Johnny Appleseed

Johnny APPLESEED
A lot of you will be reading this post retrospectively (if you know who I am), as I've not technically shared the news with everyone...figure sharing it with the world that doesn't know me would be pretty harmless.

Embryo is now the size of an APPLESEED. Two days ago, it was the size of a POPPYSEED. Crazy to think it's more than doubled in size in one week. Crazy to think there's something growing inside of me that isn't simply a product of laziness and poor dietary choices. A doctor has confirmed early pregnancy and let me know not to get my hopes too high...there's a 25% chance of miscarriage. So, rest assured that I am aware of the risks of sharing the news too early. We both decided that if it happens because something didn't develop right, then it was meant to happen that way...and that apparently we both are very capable of getting pregnant fairly easily again.

I feel blessed. I know so many people who have endured super-long struggles to get pregnant for years on end. Who've suffered losses that---no matter how far along they were--broke their hearts. I feel guilty that we didn't have that struggle. I guess God thought we were ready right away!

So far the side effects of the pregnancy have just been minor cramping. Not nearly as intense as menstrual cramps. (yay) I also am starting a prune regimen. Imagine that side effect. Unpleasant bloating has been the most uncomfortable side effect so far. If that's the worst of it (I know it won't be), I'm good to go.

Jeff is excited. I imagine he's already figured out college funds. He's requesting information for 2029 admissions to Harvard (I'm planning to look into Grand Valley State). I'm so thrilled to be bringing a child into the world with a man who's looking forward to it just as much as I am. Again, I'm blessed! Got him (ok, the baby) a onesie that reads "My dad is a geek" on the front. He loves it. I planned on telling him the news whenever it came with gifting him that shirt. Unfortunately, he was out of town when I found out. I couldn't imagine waiting 3 days to tell him my news...it was long enough waiting to a decent hour to send him a picture of the positive test!!! Plus, I wanted to talk to my mom and it just wouldn't be fair to tell her and not him!!!

Alright...blah, blah, blah. I've talked enough. Now I have to go pee again. Oops, TMI.

Cate