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Today was the first ultrasound. Boy we were in for a surprise! I thought we would have problems seeing it but as soon as the technician got the thing on me I could see the head and body immediately! It was indescribable!

Not long before we could see the arms and legs and then… the heart beatting! It was so clear and so fast! That became quite an emotional moment

One of the tests was to measure a fluid at the back of the neck as a part of a Downs Syndrome probability test. But the baby was not in the right position. So the technician started rocking me and tapping my tummy to make the baby move. Oh it didn’t like that! It was kicking like a mule! Honestly I had no idea it could move so much! And it kept on moving, so much so that it took ages to get the right measurements because it wouldn’t stop. And it wasn’t happy about having a picture taken as well. Russ said it was so stubborn it could only be a girl

Anyway the technician didn’t lose her patience (I would) and we finally got the measurements and the picture. So here it is!

Never again drink a hot drink and especially lattes!

I’m nearly 11 weeks now (minus 1 day) and mos of the sickness is gone. I still feel very tired all the time but less that before. But I guess that must be more to do with the fact that I finally had time to rest and I don’t have a job anymore.

Anyway my doctor called me today to discuss my blood test results. It seems like I am not immune to rubella which is a major pain. It is very dangerous during pregnancy. Fortunately it’s not very common but it’s something to be aware of. So he told me that I should get vaccinated first thing after delivery.

Other than that my skin is even greasier that usual and The odd spot appears in my face I hadn’t had spot for years… And they are all around my nose as well and sometimes painful. Oh well…

My tummy is starting to show a bit although most of it is fat. But I can notice the change

Not long until the ultrasound

I took the opportunity that my parents were here for the wedding to tell them the news in person. I was very nervous because I had no idea what their reaction would be and it was quite an important moment for me. It would also have to be the right time, the time I was ready to tell them without stressing unbelievably.

So in the end I told my mum first. She was outside smoking a cigarette  and we were talking about her health. She said that all she wanted now was to live enough to see her grandchildren. That was it. I didn’t have the heart to pretend nothing was going on and I wouldn’t have the face to say it later. It was bad because Russ wasn’t there but I had no choice. So I told her she didn’t have to wait much. She didn’t understand and it took about 5 times of me saying that it was true and I am pregnant for her to believe me. Bless. I think she was very happy and she’s been asking ow I’m feeling all the time.

Them it was my dad. The moment was at dinner when we were all having a nice conversation and Russ said I better say it because we probably won’t have the opportunity.

I told him. He laughed and said he was expecting it. He said it was the only thing left for me to do. He smiled a lot and tapped me in the back awkwardly. I guess it’s his way to say he was happy and proud. He text my stepmom with the news immediately

So that did it. They know and are happy and I am happy too. I just hope that everything goes well adn we can tell everyone