Drum roll, please...

Some of you may have been wondering why our blog has been so quiet this month. I actually have had a lot to say, but was afraid that I would give away the big news before it was time. In case you haven't already guessed... Yes, we're pregnant! Here is our 6 week ultrasound photo.




Here's a translation of what you're seeing: the dark oblong area is the placenta, filled with the amniotic fluid that the baby will be floating around in for the next 9 months; the pointing arrow shows the baby, who is about 3mm long at the moment; the round outline is the yolk sac, which provides nutrients for the baby until the placenta takes over in about a month.

We decided to have this early scan to make sure everything is going well, which it appears to be! We were excited to see the tiny heartbeat fluttering and find out that we are exactly on track in terms of dating, 6 weeks and 3 days today. The due date is September 12th, so we're likely to have another Virgo in the family.

We feel lucky to have been able to conceive again so quickly. As more than a few friends have pointed out, we must be two of the most fertile people on earth!

I am a little nervous this time around, but trying to be calm and patient. I've been taking things slowly, doing some guided meditation, and concentrating on bonding with and nurturing this new life.

Keep us in your thoughts and prayers and we promise to keep you posted!

Love,
Meggan and Sonepheth