February 2008

My husband and I have been together for 12 years, and married for 8 years. We had a lot of time with it just being the two of us - and our pets. I went to school, earned my elementary teaching degree, and then taught elementary school for several years - primarily kindergarten. We decided to try for our first child in early 2003, but it took nearly 2 years to conceive. I was getting worried, but I was so involved in work that I hardly had time to think about it. Then in my busiest and most difficult school year of all, I finally got pregnant. It wasn't the best timing, but it really saved me! I was SO stressed with my job, that my pregnancy helped to take my mind off of work and on to the future. I was due with my daughter about 2 weeks after the school year ended, which would have worked out perfectly. However, she came 2 weeks early, and I missed the last 3 days of that year. (Thankfully I was prepared for that, and had all the important business in school wrapped up!) I'm a stay-at-home mom now, and not sure when I'll go back to work.

Our daughter's name is Melanie and she was born on May 25, 2005. I can't believe she'll be 3 this year!!! She is a bright and beautiful little girl! I honestly prayed for a little girl - even though a boy would be just as wonderful. My mother passed away when I was only 14, so I always craved having a mother-daughter realtionship I feel like I missed out on. So my little girl is a true blessing to me! I really felt like our family was completed once she came along, but earlier this year I began to feel like she might be lonely and need a sibling. This time we only had to try for 4 months and I got pregnant!

My due date is August 6, 2008 - and of course the first thing everyone says is "Boy, it's gonna be a hot summer for you." Is anyone else tired of hearing this? Anyways, this pregnancy has been quite a bit more difficult for me. I had a ton of nausea my first trimester, and it still creeps up from time to time. My breasts are still sore, and I keep getting colds. I have a nasty sinus infection right now. I really feel like this will be my last child, so I want to savor this pregnancy - but it's been hard! Right now I'm counting down the weeks until my ultrasound to see what the baby is. I really don't care this time around. A girl would be easier for us now, but a boy would be so exciting too. I just want to start shopping!!!

July 27, 2008

Well I haven't kept up the info on my page, so I thought I would quickly.

I'm at the end of my pregnancy now!!! As you can see, we're having a BOY! Our 3 year old daughter is SO excited. She keeps saying, "Mommy, what's taking so long for him to come out?" It's so cute! We have decided to name him Tyler Mathias. (I'm not crazy about the middle name, but my husband has several good reasons for choosing it - and I guess he should have a say-so in it - LOL!)

This pregnancy has been tough! I've had about every discomfort I could have, including sciatica (since 12 wks), carpal tunnel, heartburn/acid reflux, fatigue, major swelling, TONS of Braxton Hicks contractions,... etc! However, I have no health problems to worry about. I had to have an ultrasound last week at my 38 wk check b/c the doctor I saw (in place of my regular one) thought my baby was breech. She scared me so much, but I was still pretty sure she was wrong. I would have had to schedule a c-section for this coming week if so; however, the u/s showed he's in perfect position! They said he's already 7 lbs 9 oz - so I hope he comes soon.

We just about have the nursery done now. Just a few decorating final details. I will post pics of it when done. You can see what my daughter's nursery looked like in my "photos". I was very sad taking everything down and painting it. However, she now has an adorable "big girl" bedroom.

I wish the best for everyone! I will soon be having my sweet little boy and will post my birth story and pics soon after.

August 1, 2008

Tyler Mathias was born!!! He's perfect! See my birth story under "children."