What I least expected with this pregnancy was: Jules: Sleeplessness. Havent’ slept well in ages. Guess my body is preparing me.Mark: Getting pregnant!

The best bit of advice I’ve received is: Mark: Even when you’re exhausted, feed the baby because everyone will be happier. (From Rich) Jules: Don’t listen to all the experiences that every mother wants to tell you about their pregnancy, just enjoy your own.

What has changed the most in my life with this pregnancy is: Jules: Feeling really excited about something that is going to happen in our lives. Mark: My wife.

What made me realize that I was really pregnant was: Mark: I am pregnant????Jules: Starting to show.

This month’s ultrasound was: Jules: A huge relief to see healthy baby growing in my belly.

At my prenatal visit this month I discovered that: Jules: Our prescreen tests were great, with risk for downs at a 32 year age level, 1/500 and trisomy at 27 year age level, 1/1500. I’ve gained 5 lbs, on target.

My hopes: Jules: Good news with the amnio in 2 weeks. Mark: My hope is for a healthy baby.

My fears: Jules: Uh-oh, I’m gonna have to get this thing out of me at some point