First Baby Bump Picture

So I decided to take my first baby bump photo and I think I just look bloated.  I am approximately 10 weeks and a couple of days.  I have my first coordinator appointment on 4/12/11.  After talking with a friend of mine, I guess I will have to visit with a few different OBGYNs to determine which one is best to deliver the baby.  I didn't realize how much research and pre-birth preparation needs to be done.  I just thought I needed to prepare for after the baby is here.  WHEW!!!  So happy to have someone to help me out because Dan nor I have a clue about having a baby.

Catching Up with A Dear Friend

After living in fear over the last 6 weeks of not having anyone to talk to or to turn to, I gathered up my courage to reach out to an old roommate of mine that I truly miss and love.  Once upon a time, the friendship between us was unstoppable and undeniably exciting - we should have been sisters!  Never a dull moment between us.  Then life happens and her life went in a whole other direction (marriage, family, etc) - a direction I was not a part of but I always thought of her none the less.  I reached out to her in part because I missed my friend, but the bigger reason is because I hoped she would be there for me in my biggest moment of need.  My journey into first time single motherhood!  And she did not let me down!  I can't believe the advice and information she was able to clue me in on in a few hours.  She even made me excited instead of fearful and anxious about the little one growing inside of me.  In fact, I am starting this blog to document my journey so I can express my feelings, emotions and thoughts along the way.  

Baby's First UltraSound 3/3/11

This was the day I heard the most amazing sound.  A real tiny human being is growing inside of me.  Something I have wanted my entire life, a child.  Although, I've struggled with the feelings of the timing being way off and the relationship, or lack thereof, with the father is unknown in its direction, you are a blessing from God!  You will bring more happiness and excitement in my life than I can even imagine right now.  You will show me what it means to love unconditionally and to push myself to be the best role model I can be, because I am scared....BUT I LOVE YOU!!!!