Caffeine withdraw successful

I did not have any caffeine at all today! I started cutting back on Saturday when we found out, and tried to gradually cut back. I had awful headaches on Sunday and Monday, and was so sleepy, but Tuesday was better (I had one Coke). Today I didn't have any caffeine at all and I feel pretty good.

I still have not completely grasped that I am pregnant. I am having a lot of lower back pain, and I know that is common. After 5 positive pregnancy tests, I guess I really am! It's going to be hard not telling anyone for a while, but I really want to wait until we've gone to the doctor on the 20th--only three more weeks! I actually am looking forward to having the pregnant belly.

We have talked about a couple of names already, but I don't want us to get ahead of ourselves! I'm sure we'll change our minds many times before the big day!

I'm so happy that Brad is excited about this. I wasn't sure how he was going to feel, but it makes me so happy to see him so involved and excited already. He's going to be a great Dad!

Appointment made

Mary called her Dr first thing this morning. Our appointment is set for December 20th. The Dr sets the first appointment at 8 weeks. The good thing is that we will get an ultrasound that day. We're very excited about that. Today is also the 5th anniversary of day Mary and I were engaged. We were on a cruise to the Panama Canal. We were unable to dock at Costa Rica and the pay phones were out in Belize, so we had to wait until we got back to tell anyone. Of the trips we took during our childless years, that was probably our favorite.

Day 0

Today, while working in the garage, Mary came to tell me that she thought she might be pregnant. The line on the EPT was faint, but it was there. At this point, we weren't convinced. 5 tests, later we both now believe that Mary is about 4 weeks pregnant. Mary and I have been trying for almost 2 years, so this was a pretty big surprise to us both. It's hard to explain how you feel when you learn that inside of the woman you love so much is a life that is a part of both of you. The best way that I can describe the emotion is a mixture of intense happiness, excitement, surprise, and love. I can't imagine how much and it what ways this will change our lives but we're ready to find javascript:void(0)out.

Fatique sets in

Today was a pretty slow day around the Grant household. We watched a lot of football and Mary took a couple of naps. The lack of caffeine is really wiping her out. Mary is planning to call her Dr in the morning and schedule her first appointment. We're dying to tell everyone, but that will have to wait another week or so.

Something really cool happened on Thanksgiving day. We learned that my brother Barry, and his wife Riley are also pregnant. Mary's and Riley's due dates will be a couple of weeks apart. How cool is that?