You are amazing!

I just had to write more about our amazing child. I can't believe how in love I am!!

Last night Kevin and I were watching t.v. Kevin is still trying every night to feel his baby move but our little one isn't quite strong enough yet. But....last night made the waiting worth it! Kevin was laying with his head on my lap facing the belly. He had his had on the belly and was waiting patiently. So....I started talking to the little one and felt a few little movements but nothing Daddy could feel. Then Kevin started talking and our little one went nuts! Kicking and moving all over the place. Unfortunatly the kicks weren't strong enough for Kevin to feel but he lit up when I told him the baby could hear him and that was what was making out little on move! So for like 30 min everytime Kevin said something baby Faux would take off.

I have been feeling our baby move for a few weeks now and it still amazes me. Everyday our little one gets stronger and bigger. It brought tears to my eyes last night watching Kevin and his child interact for the first time. I am so thankful for everything that God has given me and for the blessing in our lives. I'm sure I'm being a bit mushy but I fear that it may only get worse!

We have another appointment on April 12th and we will hopefully be finding out soon whether its a boy or girl! Have a great day!

20 week check-up

What a wonderful doctors appointment we had yesterday! My mom came with me and she loved hearing her grandbaby's heartbeat! My blood pressure is down to 122/62 and baby F's heartbeat is at 148. The dr. called baby F a little ornery because he/she kept moving around and kicking when we were trying to get the heartrate! My swelling is normal and will only get worse as the pregnancy progress. This means that I need to increase my fluid intake even more and keep my feet up as much as possible. We were a little disappointed that yet again we don't get an ultrasound, but how can I trade baby's health and my health for that!

Baby F is kicking like crazy! I feel movement several times a day and it still amazes me! Daddy has been trying to feel baby move this week but it doesn't seem to be working. Everytime Kevin touches me, baby F quits moving! Could he/she be a little stubborn like mommy? Kevin and I are still holding our ground on this being a boy! I hope we can find out soon but if not I guess we will just be surprised!!

Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we embark on the last half of this pregnancy. I will post a new picture soon!

Baby at 16 weeks!

Well for those of you that have been waiting for an update I'm sorry this is late. Sometimes I just don't have the energy to blog! Anyway.....Kevin and I had another ob appointment on Feb. 14th. We got to hear the baby's heartbeat again and it is nice and strong and holding steady in the 150's. If you haven't put your guess in yet on boy or girl, let me know what you think. Next time we are hoping to get scheduled for an ultrasound. Baby and I are growing perfectly and at this time the only concern is my blood pressure. I'm going to work really hard this month on cutting back on salt and walking to see if we can't bring it down.

The other awesome news is that I am finally starting to feel the baby move!! Sunday night I felt baby faux do a flip on the left side of my tummy and last night I felt a tiny kick right in the middle of my belly. It felt like a bubble popping. It was pretty cool! So my new nightly thing is the lay very still and see if I can feel our little one moving. I am enjoying this whole thing so much and can't wait to meet our little person!

Kevin and dad have been working hard on the nursery. Before long they will be ready for me to paint and help finish the floors. I looks really amazing and I will eventually post some before and after pictures. Kevin took a new picture last night at 17 weeks and I am getting so big! I will post it soon.

Well that is about all right now. I will keep you all updated and let me know what you are thinking for gender!

We heard you today....

You have now been growing inside me for 12 weeks! I'm starting to look a little less chunky and a little more pregnant. The morning sickness has gone away and now I pretty much eat everything in sight....so you can grow and be strong. In a few more weeks I will probably start to feel you move and then this whole thing will be even more real.

I had my 12 week check-up today and all is well. Daddy came with me because after 12 long weeks of waiting...we finally got to hear you. At first we couldn't hear anything and I started to get worried. Thankfully the doctor said that was normal and to just give it a few minutes. Then....there you were. Next to my right hip bone and you are already so strong. We heard your heart beat and it was hard at first but then we figured out what it sounded like and I swear that it was one of the most beautiful sounds in the world. 152 beats per minute!! You are right on track with your growth and the doctor said I was doing great taking care of you!

Your daddy and I just want you to know how much we love you already. We can't wait to feel you move and hear that heartbeat get stronger and stronger. We can't wait to hold you in our arms and watch you grow. You are already so loved little one and I'm sure you will continue to amaze Daddy and me everyday for the rest of our lives.

Love,
Mommy and Daddy

Watermelon and Bologna

Today I am 7 weeks and 1 day preggy and loving it! I do have a bit of the morning sickness and I am quite tired but it is all worth it know that I am growing our little peanut (or Alex as Tiff calls the baby).

With pregnancy comes cravings. Well, for me anyway. I want some fairly odd things for me. Those of you that know me well will see a small pattern of foods that I am not normally fond of. For instance, I don't hate Subway but I could really do without it and I have been eating a lot of Subway. Especially the meatball sub. Don't stand in the way of me and a meatball sub right now! Example two: McDonalds. I am a firm believer that most thing wrong with our world can be linked back to eating at McDonalds. We went to Des Moines over the weekend and I had to have McDonalds and it had to be right now! Kevin watched me eat in amazement....I was truely in heaven. Example three: Bologna. I need to have a bologna and cheese sandwich on wheat. Soon. I am going to the grocery store tonight and plan on getting some of this bologna. I can't believe I will eat it but I am sure "Alex" will really enjoy it. The kid has some sort of affection right now to processed meat..... All of those cravings make me think I am having a boy.

Now onto some more normal food cravings. These cravings make me think I am having a sweet little girl. Watermelon: If anyone reading this can send me a watermelon I will love you forever. I tried watermelon flavored candy but it isn't the same. I might try watermelon flavored jello tonight and see if that curbs it for me. Fruit in general: Anything fruity in season right now I am loving. Canned pinapple, grapes, kiwi, oranges...well you get the point. I want fruit. Chocolate: I could chase a chocolate bar down the street right now. That, however, is not that unusual for me. Ice cream: I almost cried the other day when the Schwan man showed up at work. I was so very happy! I am pretty sure he thought I was nuts though! Last one....pickles. All kinds, shapes and sizes. And the juice. Yummy.

So, in a nutshell....the perfect meal right now would be:
Bologna and cheese sandwich on wheat bread with mustard
Watermelon
Pickles
A bowl of Chocolate/Vanilla malt twist ice cream
A big glass of milk

The first person who shows up at my place of work with this menu wins a prize.....my gratitude!!