Lots to share!

   I feel like in the last few days so much has happened and I have so much to share. First on Friday I went to my first ob appointment. It was so nice to see my ob again and to be a normal pregnant girl. But it was different too because they don't know all that we have been through to get to this point. I had a brief ultrasound so that they can confirm my dates... even though I know exactly how far I am, the ultrasound tech had to make sure that I knew what I was talking about and surprise surprise when I was right on she was shocked. I told her trust me I know the dates, we have been working at this for a year now. She wasn't very patient with me with my questions and I was trying to get lots of pictures for my IF but she was determined to do just her job and get on to the next. Oh well, I still got two amazing pictures of the baby and saw and heard the heartbeat. Baby is growing right on track so that's what matters. My ob was the total opposite of the ultrasound tech. He was patient, answered all of my questions, encouraging to me and open to talk with the IF's at an extended length if they so desired. All and all I think it was a good appointment and will return in 3 weeks for my next ob check up.
   I then headed off for a weekend of camping with family and friends. I really enjoyed myself and had lots of time with the family to relax and make some awesome memories. I continue to feel good. I am tired and my allergies have been pretty nasty. But if that is the worst of it... I can handle that. Very little amounts of nausea and no vomiting at this point (knock on wood). Small but frequent meals have been the key. This baby is being nice to me and I really appreciate it. Maybe all the hard stuff we went through to get here was the worst of it.
   On Sunday I spent the day camping but sent out some quick texts to the important dads in my life. My dad was with us, my grandpa, father in law, brother and my IF. I sent a cute little pic of my growing tummy with the text and realized that we were 10 weeks on fathers day... 1/4 of the way to our goal. It was such a great day and I am so lucky to be able to help him become a father.
   As we headed home from camping my husband and I decided that we would tell the kids of all the exciting news that we had been keeping quiet on. We explained what we were doing and why and they were so excited. My youngest put his hands on my tummy and tried to feel the baby, my middle child was talking to my stomach asking if the baby could hear her. And my oldest kept saying how proud of me he was and how he couldn't wait to help this family. It was such a relief and such a good feeling to see that they understand this baby is not ours and they really were excited to meet the dads and to help them. They kept telling me how awesome this idea was and how they couldn't wait to share it with everyone. They had a few cute questions but really mostly just loving thoughts and words for me. I love them and their hearts. Such an awesome lesson to be teaching them. I feel honored to share this with them.
   Stay posted for more amazing info. I will attempt to put the 10 week ultrasound pic on the blog and will keep you posted on our progress.