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Relieved

I think it has finally sunk in that by the end of October it won't just be J and me anymore. :) My initial anxiety about being pregnant has pretty well dissipated, which is nice. I was so afraid to do anything...Will this hurt the baby? Is there too much caffeine in chocolate? Are nailpolish fumes toxic to my baby? Can I eat this? Can I still have sex? Can my cat lay on my tummy and purr? Is it okay to fly?

It was one thing after the other. My doctor, who is amazing, calmed me right down. He was soooo great about it. I left my appointment feeling wonderful. J came with me, too and I know he felt more relieved afterwards, too.

I told the remainder of my family this weekend. It is so fun to watch everyone's reactions. I've been lucky, too, feeling really good so far. I am tired of course and need way more sleep than I ever did before, but other than that I feel pretty good.

And it is funny walking around at work with this "secret" cuz it feels like of course they should know. But they don't and it's funny.

With this being my first baby and all, everything is so new to me. This question is for all you moms out there - when did you tell your work? And how did you tell them? How did they react?

I'm still a bit nervous about going to Ireland, as the doctor said that most women feel about their worst around the time we are planning to go. But like I said, I have been okay so far and I am already 8 weeks along. Maybe I won't feel sick at all.

Thanks for all the notes of congratulations. It was a very fun, special thing to share and it is quite heartwarming to read all those genuine notes from people who have not even met me. Thanks. :)

11:01 a.m. - March 16, 2008