Monday, October 5, 2009

We interrupt this program to announce...


...that we're going to have a baby!

Yes, it's true. After 14 weeks of grinning and bearing it through the green first trimester, we are officially announcing that we have a baby on the way! Surprised? We were too! Excited? We are too!

On Tuesday morning of last week we had our first appointment with the midwives, and we were able to hear the heartbeat of our baby. As a first-time pregnant woman, I was starting to wonder if anything was still in there, but our baby's heartbeat was so strong, happy and fast like a superstar that we came home very excited to tell everyone our great news. I haven't felt extremely sick, but during the first trimester I was nauseated and fatigued enough that on some days I really wished people knew so that I could have permission to look how I felt inside, and just be spoiled by the people around me.

And so we are looking forward to having a new addition to the Prieto casa at the beginning of April of next year! At this point our baby's due date is April 1st, but with our ultrasound appointment in three weeks, we will be finding out gender and possibly getting an update on the due date depending on the size of our little tyke. Now that the news is out, we will definitely keep updates on the blog, so stay tuned!

13 comments:

Robbie said...

Wow! You are sooooooooo good at keeping secrets! Metta! Agh! So exciting! So, I'm guessing you're back home, then. Can't wait to find out what baby Prieto will be. Whether it's a boy or girl, we know it'll be cute!

Abbie said...

YAYAYAYAY!!! Congratulations!! So so so excited for you!

Gibson Gang said...

Metts!

You have no idea how excited I am to be an Auntie!! I texted Jac to tell her we were going to be Aunties and she texted back, "Um... hello, I am already an Auntie! But awesome!!" He he, it's a first for me on my side of things! You rock! We are all soooo thrilled!

Damaris @Kitchen Corners said...

for some reason I thought this was coming.

I am so happy for you guys but mostly for that little baby who will have awesome parents.

ps. half Brazilian babies are the cutest!

Jamie said...

yay for you! Babies are the b est! You will be the best mommy! Congrats!

Jaclyn said...

Hip Hip hoooooray! This little kid is gonna have the coolest parents ever!

Tay said...

I am joyful and proud of you both. This child is fortunate to have such nice parents. - Dad

sienna said...

congrats! i've only had a baby for 6 weeks now, but it's the best. i am so happy for you both!

Prouses said...

So Happy for you guys... Just thought i'd tell you again :D And YES, 1/2 Brasilian babies are the CUTEST!!

Lauren said...

So exciting! Congrats. The second trimester is the best by the way.

Anonymous said...

Holy kanolie! I am so happy for you both. What a lucky baby ;)

Anonymous said...

Happy BABY!!! Congratulations!
Chris and I are so happy for you!!
Yes, you got organic baby!!

Unknown said...

We're so happy for you! My only advice: Enjoy your sleep.