Pictures

Thought I would upload a couple of pictures. These are from the ultrasound that we had when I was 19 weeks and 5 days. Found out the IT we have been calling the baby is a BOY! It was such a great day and it made me want to have one of those machines at home so I could see the him every day! In the pic with the arrow...if you can see it, it's pointing to his manhood! hehe :-) I believe the doc said he was 12 cm long. I should have written that down but I am pretty sure he said that. Everything is going well, I feel him move every day but it's not to the point were you can see it from the outside of feel it so Steve hasn't been able to experience that yet!

It's a.....

Well, it certainly has been a while since an update! Let's see, I have been thru all kinds of sickness and long story short, that is OVER! Praise the Lord! I have some indigestion/heartburn at times but I can deal with that. :-)

Of course Thanksgiving came and went and now Christmas is just next week! Without 1 present purchased yet, I am wondering what in the world I am waiting on! Guess it could be the fact that my brother Ben, just got married over this past weekend. He married a wonderful beautiful girl named Christine and she wanted me to be a bridesmaid and be a part of their special day! I was of course honored and was so excited when she asked me back in March! Ordered the dresses in April and it was all planned out! Until....we found out I was expecting at the end of August. Wonderful news of course but one of the things I thought about right away was, "Oh NO, the wedding!" Christine was a sweetheart about it said I didn't have to be in it if I was going to feel uncomfortable or not happy with how I looked. When it came down to it, I didn't know what to expect and though, we can just deal with this when the dresses come in. Well, they didn't come in until LATE NOVEMBER! Which meant I was a good 4 months pregnant and gave my mom no time to fix it. With all that being said, we had someone alter it and I thought it would be fine. The wedding went on of course (I mean, why would they stop their special day for me and my bridesmaid dress issues! haha). It was beautiful and I was so happy for my little brother - we were very close growing up, just a year apart in school! I felt great during the wedding since I was over my sickness but then....I saw the pictures! EWWW I looked awful! But, I am over that now and have to just realize that I am going to get bigger. It's been hard considering I feel like I have been dieting forever, or shall I say...on a healthy eating lifestyle. :-) Not that I am obessed with my weight, I just don't like gaining weight, if that makes sense.

Ok, well since the wedding is over and I am now officially halfway thru the pregnancy....we went to the doctor yesterday and had our first full ultrasound. And....we are having a BOY!!!!! Steve is elated in excitement since he wanted a son so bad. For me, I have always wanted a boy first when I had kids and when I first found out I was pregnant I still wanted a boy. The further I got along, the more I just thought, you know what, a boy or girl will be a blessing. I just wanted a healthy baby. I am thrilled to be having a boy if he would have said it was a girl, I would be just as thrilled. I really don't think it matters because either way, our lives are changing and will be filled with tears of joy and tears of frustration just the same. :)

We don't have any names picked out and when we do, I am trying to get Steve agree with me to keep that part a secret just so it is a surprise to others. He is almost there. LOL

I have been in and out of writing this post as I am trying to bake so many cookies and do so many things at once, plus all of my excitement...I might not make sense in this post but that is the reason why. :-) And with Christmas just next week, I really may not be posting any more this year...I am finding it is really hard to stay on top of this when I'm working all week and have had so much to do. So Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thanks for all the prayers!

Snowy Days

It's the first real sticking snow in Bellefontaine today! I'm excited about this because I like snow...for a little while, and probably the reason I like it the most right now is that I am leaving for Florida on Monday!! Yes, it is a business trip but that doesn't matter. Being where it is warm and sunny will be a good change! I am just a tiny bit worried about flying since I am still getting sick...but it's only a little bit and only when I eat certain foods. So I am staying away from those foods right now and hoping I will be able to eat them later. What is wierd to me, is that they are the foods I used to eat a lot. Like chicken and vegetables! Just doesn't make sense to me that my body can't handle those foods right now. Good thing I am not a vegetarian! :-) Other than that, I am sure the traveling will go well.

I really should be packing or cleaning up the house right now but I am very tired today...I think I don't get much sleep during the week that it catches up to me on the weekends. So I am glad that I have the weekends to sleep and be lazy. I better enjoy them while I can! You know, especially since the holidays are coming and the traveling between families is going to keep us busy. I've also had a migraine since last night! I haven't had a migraine in about 6 weeks! And of course I know for sure that this is one because it made me get sick, Tylenol didn't get rid of it in an hour, sleeping it off didn't work, and it feels like someone is stabbing or punching my eye! I think it came on around 10 or 11 last night and has been driving me crazy ever since. So I am just trying to stay quite and resting and praying that it will go away! I guess that is another reason I am liking the snow today since it keeps my husband occupied a little bit with playing with the dog outside and lets me have another reason to be lazy! :)

I'm at week 16 and the next doc appointment is the first week in December...which COULD be the day we find out what we are having! I'm excited for this of course and glad that Thanksgiving and things are coming up to keep me busy.

Le Tired

I've been slacking on my weekly posts so I thought I better explain. My days throughout the week consist of me going to work at 8 and coming home at 5...unless it is a night we stay a few hours later and then I'm not home until about 7. So, needless to say I am tired. I come home, try and fix myself something if Steve isn't home and then am ready for bed right about 7 pm. I know, it is a little pathetic but I must not be getting enough sleep or I am just running around too much during the day. I think I should be able to take naps at about 2:30 or 3. HAHA J/K

So anyway, that is why I haven't been updating because there isn't much to update. All I do is sleep when I am at home. I'm still getting sick randomly and I am trying to figure out if there are certain triggers because it really only happens every 3 or 4 day. OR, I guess sometimes I get sick every couple of days. But I'm hoping that ends REALLY soon!

I'm officially about to make my 'regular' non maternity pants pop if I wear them!! :-) But I am having trouble finding maternity clothes that I like and fit comfortably. Thanks to my wonderful sisters, who lent me their clothes, I am getting more and more of a selection. It's just a little depressing when you can't find anything that fits and then when you do, you feel awful in them so I am grateful I have sisters who take care of me and give me FREE clothes!! THANK YOU!! Steve is getting sick of me wanting to buy something every other day. lol

Well guess what, I am tired so that is all and I'm not really sure anyone reads this but I am going to act like you do and not feel like I am talking to myself. :)

No news is good news...right?

The doctor visit yesterday went well. We heard that fast little heartbeat again and it was amazing again! No picture this time so maybe I will try and get the picture we got before up here. It is a possibility that we could find out what we are having at the next appointment. I am supposed to go right around Thanksgiving but I want to see if I can go the week after and I should be 18 weeks long and although they say you can find out at 20, its possible I could know sooner. If I go before Thanksgiving, I probably won't be able to find out. :( Either way we will be excited and anxious so I guess it doesn't matter all that much when it comes down to it.

Doc said that I am normal so far (I think Steve would beg to differ - ha ha) in my pregnancy and that there isn't anything to worry about. That I think gives Steve some relief, he is a worrier sometimes. :-) This visit was very fast and we only talked to him for about 5 minutes and we were on our way. I have mixed feelings about that...I know he has nothing to report but I wanted to see that baby again! :)

Well anyway, since the doc said I am fine...there isn't anything else to report. We are just very anxious parents to be!

What a week

I am so glad this week is over! Well...the work week for me is at least. Tomorrow morning we have a doctor appointment and then we are off to see Steve's family for the weekend. I am exhausted from this week and looking forward to some rest and relaxation! (oh and shopping for some clothes that fit!) My regular clothes are getting just a bit snug now and I think it's time to get some new but the maternity clothes are too big right now so it has been a little difficult with finding things. But I am excited to keep looking.

I have not been feeling nauseous this week at all! Praise the Lord! Although...today was a bit of an exception because I was sick this morning and sick a little now but NOTHING like it has been so I am thankful that that part of the pregnancy may be over!

I have still been really tired and sleeping every chance I can get right now. I'm not sure what to expect at the appointment tomorrow but if we get a picture, I will try to upload it. :-)

Week 11 & 4 days

Yes, I am counting every day! :-) This week started off well and I didn't think it would be so bad but the past few days I have been sick throughout the day. It is not fun running to the bathroom in the middle of a work day with everyone thinking..."oh no!" I know I am probably grossing people out with my gagging and some of my facial expressions. I try to turn my head but sometimes I just can't hold it in. lol SORRY TO ALL who have had to deal with me! The good news is...I haven't had a migraine in 2 weeks! I have had a little headache here and there and luckily Tylenol has taken care of it. It takes a few hours compared to my Excedrin migraine...but I will take that over getting migraines at all!
Anyway, I am ready for this trimester to be over and we have our 3rd doc appointment next Friday. I have a very busy week next week so it should go by rather quickly and then it will be time for me to be off for a day and check on the baby with the doctor. Although, I have to say they are weird appointments...but I obviously have to get used to them. :-)
I don't have much of anything else to report. Steve has been home once this week so far and I don't like being home alone so I am happy when he is here. I try to get him to take Fridays off so he comes home early Thursday but that doesn't always work. We have been praying that we get more traffic thru our home and then....someone FINALLY make an offer on it! It has been almost a year that it has been on the market! Cannot believe it! We know God has a plan for us so that is what keeps us going but man...it is hard to not get discouraged! So if any of you know someone looking for a house in the area...PLEASE send them our way. :)
Stay in touch and God Bless!

Baby News

As most of you know...we are expecting little Baby Waers May 3, 2009. The date has already changed on us once so we know not to get set on that date but we are so excited for this day and time in our lives! There are so many things to think about and do but right now we are just taking it day by day and getting even more excited as each day passes.

I should say that I get more excited as each day goes by because that is one day down of my 2 weeks left in the first trimester! Which, hopefully means no more sickness for me! Without going into all the details...I am sick not only in the morning but throughout the day. Let me tell you, it is not fun. It will hit me at random times with random smells bothering me and really not much to do about it. I am so ready for this part to be over so counting down the days really helps me.

Well, we thought about starting this blog so this is my first official post and I don't want to scare everyone away. :-)