Grandparents Again

We have been anticipating the arrival of Mel's parents to join us for Thanksgiving weekend. Ever since we found out that Squirt was on the way it has been very difficult to be on the phone with friends and family and not tell them the wonderful news that we had to share. Finally the time has come to tell someone and let them share in person with us the joy that we have had for several weeks now all to ourselves.

Kathy and Ray drove in on Thursday afternoon for what they were expecting to be a routine Thanksgiving weekend. Ira had bet that it would take no more than 15 minutes for the news to come out but Melissa found enough restraint to wait an entire 30 minutes. Just as we sat down to lunch, Melissa started to ask strange questions of her parents and then dropped the big news to them that Squirt would be joining us next summer. After an expected pause to digest the pastrami and the news, the tears were flowing between mother and daughter.

For the rest of the weekend, Ray probably didn't know we noticed him whistling around the house with every step he took.

We finally have been able to talk about our excitement with the experienced grandparents. Just a few more weeks until Ira's parents find out that they are going to be grandparents whether they are ready or not. Since all qualify for their AARP discounts we are going to make them official members of the club. More to come soon!

Ultrasound appointment

Today we got to see "Squirt" for the first time. Seeing the baby and being able to hear the heartbeat was amazing. We will not get another ultrasound until week 20. Only at week 8 now. Nausea and I have been ok. Thanks to the "Prego drops", which are just like hard candy, the symptoms of morning sickness have not been too bad. An afternoon nap is always nice since I cannot seem to sleep for more than 2 hours before having to use the bathroom every night. Ira and I are caught up in the book "What to expect when you are expecting". I seem to be following everything the book says would be happening. Next Dr.'s appointment is set for December. We are anxious to get the big news out to the family. Will see everyone over the next month in person and will tell each then.