7 weeks and counting

So here's what happening with the baby so far (this is just an approximate guess...we'll find out how old it really is next week)
The baby is about 1/3-1/2 of an inch--and between the size of a lentil bean or blueberry! Arm and leg development continues (arms faster than legs) but still no toes or fingers. The brain is growing steadily along with the lenses of the eyes, nostrils, pancreas and bronchi. The majority of the major organs have been developed.
In week 6 the heart started beating and pumping blood, the umbilical cord was formed, as was the ears, eyes and mouth opening!
Everyday something new is happening--very exciting!
much love,
Justin and Robin

The Big Shock

As you all know by now--we are indeed expecting a baby Simmons. It hasn't been quite a week yet since the discovery and it already seems like a life time ago. Here is a run down of the Big Shock!
I had a sneaking suspicion during the week that Justin and I were in San Jose for the Firefighter Olympics (GO BOOZERS!). We finally got home Friday night and crashed. Justin got up for work early, while I was grateful for a day to sleep in! Around 7:30 my bladder was screaming for mercy--and I decided now was as good a time as any to pee on the stick (not an easy task). I was figuring that I'd do my business and crawl back for some uninterrupted Zzz's. I wasn't expecting that Pink line to shoot up so violently and yet there is was. I was in complete shock! I crawled back in bed, watched (more like starred at) Other Boelyn Girl and began processing. Luckily Beth called 4 hours later and I blurted it to her. Her excitement allowed me to get excited--now I had to tell Justin.
I was sooo nervous about this part.(i know right?) We had just had some serious and lengthy discussions about waiting for at least a year, we aren't ready, let's get things in order, have some fun, take some trips....I finally called him at work-blurted it rather uneventfully and waited for his response. It was of course excitement and positive words.
Our first Dr appointment is Thursday August 7th. We'll get to hear the heart beat and find out exactly how far along this thing is (we're thinking about 8 weeks by then). We'll keep you all posted with details! Thanks for sharing this with us...
Much love-Justin and Robin