A Little Surprise

SURPRISE!!! Hunter Baby #2 is on the way!

 I had a feeling about two and a half weeks ago that something was going on so I took a pregnancy test and sure enough, there were two lines. I immediately started crying and just stared at Lucy as she smiled back at me. Since last pregnancy was such a shock and I was not able to come up with something creative, I thought a little more about how to share the news with Jameson this time. We had gotten our tree the day before but had not had the chance to decorate it yet. Oddly enough, I had purchased a "gift ball" ornament that unlocks with a key and after a few modifications I was able to fit my positive test in the little ball. When Jameson came home, there was a single ornament hanging on the tree.

That week I called the doctor and was sent for blood tests. My results came back positive but with a very low hcg count. I was sent for another test and after a loooonnnnnnngggggg weekend of waiting we learned that my levels were still low but had doubled so it seemed that things were progressing. Jameson and I knew that we had to tell our family soon because I already had a little belly...

4 weeks

We told Jameson's parents, who were not surprised AT ALL!, one night at their house. Since tattoos are rampant in my family I told my parents that I had gotten one myself that week. When they asked to see it, this is what they got, a preview of grandchild #8...

5 weeks

Our entire family is beyond excited as we anticipate the arrival of the 8th grandchild for my parents, 3rd grandchild for Jameson's parents and baby brother or sister for Lucy :)

 So, today we saw the newest member of our family for the very first time! I did not know how far along I was prior to the appointment so it was wonderful to learn baby's due date, August 9, 2012, which makes me six weeks as of yesterday. Jameson and Lucy came to the appointment too so we were all able to share the moment of seeing that little blurb and the fluttering heart beat. What a beautiful sight! After so much anticipation and some stress leading up to the appointment it was such a relief to hear that everything looks great.

As for me, I am already back in my belly band over my jeans and beyond exhausted. I am eating A LOT since I am eating for three now- me, Lucy, and baby- and it helps with the nausea. But mostly, I am overjoyed to be expecting again and feel so blessed to already have one beautiful baby.

6 weeks

Without further delay... BABY HUNTER #2