August Family Update

I can't believe it's already the 13th of August! Time sure flies during the summer.

We spent a fun week up at Shanty Creek with John's parents at their timeshare. We went to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Petoskey that week. It was fun! JD peed in the sand standing up for the first time on the beach in Petoskey. It was seriously so funny because he didn't realize what happened and then he looked at me like "what the heck??" He's becoming such a big boy.

After our week with John's parents, we went camping in the UP. We stayed at Tahquamen Falls for two nights. The first day we went to Pictured Rocks National Park, which was just beautiful! The second day we went to the upper and lower falls at Tahquamen. The next two nights we stayed in St. Ignace. Our campsite was right on Lake Huron with a beautiful view of the Mackinac Bridge. It was great, although JD did get some chigger bites, which freaked us out a bit because he looked like he had chicken pocks! Anyways, we visited Mackinac Island and the two forts and the sawmill. It was fun. I think the sawmill was my favorite part because I teach all that to my 4th graders. It was cool.

We then drove down to see my Uncle Ron in Muskegon. He is really sick with cancer. They have stopped chemo because he is just too weak and is having Hospice come in now. I hope he lives until our baby is born in January, but I'm afraid he will not. I just pray that he is not in pain, because he looks like he is.

Since we've been home, we've spent some time with my parents, Jeff, and Evie! We missed them! It sure has been a nice summer, but where oh where has the time gone?! John started coaching swimming again today and we both start back to school in a couple weeks. In the meantime, we'll be moving JD into his "big boy" room and getting things organized for him in his new space. We want to do it well before the baby is born so he doesn't remember being in the nursery and think that the baby took his place. I pray that transition goes well. I know it will probably be difficult for a few nights.

Tomorrow is our ultrasound. We've decided that if it's obivous what the sex is, then we want to know - otherwise we don't! I'll keep you posted! :)

avocado?

So I was reading in my pregnancy book last night and apparently the baby is about the size of a large avocado! That's crazy. No wonder my pants aren't fitting as well anymore! :) I'm going to the OB on Thursday and then we'll set up our appointment for radiology for the week we return from up north. I'm excited! We've decided that we may find out the sex, but keep it a secret from everyone!! Wouldn't that be fun? hehe

home sweet home

I was gone this past week on the mission trip with my kids from church. It was something I needed to do for some closure with the kids, since my job is over there in a week or so. It was a good week, but I missed JD and John terribly. Yesterday, when John and JD came to church to pick me up, JD snuggled up to me, put his head on my shoulder, and wouldn't let go for at least 5 minutes. It was really cute. I guess he missed me too. When I got home, I found out that John had really been working hard this week. He cleaned out the garage, basement, and our extra room upstairs, as well as put my fire pit together. The house looks just great!! John made a wonderful dinner last night (crab legs, redskin potatoes, green beans) and then we went for a long walk around our sub together as a family. It was the perfect end to my time away.

My belly is starting to pop out more. I'm noticing that most of my shorts are getting more snug. I suppose I'll have to switch over to maternity shorts soon. I was going to try to make it the rest of the summer without buying new things, but I'm not sure I can. We're still trying to decide whether to find our the sex of the baby at our 20 week ultrasound. We'll see!

13 week appointment

Our appointment Tuesday went well. The baby measured 7.5 cm long! I sweet talked Dr. Bradfield into doing a sonogram for John, since he hasn't had the chance to see the baby yet on screen. It was great. The body is a little more proportioned now. Baby's arms were over his/her head and legs were crossed indian style - just like JD! I'm sure it's because there's not much room in there! In any case, all went well! I haven't gained a pound since the last time! woo hoo Guess my working out and yoga are paying off! Our next appointment is July 26 - I'll be exactly 17 weeks. After that we'll have the appointment in radiology, and we'll be able to find out the sex of the baby if we want. Not sure I want to....still have time to decide though! :) Leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts...should we find out the sex of the baby before it's born??

update :)

Well, I'm just about 13.5 weeks along. I'm feeling much better!! Not as much nausea nowadays. I think being home during the summer has helped. I'm not quite as exhausted, although running around after JD all day is quite tiring!

I have an appointment on Tuesday and am anxious to hear the heartbeat again. I haven't felt the baby yet, but hopefully I will in the coming weeks. We're still trying to decide if we're going to find out the sex at the 20 week appointment. John would like to, but I'm not sure. I'm leaning towards finding out, though, so I can plan a bit. Stay tuned for an update after my appt. on Tuesday! :)

little peanut

This is a picture of our new little miracle last week. If you look closely you can see the arms and legs, as well as the jaw bone and the shadows of the face. Baby was very active during the sonogram. The baby's heartbeat was in the high 150s. It was so cool to see. I am so excited to be a mommy of two!! :)

new addition :)