instinct

It amazes me how quickly motherly "instinct" kicks in. From the moment a second line appears on a stick, all a girl can think about is the sweet life growing inside her. It doesn't matter if it's the first time or the third (and I assume it would be the same the 4th or 5th time as well, but I don't plan on testing that theory), thoughts become consumed by protecting and caring for the life of your baby.

It's been a roller coaster weekend. So many emotions to try and process. I had these big thoughts that I would be all "big and bad" and not tell my family until I went and had my first ultrasound and saw a heartbeat.

We drove to Henry County yesterday.

There is just no possible way that I could keep something this life changing from my family. Mixed reactions from my side of the family. But, it caught them just as off guard as it caught us and it's going to take some time to soak in.

I'm going to the Dr today to have my blood work done, fill out some paperwork and make an appointment for my first ultrasound. This will be my first time going through a pregnancy with this particular practice, so I'm anxious to see how things go. I know he's a great Dr because he delivered babies for two of my closest friends.

It's crazy every time I think about the fact that we are starting over. There is not one stitch of "baby" left in this house. No maternity clothes, no bottles, no crib, no onesies. Nothing. But, hey...isn't that what friends and eBay are for?! I certainly have plenty of girlfriends that still have things we can borrow. And considering this isn't my first rodeo, I know that this baby doesn't have to have top of the line everything. (Then again, it's been five years since I've gotten to do this and there are SO many cute/new things on the market!! Reign it in, Stacey, reign it in!)

This will be the first time I've ever had a blog through pregnancy, and I'm so excited about being able to document the journey. So, if you get tired of reading about Baby L, you can take a break from the blog for awhile. Don't get me wrong, I'll continue writing about all the wonderful things Tripp and Makinley are a part of as well. But, it will be so nice for this journey to be written down to look back on for years to come.