First we had each other, then we had you, and then we had everything!

Well, it's beginning to sink in that Tony and I are actually bringing another little life into this world. As far as symptoms I've been having, so far I've been really lucky. I've just been really tired and hungry all the time. :-) And this is hunger like I've never felt hunger before. Normally hunger pains start out slowly and then gradually get worse until your tummy starts to growl. I normally don't eat breakfast until around 10 a.m., but now as soon as I wake up every morning, my stomach is growling like I haven't eaten for days and it feels like there's this little Dirt Devil vacuum cleaner in my tummy sucking every little piece of sustenance out of my belly as soon as it hits my stomach so that I'm in a constant state of hunger. And I've been light-headed, too. Like I'm a human bobble-head doll. Very strange! Another weird thing is that I haven't gained any weight yet but my stomach is so bloated. Early pregnancy signs, at least what I've experienced so far, are like PMS on steroids!

I think this whole daddy business is sinking in with Tony, too. Already he's more protective of me than usual. And he's been putting his hand on my belly at night when we sit down to talk about our day with each other. He woke me up the other morning whispering in my ear, "I love you so much." If anyone of you reading this knows my husband, you'll know how out of character that is for him. Not that he's not a naturally tender man, he's just been a lot more vocal about it lately. Maybe he's just afraid of my mood swings! :-) All jokes aside, he's going to be a wonderful father and I can't wait to watch him with our child, playing and cuddling. I couldn't ask for a more wonderful husband and I am thankful to God everyday that I have such a wonderful partner!

I am about to embark on the most exciting adventure of my life. At exactly 11:01 a.m. on December 26, 2008, I found out that I am expecting my first child. My husband Tony and I have been married since July 7, 2007 but until recently hadn't been trying to start our little family. But we've been hearing our biological clocks ticking fairly loudly in our ears and decided that it was high time to create a new little Anderson! We couldn't be more excited and happy. When I saw those 2 little lines on the pregnancy test, I immediately started to cry. Then I picked up the phone and called my sister, Angie, who lives in Phoenix. Since she wouldn't get the news in person like everyone else in the family, I thought it was only fair that I tell her first! :-) She can't wait to be an aunt for the first time! It's all starting to sink in that I'm actually going to be a mommy. By this time next year, I'll have a newborn! Unbelievable! Well, ready or not, here it comes! My only prayer is that God gives Tony and I the wisdom and courage to bring up our child in the ways of the Lord and that our baby always knows, from the moment we lay eyes on them for the first time, that it will always be loved, no matter what.

This is footage taken when Tony saw my pregnancy test results. I went to Wal-Mart and bought a baby bib that said "I love Daddy" on it. That's what he's holding in his hand in the video. And the squeaking you hear in the background is our dog, Bubby, playing with one of his toys. He's going to be such a good big brother! :-)

This video was taken when Tony and I broke the news to my parents that they were about to become first-time grandparents. They had been waiting for this day for a long time! My dad caught on right away but it took a little longer for the news to sink in with my mom!