Monday, December 31, 2007

Happy New Year!

Wow, lots has happened in 2007. Just sitting here thinking about this past year and all of the ups and downs, its amazing to think that its almost 2008. 7 years ago when I graduated from high school, 2008 seemed so far away. Now its here and I am actually a grown up. Scary thought huh! Married, 1 soon to be 2 children. Wow. I love my life though and all that it includes. I have a wonderful husband and a daughter who I couldn't be more proud to call my own. I have amazing an family and friends who I appreciate more than anything in the world. I have a great job, a roof over my head and a wiggly baby in my belly. That is truly a life to be thankful for! I lose sight of that sometimes, but upon reflecting on this past year it really makes me thankful for all of the things I have in this world. So for everyone reading this, I just want to say thanks for everything and I love you all.
Alright, enough with the mushiness. Just had to get that out of my system :) Baby update: Went to the doctor today. Doctor said that everything looked great on my sono, but my uterus is still measuring about 2 weeks larger than it should be. He said that all he could confirm was that I would have a baby boy sometime in April :) He said my weight issue is fine and that babies are pretty good parasites who take what they need first and leave me with the rest. He said that if I continue losing weight then he will monitor me more closely and check out my diet but until then not to worry. Do have to start on antibiotics tho as we confirmed today that I have a urinary tract infection, not too uncommon, but definitely explains all of the pelvic pain.
That's all for now, have to go on with my lonely New Year's eve as Wes is working in KC until at least 4 in the morning. Me and Austyn are going to bed early! :)

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas everyone!! My Christmas gift to you all is to update my blog!! (I'll pause a minute for the cheering to quiet ;) ). So, I haven't been doing very well keeping this current. But to be completely honest, there hasn't been much excitement lately. I feel pretty good, tired and having a hard time getting things accomplished, but good. Starting to anticipate getting started on rooms. I can't wait to get pics posted of the progress (and then hopefully the completion :)).
We have had a great Christmas this year, busy, but very good! I didn't have to work at all today and only worked about 3 hours yesterday. As compared to the last few years, that is a big change! I am thrilled to have had some time off and am feeling refreshed already.
Austyn has really gotten into the idea of Santa this year and we really played it up! She woke up this morning and told us that last night she heard jingle bells and saw a red flashing light outside her window. Wes started laughing but I was envious, I wish I still had that great of an imagination!
I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday and I love you all!! Happy New Year!!

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Jumping Beans

Watching my belly the last few days has become a pretty humorous event. One of my favorite things when I was pregnant with Austyn was watching her turn over and my belly move, jump and take on different shapes. The last couple of days my belly has started doing that again and its so much fun to watch! Its crazy how in a couple of days Peyton's activity level has increased so much. I feel him frequently during the day, although late evening is definitely his most active time. Austyn is really getting anxious to meet her brother and enjoys feeling my stomach when he is bouncing a round. I think that her being able to go to the sonogram with us made it very real for her. She got to see that there is actually a baby in there and knowing that we are having a boy makes it much more real for us!
Otherwise, everything has been going well, we are busily trying to get ready for Christmas... slowly, but surely :)