A BIG DAY! (19 Weeks, 2 Days)

I've made a website! Oh, and today is the day that we have the BIG ultrasound. (That's the real news). During the ultrasound, we hope to learn whether Sprout is a boy or a girl and still as perfect as we assume Sprout is. We should also get a movie. Make sure to come back at the end of the day to find out the results. That is, if we decide to tell!

Starting an online journal about Sprout and the pregnancy feels very strange, as both Aaron and I are intensely private people. I just feel like I can't miss the chance, though, to record this incredible time in our lives. I feel so good that I just have to share with our loved ones and, as most of you aren't in Atlanta, you can check in this way for news. Bear with me as I learn how this tech stuff works.

It is so hard to believe that we are almost halfway through this pregnancy. So far, everything has been going really great. I feel good and have been keeping really busy. The biggest signs of pregnancy have been that I am tired (well, that's not new) and focus on what I eat a lot (again, not at all new). And, now, I am slowly growing out of my clothes (well, to have it happen so fast is a little new). I have even been feeling pretty optimistic and upbeat (entirely new). I feel as if my life is just filled with blessings. Aaron and I have a great life together complete with little house, paid for cars, double incomes, (almost) behaved animals, and good health. I might not have recognized it if it weren't for this pregnancy, but we are living the lives we hoped for so long ago. Really, how many people get to live their lives that way? It's far from perfect, but it is pretty good.

And now with Sprout....well, each day, I try to take one moment and really commit that moment to my memory. I try to remember each day is unique and moving us closer to this entirely new part of our lives and I am in just utter disbelief. I feel like I am having the most profound experience of my life, while in the middle of one the most common experiences in the world. It is amazing.

Thanks to everyone for their love and support.