Oh yeah

I just ordered a onesie for the baby for Chris that says "My Daddy's Tattoos are cooler than your Daddy's Tattoos". Hee!

Grandparents

We've just been totally BUSTING to tell someone but we knew we wanted our parents to be the first to know. But how to tell them? Unfortunately the drama that we created for Corrie & Jay we can't use now, and we kinda wanted it to be a little more private. Luckily for us we took a photo of the home pregnancy test saying loud and clear in all it's digital glory "pregnant" so we thought it would be cute to give our mom's the pics of the test at a pre-Mother's Day thing at our place. Too bad the test turned out totally blurry in the photos. Luckily I was able to write on them with a fine point sharpie, you can see the words great ni good lighting so we were a go! Also found some #1 Grandma frames to put them in for added impact. And we couldn't forget Grandpa so he got a Grandpa Loves Me bib. Hardest part was we had to get through Rob & Helen's Cinco de Mayo shower without letting anyone know I wasn't drinking cause that would be a dead giveaway. It was no small feat but still easier than we expected. I was made to taste a few drinks so I pretended to sip them, I think I fooled most everyone. Mom was so funny because as Rob & Helen were opening packages she insisted that Chris & my present to them was #7 because of an old wives tale the the 7th gift opened at a baby shower is the next to have a baby. I acted my way through that one as well, poo poing her silliness, calling her an eternal optimist. But MAN did I just want to blurt it out and tell everyone!!! We made it through the night and were really looking forward to the parents coming over Sunday so we could finally get it off our chests. We had to make up and excuse that we were going to be gone for most of Mother's Day so we wanted to do something for them ahead of time. They bought it! Chris worked tirelessly out in the yard all day (I think he's nesting) and started up the BBQ as the soon to be Grandparents (again) came in. We were all out on the back deck for a bit then we ust couldn't take it anymore. We gave our mom's their gifts and instructed to open them together. My mom got hers open first - first she looked puzzled, then shocked, then she screamed "YOUR PREGNANT!" just as you could see Chris' mom figuring out the photo as well and getting this shocked, surprised, excited look. So now our parents and all my neighbor's within earshot know. There were tears and hugs and lots of questions. All in all I think it went really well! We discussed it, and we'll be telling the families on Mother's Day. This should be another tough week keeping our mouths shut!

Does that stick say what I think it says??

Chris and I decided that we would wait until after our cruise to start "not being careful" about starting a family. Little did we know that our first attempt would stick! Somewhere between Costa Maya, Mexico and Freeport, Bahamas our bun in the oven was created. I started feeling a little strange this week, and when I think about it, I was really sick when we got home from the trip with fever and chills. We just chalked it up to vacation lag cause come on, who gets pregnant the first time they start "not being careful"? But my monthly visitor was late, and I've been feeling strange so I stopped by the drugstore on my way home from work yesterday and picked up a box of Clearblue Easy (on sale of course) and went home to wait for my honey. I think he thought I was just being a little paranoid, or maybe he just didn't want me to be disappointed if it didn't say what I thought it would. Either way he said do it and we'd read the results together. Of course, of all times in my life to NOT have to go, this would be it. I go more frequently than an old person but I just couldn't do it! Stage fright? After a bit though I got it together, took the test, and laid it on the counter to wait the 3 minutes. Chris went in cause I just COULDN'T look and came out with this sheepish grin saying "Honey......." and there it was in real Clearblue Easy style...............PREGNANT. Holy Schmokes. Here we go, an 18 year project has been set in motion! So we both teared up, lots of "I love you's" and kisses, lots of "wow's". We took one test a few minutes later and it must have been too soon cause this one said NOT PREGNANT. What?!?! Oh man, what does THAT mean?? Figures, I did buy the tests on sale. So we were off to the store to buy another test cause we just could NOT let the final word be 50/50. QFC in Covington, by the way, does not carry home pregnancy tests (wierd) but Rite Aid does. We chose a different brand and waited till bed time. And there it was, a plus sign right where its supposed to be. 2 out of 3 ain't bad. Of course we can't really tell anyone yet so it's been a rough day at work. Had to sneak out to my car twice today to call my insurance and doctor to set up appointments and what not. What a secret to keep!!!! I have wanted to call people all day. Trying to figure out how to tell our parent's to make it special. Then who do we tell next? And when? How long should we wait? End of the first trimester won't be till the end of JUNE!!! So long! I can't wait. Little Mini-Cave is due the beginning of January it looks like. Wow. 1st doctor's appointment June 13th. So many questions till then, but for now we are just so so so so so happy. Already can't wait to meet our son/daughter. Let the name ideas begin! :) Chris has already shot down Ruby Donna so I'm back to square one.