Dusting off those old pregnancy books...

In my previous pregnancy, I read them all - I inhaled them practically the second I found out, I was so excited to be pregnant and I wanted to learn as much as possible! This time around, it hasn't been quite like that. First, I know a heck of a lot more about pregnancy after reading them once, but second, I was afraid to get them out. They've been collecting dust in a cabinet now for 2 years and I didn't want to start reading again for nothing. Now that I've seen that beautiful heartbeat though, I'm comfortable enough to make the move, so I've slowly started re-reading them. It was especially strange getting my day by day journal out and taking out the sticky notes from last time (because I was too afraid to actually write in the book). I didn't read them, just pulled them out and threw them away. Like I said, I'm feeling much more comfortable, though I'm not going to be completely confident until that second ultrasound, which is scheduled by the way for June 13 with my OB! I can't wait to see the little munchkin again! Hopefully we'll be able to hear the heartbeat too!

I'll be away for a week because we are leaving for our vacation today at 3:30. I can't wait!! We will be spending 3 nights in Puerto Rico and 5 nights in St. Thomas. This is a very much needed vacation for both of us after a very stressful IVF cycle, wild emotional rollercoaster of a week, and Brad's working his butt off for the past 5 months. I feel so fortunate that we are able to travel like we do. The main reason is because Brad travels so much for work, so he earns plenty of points and airline miles - in fact, this trip is 100% on miles and points! We certainly take advantage of it!

Have a fantastic week!