5 Weeks

We are pregnant!! Yep, I said the phrase that everyone hates but I secretly love. Why do I love it? Because it means that you are not in this alone. After 1 month of trying we found ourselves staring at two pink lines in disbelief. Actually I had the new digital one and "pregnant" popped up and of course Nate was in Rio at the time so I emailed him the photo of the test.... how's that for new age. My husband found out through an email that I was pregnant. The whole two pink line thing just sounds more romantic :)

I honestly don't feel any different and if I hadn't taken the test then I probably would have never known. Life continues normally except for turning down that glass of wine at dinner. I can name three friends that delivered their baby in Rio so finding a doctor was not hard. The drive to Rio is the only crappy part.

I could have the baby in Macae but their isn't a doctor who speaks English here and the hospitals are a little questionable. Rio is the best option for us overall. I emailed the doctor (yes, you heard me right) and she emailed me back within four hours setting me up and appointment and giving me her cell phone number. Already things are exceeding my expectations.

Doctor:
She speaks great English and I feel very comfortable with her. She is aware of how difficult this is being so far from family. Her office is small consisting of a receptionist desk, two small couches, an exam room, one bathroom, and her office. During the visit she spent 1 hour talking with us and discussing future events. I received orders to get blood work done and a urine test which can be done in Macae. Everything that I have heard you have to go somewhere different for the ultrasounds/bloodwork because they don't do it in the offices.

After leaving the appointment Nate and I travel back to Macae making on long day for a little appointment. Total travel time including the appointment: 9 hrs. We both said that next time we will be staying the night in Rio each time I have an appointment.

Tchau,
Sara