The first ultrasound (week 8)

Because I have a thyroid problem I have to be checked by a gynecologist. This is not common practice in Holland, because most women get checked by a midwife, and don't ever go to the hospital. Even delivery can be done at home!
So because of my slow thyroid (I have an auto immune disease called Hashimoto's) I also got my first ultrasound early. Normally you have one at 12 weeks, but I only had to wait till week 8. It was an amazing experience to see the heart beat and to know now that every thing looked fine so far. One of the first things I asked the technician was " it is only 1 baby right?". I was really kind of nervous about twins. But no, only one baby that is growing at the right speed and has a strong heart beat.

Here is a collage that Sean made of our little peanut and that some of you already received.

Grandma's and grandpa's (week 5)

To announce our good news to the new grandma's and grandpa's we were very creative. I made my parents a picture frame with a blue and pink baby sock and a little poem.
Sean made a little powerpoint presentation for his parents, including the baby socks, a song he wrote and played for baby junior and also a poem.

All 4 grandparents-to-be were super excited!

Sean really didn't want to wait long to announce the good news. In Holland we have the tradition to wait till about 12 weeks to tell people, sometimes even including family. But that was waaaaayyy to long according to Sean. I guess he was right, what if something would have gone wrong? Then especially it is nice to share your feelings with your relatives.

Flowers

Sean bought me flowers to celebrate we are expecting baby junior. Aren't they nice?

It is true! (4 weeks)

On October 22nd Sean and I performed a pregnancy test. Within 1 minute it was clear. We are going to be parents!

How it all started (0 weeks)

......... just kidding.