The Nickname

I guess it's fairly normal to nickname the tiny baby growing inside you when you are expecting. We have been calling our little one "Cheeto." Why that name?! Well, it's simple. I've been commenting to my hubby that it probably looks to everyone else like I've been eating that extra bag of Cheetos, when, in fact, I haven't had Cheetos in months. The slight weight-gain I've been experiencing isn't enough to disclose my pregnant status - only enough to look like I've overindulged. Hence, the name. . .Cheeto.
It's cute, and a memory we'll always have.

As Time Goes By...

It's still hard to believe I'm pregnant. Yes, my pants are feeling a TINY bit tighter than normal, but other than that, no one would suspect a thing. I went to my second Drs. appointment today and everything looks good. Still slightly too early to hear the tiny heartbeat, so we'll wait til next month.
The scariest thing so far is my blood type. I know I shouldn't be worried, but it's scary at first. I'm O-Negative, which is quite rare. The "negative" part is the scary part. It COULD cause complications at birth, but I'll take a vaccination in my 28th week and again when the baby is born, and all should be ok. It was just something I hadn't really thought about until now. I know God is in control and it will all work out.
We told our Sunday School class on Sunday. We were planning to wait until we returned from vacation, but the opportunity presented itself perfectly. We were going around the room sharing the recent "high points and low points" of life as of present. How could we NOT share the news?! Everyone was surprised and excited!!!!
We'll be leaving early on Sunday for NY - and a chance to tell my parents that they will be second-time grandparents. Then, a week later, my sister and brother-in-law will find out that they will be Uncle and Aunt for the first time. It should be a VERY exciting trip!!!! I'll post pictures of the reactions!!!!

Telling Family...

Well, we have given the good news to Luke's side of the family. Because we see them all the time, we thought it would be better if we just told them. So, last Wednesday we had "Aunt" Candy over for dinner. "Uncle" Chris was coming home from work and was stuck in traffic, so he couldn't make it. The PERFECT scenario happened. I had just spent time with Candy the day before and had thwarted any possibilities of us starting a family any time soon, so she wasn't suspecting a thing. Luke made the comment that he didn't think it was fair that he had to wait for someone to have a baby in order to get treated to my lasagna. (A friend of ours just had a baby and I had made dinner for them - and made extras for us. Hence, the lasagna for dinner.) Candy replied with, "Well, at least she didn't make you wait until you all had a baby!" (How perfect is THAT?!) Luke said, "Well, actually.....she's pregnant!" It took Candy completely off guard. She looked at me and looked back at Luke and said, "No." I just innocently looked at her and said, "Yes." It was SO funny. She turned all red- her face, her ears, she couldn't talk. We got her good!!!

On Sundays we usually have family time after church by joining Luke's side of the family for dinner somewhere. This week it was a Jason's Deli. I had written a poem inside a card for Grandpa and Grandma Perry to read. As soon as we all had our food, Luke handed over the card to his mom and we insisted she read it out loud. She started reading and the further she got, the more it sunk in - they are going to be GRANDPARENTS!!!!!!! We had a wonderful time of surprise and rejoicing together.

Now, we just have to wait a few more weeks until we see my side of the family. It's so hard to wait!!!!! But, I really want to tell them in person!

The Doctor...

Today, I went for my first doctor's appointment - reality set in. It's been strange because I haven't experienced any severe pregnancy symptoms, but actually talking to the doctor about my pregnancy made it more real. Everything is fine, of course. I got a packet of goodies to read through. I'm so excited. I can not wait to tell our family!!! It's going to be such a sweet time with them. It's so cool that we had been planning to visit my family on the east coast anyway, so we'll be able to tell them in person. I'm sure they won't be TOO surprised. After all, it's getting to be that time anyway.
One funny thing DID happen. Yesterday I was hanging out with Candy, my sister-in-law. She straight out asked me if we had started trying. I had to "lie" and say No, but I think she'll forgive me when she finds out :) At least, I hope so.
So far, I'm still feeling so good, and for that I'm so thankful!!!!! I hope the trend continues.
I did break down and tell my friend Jenn the good news. I was DYING to tell someone, and I figured that she was the "safest" person to tell. She doesn't ever see my family, so she'll be able to keep a secret until we are able to share the news with everyone. . .

Keeping the Secret....

is SO VERY HARD. We had church today and spent the afternoon with family. There were so many times when the opportunity seemed to present itself, but we held out for the surprise. Actually, we are waiting until after I am able to visit the doctor. It's weird. The pregnancy test confirmed what I had suspected, but I don't seem to be having any typical "symptoms" of a pregnancy, so it's hard to believe, at times. I just want the reassurance that everything is ok. I'm sure it is, but to have the doctor tell me will be a relief.
I am going to call tomorrow to make the appointment. Hopefully, the appointment will be this week or next. I'm not sure how long daddy will be able to hold out and not say anything!!! ;) Ok, mom, too....

Telling Dad

I surprised Luke when he came home from work with some pink and blue decorations and a big cookie that said, "Congrats, Daddy."

It took him off guard, a little bit. He knew that it was a possibility, but he hadn't been thinking about it, so I was able to pull off the surprise. He was really excited and couldn't stop smiling. I was glad he was slightly surprised. Now, it's just a job of keeping a secret......Yikes!!!
Here are a few pics of the proud papas reaction:

Thoughts from Mom...

So. I don't know where to start. I'm kind of overwhelmed. I am still in doubt. The pregnancy test is sitting on my counter where I can glance at it whenever I feel the need to be reassured that this is truly happening. I'm so excited....a little nervous....and still in shock. It's kind of funny. We've been asking for this, and here it is. Did we REALLY think God would deliver - and so quickly?! Why wouldn't he?? I don't know if we DOUBTED it, but I don't think we truly BELIEVED it, either. It's strange. My husband, the father of this child growing inside me, doesn't even know, yet, that he's a daddy. I can't wait to tell him. Tomorrow. He'll be home tomorrow and his life will change forever. All I can do right now is pray. Pray that the tiny life inside me will grow into a healthy baby, and make a safe entrance into the world.
I don't FEEL pregnant. So far, I don't even think I've really even experienced any so-called "pregnancy symptoms." I've been doing a LOT of reading - and they say that it's normal to not know, so that comforts me.
I'm going to be a mom!!! Luke is going to be a dad!!! I can't wait to tell someone, but I want to go to the doctor first - just to be sure everything is on track. I think I'll try to make an appointment for this month on Monday.

August 1, 2008 Thoughts from the Tiniest Perry

Wow. Today was a big day. Daddy left for work and mommy just had "a feeling." So, when dad called to say "Hi and Bye" one more time before his trip, mom suggested that she take "THE TEST" today. Daddy thought that would be a good idea.
It took mommy a few hours to get up the courage, but at around 2:45pm, she took a bottle of water and headed for Walgreens. . .
She returned home and took the test right away. She was too excited to wait. It didn't even take a minute for the test to let her know that I am on my way!!!!!



I don't even know what's going on, but I THINK I'll make my entrance into the world sometime early in April 2009.