We married in 1997 after 10 years together, and tried to have kids. Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be, and after suffering a miscarriage, we decided that we'd forego being parents, and substituted our dogs into the "furry kids" role. I think our parents were both disappointed, but, they never really did give up the being grandparents (to human kids) dream.

In October, I ended up getting pretty sick and had to stay in the hospital for a week and had gallbladder surgery. I also lost a large amount of weight in a fairly short period of time (100 pounds in 4 months). I think these shocks to my system overrode my PCOS and in January, I was pregnant. It was confirmed in March, when we found out I was 9 weeks along!

In April, my sister also got the opportunity to adopt a little boy. Jeremiah was born in March and will be 7 months older than Katie. Since Katie is likely to be an only child, it'll be nice to have a cousin so close in age.

It's June and I'm 22 weeks along. More than half way through, and I realize how much we have left to do before we can really welcome Katie. But, we'll be spending the summer getting ready, and I hope we'll make it before she does!

I'll post pictures of the ultrasound and pictures of me as I start to show. We'll also post pictures of the nursery as we progress from changing it from Todd's office to a ladybug haven!

Please check back often to see how the pregnancy is going and what we're thinking about becoming first time parents (at 40 and 37!).

We had a little scare at the end of June, some lower back pain and fluid leaking. I had to go to labor and delivery, but everything checked out ok. The nurses and doctor were surprised at how active Katie was! Since then, everything seems to be progressing normally, and our next appointment is July 22.

Todd's still working on clearing out his office, but we've bought the paint for the nursery (a butter yellow and sage green - comes from her ladybug bedding). Friends of ours have given us a recliner that is a darker sage green for in her nursery - that ought to keep the long nights a little more comfortable - thanks Sue and Mickey!

Todd and I had fun registering, but, I tell you, I had NO IDEA of all the stuff they make for babies! Babies'R Us is overwhelming! It's really not like bringing home a new puppy (which we already have everything for!). I think we might be getting glimpes that this kid thing is going to be different than the dog thing! Oh-oh.

We also had a wonderful shower at Todd's office - it was fun. After meeting all of his co-workers, I can see why he likes his job so much - everyone was super nice.