by Heather Reid
Member since:
September 9, 2009

Huge News In Our Little World!

November 02, 2011 10:42 PM UTC
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About a month ago, Justin and I discovered a little something.... we are expecting our first baby!

I was actually about 8 weeks already when we found out I was pregnant... scary right? Well, I thought so! Now, I am about 12 weeks along :-) Everything seems to be going perfectly. Yesterday, I had a doctors appointment (for help with nausea since it has been HORRIBLE for me the past 5 weeks or so... so if anyone has tips, let me know!) and got to hear the heartbeat! It was so cool, and definitely made it seem more real!

I am due May 17th of next spring, so almost exactly 6 months away. Seems like a long time away, but really isn't at all! Justin and I, in a way to prepare for the little bundle on the way, have been buying one pack of diapers each way as a way to "stock up," as well as picking up little neutral booties, socks, etc, and in only 6 short weeks, we will find out the sex of the baby, and I will be able to start shopping clearance for clothes!

 

Anyway, we just thought we'd share the news with you all... We're going to be parents :-)

Comments: 31

Nora D. Nov 2, 2011, 10:49pm UTC
Wow, how exciting and wonderful! Congratulations!!!!!! I found that eating lots of saltine crackers really helps.......ohhhhh, that morning sickness is soooo horrible! I had it from Day 1 and even was throwing up as our son was being born, can ya believe it?
I got so used to carrying a plastic bucket with me in the car, everywhere I went, as I was sick every single day......went through tons of boxes of saltine crackers!!!!!
Heather Reid Nov 2, 2011, 11:05pm UTC
Thank you! We are so excited :-)
Oh geez, that's kind of what I'm afraid of! It has gotten A LOT better from when I was 7-8 weeks... It's just nausea almost all the time, and now just every once in a while throwing up.
Luckily, my employer is VERY understanding of how bad the morning sickness has been for me! Funny enough, saltines do not agree with me :/ A friend told me to try graham crackers, so I'll probably do that soon.
Theresa W. Nov 2, 2011, 10:49pm UTC
CONGRATULATIONS!

Keep us updated as to how things are going on the new little baby.
Heather Reid Nov 2, 2011, 11:05pm UTC
Thank you :)

Will do!!
Larry H. Nov 2, 2011, 10:52pm UTC
One of my daughters had ultra sounds showing she was having a girl, everyone bought girl things................. well she had a boy. Told the doctor to but the boy back and get the girl out. We didn't know the sex of ours until they were born., congradulations.
Tina Dalasinski Nov 3, 2011, 10:39am UTC
That is funny Larry because this same thing happened to my sister in law she was told she was having a by went out got all the boy things and the day she had the baby it was a boy.
Denise L. Nov 2, 2011, 10:53pm UTC
Congrats to you both. :)
Pamela Marks Nov 2, 2011, 11:25pm UTC
That is great and Noah will have a playmate how wonderful, much love from all of here in Marksville.
Heather Reid Nov 3, 2011, 8:22pm UTC
Yes he will :) We're hoping they are close, since they will only be about 6 or 7 months apart.
Heather - child of God, C. Nov 2, 2011, 11:27pm UTC
Congratulations!
Heather E. Nov 2, 2011, 11:34pm UTC
Hot tea with honey and lemon seemed to work for me, but then again, so did canned chicken noodle soup.
Heather Reid Nov 3, 2011, 8:24pm UTC
Hmm... maybe I'll try the hot tea with honey and lemon! For some reason, canned soup don't sit well with me anymore :/
Sweet S. Nov 3, 2011, 10:34am UTC
LOL - I just seen Justin's post so I commented on his first, sorry!! Congratulations!! A new baby is so much fun to prepare for!
Heather Reid Nov 3, 2011, 8:22pm UTC
Thanks :) We're so excited! ... and I'll definitely be excited to shop once we find out the sex of the baby!
Tina Dalasinski Nov 3, 2011, 10:39am UTC
Congrats on the baby.
Tory H. Nov 3, 2011, 10:49am UTC
Congrats!
Darlene B. Nov 3, 2011, 11:35am UTC
Blessings, for the proud parents that you will become. God Bless
Heather Reid Nov 3, 2011, 8:23pm UTC
Thank you so much :)
J W. Nov 3, 2011, 12:38pm UTC
congratulations
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Nov 3, 2011, 3:59pm UTC
Congratulations, this is wonderful news. Best wishes.
Heather Reid Nov 3, 2011, 8:23pm UTC
Thank you so much :)
DarkBeauty 73 (Melanie) Nov 3, 2011, 4:52pm UTC
Awesome , congrats to you both. I had a funny feeling from some things that was hinted in a post or comment a while back. Noah will have someone to play with.
Heather Reid Nov 3, 2011, 8:23pm UTC
Yup :) Katie and I are hoping they are close, since they're not that far apart in age!
T J. Nov 4, 2011, 9:08pm UTC
That's awesome:)
Kevin E. Nov 4, 2011, 9:49pm UTC
Congratulations, thank you for sharing such good news.
Patty H. Nov 9, 2011, 12:18pm UTC
Congratulations!!! I wish you and your husband all the best. What your doing is a great idea. You think you know how much a little one will cost until it gets here then your like holy cow! So stocking up now is a great way to help once the little one is here. Couponing and buying babyfood at next to nothing is a good idea to start too. Just watch the dates and if its a year from now you should be alright. Dont forget to go sign up at the formula sites for free formula and they send you wonderful coupons. Best wishes!
Heather Reid Nov 9, 2011, 9:44pm UTC
Thank you so much! Yup, I've already signed up for a couple sites offering free samples/coupons/etc, which are great! I actually got one in the mail that is a $10.50 coupon for a container of Gerber formula, so it only cost us $10 at the store instead of $25!
Audrey A. Nov 9, 2011, 10:09pm UTC
How exciting! 2 baby Reids in one year, now that is just awesome lol. Congratulations on your new addition. You're doing great by making a stock pile of diapers. That's what I did with both my kids. And hearing the heartbeat is wonderful experience itself. Wait till you start to feel to feel the baby move :)
Heather Reid Nov 13, 2011, 8:02pm UTC
Thanks :) Yup, both his parents and mine are very excited... as are we!!! I think right now we only have 4 packages of diapers, and we're going to start buying wipes with the diapers, so we're even more prepared! The heartbeat was amazing to hear; and this past week I had my first ultrasound, which again was AMAZING! :)
Cassandra Ogden Nov 12, 2011, 5:46am UTC
Congrats! i never got morning/all-day sickness so i can't help you with that...hearing about babies makes me want another one!
Meagan T. Jan 18, 2012, 9:45pm UTC
Congrats

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