Whoa...we're starting a family!

Well the title says it all. Benny and I have been married for 11 years and we are expecting our first little bundle of joy :) I think our families are super surprised. Actually, that's an understatement...I think they are shocked! You see, we said we'd wait for 5 years and we did and then another 5 years came and went. During this time we've seen my middle brother Hank and his wife Sarah get married and have 4 beautiful children. And we've witnessed Benny's middle brother Kevin and his wife Eddia get married and have their first child. The attention turned from everyone wondering when we would have kids to our siblings and their children.

Without us planning (and everyone knows we are planners!) and/or trying to conceive we got some exciting news on August 21. After 4 home tests (you know, I could have bought a faulty test!) I was able to get into my family Dr. so I could get confirmation from her. On August 26 we received that confirmation and began sharing the news.

Today I went in for paperwork at my OB's office and tomorrow I'll have my first ultrasound.

Stay tuned to hear the updates on the pregnancy and I'll be posting lots of stories and crazy advice that I've received. It's amazing what you hear when people know you are preggers!