Little Baby Hoff from 0-12 weeks

Hi everyone!!  I decided to start this blog to give people an update on the brewing of Adam and my baby and the overall progress of our little family (Philbert included).  I figure I should start at the beginning... without too much detail of course.

Adam and I had been trying for a baby for quite awhile and even went to the doc to make sure everything was working properly.  All tests came back normal, so we just needed some patience (not my strong suit).

Then, during the first week of summer break, we got the news!  I don't think I will ever forget the grin on Adam's face as he lay in bed and I told him he was going to be a daddy.  I tried to show him the pregnancy test to prove it, but he said "Ew, you peed on that" and squirmed away. Anyway, coincidentally, we had a follow-up appointment with my doctor that day.  She came into the room and said, "I was going to tell you that Adam's test results came back okay, but I guess we know that!"

The next couple weeks went by quickly and uneventfully.  I went to Omaha for my future sister-in-law's bridal shower and luckily felt wonderful!  It wasn't until the plane ride home that I began to feel "pregnant".  From then on, I have felt pretty good, with small bouts of nausea and lots of naps.

I had a 9 week ultrasound and we both loved being able to see Little Baby Hoff.  It was hard to see much, but it really made the pregnancy seem more real to see it and hear the heartbeat.

Yesterday, I had my 12 week checkup and LBH was doing great!  He/She has a strong heartbeat and was very active.

The last two days has been a flurry of phone calls.  Our immediate family has known for a couple of weeks, but everyone was given the green light to share the news yesterday.  I think my parents have told about 50% of the greater Sacramento area.  I can't blame them though; the first grandbaby is a big deal!

Since, I did say Philbert would be included, he is doing just fine.  He is spending lots of time outside and Adam keeps reminding him how he better enjoy the attention now, because come the end of January, he gets knocked down a peg or two.  I think he senses it because he is even needier than usual!

Anyway, continue to check for updates and I look forward to letting you know how things are going for the next 6 months and beyond!