Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Yeah - you heard me!

So about 3 weeks ago, I visited the doctor, prepared to find out that there was yet another problem with my reproductive system and I was on the verge of having another horrific surgery to ensure. I went for some tests and prepared for the worst. The very next day - coincidentally my birthday - the doctor called and instead of telling me what i feared hearing the most, all she said was congratulations.

I'm pregnant.

I'm sorry. I'm WHAT?

The next day was the ultrasound where i found out I have a small blood clot that is reasonably normal during pregnancy and required me to take things easy. I also found out that I was 9 weeks along. CRAZY! I saw : this crazy little character in my tummy wiggle around. There was a little heart beating (which I cannot lie..I couldn't see). There are arms and legs...well..let me just show you:



So the past couple of weeks have been immensely interesting. I've been a ball of excitement, anxiety, hormones, mood swings, stress...a little bit of everything. I'm a nervous wreck about what this blood clot can cause. I'm aware of everything I eat and drink. I get stressed about every little unfamiliar ache an pain. I read the books obsessively. I'm immensely excited and don't know how I will last 6 months. It is all a little overwhelming and hard to explain to the people around me. I feel bloated and full and hungry all at once. And I Have to pee every two seconds. It is such a whirlwind of feelings.

But overall, I can't lie. I'm really excited. I have an ultrasound on Friday and I CANNOT wait to see this little thing again.I want to know that everything is ok and he/she is growing and looks as healthy as can be. I just want to know everything is ok enough for me to start getting attached to the fact that on December 26th - I'm due to become a mommy. What a Christmas present!

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey, that's my birthday! What a present ;)

plassner said...

mazel tov Tal! can't wait to meet the little Tali!

Vincent Priceless said...

Quit making stuff up for attention.

Okay, I believe you. Congratulations again! Now, prepare yourself for my meddling in the child's literary life. I've started the book list already.

Anonymous said...

hey I love this pic, but what are the four lighter blobs next to the baby, that look strangely like the word BABY out of focus?

I often feel full, hungry, and bloated and I also have to pee 20 times a day.

If only I had an excuse for it like you do...

Anonymous said...

Predicting an exact date of birth is next to impossible. May very well be early...say one day early. Living in California, a spanish name like JESUS would work so on Dec. 25th you could have baby Jesus.

Anonymous said...

You will not be naming your kid Baby Jesus!! Sorry,zaidy!

Woo hoo!!! I love this blog, and this kid, already!

Anonymous said...

Congrats Tali this is incredible news and I am thrilled for both of you with all my heart - Linda Z

Lisaleh said...

This is such exciting news! MAZEL TOV Tali!!!