Six Weeks

Tomorrow I start my sixth week of pregnancy.  I've read that most symptoms start around then.  So far, the only thing I've really noticed is that my breasts are larger and very sore.  I've had to lighten my workout, since it was causing me to be lightheaded.  I do feel more tired and a tad less patient.  But, no crazy mood swings, no nausea, etc.  Five more weeks before we tell everyone!

Baby Class

Jared and I agreed to read through a few sections of the baby books that I bought and read last year.  After about an hour, he decided that was enough for him!  He said there was too much going on inside me for him to keep up with.  :)  Jellybean, consider this the first time that you stumped your daddy.

Whisper Whisper

It's already so hard to keep a secret!  Jared agrees--we want to tell everyone already.  How do people keep these things under wraps?  Jared's family was with us today for church and lunch, and after they left, he admitted that he desperately wanted to say something.  But we've got six more weeks to kill before we share the news!  I've heard that the thing to do is tell strangers.  News won't get around, and you'll feel a little less like you're about to burst. 

Jellybean

We've decided to refer to this new little person as Jellybean for now.  We're giddy and nervous, like when we were first dating.  I know that a lot will be happening this year, and I'm thankful for all the blessings we've received.  Last December, we moved into our own home.  Just this past Monday, Jared accepted a great offer for a wonderful job.  And now, Jellybean.  God is so good to us.

Oh My Goodness

Jared and I already planned to take today off work--partially for a mental health day, partially so we could start painting our bedroom.  I figured it'd also be a good day for an early preg test--I'm only three days out.  And oh my goodness, there was a plus sign.  A plus sign!  On our first month of trying! 

I don't hardly know what to do next, but I hope this is true and we're thanking God already!

The B Word

Jared sat down today and, using our latest bank statements, fashioned us a new budget.  While he worked at his old job, we went overbudget by about $300 a month.  With his new job, we should have tons of breathing room to put money into retirement, a 529 education plan, and pay off the house faster.  It looked great and I'm thankful that he took the time to put it together.  My husband is so good with numbers and thinking logically and rationally, while I'm in charge of anything artistic, expressive, or ideological. :)

Praises

Jared got a great offer for the job he has been interviewing for!  He called me at work this morning after he got off the phone with them, and I am so proud for him.  I've been thanking God every time it comes to mind.  God really does take care of us, and I'm so grateful for that.  Jared will probably start some time in the next two weeks.  This is the first time he has been earning a salary as opposed to commission, and the first time he's been offered benefits.  We will probably be able to put my whole paycheck in savings.

As for the puppy we were planning on taking home the last week of April--the breeder called us recently and told us that the mother dog only had two puppies, and they both died after a few days.  So, now we are waiting on a summer bunch--maybe bringing one home in the middle of June or so.

And about starting a family--we are still waiting to find out from our first month of official trying.  It seems like this is the longest two weeks I've ever gone through.