1st Trimester Comes to a Close

Wow, I can't believe how fast time is flying! Today we had our 13wk check up with our OB/Gyn. It is so weird to think that I am already 3 months pregnant though my growing belly makes it hard to deny.

There were no pictures of baby today... we won't get that again until week 2o. We did however get to hear the heart beat. Our little one came in with a strong rapid beat of 163! It is so comforting to be able to hear the beating heart of our baby since I can not yet feel its movement to know everything is okay.

Wednesday January 12th is the date Dieter and I have set to spread the word at work and to anyone else who does not already know. I will be announcing the news at my faculty meeting after school and then posting a link to our blog on facebook that evening.

Prayers are always appreciated. This is such an exciting time but I can't help but feel nervous too.

Also as a side note, Dieter's step-brother Greg and his wife Amirah could really use some prayers. Amirah gave birth to their daughter Aara Sunday at 23 wks (17wks early). Aara weighed 1lb 6oz at birth. I can't imagine what they are going through but I know they would appreciate as many prayers for their sweet little girl as they can get. I don't know any details at this time but if I find anything out specific I will add it to my post.

Thanks for stopping by,
Andrea

There's a Bun in the Oven!

November 14th was an exciting day in the Mohr house. It started out as most Sundays do with Dieter and I moving around the house getting ready for church. The difference this day however was a nagging question in my mind and a pregnancy test in hand.

For a week and a half I had been having lower stomach pains. I had been successfully ignoring it and thinking it was just a long period of cramps before my cycle until Saturday night when my cousin Wendy asked if there was any chance I could be pregnant. I thought that was a weird question to ask until my Aunt turned around and chimed in that she too had had cramps at the start of her pregnancy. This question swarmed in my mind for the next 12 hours. Sunday morning I got out of bed, grabbed the last test left in the closet, and set off for the guest bathroom. In the year and a half since Dieter and I started trying to conceive I have become quite familiar with the negative reading of a pregnancy test and usually prepare myself in advance for such a reading. This time the results appeared too fast for me to even think about it. A huge + sign lingered on the screen. I ran to Dieter and shared the good news. All we could do was giggle in shock.

That following Thursday we went to see my Gyno. He confirmed the results and printed out the first picture of our little darling at 5 weeks.

He then gave us the sad news that he no longer delivers and we would need to pick another doctor in the office to continue our journey. The next week went very slowly as we tried to keep the most exciting news we have experienced quite from all our friends and family.

Thanksgiving day we had the joy of hosting family at our house for dinner. As we all gathered around for prayer before dinner Dieter made the announcement that, "We had to smoke the turkey on the grill this year because Andrea has a bun in the oven." It was quite funny to see all the different reactions. Some thought it was just one of Dieter's jokes gone awry, some shouted with joy, and others looked around in confusion at what was happening. After explaining that yes it is true, we are expecting a little one, hugs were exchanged all around.

Since then Dieter and I have enjoyed slowly telling family and friends the good news. December 13th we went for our 2nd OB/Gyn appointment, this time with our new doctor. Thank you Emily for the recommendation! This time we got to see more than a little white dot. Our 8 1/2 week cutie, measuring in at about the size of a grape, had a strong heartbeat and two great pictures!