Thinking

So as the reality of my due date is quickly approaching, I was struck with all kinds of thoughts, fears and anxiousness of what the process would be like. Should I go natural, can I go natural, should I use a Doula, what is a Doula, how much would a Doula cost, should I have an epidural or not, what if I have to have a cesarean I know people do it all the time but what if it is all bad for me, all these things that just sent my thoughts into a downward spinal. I was trying to figure it all out on my own, MY birth plan.... hmm I know better than that. So as God so loving does he reminded me that he is in control and I should not worry or fear. He has this delivery of our son already orchestrated. So I am trusting him to help guide Nate and I through the process that will be child birth. So instead of being overwhelmed with what My idea and My plan is I am letting God help guide US through this and I can continue to enjoy this pregnancy. 2 more months to go before we get to meet this gift God has entrusted to us.

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

⁶Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

28 Weeks a little late

OK so these pics are a little late as I am now approaching 31 weeks but I wanted to put them on the blog anyway. I will post a 31 week Belly week pic this week to see if there is any difference.

Baby's room part 2

So Nate was busy working away on the baby's room this last month and we are starting to see the transformation. We love the way the wall paneling Nate did turned out! I am so lucky to have such an awesomely handy husband who loves working on projects. He took this on with so much pride and it shows. We look forward to continue setting up this baby's room with all the special touches and needs a baby has. I look forward to the day when all the diapers are lined up in a row ready for use (yes, I am sure that feeling may fade but come on, can you blame me for being excited about baby poopie diapers ;)) and the precious smell of baby fills this room!


Before looking into the room


Before looking out of the room and After


Before And After


Other wall view


The brains behind the project!

23 Weeks

The baby bump is growing!! Here is a quick picture of my belly at 23 weeks. Time sure seems to be flying by. Baby is kicking up a storm and can be felt now on the outside of my belly if timed just right. ;) I have one active boy in there already!

23 Weeks!

20 Weeks

I am officially 20 weeks, halfway through and still loving pregnancy. This has been such a great ride so far and now I look forward to the last half. We found out the week before Christmas that we are having a BOY! No true surprise there as we all had a very strong hunch this special baby was to be a boy. However it is always nice to have the confirmation. I have been feeling the baby flutter since about 16 weeks however just this last week both Nate and I felt the baby kick for the 1st time on the outside of my belly. It was a really neat feeling. The look on Nate's face was priceless. He was so happy he got to feel his son say hi! Nate and I just contemplate with excitement the day we will get to meet our son! Now on to the fun of naming our child. So not as easy as I ever imagined.

Nate has been busy working away on the baby's room and I have been busy trying to keep the mess/dust at a minimum(so not an easy task). I will post some sneak peak pictures soon.

We had our big 20 week ultrasound this Friday and it was such a joy to see our little guy moving around as well as a very through ultrasound tech who said everything looked great! Hearing those words are so comforting as they look at everything imaginable. I mean I didn't know they could literally show us the blood flowing through the umbilical cord and the 4 chambers of the heart. AMAZING!

I feel so overwhelmed with how I can love this precious baby of ours so much already. The want and urge to nurture and protect my little one has already set in and I just can't wait for the day I can hold him in my arms. Oh what a special day that we be!

20 Weeks

16 Weeks

Well I am almost officially out of the 16 week mark but had to throw in a picture before tomorrow. With my at home photographer out of town these days (OK weeks) I finally remembered to ask my sister to snap a quick shot of the "bump" in front of my Mom's Christmas tree tonight. So better late then never.

With Nate on travel these last few weeks off and on, I have had a lot of time to practice being brave as well as get in touch with my inner cave women self to start a fire to warm the house. To think that last year this time when he was traveling I wouldn't have dared stayed home by myself. Amazing what the power of prayer can do. I am counting down the days when Nate comes back home to be the best companion I know. Absence truly does make the heart grow fonder.



Gotta love the after work look.....pony tail and all!

15 Weeks

I am officially now 15 weeks along and feeling GREAT! I couldn't have asked for a better 1st trimester. I am looking forward to this next one with great anticipation as I can't wait to find out if we are having a boy or a girl. The countdown begins. Once that information is out let the decorating begin. Nate and I are are still in pure amazement at the blessing we have growing inside my belly. Below is an even more recent belly picture at 15 weeks.

Baby Bump at 15 weeks