The First 3 Months

We found out on December 10, 2010 we were going to have a baby. I was shaking I was so nervous to find out...but I knew I was pregnant. Three pregnancies in one year...you kind-of know when it happens.





Us the night we found out.



2 months (8 weeks)


3 months (12 weeks)

So far I've gained 1 pound. Now that I'm not so nauseated maybe I'll start gaining some baby weight.

Mixed Blessings

We’re going to have a baby!!! I’m so excited, happy, thankful, nervous, and scared. Our journey to parenthood has been anything but normal or easy. I must start from the beginning.
Last January (2010), the hubby and I decided we were ready to try to start a family. I was turning 30 in May and I knew it was time to make a move..plus we’d been married for 3 years, had our nice home, both have vehicles that work, and we have good stable jobs. So I went for my yearly checkup around the middle of January and talked to my doctor about getting started on trying to get pregnant. I told her how I wanted to get pregnant in the summer so I could have a baby around May or June…that way I could be off all summer long with a baby. My doctor told me, “all teachers say that…but don’t count on it working out the way you want it”…so after talking to Steven we just decided we’d stop trying to prevent a pregnancy and see what happened.
Five weeks later, while Steven was out of town for work, I took a pregnancy test and it was positive!! I was shocked I got pregnant the first month of trying. I couldn’t tell Steven over the phone we were going to have a baby because I had to see his face and reaction…so I kept quiet for about a week and a half. When he came home from his trip I handed him a card that said, “You’re going to be a daddy!” He was shocked and excited. We decided to stay quiet about the pregnancy until we went to the first OB appointment to make sure everything was okay.
Well, that day came, and everything wasn’t okay. During the sonogram the lady told us that the baby was only measuring 6 weeks instead of 9 weeks like it was suppose to and there wasn’t a heartbeat. I was heartbroken. Steven was heartbroken. We were both in shock. A couple of weeks later I had a D&C which was a horrible experience. It didn’t hurt but it was just an awful thing to go through. My doc told us we had to wait 3 months before we could try again.
So we waited the months and decided to try again. Once again, after the first month of trying, I was pregnant again! This time we were happy but scared. I went for blood work at 5 weeks and everything looked good. We went for a sonogram at 6 weeks and the baby had a heartbeat! We were so excited…Steven thought we were going to make it this time…but when we went back at 7 weeks for another sonogram…no heartbeat. Another miscarriage. More heartache. This time it was worse because we knew something was wrong.
I had another D&C, doc told us we had to wait 3 more months before trying…and she decided to run tests on both of us to see if she could find out what was going wrong. After a few weeks all the tests results came back….all normal. So we were still at ground zero… no answers why we had 2 miscarriages and really didn’t know what to do to keep from have a third miscarriage.
The next few months were hard…very hard. October was probably the lowest point because that was when the first baby was due. Then the holidays were upon us…I love the holidays but couldn’t help from thinking about what it would have been like with our baby. I lost a lot of weight during the time…I just didn’t have an appetite. Through it all, Steven was my rock. He was so good about listening to me cry about stuff and being a shoulder to lean on. And we both leaned on God. I don’t know how people get through life without depending on God. He gets us through the roughest toughest times in our life. God has a perfect plan for us all and he’s always looking out for our best interest.
November came around and we could try again. So once again, we decided we’d give it a try. And for the third time, I got pregnant after the first month of trying. I found out on December 10th I was pregnant. I cried a little, but I was so excited. The next week I went for my blood tests and everything was good. My doc put me on progesterone and baby aspirin this pregnancy. At 5 weeks, I had a sonogram and everything looked good, but the baby was too little to really see. At 6 weeks, I went back for another sonogram and the baby had a heartbeat!!! At 7 weeks, I thought I was having another miscarriage (I had never made it past 6 weeks in the past) so I went in for another sonogram and the baby was fine and had a healthy heartbeat. I cried when I saw the heart beating. I was so relieved. We went back at 8 weeks for another sonogram, and the baby was still growing with a healthy heartbeat. Two weeks later we went back in for another sonogram and the baby was growing, had a strong heartbeat, and was moving!!! We went back two weeks later and the doc heard the baby’s heartbeat on the Doppler. I was so happy!!!
Last night we had the whole family over for a Valentine’s Day celebration and then surprised them with our good news. They were all so happy for us. Now our little secret is out and it makes me even more excited about this baby. It’s nice to finally be able to talk about our baby with family and friends.
I’m so so so so happy we’re expecting this baby!!! I can’t wait for August 25th to get here!!! I’m so ready to hold him/her and kiss him/her and love on him/her.

The H Word

I know it's not nice to say the H word, but I'm going to. I HATE all this cold weather! I am SO ready for spring and warmer weather to be here! I HATE wearing a bunch of bulky clothes. I HATE being stuck inside all the time. I HATE seeing bare trees. I just don't like winter very much at all.

I am SO looking forward to warmer days, leaves on the trees, beautiful flowers starting to bloom and flip flops! I can't wait to go get my first pedicure of the spring! I hope it's not too much longer until warmer weather gets here.

Merry Christmas!!!

What a day! I love Christmas..it's so fun, especially as a kid. But, man it's a lot of work! We had our big Christmas get together Thursday night. There were about 30 family and friends at our house. We had so much fun. Lots of food, fun, and laughs. But it was also a very long and tiring day. I was exhausted when it was all over.

Then came Christmas Eve, we had 4 stops to make. Everything went smoothly. We really have such wonderful families.

Today, we've made 3 stops, we're taking a little rest then will go to Steven's parents for Christmas with them tonight. I love getting together and visiting with everyone, it just drains you when it's all over.

I'm already thinking about after Christmas shopping. Unfortunately, our pre-lit Christmas blew some lights...so now we have to buy another one. I'm hoping I can find a cheap one.

Merry Christmas!!!!

Busy, Busy!!!!

I thought after the fall semester was over my life would slow down… boy was I wrong. This time of the year is never slow. There is so much going on and so much to do.

Last Thursday, the hubby & I celebrated our 4th anniversary. I can’t believe we’ve been married for 4 years. Time is flying by so fast…I wish it would slow down…but I also catch myself wishing for certain days or events to get here…I just need to learn to be more patient. Maybe that will be my New Year’s Resolution #1 thing to do in 2011.

This past weekend, the hubby & I went to Dallas to just get away for the weekend and celebrate our anniversary. We were supposed to stay with Dave & Paula, but Paula’s mom got sick so they had to come to Texarkana to take care of her. Instead, we spent the weekend with Gin & Howard. It was nice to get to visit and catch up with them. It’s been a while since we got to spend much time with them, so everything worked out. We ate, ate, and ate some more…then did a little shopping in between eating. I think I gained 2 pounds…but that’s okay…I don’t ever get to eat like that here.

I been trying to finish my last minute Christmas shopping. I hate that I’ve waited til the last minute to finish things up but it is what it is. I only have Steven’s stocking stuff left..and I’m pretty sure I know what I’m going to get him so it shouldn’t be too hard.

Today, I’m meeting with Jenny to have her birthday lunch. I always love visiting with her…I miss working with her and it’s always fun to catch up. Thursday marks the beginning of Christmas for us. Everyone is coming to our house Thursday night. We have 3 places to go on Friday and 3 places to go on Saturday. I enjoy Christmas, but it’s a lot of work! I’ll be exhausted by the time Sunday gets here. Thank the Lord for these 2 weeks off! I love being lazy and going shopping when I want to.

So Thankful!

I can’t even begin to explain how happy I am right now. Things just seem to be working out so well. Monday is my last class for this semester!! I’m so happy Fall 2010 is about to be O-V-E-R!!! This week is also the last week before Christmas break… Halleluiah!!!! Thursday is the hubby & my 4th anniversary. I can’t believe we’ve been married that long. Time is flying by. Christmas is right around the corner. I’m just the happiest girl in the whole world!!!

Final Countdown!!

I can "almost" see the light at the end of the tunnel! The fall semester is almost over. I finished writing my Research Proposal yesterday. I sat & worked for 7 straight hours to complete it. Now Kayla is proofing it, hopefully there won't be too much to change and tomorrow afternoon I will turn it in...I'll be almost done with everything for this semester. I still have my Action Research Project to do...but I'm not going to stress out too much about it... I'm so ready for Dec. 14th to get here and I can take a sigh of relief. This has been such a tough semester!