Welcome to my journal! Please know that I don't EXPECT you to read this - as Johnna Weber so eloquently put, "Can't you just synopsize?" Sorry, kiddo - I don't know the meaning of brevity!

As you saw on the homepage, I also had the great joy of hearing AND seeing his/her heartbeat! (For the sake of sanity, I'll just be calling Jellybean HIM, and if Jonathan ever wants to post, he calls Jellybean HER. It's funny!) Anyway, I think they don't usually do the ultrasound that early, but I honestly had no idea how far along I was - oops! - and they were willing to sneak me in so they could try to figure it out! The best they could come up with on Monday, March 14th, was six weeks and five days - which gives us an estimated due date of November 2nd!

My Dad, Gene, has his fingers crossed that he'll get a "Tank" for HIS birthday on November 8th. (Ever since we were kids, Daddy's joked that he was gonna call his first grandbaby Tank - even if it was a girl!) I understand that the due date is a pretty loose estimate, so maybe he'll get what he wants!

Finally, just a mom-to-be note - I've made comments to a few people that anyone who goes through this more than once is either insane or a glutton for punishment. Please understand that this is the extraordinary nausea talking! I have never felt more gross in my entire life. Thanks for those great genes, Mommy! Anyway, I'm doing what I can to keep the queasiness under control - and if anyone has any suggestions, PLEASE feel free to offer them!

Jonathan couldn't be happier! He talks to my tummy every morning and every night - and keeps telling Jellybean to HURRY UP! Something tells me that it's going to be a long seven months!