Yesterday we bought baby furniture! How exciting! We finally found some furniture that we thought would match Grandpa Warner’s crib pretty close. It was exciting to think about decorating the nursery and thinking about where things are going to go. I still have a dilemma about what theme to go with, but I am getting some good feedback from what people like and don’t. I think by tomorrow or the end of this weekend I will have ordered something. We also put together the crib yesterday, well most of it, because we had to re-glue a couple of things.
Today we put the rest of the crib together and the stroller. I was tired of having a mess in the nursery, so I wanted to get everything put together (can we say neat freak)!
This week is the first week I have worked out 5 days and felt good everyday. Ever since I have been pregnant, I have been nauseated and so tired that getting a good workout in was hard. But now that I am finally saying goodbye to those wonderful pregnancy symptoms, I can get back to my regular routine. Today I also started a new goal: to walk 3 miles everyday. This is on top of working out 5 days/wk (combo of cardio and lifting). It actually works out pretty well because I can just walk the dogs for an hour and it gets me outside (which I love)!
I think my morning sickness is almost gone or at least I hope it is. I have had some trouble sleeping, but am just so thankful not to be nauseated 24/7 (or at least close to it). One more week to go till I start my 2nd trimester, YEAH:)
Before I forget I need to say congrats to Cassie & Jared H! Cass (who was my best friend from college) is due Aug 25! This is the news that when I found out about, that I couldn’t tell anyone until she told her family, and now I can jump for joy and tell everybody! I am so excited to go through this experience with such a close friend. Cass & I have done so much together and usually around the same time, so it was only fate that we would be pregnant at the same time and due 9 days apart! It’s also nice to have a “bump buddy!”
Side note: As of Wednesday's appointment (11 1/2 wks along) I have gained 5 lbs. According to my scale at home I have gained only a pound, so I am thinking my boots and coat probably didn’t help. I need to remember to wear light shoes and not snow boots (hehe)! Although, I am still fitting into all of my clothes, so I am super excited about that. Dr. P said the weight might be a little off since I hadn’t gone to the bathroom yet. He said, “Oh you could subtract a pound or two to account for not going to the bathroom before being weighed.” Adam chimed in and was like, “She doesn’t pee a pound and definitely not two! She pees all the time, so there is no way she can pee a pound” It was funny seeing Adam and Dr. P going back and forth about how much I can pee:) Nonetheless, I am feeling great and have been eating pretty healthy. Let’s remember that I am a health nut and seem to be a super health nut during this time.
I did this thing on facebook and thought I would post it on here. A person sent it to me so I filled it out. All you were supposed to do is write 25 random things, facts, goals, and habits. So here’s what I wrote:
25 random facts about me
1. I love yellow candy sweet hearts (yeah for Valentine's Day)!
2. I don't want to know the sex of my baby until it's born; however, most of the time I think I am having a boy and then I picture myself holding a girl, so who knows?!
3. I am addicted to my computer and Internet.
4. I never thought I would be a stay home wife/soon-to-be mommy.
5. My husband has a unique job and will be able to retire before he's 30!
6. I talk to my mom almost everyday and it's usually about nothing!
7. I wish I lived closer to family, but am very thankful for the life we have.
8. I am a very organized person and lose my mind if I have a mess! I think it's the only way I survived college.
9. I miss seeing my friends from high school and college, but am thankful that facebook has reunited me with many of them:)
10. I grew up on a farm with two older brothers, which believe it or not I really miss at times.
11. I absolutely love fruit and am kind of a health nut!
12. I still can't believe at times that there is actually a living baby inside of me. God can truly work wonders and is amazing!
13. Most people think I am very innocent, which I am. However, don't ask my husband, he says I put on an act!
14. I am having a hard time deciding what theme to do the nursery.
15. I never thought trying to figure out names for another person would be so challenging, but it's kind of fun. I walk around saying random names to see if I could live with saying it a million times over my lifetime.
16. I thank God over fifty times a day for everything He has blessed me with and give all the glory to Him. I am here because He so loved the world He gave up His only son!
17. I love animated movies. Need I say more;)
18. I still find it funny what my OB nurse told me right after she told me my due date (8/16), "You're going to be huge and it's going to be HOT!" Words of encouragement!
19. I feel like I have to go the bathroom all the time, thanks to this little one inside of me.
20. I love to travel and can't wait to go to Jamaica in March.
21. Although it's not one of my best professions, I like to think that I can cook and it taste good.
22. I wonder what it will be like when August comes, since this is Adam's busiest time of the year. A new baby, a new football season, and new parents.....what a combo;)
23. My life feels like a roller coaster right now. I have crazy high points and then cork screws and then climbing back up to the top of the roller coaster for a ride of my life on the way down. Did I mention pregnancy can do some crazy things to your body?
24. My goal in life is to be happy and live my life for God!
25. I can't believe I actually finished this.
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstance, for that is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound of our baby's heartbeat!
Houston, we have a HEARTBEAT!
It was amazing to hear a miracle:) Today we went to the dr. and brought the video camera to record the sound of our baby’s heartbeat. It didn’t take Dr. P very long to find the heartbeat, which was beating 160 bpm. Here’s the video from today. (You’ll have to scroll to the bottom of the page and pause the music that usually plays, so you can hear the video; ENJOY)
At last some white fluffy stuff has fallen!!! It finally feels like winter here; which is AWESOME! Monday night the snow began to fall and kept falling until late last night. Adam and I have been complaining to each other that we are missing out on a true winter. Monday night we just stood and watched the snowfall; what a priceless moment it was. It was so peaceful outside and just truly could take your breath away! (Okay, so we have really, really missed the snow:)
Side note: On our trip to Nebraska (last week), Adam and I began discussing names. We have it down to 2 girl names and 5 boy names. Who knows though if we’ll end up with any of those?! Our plan is to go in with 2 girl names and 2 boy names and then see what we think the baby looks more like.
Today was a true blessing, well everyday is and I am just so thankful to be carrying a miracle inside of me! God is GREAT!
“Shout to God with cries of joy.” –Psalm 47
It was amazing to hear a miracle:) Today we went to the dr. and brought the video camera to record the sound of our baby’s heartbeat. It didn’t take Dr. P very long to find the heartbeat, which was beating 160 bpm. Here’s the video from today. (You’ll have to scroll to the bottom of the page and pause the music that usually plays, so you can hear the video; ENJOY)
At last some white fluffy stuff has fallen!!! It finally feels like winter here; which is AWESOME! Monday night the snow began to fall and kept falling until late last night. Adam and I have been complaining to each other that we are missing out on a true winter. Monday night we just stood and watched the snowfall; what a priceless moment it was. It was so peaceful outside and just truly could take your breath away! (Okay, so we have really, really missed the snow:)
Side note: On our trip to Nebraska (last week), Adam and I began discussing names. We have it down to 2 girl names and 5 boy names. Who knows though if we’ll end up with any of those?! Our plan is to go in with 2 girl names and 2 boy names and then see what we think the baby looks more like.
Today was a true blessing, well everyday is and I am just so thankful to be carrying a miracle inside of me! God is GREAT!
“Shout to God with cries of joy.” –Psalm 47
Friday, January 23, 2009
Moments that make you smile!
A sweet moment I forgot to mention.
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And, until we meet again, may God hold you
In the hollow of His Hand.
-An Irish Blessing
This was Grandpa McBride’s favorite poem. He always would say it (or least the first part, which he could remember) to his family. My cousin, Terri, pointed out a sweet moment at Grandpa’s burial that just reassured us that he was watching over all of us. As all the grandchildren stood on the opposite side of the casket from everybody else; we could feel the wind at our back, the sun was keeping us warm, and the snow had melted which left the fields soft. A truly blessed moment none of us will ever forget. Grandpa- I’ve thought about you a lot lately. I sometimes will just stare at the picture of us in the frame that says “Grandpa & Me!” You touched a very special place in my heart and can’t wait to see you again someday:)
Here’s another great poem (thanks to Cass)
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
So Adam and I had to go pick up the crib that John & Keri so graciously sent us. Adam’s late Grandpa Warner made this crib and we wanted to use it for our kids. Anyway, so we had to go to the FedEx building to actually pick it up, because they tried to deliver it when we were gone and we had to sign for it. Nonetheless after waiting for about 15 mins for them to finally find it, Adam backed the pickup up to load the crib into the back. Mind you the crib was sent from Keri and John to us all the way from Montana. The only box they had big enough to put the crib into was a giant TV box. As Adam was going to lift the box in the back of the truck, the lady says, “Just in time for the Super Bowl!” Little did she know that inside of the giant TV box was not a giant TV, but instead it was a crib. Oh if she only knew our money has to go toward kiddos now and not new TV’s:)
Yesterday Adam and I went to “Paul Blart: Mall Cop.” We love Kevin James in King of Queens, so it was a must see for us. We tried to go Saturday night, but they were sold out, so we went to Babies R Us instead. Mall Cop=Must See=Great Movie. It’s funny and has a good underlying point to it. We went to Babies R Us again after the movie. We found the perfect dresser and changing table to go along with the crib; however the lady informed us we couldn’t get the dresser because it wasn’t in stock and they weren’t sure when they would get more. So frustrating. Oh well, we are going to check out some other places and see what we can find. We’re also trying to figure out nursery ideas. I am thinking we are going to end up doing something with animals/letters/numbers, but clearly after looking at so many they all start to look alike.
It’s so exciting to think about this summer; it’ll be here before we know it;) We go to the dr. on Wednesday and we should be able to hear the baby’s heartbeat with a Doppler tool. I can’t wait to hear it! It’s been like a roller coaster lately with me. I feel great one minute, then the next I need to eat, then I feel sick, and then great again. I think hearing the heartbeat will just remind me that it’s all worth it. I am so thankful to have this little bundle of joy in me and can’t believe how blessed I have been throughout my whole life. How can’t I give God all the GLORY for all HE has done! He’s Amazing! I pray that everything continues to go good for the baby and I. I pray that God has his hand over us during this whole pregnancy. Blessings for a positive Wednesday!
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. –Romans 12:12
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And, until we meet again, may God hold you
In the hollow of His Hand.
-An Irish Blessing
This was Grandpa McBride’s favorite poem. He always would say it (or least the first part, which he could remember) to his family. My cousin, Terri, pointed out a sweet moment at Grandpa’s burial that just reassured us that he was watching over all of us. As all the grandchildren stood on the opposite side of the casket from everybody else; we could feel the wind at our back, the sun was keeping us warm, and the snow had melted which left the fields soft. A truly blessed moment none of us will ever forget. Grandpa- I’ve thought about you a lot lately. I sometimes will just stare at the picture of us in the frame that says “Grandpa & Me!” You touched a very special place in my heart and can’t wait to see you again someday:)
Here’s another great poem (thanks to Cass)
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
So Adam and I had to go pick up the crib that John & Keri so graciously sent us. Adam’s late Grandpa Warner made this crib and we wanted to use it for our kids. Anyway, so we had to go to the FedEx building to actually pick it up, because they tried to deliver it when we were gone and we had to sign for it. Nonetheless after waiting for about 15 mins for them to finally find it, Adam backed the pickup up to load the crib into the back. Mind you the crib was sent from Keri and John to us all the way from Montana. The only box they had big enough to put the crib into was a giant TV box. As Adam was going to lift the box in the back of the truck, the lady says, “Just in time for the Super Bowl!” Little did she know that inside of the giant TV box was not a giant TV, but instead it was a crib. Oh if she only knew our money has to go toward kiddos now and not new TV’s:)
Yesterday Adam and I went to “Paul Blart: Mall Cop.” We love Kevin James in King of Queens, so it was a must see for us. We tried to go Saturday night, but they were sold out, so we went to Babies R Us instead. Mall Cop=Must See=Great Movie. It’s funny and has a good underlying point to it. We went to Babies R Us again after the movie. We found the perfect dresser and changing table to go along with the crib; however the lady informed us we couldn’t get the dresser because it wasn’t in stock and they weren’t sure when they would get more. So frustrating. Oh well, we are going to check out some other places and see what we can find. We’re also trying to figure out nursery ideas. I am thinking we are going to end up doing something with animals/letters/numbers, but clearly after looking at so many they all start to look alike.
It’s so exciting to think about this summer; it’ll be here before we know it;) We go to the dr. on Wednesday and we should be able to hear the baby’s heartbeat with a Doppler tool. I can’t wait to hear it! It’s been like a roller coaster lately with me. I feel great one minute, then the next I need to eat, then I feel sick, and then great again. I think hearing the heartbeat will just remind me that it’s all worth it. I am so thankful to have this little bundle of joy in me and can’t believe how blessed I have been throughout my whole life. How can’t I give God all the GLORY for all HE has done! He’s Amazing! I pray that everything continues to go good for the baby and I. I pray that God has his hand over us during this whole pregnancy. Blessings for a positive Wednesday!
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. –Romans 12:12
What a week it has been!
Before I go through our crazy week; there’s somethings I need to say before I forget to mention them.
Two weeks before Grandpa passed away we saw our baby’s heartbeat. And now two weeks after Grandpa has passed we will be headed to the Dr.’s to hear our baby’s heartbeat. It’s such a blessing to see the true miracle of life.
I had originally decided I didn’t want to find out the sex of the baby. Ever since I’ve thought about being pregnant, I’ve just never wanted to find out. Then we got pregnant and I decided maybe I did want to find out. However, the morning I heard about my Grandpa passing away, I changed my mind (truly a woman right here-changing her mind all the time). Anyway, I talked to Adam about it and he said he was fine with it, but I had to make him a deal because he still really wants to find out. Anyway, it’s going to be so exciting when the Dr. delivers our baby and says, “It’s a ……….!” I can’t wait:)
Grandpa’s passing was hard on all of his grandchildren, because he was the only living grandpa we all had left.
I love being a McBride! I love how close the McBride family is and how much fun we have when we get together. When I go back to my parents, it’s hard to leave because I miss my family. I miss being a short drive away from mom, dad, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and grandparents. My hope is when Adam is finished playing football that we can move somewhere closer to our families’.
Last week was kind of a rough week for some of our friends and family. The Hull’s dog passed away Monday, Adam’s old neighbor’s (Kathy and Bryson) up in WA had to have their dog, Maggie, put to sleep on Tuesday, and then Grandpa Cliff passed away on Wednesday. Maggie was a great dog, and she will be deeply missed.
Adam decided to write he’s going to be a dad on Facebook. So I decided it was time to tell all our friends too. I put “I’m going to be a mommy in August!” I had A LOT of responses:)
What a week this has been! We went to Grandma & Grandpa Carriker’s Thursday, then off to my parents on Friday. Most of Friday we spent at the funeral home with family. Later that night we headed to Grandma’s for supper. It was so nice sitting around reminiscing about Grandpa. Of course my family had to play a couple games of spoons before we called it a night.
Saturday morning was the funeral. The service was nice and it was great thinking about the life Grandpa lead. He was truly a great man who will be missed deeply. All my cousins’ were able to make it except for one who is serving in Iraq, which would have made my Grandpa proud because he served in the army during WWII. The burial was a military service. I think everybody said they were fine until Taps began to play. The Color Guard gave all of us grandkids a shell from the 21-gun solute. What a great keep sake for all of us. After lunch at the church we went back to Grandma’s just to visit. Grandma then told all of us that we could take a cap of Grandpa’s. My Grandpa had many, many caps and wore them all. I took the South Platte Blue Knight cap, because I can just picture Grandpa wearing that to all my games he came to (which was a lot). The other one I took was a 14th Armored Division cap. I took this one because Grandpa would always talk about his war days and he always enjoyed going to his Army reunions every year. While Jeff and I were picking out caps, one fell and hit me in the head. I could just see Grandpa up in heaven saying, “Stop taking all my caps!” Grandpa was a great Grandpa to all of his grandchildren and he really meant something special to us all. All of us were grateful to have known Grandpa the way we all did and I pray that he knows how much he touched our lives in so many ways. Grandpa- I can’t wait to see you later and have you meet your great-grandchild that I am carrying right now.
We headed up to Gina and Mark’s Sunday morning and stayed until Monday morning. It was great to see Aleah. I could have just held her all day long. She is a very good baby, however she is still trying to figure out her days and nights. Gina and Mark were exhausted, but happy we came to see them. It was a short visit, but a good one:)
Monday and Tuesday we just spent time at my parents (mostly with my mom and Jenna). It was great getting to spend so much time with our nieces this trip. Tuesday night we went to the movie “Yes Man.” It was good, kind of different at times, but over all it had a good meaning.
Wednesday we headed to Phil and Shannon’s. After dinner at Hu Hot’s we watched some TV and the “24” movie. Thursday Phil woke us up at 7:30, however we went back to sleep and didn’t get up until 9:50. I think we were both just so exhausted from traveling so much in a week. We finally made it home last night. It’s great to be home, but now it’s back to laundry, cleaning, cooking, and all the joys you forget about when you’re on a trip:)
I had been feeling really well for almost a week. I was only having morning sickness in the morning and then sometimes at night, but it was clearly getting 100% better. However, that’s not the case since about yesterday. Today has been the worst I have felt in a long time. I told Adam that I almost forgot what it felt like to feel nauseated; oh but now I remember:( It was great getting home and opening up our travel system for the baby. Looking at all the baby things we are starting to accumulate in the nursery, gives me butterflies and I can’t wait for this summer:)
~The closer we walk with God, the clearer we see His guidance.
Two weeks before Grandpa passed away we saw our baby’s heartbeat. And now two weeks after Grandpa has passed we will be headed to the Dr.’s to hear our baby’s heartbeat. It’s such a blessing to see the true miracle of life.
I had originally decided I didn’t want to find out the sex of the baby. Ever since I’ve thought about being pregnant, I’ve just never wanted to find out. Then we got pregnant and I decided maybe I did want to find out. However, the morning I heard about my Grandpa passing away, I changed my mind (truly a woman right here-changing her mind all the time). Anyway, I talked to Adam about it and he said he was fine with it, but I had to make him a deal because he still really wants to find out. Anyway, it’s going to be so exciting when the Dr. delivers our baby and says, “It’s a ……….!” I can’t wait:)
Grandpa’s passing was hard on all of his grandchildren, because he was the only living grandpa we all had left.
I love being a McBride! I love how close the McBride family is and how much fun we have when we get together. When I go back to my parents, it’s hard to leave because I miss my family. I miss being a short drive away from mom, dad, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and grandparents. My hope is when Adam is finished playing football that we can move somewhere closer to our families’.
Last week was kind of a rough week for some of our friends and family. The Hull’s dog passed away Monday, Adam’s old neighbor’s (Kathy and Bryson) up in WA had to have their dog, Maggie, put to sleep on Tuesday, and then Grandpa Cliff passed away on Wednesday. Maggie was a great dog, and she will be deeply missed.
Adam decided to write he’s going to be a dad on Facebook. So I decided it was time to tell all our friends too. I put “I’m going to be a mommy in August!” I had A LOT of responses:)
What a week this has been! We went to Grandma & Grandpa Carriker’s Thursday, then off to my parents on Friday. Most of Friday we spent at the funeral home with family. Later that night we headed to Grandma’s for supper. It was so nice sitting around reminiscing about Grandpa. Of course my family had to play a couple games of spoons before we called it a night.
Saturday morning was the funeral. The service was nice and it was great thinking about the life Grandpa lead. He was truly a great man who will be missed deeply. All my cousins’ were able to make it except for one who is serving in Iraq, which would have made my Grandpa proud because he served in the army during WWII. The burial was a military service. I think everybody said they were fine until Taps began to play. The Color Guard gave all of us grandkids a shell from the 21-gun solute. What a great keep sake for all of us. After lunch at the church we went back to Grandma’s just to visit. Grandma then told all of us that we could take a cap of Grandpa’s. My Grandpa had many, many caps and wore them all. I took the South Platte Blue Knight cap, because I can just picture Grandpa wearing that to all my games he came to (which was a lot). The other one I took was a 14th Armored Division cap. I took this one because Grandpa would always talk about his war days and he always enjoyed going to his Army reunions every year. While Jeff and I were picking out caps, one fell and hit me in the head. I could just see Grandpa up in heaven saying, “Stop taking all my caps!” Grandpa was a great Grandpa to all of his grandchildren and he really meant something special to us all. All of us were grateful to have known Grandpa the way we all did and I pray that he knows how much he touched our lives in so many ways. Grandpa- I can’t wait to see you later and have you meet your great-grandchild that I am carrying right now.
We headed up to Gina and Mark’s Sunday morning and stayed until Monday morning. It was great to see Aleah. I could have just held her all day long. She is a very good baby, however she is still trying to figure out her days and nights. Gina and Mark were exhausted, but happy we came to see them. It was a short visit, but a good one:)
Monday and Tuesday we just spent time at my parents (mostly with my mom and Jenna). It was great getting to spend so much time with our nieces this trip. Tuesday night we went to the movie “Yes Man.” It was good, kind of different at times, but over all it had a good meaning.
Wednesday we headed to Phil and Shannon’s. After dinner at Hu Hot’s we watched some TV and the “24” movie. Thursday Phil woke us up at 7:30, however we went back to sleep and didn’t get up until 9:50. I think we were both just so exhausted from traveling so much in a week. We finally made it home last night. It’s great to be home, but now it’s back to laundry, cleaning, cooking, and all the joys you forget about when you’re on a trip:)
I had been feeling really well for almost a week. I was only having morning sickness in the morning and then sometimes at night, but it was clearly getting 100% better. However, that’s not the case since about yesterday. Today has been the worst I have felt in a long time. I told Adam that I almost forgot what it felt like to feel nauseated; oh but now I remember:( It was great getting home and opening up our travel system for the baby. Looking at all the baby things we are starting to accumulate in the nursery, gives me butterflies and I can’t wait for this summer:)
~The closer we walk with God, the clearer we see His guidance.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
I'll miss you Grandpa McBride!
Grandpa George Clifford McBride
October 8, 1920 - January 14, 2009
October 8, 1920 - January 14, 2009
*May he rest in the Lord's arms' for eternity*
I am so tired right now yet have so much to say, but will have to post it at a later date. My mind has been going all day and there's been so much that has gone on today. (So much to share in my next posts)
Grandpa passed away this morning around 4. My grandma and parents were there when he took his last breath. It was nice to know that Grandpa wasn't alone when he died and he was just sleeping when it happened. All the family is doing well considering everything that is going on. It looks as if almost all the grandchildren will be able to make it back for the funeral, which I know Grandpa would have loved. He loved to farm, talk about his war days, and be with his family. He was a really neat man and has truly touched so many lives.
We are headed back to Nebraska tomorrow. We'll stop at Auroa to see Adam's grandparents for a night and then off to my parents. Grandpa will be laid to rest Saturday morning.
On a lighter note we are going to go see our new little addition, Aleah, on Monday and Tuesday. I can't wait to see Gina, Mark, and their baby girl!
Like I said before I have so much to write, but really need to get some sleep for my sake and the baby's.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Silver Lining
Today has been a rough day. The amazing thing is that I have felt the best I have in a long time; however, emotionally it’s been hard. My dad called me last night to tell me that his dad is not doing very well; so today Grandma, Nancy, Susan, and Dad went to see him. I guess Grandpa has lost 12 lbs in a week, hasn’t opened his eyes’ and hasn’t been eating/drinking for 2 days. I pray that my Grandpa will go rest in the arms of our Father. I pray that he will no longer have to suffer and can just go rest in peace. The Dr.’s don’t give him very long to live (24 hrs; one Dr. did say he has seen people last for 2 wks in this condition), however they said the same thing about two years ago and Grandpa just kept plugging along. Nonetheless we will wait and see what happens.
Tonight I pray that everyone in my family will be at peace with everything. I pray that my Dad continues to be strong and know that he’s deeply loved by his family. I also pray that my Grandma continues to be strong in her faith during this hard time.
*Every cloud has a silver lining*
“But now, thus says the Lord, your Creator, And He who formed you, 'Do not fear for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name; you are mine!'" -Isaiah 43:1
Tonight I pray that everyone in my family will be at peace with everything. I pray that my Dad continues to be strong and know that he’s deeply loved by his family. I also pray that my Grandma continues to be strong in her faith during this hard time.
*Every cloud has a silver lining*
“But now, thus says the Lord, your Creator, And He who formed you, 'Do not fear for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name; you are mine!'" -Isaiah 43:1
Monday, January 12, 2009
No news, is good news!
I can't believe my last blog was Wednesday and now it's Monday evening; crazy how time is flying by! So here's what I've been up to since Wednesday. No big news, so I guess that's good news, right?!
Adam finally made it home Friday night (2 hr delay):) I missed him so much & was so happy to see him. He has been a trooper through this all and is always trying to make me smile. Adam is an amazing man and I am soooooo blessed to call him my husband. Thank you Lord for bringing him into my life and letting us create life together.
We had a pretty mellow weekend. Church, football, and many naps for me (who can complain)! We watched the movie Baby Mama; both Adam & I were a little disappointed, we thought it would be filled with more laughs and not so serious.
Lately I feel like a eat, sleep, and live in the bathroom. I'm ready for this 1st trimester to be over, so hopefully the nausea feeling and fatigue will subside a little. I can't dwell too much on not feeling very good, because I am soooooo thankful for my prayers to be answered. I am truly blessed with so much and I give all the glory to God who has granted all of this for me. Thank you Lord!
Tonight we heard some very sad news. Autumn (Mr. & Mrs. Hull's dog) passed away. I pray that she's in a better place and no longer struggling. Hull's- please know that you're in our prayers and we'll give our little fuzzy kiddos a little more love in thought of her. I will never forget how she would just sit there and let me hold her paw; she was such a sweetie and she will be deeply missed.
"For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD."- Psalm 117:2
Adam finally made it home Friday night (2 hr delay):) I missed him so much & was so happy to see him. He has been a trooper through this all and is always trying to make me smile. Adam is an amazing man and I am soooooo blessed to call him my husband. Thank you Lord for bringing him into my life and letting us create life together.
We had a pretty mellow weekend. Church, football, and many naps for me (who can complain)! We watched the movie Baby Mama; both Adam & I were a little disappointed, we thought it would be filled with more laughs and not so serious.
Lately I feel like a eat, sleep, and live in the bathroom. I'm ready for this 1st trimester to be over, so hopefully the nausea feeling and fatigue will subside a little. I can't dwell too much on not feeling very good, because I am soooooo thankful for my prayers to be answered. I am truly blessed with so much and I give all the glory to God who has granted all of this for me. Thank you Lord!
Tonight we heard some very sad news. Autumn (Mr. & Mrs. Hull's dog) passed away. I pray that she's in a better place and no longer struggling. Hull's- please know that you're in our prayers and we'll give our little fuzzy kiddos a little more love in thought of her. I will never forget how she would just sit there and let me hold her paw; she was such a sweetie and she will be deeply missed.
"For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD."- Psalm 117:2
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
A new arrival to our extended family!
ALEAH GRACEJanuary 7, 2009, at 9:36 pm
7 lbs 10 oz, 21 inches long
7 lbs 10 oz, 21 inches long
We're soooooo excited to announce the arrival of our 4th niece! Adam's sister, Gina, and her husband, Mark, welcomed their 1st baby into this world last night! Gina and Aleah are doing great after a very long labor (39 hr, 21 min with no epidural, what a trooper?!). Other than finding out about the arrival of our new niece today (which I am so thrilled about), it was a very laid back day; which is just what I needed. Today I felt a trillion times better than I did yesterday. I was able to walk the dogs and do a moderate workout of my own.
Here's some random thoughts, on random day!
Here's a couple of things I keep forgetting to mention.
My sister-in-law, Angie, had the exact same due date with my little niece. She delivered her on the 22nd, so it'll be interesting to see when this little one decides to meet us! What are the chances we would have the exact same due date (I know the chances are 1 out of 365, but it's kind of crazy)?
I can't wait to take these wristbands off. I have been wearing acupressure wristbands to prevent and/or relieve nausea. Nonetheless, I wear them 24/7 and am ready for them "to be gone." Adam thinks I look like a Jr. High basketball player, wearing the cool wristbands and high socks:)
I finally got back to working out again this week. Started doing cardio on Monday and plan on starting to lift next week. It's great to finally get back to a workout routine. I haven't been able to do much since I seem to be nauseated and tired all the time, but decided it was time to get back into the swing of things.
"Stand up and praise the LORD your God, who is from everlasting to everlasting. 'Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.'" - Nehemiah 9:5
Feeling like a "doorman"
Someone came up with a great analogy about being pregnant: Someone else is using my body as there home and I am simply the “doorman.” This explains exactly how I feel! I have definitely more good days then bad though, so I can’t complain too much. Plus every time I say how I am feeling people insist on giving me positive feed back such as, “You know that is a good sign!” This always makes me smile and give thanks right then and there for this blessing. Mornings and afternoons seem to be the rockiest for me, however as soon as I take a nap in the afternoon I seem to feel so much better. Nonetheless, I still give thanks for the miracle inside of me and am so happy to be pregnant!
On Sunday after church, Adam & I went to Babies R Us. I wasn’t feeling the best, so I thought it would be fun to go look at baby things to help my mood and stomach. Who knew it would be the miracle medicine?! We mainly looked at strollers and carseats; I have no idea why them, we just found ourselves learning a lot about our little babies ride! Looking around at Babies R Us was fun; seeing Adam play with the stroller and day dreaming about the many walks we’ll be taking with the baby and pups, brought a huge smile to my heart and face! We ended up buying two little toys for our little one. Monday I looked on the internet at different travel systems (carseat, stroller, and base sold as one unit).
On Tuesday, Adam & I decided on one that had everything we were looking for, so we went ahead and bought it. We kind of decided it was our first trimester big buy. It’ll be exciting when it comes in the mail.
Today I had to take Adam to the airport super early, so he could do his little traveling adventure. I miss him so much and it’s only been 14 hrs or so. I can’t wait for him to come back on Friday. This morning and afternoon were a little rough. I haven’t felt that nauseated in a long time (like 2-3 days!). After about a two hour nap this afternoon, I felt so much better. Amazing what these afternoon naps can do for me. Besides being nauseated and super tired, everything else seems to be going pretty good.
Today I also looked on line at different nursery ideas. We’re going to find out the sex of the baby and then do the theme around whether it’s a boy or girl, but I just wanted to look to get some ideas. I am so happy just to be pregnant and being able to experience all of these fun little joys along the way.
“Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.” –Psalm 37: 4
Friday, January 2, 2009
A Happy New Year!
As I sit here and think about how rocky our past year was, I just give thanks to how our year ended and can't wait to see all the blessing 2009 holds for us.
My prayer for this year is that each one of us will feel the hand of God working in our lives. I know that I have already begun to see this with our little miracle in the making; but I pray that I will continue to see His amazing works throughout the whole year.
To say I haven't been feeling the best might be an understatement. I have been miserable these past couple days. I feel sick all day and night. I am so happy to have this miracle inside of me, although my body is telling me something different right now. Adam has been above amazing! He is a true blessing from God and I give thanks almost every hour that God placed him into my life. Adam has been a trooper through all of this and continues to bend over backwards just to see me smile and know that I am ok.
Adam & I decided to drive to Columbia, MO, this afternoon and are staying the night. We both just wanted to get away from everything for a day; it's been a nice and much needed get-away. We decided to come to Columbia because Adam & I love HuHot's, and unfortunately they don't have one in St. Louis (yet), but Columbia does, so we thought it was a good excuse. Anyway, it's been a nice blessing to get away from everything for a little bit and have some nice one on one time. Thank you God for everything, especially for my family in the making:)
This has been a great way to start the New Year! May 2009 bring many blessings to us all!
"May the best of 2008 be the worst of 2009!" -Mrs. H
My prayer for this year is that each one of us will feel the hand of God working in our lives. I know that I have already begun to see this with our little miracle in the making; but I pray that I will continue to see His amazing works throughout the whole year.
To say I haven't been feeling the best might be an understatement. I have been miserable these past couple days. I feel sick all day and night. I am so happy to have this miracle inside of me, although my body is telling me something different right now. Adam has been above amazing! He is a true blessing from God and I give thanks almost every hour that God placed him into my life. Adam has been a trooper through all of this and continues to bend over backwards just to see me smile and know that I am ok.
Adam & I decided to drive to Columbia, MO, this afternoon and are staying the night. We both just wanted to get away from everything for a day; it's been a nice and much needed get-away. We decided to come to Columbia because Adam & I love HuHot's, and unfortunately they don't have one in St. Louis (yet), but Columbia does, so we thought it was a good excuse. Anyway, it's been a nice blessing to get away from everything for a little bit and have some nice one on one time. Thank you God for everything, especially for my family in the making:)
This has been a great way to start the New Year! May 2009 bring many blessings to us all!
"May the best of 2008 be the worst of 2009!" -Mrs. H
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