Well, after the initial shock that lasted about 4 days, I can say with complete and total honesty and no reserve--WE ARE HAPPY AND EXCITED about our news. Being pregnant at 38 years old is going to be challenge. Well, I'll be 39 in November and Darrell will be 47 in May. I've never done this before; I've never been pregnant; I've never experienced anything like this. I am craving Wendy's chili and that is really the only symptom I'm having right now. I am a little tired in the evenings and find myself falling asleep early on the couch.
Darrell went with me to the first ultrasound appointment. We we heard the little heartbeat, he teared up (I did too, of course). That is such a special time for a couple. I have promised little Miss Emy that she can go with me to the ultrasound that will tell us the sex of the baby (about 1/2 way through, I believe). She is so ready for that day to be here. I told her that would be in about 3 months. She doesn't like to wait, you know. She really wants a girl, saying often "it better be a girl" and it sounds so cute until she says "or I'm gonna squash his head". Then it sounds a little rude. Thanks Emy for keeping it real.
I had actually lost 10 pounds during the first 6 weeks of pregnancy; as you all know I am overweight and needed to slim up a little (really alot). I had no idea that I was pregnant so I was watching food intake, counting calories and exercising alot more (just walking and biking). So, they don't want me to gain much weight, but they don't want me to diet either. I will take the high road. I will choose my food wisely, but I will eat enough to satisfy the both of us. And I will walk daily, even if I feel blah or bad or whatever. It doesn't matter. All that matters now is that me, my kids, my husband, that we are healthy and feel good.
When Marcie (my doctor) told me the pregnancy test was positive, you could have knocked me over with a feather..no lie. I said WHAT? You are kidding me! No, we can't, the doctors said we can't have children. I was gonna ship Darrell to India again in 2 more years. What? Really? WOW! Thanks Marcie!
We are hoping and praying for a smooth, no-problem pregnancy and delivery of this miracle baby. We have figured out that God has a plan for us, whether we are involved in the start of the plan or not. LOL! Who would've ever thought that I would get pregnant after 18 years of marriage? We tried to have a baby before we decided to adopt from India (back in January 2001). After that, we no longer prevented it, but we weren't trying either. We were so satisfied with Emy and Luke and so blessed as well. Well, God had more in mind for us. Another blessing to share in our lives. So, we look forward to what this pregnancy brings our family.
Please join with us in prayer that everything goes well for all of us during this pregnancy. I have been labeled high risk because I am overweight and diabetic (type II) also. My sugars have been good since going to the OB doctor. She switched my medicine and it is "doing the trick".
Sorry I rambled but that is how my mind is working these days. I will keep you posted as time marches on.
Later y'all.
Cindy
All of us at Angie's birthday dinner at the Cracker Barrel.
Emy and Cristian playing checkers.
Josh @ his Gotcha Day party. He's been home for 13 years.
Luke and his friend at preschool.
Emy practicing soccer with the pros (Carolina Railhawks)
Don, Ma, Mike, Emy, Papa and Luke
Emy the cheerleader/basketball player. 
Josh @ his Gotcha Day party. He's been home for 13 years.
Luke and his friend at preschool.
Emy practicing soccer with the pros (Carolina Railhawks)
Don, Ma, Mike, Emy, Papa and Luke
Emy the cheerleader/basketball player. 
