progress reports. 

Today's ultrasound showed one very strong little bean with a heart rate of 158 bpm and measuring 7 weeks and 1 day, although by my calculations I'm 7 weeks 4 days. The ultrasound guy said I could go by my dates because they were in the 6 days they leave for error. So we are looking at a Winter baby, 18-22 July, 2015. 

It has honestly been the worst kept secret. Close family knew the week I knew and close friends were very close behind. I know announcing early isn't the 'done' thing in some peoples eyes and I respect that. For me though I wanted to celebrate and scream it from the roof the second I found out - more so to make it real for myself I think. But also because if anything was to go wrong (which touch wood, doesn't) I would have the love and support I'd need. 

I have been very lucky with minimal to no morning sickness, just a bit of nausea here and there. I have been very hungry and extremely tried. The exhaustion is a whole new thing that I can't even put in to words. It's not a tiredness I've ever felt before, I don't even know if tired and exhausted are ever the right words to describe it. Sometimes it gets unbearable and frustrating. Like tonight, I'm very tried (but not sleeping tired), getting a headache and have so much I need to do but I need to accept that it's not going to get done which is hard. My husband has been a huge help but sometimes I just need to leave the house messier then I'd like it to be. 

We've started a list of names that we like and have a few of the larger nursery items already on layby - we are seriously the easiest couple when it comes shopping for baby. Pram, car seat, cot and change table are all on layby and out of the way. Which has definitely made things a lot less stressful financially. I have the hope and plan to have a Lion themed nursery as well.

So much going on, I have to admit it can get overwhelming, scaring and confusing at times. Everything my body and mind are going through is completely new to me. And at times I feel like I'm totally alone. But then the hormones past and everything is ok. And now they I have our first ultrasound picture I have visual proof of everything that is happening which makes it easier. 

Hopefully this week I will get some photos and my first week by week update written up and ready to post so hopefully you'll join me on this crazy ride!