Summer!

I love my job!! I'm taking full advantage of summer by taking lots of naps. I know sleep will be but a sweet memory before we know it! We are taking steps to getting our home ready for baby. Lots of cleaning and organizing going on. Jamie installed a ceiling fan/light in the room that will be the nursery. It has a dimmer on the light and I'm sure that will come in handy. He and a couple of guys from work also put a light in our dining room. Good Riddance lamp that didn't work well enough to light the room! It's very nice. The fixture was a gift last summer from our friends Patty and Paul. Thanks guys!! We will also be getting a couple of new windows for the house, they should be installed by this time next month. Yeah!

We will soon be getting the clutter in the garage organized, and will start cleaning this soon to be nursery out. We have to move Haley,the cat, and hopefully that will go smoothly. She's sorta the queen/boss right now, and deals with change by behaving badly.

Other than that, we are anxiously awaiting the next appointment. It seems so far away! I know that time will pass quickly, but I want to see that baby again!

Today my Aunt and Uncle that live in Australia are coming to town. They are bringing my Grandparents and we are all excited to see everyone. Jessica, my tia, is also pregnant-so this will be fun. The boys are cleaning up the yard, the porch, and vacuuming the house while they wait. They LOVE being with family. It'll be good to see my dad and his brother together.

Okay, I've procrastinated enough I suppose :o)

14 Weeks 1 Day-ZzZZZzzz

Today was the LONGEST wait ever at the doc's office, but that's alright-Jamie and I got to visit and laugh a lot. Doc asked if we had any questions, and I just asked about the pertussis vaccine because of the scary commercial they keep playing. He is not concerned, so now I'm not either.
When it came time for the sonogram, we got to see a curled up baby that wouldn't budge. It wasn't the most exciting and baby was not too photogenic. We tried to get him to move around...but it wasn't happening. He moved a leg and his hands,as if saying "stop it" then went right back to sleep. Heartbeat was excellent at 152 bpm. Doc says he's measuring right on target.
We go back in a little over a month, hopefully baby will be active that day.
As for us, we are both doing well. I'm loving the lazy days of summer, especially the times where I can catch up with old friends. Jamie is still working hard at the fields and at his day job too, and before we know it, school will be upon us! Then time will really fly. I just can't believe that by this time next year, we'll have a sweet baby with us! God is good, all the time.

12 weeks and 3 days!! Time to share our news!

WooHoo, we're 12 weeks and 3 days. I went in for an ultrasound this morning and got to see the little one wriggling and kicking all over! At one point he (no, we don't know if it's a he) put his hand up on his face and I got to see 5 fingers.
So, we are now telling people-which is fun. It's seems so strange to let our big secret out, and not just have it for ourselves anymore. It was definitely tough not letting it slip :o) We love that we can share our joy!! Pardon the quality on the vids, they were taken from an odd angle and really I missed some of the best parts. But, at least you can hear the heartbeating at a whopping 154 bpm this time....and see the baby doing acrobatics.

I'm still feeling fine! Still want a little nap in the afternoon, but I'm fortunate not to have morning sickness or any other ailments.
Jamie is doing well too, he is working his tail off at the baseball fields this season. They love him there! TTFN, another update coming July 7th. We're happy to have you all along following our journey.

Amazing the Difference 3 Weeks Makes!

SOOOOO very happy tonight after having our 2nd appt today. I'm 10 wks 1 day! I've never had a good second appt, and even the doc was anxious. Jamie and I got to catch up and laugh while waiting , and waiting, and waiting for Dr. G. But, he's so worth the wait. It takes him so long because he truly cares to talk with you about any and every question or concern. I don't think I could ever be in better care. He and his staff are truly the best, and definitely a blessing to us.

When he first put the stuff on my tummy I must have been holding my breath, because as soon as we saw that little heart beating, I gasped for air. We were very relieved to say the least. Immediately everyone in the room thanked God.
As we talked and the doc took measurements, the most exciting thing happened. The baby woke up and started moving and waving his arms!! I could have watched for hours. J and I both agreed that was the COOLEST thing EVER!!

We'll get to see those little arms and legs kicking and moving before we know it.

As for me, I've been feeling great. I've been napping on days when I can, and have been having to get up once during the night-but other than that, I've been feeling pretty much normal. Yeah!!
As for James, he is also feeling great :o) It's fun talking to him about what all is going on. He's a good hubby and is going to be such a good Daddy!

We thank everyone who is praying for us-the power of prayer is amazing.

Matthew 7:7-11 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. "Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!

We have a heartbeat!

We went to our 1st doctor's appointment on May 19th, 2010 and got to see and hear our tiny little ones heartbeat! It was overwhelming ! Such relief swept over both of us as we held our breathe in anticipation of the flicker. Jamie asked if the heartbeat was strong, and the doctor said it was. It was beating 156 bpm. Thank the Lord! Our doctor and his nurses have been with us through this whole process 100%, they are so sincere and caring and I think they were genuinely as excited as us! I told the doctor that , "now we just need to make it through the first trimester!" and he promptly added, "and the 2nd and the 3rd!" So true! Jamie and I are so excited to be parents and we pray everyday that this baby arrives healthy, and safe. It's really scary after miscarriages to be pregnant again. We want this so bad, and know it's in God's hands-nonetheless, it's scary.

I take Lovenox injections daily to thin the blood and prevent clots, it's more of a safety precaution than anything else. It's not that bad-at first the idea of injecting myself in the stomach everyday was anxiety producing, but since I knew it had to be done, I promised myself the first shot that I wouldn't hesitate or flinch. I didn't and it wasn't too tough for me, although I think it was for my sweet husband who waited with baited breath.

I go back to Dr. Garcia, my OB/GYN in a couple of weeks. Can't wait to see the progress.

"You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made" Psalm 139:13-14