So today we went to the doctor for our first ultrasound and to hear the heartbeat. It was pretty cool. When getting ready to leave for the appointment i had the VHS tape ready, camera, and was ready to call my mom. Chad thought i was so funny. Hey, i know i'm not the first to bring all that in for the first picture. :) The nurse reported that the baby is doing just fine and is about an inch long. So little! But the heart beat was a strong 178. Here is a picture. So i realize it is blurry and a little hard to see. You can see the little head and body. One of his legs is up by the face. The picture just doens't justify. haha :) But it was good. My mom got to hear the heartbeat, in which she recorded on her phone to play to everyone that she works with. She's so funny. I think Chad was in shock. He didn't have much to say when we were in there. But when we were leaving the office he was holding the pictures facing out so everyone in the waiting room could clearly see what he had in his hand. So funny.

We are both becoming more excited of the thought of a little one. This next month we realize that we need to tell our bosses the big news. Chad has already bought a book and little teddy bear for the baby. He said that it was just too cute to pass up. Our kids are going to be spoiled by him. :) Keep us in your prayers and the little baby. Until then ~ God Bless.The Taflingers

A New Adventure

Friends and Family ~ As many of you know Chad and I recently found out that we will be expecting our first bundle of joy next spring. Since we live so far from some of our family we thought this would be a great way to share all of the updated news. We are super excited about our new adventure and of course overwhelmed. However, we know that God will guide us in all directions. This past week we went for our first office visit. We were both nervous and excited.

Here are some of the things we found out!

* It's offical!!! 8 weeks and 2 days

* Expected due date is May 28th, 2008

* I can eat icecream everynight if i feel the need, but smaller amounts! :)

* The doctor wants me to gain 35-42 pounds. WOW!

* I can run! Yeah! At least for now.

* Doctor gave Chad orders to help out around the house!! haha, i like that one!

This coming Friday we will be going back to the doctor to have our first ultrasound and hear the heartbeat. So I'm sure we will have more to report. But for now, here is a picture of our family. Chad, me, Buster the dog (who has gotten a haircut since and looks much cutier), and Sky our cat.