The Big Announcement

Yes, yes, I know what you're thinking. I know what I REALLY want to be announcing. It's not that, but this is almost as good, trust me. Being the odd little person I am, I really wanted a more original way of doing this. I have tried, and failed, to be original in announcing this at any of the opportunities I've had. Well, so be it, I guess. Maybe next time...

So, if you haven't figured it out already, the big news is... that David and I are expecting a little addition to our family in late April 2010. It's unfortunate that I don't get to see your reaction; I've had everything from gasps and "you're kidding, right?!" to "oh, I knew this was going to happen as soon as you said you were going to Ghana," along with the usual grins and hugs, and Charles' confusion: "A baby's going to have Larita!" David and I have told close friends and family, as well as my employer, but were waiting until I really start showing before it becomes common knowledge.

We realize that this is a very unstable and uncertain time in our life to be starting a family, but, really, how much longer are we expected to wait? Our lives have been completely on hold for the last year and a half. Though this baby wasn't really planned for, we are both thrilled that it's coming and that we can feel like we've actually taken a step forward in our lives. However, I'm not quite in the position of feeling anxious to meet our little one; I wouldn't mind being pregnant until David gets to Canada, no matter how long that takes :D

For those of you who are wondering about details, my exact due date is April 24th. I'm just through my first trimester and, so far, have had an easy, trouble-free pregnancy. I've had my share of nausea, loss of appetite, headaches, tiredness, soreness - enough that I'm glad that part seems to be over with - but nothing serious. I've had my first doctor's appointment and everything seems to be progressing normally. However, I haven't had my ultrasound (another month before that happens), and haven't heard back on the results of my blood tests yet. I have another doctor's appointment in two weeks, and I'm sure if anything else has come up since the last one, I'll hear about it. Other than that, there's not much going on. I do have a bit of a bump now; it comes and goes, so seems to be mostly fluid. However, enough that I've had to pack up my pre-pregnancy pants and find some with elastic waists :D I could go on and on with all the little changes I've noticed, but, really, does anybody need that much detail? I guess if you do, feel free to email me!

I'm sure there will be more pregnancy/baby updates as they become necessary - pregnancy is actually fairly uneventful. And I sure hope there will be some updates as far as Immigration goes. I have contacted the MP's office again today to have another inquiry done, but not getting my hopes up that anything will have changed. After all, nothing has changed since last March, so....