not so fast.

We were a week off in our calculations. According to the second ultrasound, I'm only now five weeks and some odd days. By May, it will have felt like I've had a year-long pregnancy.

My next prenatal appointment is three weeks away. Another ultrasound. This time, the doctor has assured me, we should see a baby. Can't wait.

So far, so good -- still no morning sickness. Whew.

two pink lines.

Friday, August 28, started as a day like any other.

Around 3PM, I took a test, and my world changed.

I'm pregnant.

Two days ago, I had my first prenatal visit with the doctor. Poked and prodded, just as I'd expected. A urinalysis, an ultrasound, and blood work were ordered. Though the urinalysis confirmed the pregnancy, the ultrasound wasn't so predictive -- the technician said it was simply too early to see any development. Yesterday, a nurse called with blood work results and assured me that the levels were as they should be at this stage and for a sustainable pregnancy. We're hoping to see something -- maybe even the heartbeat! -- by the ultrasound next week.

We told Justin's mom last weekend, and she's already been shopping for the baby. So excited.

This weekend, we'll tell my parents. I can only hope they'll take the news as well. Yikes.

I'm nearing the end of my fifth week. No morning sickness, yet. A little nausea, mild cramping, backaches, frequent urination, and the occassional heart flutter -- nothing too terrible. I'm taking prenatal vitamins, modifying my diet (less caffeine and sugar, more of "the good stuff"), and no longer smoking.

I'm going to be a Mommy. I'm in love, already.

I still can't believe this is my life.