April 13, 2012 - Pregnancy Confirmation & AmFam Awards

I went to see my doctor the day after my pregnancy test for confirmation - and I got it! I was 4 weeks/ 5 days with a due date of 12/16/12 - which is my grandmother's birthday. So, I'm thinking - the next thing is maybe an ultrasound, heartbeat, something tangible!!!! I was pretty disappointed that the next appointment would be scheduled 5 weeks later!!!!! My next appointment would be on May 14. Alvin is as cool as a cucumber and could certainly wait that long - but I'm a nervous wreck! I will be counting down the days until May 14:-)

After leaving the doctor we drove to Chateau Elan for the annual American Family Insurance Awards Ceremony. Alvin had a meeting as soon as we got there. I hung out in the room and called my friends to tell the good news. I know you're technically supposed to wait until after the first trimester but I could not help it!!!! Later on that evening we went to the Awards Ceremony and Alvin told everyone who was within an earshot that I was pregnant. He was SO proud and happy - just melted my heart. Again - we know we shouldn't say anything but we just can't HELP OURSELVES! Alvin received an award that evening - so I was a proud Mama! We spent the night there and returned home the next day.

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