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I found out about our little bundle on October 25, 2007. After having so many negative pregnancy tests (been trying for about two years), I was shocked when the two pink lines showed up (and so quickly!) I started screaming, crying and dancing all around the bathroom...it must have been a funny sight!!!! I called my doctor, and she had my blood tested for my progesterone levels and to confirm the pregnancy the SAME DAY!!!

I still couldn't believe it, and I bet I looked at that test 20 times. I even panicked at one point because after I called the doctor's office to schedule my appointments, I thought, what if I imagined all of this or dreamed this!! It was all I could do not to call my hubby on the phone as soon as I found out. Instead, I waited until he got home to tell him, so it could be more personal (and I could see the look on his face). Well, he knew I had gone to the store, and he had had a rough day at work. So I told him I got him a little something to cheer him up. I made him sit on the couch, close his eyes and hold out his hands. I placed a small, green gift bag with white baby booties in his hands. He opened the bag, but looked totally confused when he pulled the booties out. I asked him did he know what they meant, and he looked up puzzled and said no. I told him, "I got a positive pregnancy test!" He stared at me for a moment in disbelief, asked me was I serious, to which I replied, yes I am serious, and then jumped off the couch and grabbed me in a big hug. He started praying and thanking God, and we ended up in a pool of tears and laughter! What a glorious, glorious day!! I will never forget it. We have wanted this for so long...

October 26, 2007

Nurse called and my pregnancy was confirmed!! All levels were normal and looked great! Big relief for both of us!

Week five I thought I was having morning sickness, but week six and especially seven confirmed it!!! Still plaguing me this week, but not as badly.

November 12, 2007

We had our first ultrasound!! I had calculated my due date and how far along I should be, and I was dead on! Made me feel better that all seems to be progressing normally. We got to see the baby and its tiny little heartbeat...and then we got to HEAR it!!! I started crying and the nurse, without missing a beat, handed me a tissue. She said everything looked really good, and we were both so relieved. I have two pics of the baby, one on this website. Hubby teared up, and he is so excited. We both stared and stared at the pics! We aren't telling anyone about the pregnancy until I get into my second trimester, which just happens to be around Christmas!! That will be so fun...that is, if my morning sickness doesn't give it away first! I see my gyno on 11/27 for first full work up...getting nervous, but feel all is going to be fine!

November 21, 2007

Morning sickness haunts me once again...ugghhhh. A few weeks ago, we took my parents out to eat, and for some crazy reason I ordered lasagna. They don't know I am pregnant yet, and I thought I was going to give it away that night...the lasagna just made me sick looking at it! I took once tiny, timid taste and almost lost it. I don't know how I hid it! But to make matters more funny, my mother-in-law called this morning and wanted to know what we were doing for dinner. I told her we hadn't thought that far, and she invited us to eat. I said ok, but regretted it when she told me what we were having...you guessed it...LASAGNA!! I called Hubby in a panic, and he said we would just eat ahead of time and tell her we would come for a visit. Ladies, just talking about it...sigh. I abruptly cut him off and ran to the bathroom! Sad that even TALKING about it has such power...haha! He's tried fixing things, but last night's dinner I couldn't even smell without gagging. Poor guy...he's being so good to me and doing his best! I just love him to pieces!

November 27th

Finally, had my first full-fledged appointment! All went great and appears to be right on schedule...I am sure I worried my doctor to death by asking so many questions and asking her over and over if everything was all right, but she was so good, sweet and patient with me...she's the best! Reassured me unitl I finally felt better. Still feeling sick, so I told her about losing about 4 pounds. She decided I should try Zofran (hope that's spelled correctly) to see if that will help with the nausea...I gotta do something! Even water doesn't seem to be my best friend right now. Can't wait to tell everyone at Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

November 29, 2007

The Zofran seems to be working!! I feel so much better, but I ended having to take 2 yesterday just so I could keep eating. My insurance company would only pay for 24...those things are EXPENSIVE! Haven't had one today, but I think one may be needed soon...haha!

December 3, 2007

Zofran is working OK...some days I need more than one, but those little boogers are so expensive! I still haven't gained any weight, but at least I am not losing anything either. The baby bump is definitely growing, and I've already started wearing exercise pants (even my husband's 'though they are big on me). Tried to find some pants to wear, but guess Wal-Mart doesn't want to carry a big selection of maternity clothes! Hoping to find somewhere cheap as I am sure I will be out of the new ones in no time...not that I am complaining! Having the bump is reassuring me, and I am finally starting to relax! But the jeans must be retired! Can't even ride without unzipping them...haha!

December 4, 2007

Having a great day today, so far. Junior Mints are my new best friend for the upset tummy! Just three 'though..more than that and I feel queasy! Haha! Feeling a bit emotional today and I am sure I will have several crying spells, but that's okay! Just hope when my dad comes over today, I don't cry on him...hehehe. No one still knows yet...just a few more weeks!

I bought new Christmas stockings for the fireplace as our old ones are shot. Hubby got excited and said we just had to get a baby stocking to hang between ours. I finally found one, and it looks SO SWEET hanging there. We've decided than when we tell my family on the 29th, this is how we will do it. First, we are giving them a camera and a photo printer (so that they can take pics of my sister's upcoming wedding and our baby). Then we are going to tell them, "We have another part of the gift on the way, but it hasn't arrived yet. But we have a picture of what you can expect." Then we are going to hand them the baby stocking with the sonogram in it and let them pull it out...okay, that started me crying. This is going to be the best Christmas ever!

December 9, 2007

It's my birthday, and it's been a GOOD one. I actually got to eat lasagna at our friend's house today...haha. Had to face it sometime! Oh, my goodness, you should have seen how much I ate!!!!!!!!! I cannot believe I am not sick. I had a huge salad, garlic bread, a gigantic slice of lasagna and a HUGE piece of cake (it was about three times the size I would normally eat.) Not feeling too hot at the moment...a bit of indigestion and got a bit carsick on the way home, but it's staying DOWN! Nice b'day present! Haha!

I wish my doctor's appointment would hurry up...I am still so paranoid and worried...especially after reading what some of the boards have said about pregnancies just stopping. But I am trying to remember that I shouldn't worry until I have a REASON to worry, and at this time, I don't. Once I get through this 1st trimester, hear the hearbeat, and get my second ultrasound, I think I will feel much, much better!

December 10, 2007

What a great day! Not only did I not have to take the Zofran, but I haven't been sick! A little nauseau and heartburn, but no special trips to the bathroom. And I got to EAT! But the best part was my hubby's family came over and had a surprise birthday party for me. My sweet little nephews (I have four) were there, and everyone just made my day. Hubby thought it would be good for me and cheer me up since I have been so worried and stressed about everything being okay (hard not to be when you are high risk!)

If my mom-in-law hasn't figured out that I am pregnant yet, I am sure giving her clues! Yikes! She gave me the sweetest birthday card, and I started crying at the table. She looked up at me startled, but I couldn't stop! Haha! Then she teared up...boy, moodswings are something else, and sneak up out of no where! I haven't been really having them, but today, well.....

Such an awesome day, and I just love them all for it...especially my wonderful hubby!

December 14, 2007

Feeling lousy today and sick again...at least I had a few days of reprieve. Wish I could quit worrying, and start showing. I think that would make me feel better. Just tired, emotional, and ready to cry!

Evidently I am showing more than I realize...that or I am just really bloated. My sis-in-law asked my hubby if I was pregnant! I don't want anyone to know yet...not until I go to my next appointment. I hope she doesn't ruin things for me...of all people, she is the last one I want to know! I know that sounds terrible, but she gets so jealous of others, and she is not good at keeping secrets when I ask her...sigh. I shouldn't let this bother me so much, but I guess I'm just being extra hormonal today. I am worried that she will rain on our parade if she's pregnant, too.

December 15, 2007

Boy was I ever in an awful mood yesterday...haha! Just got back from Motherhood Maternity and got some clothes that FIT! However, I don't know if we are going to make it to Christmas to tell everyone!!! I am really popping out...one top was so cute, but I looked very pregnant, and can't wear it until we tell everyone...guess I am back to baggy shirts! Haha! Loving it, and can't wait to flaunt it!

December 20, 2007

Just discovered the joys of fruit again! Ahhhhhhhhhh...my tummy is feeling better at the moment...green apples are the BEST! Having nauseau again badly, and trying to take less of the Zofran...but feeling so badly that I just took one with some fruit and milk. Weird thing is, I am so hungry, but when I eat, I get sick feeling. And cold stuff seems to help my stomach! Like milk or coconut bars! Haha! And I am so thirsty, that I forget and gulp too fast...probably another reason for the unhappy tummy! Oh, well.

And the girls are back to hurting again, but hey, at least they are growing...a good thing for a AA like me! Haha! Already in a B and still going strong! Hehehe! My doc thinks I am nuts for wanting bigger ones...she's say it's an awful feeling when they are sitting on your tummy...haha...guess that's what happened to her! I am nuts, 'cause I don't even care about the pain...I am loving feeling like a woman instead of an ironing board...haha!

December 22, 2007

Well, I am about as happy as one can be! I got to hear LB's (Little Baby's) heartbeat again yesterday, and it was a strong 165 bpm!! My doctor was just as excited as I was that all is going well. Of course, I started crying, and silly me, apologized! She laughed and said that she was very happy too, and it wasn't even hers! She has been through this long journey of ttc with me, so it made me so happy to hear her say that! She feels like my big sister.

I feel so badly as my hubby didn't get to go...he was so sick the morning of the appointment, that we were both afraid for him to go lest he be contagious. I can't stand when sick people come around me, so we try to respect others. He said he was afraid to get around a bunch of pregnant women, feeling like he did. So thoughtful! But he was so, so disappointed, as well as I was. However, I have my second u/s at the specialist's office on the 3rd, so he will get to go see LB dance around! I cannot wait to see him or her again...he/she didn't look much like a baby then...haha!

I am so glad my appointment was just before Christmas...it was a great present from God to hear our precious baby's heartbeat!! And now I am really having difficulty not telling until Christmas! I had to stop myself from telling strangers! Hehehe!

December 25, 2007 (ONE of the BIG DAYS!)

Great news...we got a call last night and my brother-in-law, who is in the Army, is coming home for Christmas from Afghanistan! He got home this morning to the GREAT delight of all of us. We agreed to keep it a secret among all of us kids, so that my in-laws could be surprised. My MIL and FIL went over to the house to see the boys' Christmas gifts, and Jeff was sitting on the couch with a video camera to get their reactions...they didn't realize it was him at first and thought it was my sis-in-law's brother! Boy, were they ever shocked!! So of course, this really changed our surprise plans...we thought Jeff was coming home the following week!

Hubby and I "plotted" the way the day was going to go...after all, we didn't want to take away from Jeff's homecoming! We decided to go over early to my inlaws house and help with dinner. Ironically, we were having Chinese food for my other BIL's b'day (he's a Christmas Eve baby) and planning on having Christmas dinner around New Year's with Jeff!! Well, it was too late to change anything, so we decided to continue on as planned. I had bought Joel a hat a LONG time ago that said #1 Dad on it, so we thought it would be funny for him to wear it and see how long it took his mom and dad to read it...well, that was pure TOTURE!! We were there for TWO hours, and I was getting really anxious as well as Joel (everyone was going to be at the house in two more hours!) So finally, we got them to sit down at the game table and play cards. We played a hand, and poor Joel, kept fiddling with his hat and lowering his to "look" at his cards! Haha! Finally, his mom stops and reads out loud, "#1 dad?" She just kept saying it over and over looking puzzled. Finally, Joel was like, "Yeah, Joy bought it for me." She read it again, and still look confused...finally I said to Joel, "She doesn't get it!" and then the lights came on! She turned and looked at me so fast she almost got whiplash! "Are you pregnant?!" she exclaimed! Yes!!! She jumped up and ran out of the room screaming! My FIL tackled me in a big bear hug and tears and kept saying how his prayers had been answered for us, and of course, I was crying and laughing! When I turned around, Joel was being smothered by his mom! Then we all swapped, and tears and laughter flowed! Of course, I told them all the tidbits (due date, ultrasounds, etc.) and they were in shock. His mom stated that this was the best Christmas...their son was home and another grandbaby was on the way!!! My FIL just kept grinning at us! They were so excited! She was ready to get the yarn out and start knitting!!

Well, once everyone else got there, we decided to do the hat thing again, but we wanted to tell Jeff and his wife first...so Joel pulled Jeff aside and said he wanted to tell him something...he called me and told me he was going to tell Jeff that "joke". I walked in with the three of them, and Joel told them I was pregnant. They of course were shocked, and my sis-in-law (who has been a HUGE support) just got so excited! Well, then we had to regain our composures and go eat at the family table with everyone else. Joel's dad ran and put on his CAT hat (caterpillar hat) and was almost squirming in his seat...I looked at him and grinned and mouthed "don't say anything!" Finally after about 15 minutes and no once noticing, he finally said, "Joel gave me this hat. What do you think of it. Joel's good with hats." And looked in Joel's direction. Joel automatically lowered his head so everyone could read his...hehe...well, it took a couple of tries, but then my oldest BIL, Jack finally read Joel's hat...he looked at my FIL and was like, "what...did y'all swap hats?" Then my youngest SIL looked at me in disbelief and goes, "Are you pregnant?!" Of course you know what happened from there! Everyone was so excited!! What a great, great day! So emotional...

December 29, 2007 (the OTHER BIG DAY)

My sister and her fiance arrived last night from Savannah and stayed with us...I had to throw up while they were out visiting some friends...so hard hiding morning sickness when it hangs around and has it's OWN schedule...haha! Thank goodness I had hubby's help as well as theirs...I was exhausted and tired!

Well, I was really anxious for dinner to be over with and go and OPEN presents...hehe...my sister and I were rushing everyone (for different reasons!) Finally, we sat everyone down and began distributing presents. We have our own family tradition of letting each person open his/her gifts individually so that we can all watch. We went through everyone and FINALLY, we got to my parents. We took the baby stocking the night before and had put the ultrasound pictures in it and hung it on the tree!! Mom and Dad had opened all of their presents except for the stocking, so I got it and hid it behind my back. I told them we had one more present for them, but that they needed to sit together to open it (Dad loves the recliner...haha!) He moved over to the couch, and I began my little prepared speech as mom went to move beside him...

"We have one more gift that hasn't been DELIVERED yet, but we have a picture of it so you can see what to EXPECT." Before I could even finish, my mom started hollering, "OOooohhhhhh, I know, I know, Oh, I know..." this went on for several seconds...haha! She sat down (I don't think she remembers even going to the other couch!) I handed her the little stocking and I was shaking with anticipation. She just squeezed that little stocking, and my poor dad just looked confused. She pulled out the pics and screamed, "I knew it, oh, I knew it!" Dad looked but didn't understand what the pics were, until he sat there for a moment...then like my MIL, the lights came on! He bounced off that couch and hugged me and we did the swap thing again! After mom tackled my hubby of course! Haha! I was bawling and my mom just rocked me back and forth. After we settled down, dad asked the names and then it dawned on me to look at my sister...she was sitting next to her fiance with her jaw down to her knees...she didn't say anything she was so in shock!!! Finally, she came around...haha! It was a great day, and I must say BOTH of our families had horrible years in 2006, so 2007 was our year (and so will be 2008!)

December 30, 2007

Went out with hubby's family to have dinner with Jeff at a Chinese restaurant. Well, when we got ready to say the blessing, my youngest BIL offered to say the blessing. Here's how it went..."Dear Lord, thank for allowing Jeff to come home, and for Joel and Joy's new addition, and thank you as Tiffany and I prepare to become parents." Yep, they were announcing that they were pregnant, too!!! I thought they were trying from the way he prayed, but then, "the lights came on"!! I cried and just about choked my poor sis-in-law I was hugging her so hard!! My inlaws are just reeling with all the good news...two new babies! I made the comment later that I would expect someone to announce they are pregnant the next time we had Chinese food!

January 3, 2008

What a spectacular day! Today we got to go have another ultrasound, and we got see the baby again...only this time it didn't look like a green bean...he/she looks like a baby! It was so awesome...fingers, hand, arms, legs, spine, head, belly, etc....oh, it was a beautiful experience...I cried on and off through the exam!! Everything looks really good and fluids are normal. The baby even moved some for us...the heart was unbelievalbe...you could see the chambers pushing the blood through! We even got to see blood traveling through the umblical cord!!

Funny story...as we are not finding out the gender, we are trying to make sure the u/s techs don't give anything away! Well, wouldn't you know, but the very first viewing was right between the baby's legs!! Thank goodness it was too early to tell (at least I hope it was!), but those little legs were hilarious and sticking out! When the doc came back in, it sure looked like the baby was sucking it's thumb, but he went too fast for me to tell for sure! I posted the newest pics on the website.

I have to go to the specialist twice a month to make sure my cervix stays closed and my gyno for regular pregnancy appointments. Next appointments will be on the 18th!

I was just so amazed looking at that tiny little baby...my poor hubby's hand probably hurt as I was crushing it! I kept saying to him, "I just can't believe that is in me!" Now that all looks good, and the news is out, I am really ready to start buying! Hubby seems to love rubbing my belly...he keeps patting it, saying he's patting the baby! I told him the baby was going to come out and punch him in the eye when he/she arrives! He just laughs!

January 18, 2008

Went to the specialist today first, and got great news! I am not as high risk as they originally thought, and I won't have to go EVERY two weeks as originally stated! Everything looked great, and the nurse was sweet enough to let us have another peek at the baby (since my mother and hubby had come with me). We got to see the baby's face, and let me tell you, with no skin, we were a bit shocked at what it looked like...kind of like an alien! Haha! But you could see the face was well-formed.

The baby also kept putting his/her hands in front of his/her face, like he/she wanted us to leave him/her alone so he/she could sleep! My mom said the baby looked to be praying, but I think we were annoying him/her! That or he/she was playing peek-a-boo already! The spine and ribs were so clear, and the baby was moving a lot this time...it was a GREAT appointment! The heart looked really good, and we could see it just pumping away. I noticed a big dark circle in the baby's tummy, and the nurse commented that it was fluid that the baby had swallowed!! How cool is that! I knew they started swallowing at this age, but to actually see it in the tummy was amazing!

Then I went for my regular pregnancy check up with the gyno...hearbeat was good and strong...155 bpm. She was really pleased with my weight gain and blood pressure. And I declined the AFP. The only concern was that I had a little bit of protein in my urine, but no signs of infection...so she said I either I had a slight infection or that my kidneys are leaking protein...said it's nothing to worry about, but they are going to keep an eye on my levels. I get to see a midwife next time, and that will be a new experience for me!

So happy! After having lunch with my hubby and mom, Mom and I went baby product registering! Boy, am I overwhelmed at all of the choices! But it was cool...I even got a gift box from the store with a baby bottle, wipes, diaper, pacifier, coupons, etc.! It was really fun!

January 27, 2008

Not 100%, but thinking the baby may have given me a karate chop today! I was leaning over, and felt a very, very strong thump...kind of like a punch or kick! At first, I thought it couldn't possibly be the baby as it was so strong! Everything I have been experiencing has been kind of ticklish and gentle. However, I have never had any other feelings like this before, and this felt like when you put your hand on another pregnant woman's tummy and you can feel the baby kick...only mine came from the inside! Hubby is convinced it's the baby. Just glad he/she didn't hit my bladder! Haha!

January 28, 2008

Okay, that had to be the baby yesterday. I have been getting gentle little thumps today, and when I took a bath, I decided to relax for a few minutes. As I was soaking, I was looking at my tummy, when I felt a thump and my belly jumped in the exact spot I felt the thumping!! It was so cool...and that was the same spot I got "punched or kicked" yesterday! The sensation was very similar, just not as strong as yesterday's. I started talking to the baby, just to see if he/she would respond, and eventually, my stomach made another little lurch! Haha! I just love this...just stay away from my bladder, puhlease!!!

February 6, 2008

Baby has been moving like crazy, and the movement is getting stronger every day!! He/she has even woke me up a few times last night, and I think the baby may have kicked or punched Daddy in the back last night...too bad he didn't wake up and quit snoring! Haha! But for real, I wish he had felt it...he hasn't gotten to feel the baby yet...sigh. He puts his hand on my tummy and the baby quits! Maybe his hand soothes the baby! By the way, he or she evidently LOVES peanut butter cookies, because I had one at Babies 'r Us, and the baby went crazy!! It was so cute!

Have my big u/s this Friday, excited and nervous! I guess I am a worry wart because I keep thinking, what if they find something wrong...guess I should be more positive, huh? And we finally picked out our nursery pattern...and NOPE we are NOT finding out despite a lot of pressure from certain people...argh...too bad...it's our decision!

February 11, 2008

What a super busy weekend...I am so tired!! Friday, we had our doctor's, and my hubby got to go with me. This was another great ultrasound!! Everything looked normal, the baby is progressing right on schedule (as well as me!), and he/she weights 12 oz!! I was saying it was three sticks of butter, but hubby and a couple of friends went along a different trail...hehehe...they said it was a beer! So I've been jokingly call the baby Bud! He/she was extremely active during the ultrasound, so at first the tech had a really hard time, seeing the heart completely...haha! She jiggled, poked and circled the baby and even game my tummy some pretty good shakes to try to move the baby in a better posistion. He/she even flipped over on his/her tummy! It was cute. She finally, got the baby in a better position and was able to see all she needed...and of course, when she took measurements near the surprise area, we both looked away! I even covered my eyes so I wouldn't be tempted to sneak a peek!

Afterwards, we went to Babies 'r Us, and picked up our nursery bedding set, so we could begin painting. It's so cute, it has lots of colors, greens, yellows, a little orange, blue and pink, etc. It has a cartooney, cuddly looking characters...a giraffe, a lion, a bear and a duck on the front of the quilt. We love it!! Bought paint so Hubby could begin painting.

Saturday, we found a GREAT deal on some baby furniture at a store going out of business! We got the crib and a hutch/dresser combo for a steal. It's very beautiful and sturdy, and the baby can use it for years and years. The crib will convert all the way up to a full size bed!!

February 14, 2008

Happy Valentines Day! We had a great home-cooked dinner (I wanted to make him something special for our last Valentine's dinner as a couple) and a chocolate chip pound cake. I finally found the picture frame I had been looking for...it was on sale at Babies 'r Us!! The framed reads, "I love my Daddy," with love being in the shape of a heart! My hubby loved it!! I cannot wait to take a picture of him and the baby so he can take it to the office.

He got me a pink bluetooth, saying that way, I could talk to mom more easily and also be able to drive with both hands once the baby was here. He is so thoughtful, and I really, really love it...plus he knows I love PINK!!

February 15, 2008

Had another great appointment today! Baby's heartbeat was again, nice and strong, at 155 bpm!! The midwife was really nice, and even though the waiting room was extremely backed up, she did not rush through the appointment. I even got to hear the baby move with the doppler...it made a strange wooshing noise!! That was a first!

Daddy and Granddad are working on the trim in the baby's room right now...hammering is giving me a headache, but they are doing a fantastic job. I just smile...I think how much this baby is loved!!

February 18, 2008

Daddy FINALLY got to feel the baby!!! I was so excited! Last night was a bad night for us as the weather got severe...a branch fell on top of my car and did some damage (but it could have been SO MUCH WORSE!) We were both a bit down about it, and I was thinking to myself, "If he could just feel the baby move, that would cheer me up so much!" We have tried several times, but he just couldn't feel anything. Finally, he did 'though, and he was so excited!! The baby was kicking or punching pretty well, and gave him some good movements. It was just fantastic!!

February 22, 2008

Leaving in a few hours to go see my sister and her fiance down in Savannah. Hubby and I are going to their engagment party tomorrow (as well as my parents). Hopefully, I won't get carsick now that morning sickness has clearly left!! I am taking some preggie pop drops just in case. So tired, feeling a cold or sinus issue coming on, and it's been pouring rain the last few days (which is good since we are in a drought). Just feel tired and icky, and for some reason VERY EMOTIONAL today!!

Hubby started growing a beard, and I HATE it...been trying to get him to shave it off, but I think he is enjoying the challenge of having a full beard...he's never been able to do it before! Poor guy...everytime he tried, he had huge gaps in it as some hair grew faster than others. I told him I was going to teach our baby to call him Grandpa if he didn't shave it...he just laughed. Oh, well, if he's content with having an auburn beard with salt 'n pepper hair, so be it. LOL

The funny thing is the baby is now so active, I can feel thumps all over the place! I am starting to speculate this little guy/girl is long! Almost simultaneously, I can feel a thump in my side, under my ribs, near my belly button (which is still flat, thank goodness!) and near my pelvic area! I think he/she is a stretcher like me! And active like his/her daddy! I love this (well, the rib area gets a bit uncomfortable), but it's so sweet to wake up with the baby...hubby starts making kissy, squeaky noises on my belly around where I last feel him/her and the baby gets VERY excited...movement abounds when he does that. The other night, he even started tickling the area the baby was in, and the same reaction. This baby already responds to us, and seems to enjoy the attention! Haha! I can't wait for him or her to get here!!!!!

February 25, 2008

Sick, at home, but starting to feel better. Apparently, my allergies are reacting strongly right now. I actually slept pretty good last night despite the fact I was up going to the bathroom about every 1.5 hours! Hahah!

My sister gave me the sweetest present. We have always like Charlie Brown and Snoopy as kids, but she especially did! So when we got to her house, she gave me a gift bag with the baby's first Snoopy! When you shake it, it rattles!!! So, so cute! She also bought the baby a onsie that said, "If you think I am cute, you should see my Aunt Heather." I just loved it! The lettering was in green, and even the writing was done in the lettering of Charles Schultz's comics strips. I cannot wait for the baby to get here, so I can put it on him or her and take a picture! She of course will get the first copy! It was just so sweet and thoughtful, and I couldn't take my eyes off the onesie as it was so TINY...hard to believe, we'll have a little one filling that out before we know it!

March 4, 2008

Having an emotional day...crying because I am so ready to see our baby and hold him or her close...the time feels like it is dragging and flying at the same time...how on earth am I going to make it these next few months?! I am so, so blessed...I was reminded recently by another's story about how difficult not getting pregnant is! I got sick at my stomach just remembering, and began THANKING God for our little blessing. I don't wish infertility on anyone...it's so PAINFUL, and I am just grateful we've been given the chance to be parents. I just want the baby here so badly...I can't believe how much I keep crying today!! I would laugh if I could quit crying. I can't wait to hold him/her, dress him/her, feed him/her, and snuggle with him/her. I know there will be a lot of responsibility and times that I wish I could just go back to bed, but this little miracle will be and is so worth all the sacrifice!! I pray that others, too, will be able to experience this joy! I am so, so blessed with my wonderful hubby and our little, sweet bundle!