We are Expecting a New Arrival!

Due October 31st 2008

OUR PREGNANCY JOURNAL

21 FEBRUARY 2008

Hello My darling baby! You are truly a gift from God. A very big surprise, but SO loved! You have been a part of Mommy for 3 weeks and 6 days now and only last night did I suspect that you, my little blessing, were on the way. Even as I did the HPT I was expecting it to be negative, but alas 2 pink lines!!! Baby, you are a balm to Mommy's heart and we are so looking forward to your birth!

Love, Mommy

22, FEBRUARY 2008

Wow, you are 4 weeks old today! Already your ears, arms and teeny legs are starting to form! You are so little that nobody but those few special people that Mommy and Daddy told know you are here. Emily and Zach know because they heard Daddy telling Grandma, but your other Brothers and Sister are too little to really understand. Aidan will probably know pretty soon too. They are so excited about you!

Mommy is very happy, but a little nervous. Three months ago your brother or sister went to be with Jesus and Mommy is a little scared that this will happen to you. I will do everything that I can to see that you get to meet your wonderful Daddy in October. Mommy loves you, Baby , So Much! I am so Proud to be your Mommy!

I love you, Mommy

3 MARCH 2008

FIVE Weeks! Mommy is really getting excited! Just the other day I went through all my "belly clothes" even though I won't need them for awhile yet. I have also bought a couple things on ebay! I know that you will start to show your presence before some of the other ladies on here as Mommy always shows early due to so many pregnancies so close together. You are Mommy and Daddy's Ninth little blessing! We hope and pray that you will get to stay here with us.

Your little heart has already begun to beat! "Lord, please keep it beating and growing healthy and strong and fill it with love for others but mostly for you, OUR CREATOR!"

Mommy hasn't really been too sick yet, but I am very tired most of the time. Sometimes I just lay my hand on my tummy and think ahead to the time when I will feel your little thumps and bumps. You are growing so fast and Mommy grows to love you more and more everyday.

I love you, Baby!

Love Mommy

13 MARCH 2008

6 WEEKS

Well, Baby, Dr. Ottman is going to schedule an Ultrasound for Mommy to have her gallbladder checked. I am really hoping that they will let me sneak a peak at you and see how you are doing. Maybe even see your little heart beat!! Love you Baby!

Love, Mommy

18 MARCH 2008

HOUSTON WE HAVE A HEARTBEAT!!!

Last night we ended up in the ER with another Gallbladder attack. They determined that it is disfunctional and will most likely have to come out. The Dr. gave Mommy a relaxer that will help it to stop the spasms so hopefully that and a strict diet will give us some time.

Blessing in Disguise- Mommy got to see you, our little growing baby with a itty bitty beautiful heartbeat! I have never seen anything so beautiful!! 125 BPM and as perfect as life itself! Mommy is so thankful that you are doing well and growing away! Beat little Heart Beat!

I LOVE YOU,

Mommy

8 APRIL 2008

It has been quite some time since mommy has gotten to write. The site was down for a bit and Mommy has been feeling really bad. So anyway here we are at WEEK 10! Almost to our second trimester!

Mommy can feel and see you growing! You are about an inch long now, but Mommy's belly looks like you would be much bigger! :) You have fully developed fingers and toes and even have little nails to protect them. Your hair is beginning to grow and your eyelids are now closed over your bitty eyes. Soon they will be able to open.

Mommy and Daddy love you so much and your brothers and sisters can't wait to meet you. LOVE YOU LITTLE ONE!

Love, Mommy

11 APRIL 2008

11 Weeks!

We are really making progress now, Baby! We are almost finished with our first Trimester! Dr. Ottman said that it was okay for Mommy to try Ginger root for the Morning Sickness. We are really hoping that it will work and Mommy will start to feel a little better. So far Mommy has lost 6 pounds , but hopefully after this month is past it will get better.

It is so hard to believe how big you have gotten! You are about the size of Mommy's pinky finger! I think that I felt your first little movement on the 9th. I was was trying to go to sleep laying on my tummy and felt just a couple little flutters. I lay on my tummy often now hoping to feel you again!

Mommy and Daddy have started trying to think of the perfect name for you. So far we think that we like Aleigha for a girl and Trevor for a boy, but I'm sure that we will have so many more ideas by the time you are here. I can hardly wait to find out if you are a boy or a girl!

Well, Baby, Mommy has to go try to get something done! :) I love you!

Love Your Mommy

23 April 2008

12 WEEKS!

Wow, Baby! We are bookin' it now! Just two more days and we are in our SECOND TRIMESTER! Mommy goes to the doctor on Thursday and I can't wait to hear your little heart "thump thumpin" away.

The Morning Sickness comes in waves now instead of being steady all day. Mommy is so grateful for the break! I can even keep water down now!!! Hooray for week 12!

We have thought some more about names and while Mommy's favorite boy name is still Jackson Chase, Daddy and I both really like Lacey if you are a girl. Mommy thinks that you are a girl, and Daddy says that that is his first thought when he thinks about you so we'll just have to wait and see.

It's so hard to believe how fast you are growing! You are three inches long now and weigh about one ounce! Hard to believe that's 1/16 of a pound! :) Just keep on growing baby! Mommy and Daddy love you!

Lots of Love, Mommy

24 APRIL 2008

Baby, Mommy doesn't know what to say. Once again Mommy and Daddy are saying goodbye. Not forever, just for a little while. While I wish with all my heart that you could have stayed here with us, I know that God's will is perfect and His Grace is sufficient. We will always love you Baby, and one day we will be able to give you a long awaited hug. Goodbye my sweet little Blessing,

Love Mommy