So the News is Out

We've made the big announcement. I'm pregnant! 6 weeks pregnant in fact. I've known for a couple weeks and went to the doctor for a blood test Thursday before last on the 10th. However, my doctor said my hCG was low because I was so early and she wanted me to retest in a week. So I went back the next Thursday, the 17th. I was scared, but I waited the week and went back. I knew the hCG should double every 2-3 days so as long as it had double twice in that 7 days I was comfortable making the announcement. It was 94 on the 10th. When I got back my levels from the 17th my hCG was almost 3000!! It doubled almost 5 times in 7 day!! So now everyone has it in my head that its twins. I'm trying not to freak out, because I don;t go back to the doctor for an ultrasound to see until the middle of March. That's a long time to freak out :)
As you probably know, hCG is not the only pregnancy hormone. Among the others is progesterone. Mine is a little on the low side so I'm having to take a supplement. But I know several people that have had to supplement and have had healthy pregnancies so I'm not too worried about it. Its not ideal, of course, but as long as I get a healthy baby in the end, that's fine.
I also have some other news that isn't as great. I had to drop my nursing class. I just can't do clinicals when I'm puking my guts out. So I dropped it. I hope to pick it up next spring and finish in 2013. I have a back up plan in the mean time that I will blog about later!
Big brother Cooper is very excited! He insists that he is having a little sister and too tell you the truth I hope he's right! Of course, I had be happy with either a boy or a girl, but it would be nice to have one of each!

The Future

I wasn't going to blog about this until I was completely sure, but I put the plan in motion today so here goes.
I have finally decide what I want to do with my life (career wise). I was planning on taking a 6 week course and getting a certificate in phelbotomy(taking blood). It wasn't that I was so interested in blood and wanted to pursue this as a career. It was something I could do fast and start earning money to help support my family.
Well this week I rediscovered a career that I had thought about before but never seriously. I started reading the blog of someone who is also pursuing this career and it suddenly occured to me: that's what I need to do!
Ok, I've kept you in suspense long enough. Next semester, barring any unforseen circumstances, I will be starting at a local college getting my RN. After I get this degree I will be working towards becoming an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). An IBCLC assists breastfeeding mothers. They may be employeed by a hospital, pediatrician's office, or may be hired privately.
I am so excited to start to work towards this. I know it will be hard, but it will be worth it in the end to be able to provide for my family with a job that is rewarding and I will enjoy. I would definately appreciate your prayers as I start this new chapter in my life :)