Welcome to the World.

Aspenn Noelle

December 28, 2011

12:13am

7 pounds 10 ounces

19 1/2 inches

I can't believe she is really here. When I thought she'd never come! She just wanted to wait till her expected arrival date. Yes, she was indeed born on her due date. {just wanted to be like her mommy who too was born on her duedate} 

We feel so blessed to have these gorgeous girls in our lives. Its pretty neat how much they look alike. Just looking back at Brynlee's pictures, they have a lot of similarities. They are/were exactly the same length but Aspenn is almost a whole pound bigger then B was. Even their heads and chest are super close in size.

Our Family of 4

So for all who have been asking. Here is her birth story:

    Tuesday, December 27th, I was having contractions all day. Nothing painful. Nothing time-able. No patterns just random contractions. Well that evening I started timing them, they were getting more frequent so I said what the heck. {I'll tell ya though, its much easier when you water just breaks and you don't have to do this timing stuff!} I was having them less then 5 minutes apart for an hour when I called my mom. Still they weren't painful. She said just to go in, considering I was due the next day and already at 4cm. I was curious to see if my cervix was changing any so I was like ok. So I told Nick that I wanted to go. Let my friend know that we'd be dropping Brynlee off sooner then later and started to get things together. At that point, I felt like the contractions had let up some, but I also stopped timing them. I didn't want to get there and then be sent home only to come back later.

  We arrived at the hospital at around 7:45 I believe. Sat in the ER waiting room for about 30 minutes before Labor and Delivery came to get us. Put us in a room and got all hooked up to the monitors and the nurse came in and checked my cervix. I was still at a 4cm. I was pretty disappointed. They told me they'd keep me for an hour to observe and then check me again to see if there is any change. Well my contractions kept coming, still not in a great pattern but they were there.

  At 9:30 she came back to re-check me. I was a 5...but barely. So it was good but not much. She said she would call the doctor and see what she wanted to do. She asked me if I wanted to go home, and if I was staying if I wanted to be induced after a certain time and all that. I didn't want to be induced, but honestly at this time I was really considering it, lol. She came back and the doc said she wanted to keep me since I was due in the morning. She said if I hadn't delivered by morning she'd come and break my water, which was a good plan to me.

  So we got settled in and figured we'd go to sleep. Well then I got a very painful contraction out the blue. No contraction worked up to it, it went from not painful to whoa. I wanted drugs. I had drugs with Brynlee and had no desire to go natural. I told nurse if they kept coming like this I wanted my epidural. She told me to tell her sooner then later, since I needed 2 bags of fluid before they'd give it to me. I had only had a half at this point! So she sped it up. Boy was that cold in the arm.

  She asked if I wanted IV drugs, I opted for that. So I got me some drugs, granted I don't think it did a thing but make me sleepy! The contractions kept on coming. I had quite a bit of pressure and told her so she decided to check me. I was practically a 6 by then.

  Drugs in, contractions still felt just as bad. I was getting worried that I wasn't going to be able to get my epidural! I'll tell ya, I am not a fan of pain or have a huge pain tolerance so this was something that really made me nervous. Nick was great the entire time. I kept telling him I didn't want to do this again, and he would just reassure me that I could do it. I then would say I know that, I kinda have to, but just keep telling me that because I am gonna keep saying I can't!

  I honestly can't remember the time table...I wish I would have paid more attention to the clock. I did good during the contractions this time with my breathing. Nick was really helping me not tense up and breath through them (with Brynlee this technique did not help me at all! ) . I'm glad it came in handy the second time around. After a little of enduring these contractions, I felt the urge to push. BAD. I told the nurse and so she was like don't push don't push and checked me. I was complete. I started bawling. I knew at that point I could not get my epidural! I don't know the exact times, but I do know they told me I went from barely a 5 to 10 cm in 55 minutes! They paged the doctor. Of course it was at night, so she wasn't there. Clearly she lives close because she got there fast, but to me it felt like forever. I just wanted to push!

  She literally walked in the door, and said push. She got all gloved up and such and broke my bag of water, and 4 more contractions later I had a 7lb miracle on my chest. Oh my goodness. That was a relief. I did it. I really never thought I could do childbirth without drugs, well I kinda had to. But I survived!

 So we got into labor and delivery at 830. Aspenn was welcomed to this world at 12:13. Not too shabby. I am very glad I didn't want to go home, we live 30 minutes from the hospital. As much as Nick says delivering a baby wouldn't be scary for him, I'm sure glad he didn't have to!

  I have been asked if we had a third, which we have no intentions of having....if I'd opt for the drugs or just go without. I liked how much faster it was. I mean I was still pretty fast with B (6hrs total. 22 mins of pushing) Since most people have faster labors the more kiddos...I'd probably not be able to get anything. Haha. I did like how much easier it was to push, even with the pain, I was able to tell where she was..unlike with B, I was just pushing.

  So all in all. It was a great labor experience. I am actually glad I can say I've done it both ways. I however have no desire to do it again....or at least in the very near future. ( Nick doesn't want anymore, and neither do I , but you never know right) 


  Hope y'all enjoyed my little book I wrote, haha.

Oh and Have a Happy New Year!!

Nick's photo skills.

36 weeks. {taken last week}

The picture below is my favorite.

I'm ready to have this little girl in my arms.

And not have this big belly in front of me.

To breathe while laying on my back...yes I told Nick to be quick, cause I really get uncomfortable on my back!

To all that are curious, here's a hint. Hehe.

I have a picture like this with Brynlee, but I'm 38 weeks and some odd days, I might have to take another at the same week so I can really compare.

I'm doing good. Tired. Uncomfortable. Large. Anxious. Ya know, everything a woman at 37weeks pregnant feels.

Keep the prayers coming, for numerous reason:

Labor and Deliver itself.

Adjusting to life with a newborn again { and a 20 month old }

Being a family of four

I, myself and nervous at how to spend my time. I love my time with Brynlee

and am nervous to have to share it. Pray I figure it out, which I know I will,

but sooner then later so I don't go insane is better!

Thank you!

34 weeks down....

6 weeks {or less/more} to go!

OH MY.

Picture above: is with Brynlee.

Above: with who's name I cannot tell.

I think the resemblance is pretty good.

{don't mind my dirty mirror. actually it's Nicks side, so its his dirty mirror!}

• Gained 22 pounds so far. { which I'm ok with}
• Measuring 34 weeks exactly.
• Baby was breech 2 weeks ago, but today the Doc said she felt feet and butt on top :)
• I'm getting very uncomfortable.
• I'm physically ready to have this little girl, but not really mentally just yet.

I've loved being pregnant, both times. This time is just a little more exhausting. Lol.

I am thankful I haven't had a horrible pregnancy compared to some women for sure.

Is there a Basketball, Beachball, or Soccerball in there?!

LOL.

I knew I was more belly then I was last time, but when I saw these pictures, I was like whoa

what is that?! Ha.

I had my 31 weeks appointment today.

Her heartbeat is in the 150s. Its been in the 140s.

Measuring great.

Gained 20 pounds so far.

At 32 weeks with Brynlee I had gained 24 pounds, so I think I'm doing rather well for the second baby. As long as I don't totally blow up in the next 6-9 weeks!

If I do, oh well. As long as Baby Girl is healthy!

I do not have a 31 week picture with B.

I have a 34 one I believe it was. So next one will be then, so I can compare the difference.

Don't you love how B is just staring at me taking the picture!? Lol.

Silly Girl.

25 Weeks

Time really is starting to fly by...and some days I want it to, some days I don't.

Lord Willing, this will be the last time I'm pregnant, and I do enjoy it, so thats where I don't want it to end...but then some days I am anxious to see what she looks like. Will she look like B or completely different?!

Here is Baby #2

And here is Brynlee

I am carrying quite differently this time. A lot lower and more out then round. I feel like I'm smuggling a basketball with me wherever I go. She is very active. I'd say more then B was...but its hard to really remember.

I had an appointment today. Everything looks great. Her heartbeat was in the 140s, which is where its been the whole time. Funny how different her and Brynlee are in that department. Brynlee's heart rate was always in the 160s. My belly is measuring a week behind, but I know I'll catch it up. I feel like a balloon half the time, but am still being told I don't look like I should be 6 months pregnant. Which makes me feel much better! Hehe.

No, she technically still has no name. We have agreed on one, but we aren't making it official till we can discuss it in person...and even then...we probably are going to keep it a secret! If I can! So far I've been good, but we'll see once we have a name to call her if I can keep my excitement down!

I feel very blessed and thank the Lord daily for my baby girl Brynlee and the new one on her way. I know they are a gift from the Father and definitely something none of us momma's should take for granted!

23 weeks

I must say, I am not as good as keeping updates this time around. I do keep quite busy with this adorable 17 month old running around my house. I'm not complaining whatsoever! She cracks me up all day long!

Anyways,

Here is me, second pregnancy at 23 weeks. I do not have a 23 week picture, that I can find that is...from last time. I do have a 25 one, so that post will be a comparable one. Sometimes I feel rather large, other times I feel small. I think to me it depends on what I am wearing. Lol.

My next appointment is on the 14th...which is 25 weeks. So I'll have actual stats then. I haven't stepped on the scale for a while, and thats ok. Haha.

I am feeling great. Very tired, but again I think that comes with having a 17month old and playing single parent. I am just very thankful she is a very good girl, most times. I am also very hungry. I was thinking about it though. Maybe I feel more hungry this time because, again, I am busy all day with Brynlee that I don't snack as much as I did last time. So when it comes to the evenings, when B is in bed...I just want to eat. Haha. Oh well....

We are getting a 4D ultrasound. We didn't plan on it, but the office I go to does them for free when the husbands are deployed. And the time frame they do them, 25-28 weeks, Nick will still be gone. So we are going to get it. Why not right!? Plus we can double check for her supposed girl parts, hehe. Since it was really early when we found out, 17weeks, so that will be nice. Also, if all works out we can Skype it with Nick while its going on. So thats neat.

Other then that, thats all with me and Baby 2. She might have a name, but we aren't sharing it. We might keep it till she's born or we might share it who know's. Its not set in stone though, Nick and I agreed we won't set a name in stone until he comes home.

Have a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend!

Halfway{or less} to go!

So here is the belly now. Its definitely there now.

I am a tad bigger then I was with B comparing to pictures. Although I can't find a 20 week one with B..I have a 21 week one and I look the same. So I'm not complaining.

{nice to have dad here to take this pic, all others for a couple months will be by me, the timer and maybe the help of the mirror lol}

{21 weeks 1 day}

{with B}

Baby moves a lot. She just started to really really jump around the last two weeks. My dad was able to feel her quite a bit, which was cool since he didn't get to see me while I was pregnant with Brynlee at all.

By my scale, I've gained 10 pounds. Last pregnancy I had gained 13 pounds at almost 21 weeks. Again, I'm not complaining!

It's fun to compare the two though. We have still not settled on a name, as we can't agree...hehe...so we've decided not to talk about it till Nick gets home. So then maybe we'll just keep it a surprise by then! That might be fun!

Thats all I've got on that!

16 weeks...already!

So here I am...starting to post about being pregnant...again! Seems like I just did this...oh I did. Haha.

Anywho. Here is the pic of me yesterday, at 16weeks. The one below is comparing from last pregnancy. I think I'm the same...what do you think!?

This was my first look at comparing and I must admit, I was quite nervous this time around and scared to get bigger faster and all that fun stuff. Looking that this, my nerves are a little calmer. Lol.

I have felt baby move here and there. I go next week for my appointment and then soon after that we do our big ultra sound. I'm pretty excited but sad Nick won't be here with me. I'm having the u/s tech either write it on a piece of paper and seal it in a manila envelope...or...if I can find some pink and blue teddy bears...use those and a box. So then when I talk to Nick we can Skype and find out together still. I just hope I won't have to hold onto that envelope or box too long before talking to him! I heard the idea from someone in Italy I believe...so I'm kinda stealing it. I love it.

Nicks excited that I am willing to do this as well.

Other than that. Thats all thats going on pregnancy wise. I feel great. Tired some but not near the first trimester tiredness!

So....

We found out on April 29th. Didn't tell anyone but family...except my mom.

B and I were hopping on a plane on May 10th to come to her Nursing graduation, so we decided I'd tell her in person. She was soooo excited and said its the best graduation present ever.

Then she went on and told everyone! Lol. So I decided I guess I can tell everyone too, since she did. I am very excited. At first, I was scared to death and wasn't feeling it. I was sad to share my time with B and know it would never be just us 2 again once this little one is born.

Once it sunk in and I talked to a few of my friends with young kids close together, I felt a peace about me. And of course I prayed about it.

Now that its been a few weeks. I am much much better about it and so very grateful for the miracle that God has placed inside me.

Nick is just overjoyed. He was when I told him. Which helped a lot in my being excited haha. I haven't been to the doctor yet. I did go to base for them to tell me I was pregnant with a blood test. Positive.

Since I left soon after and the referral takes a little bit to go through. I hope to be seen soon after we get back...which is after June 12th. My calculations say I am 8wks today. We'll see how accurate that is in a few weeks. December baby it will be!

I've been feeling good. TIRED. A little nauseas, but nothing major. I'll take major tiredness over horrible sickness any day! So its super nice to be here with Nana and Mom so they can take B and I can sleep. Lol. Spoiled I am.

The visit has been great so far! Can't wait till Nick and my other babies get here next weekend though. Vacations are just not the same with out your love!

OK thats all the news I have now. Oh wait I'll brag on B a little.

She says: Hi. Kaci. Daddy. Mama. Doggie. I think thats it with her words.

Sign language she says. Food. Milk. More. Please. Thankyou.

I think thats all!

Brynlee's Birth Story

Here’s the play by play!


It all started Wednesday night…. March 31st...


Nick and I were just getting ready for bed {1030p}. I crawled into bed and Nick said something and it made me laugh….and I suddenly stopped and looked at Nick and said…”Uh I think my water just broke” He goes, “Really? Are you sure?!" So I get out of bed and was like, “um yes, I believe so”. So I went and checked and while doing so my mom ironically calls. So Nick is talking to her, telling her what had just happened.


So we got things together to go to the hospital. I called them {here we have to call them and let them know we’re coming to base} to let them know we are coming. I wasn’t panicked but I felt rushed. Even though I wasn’t having any contractions worth counting. I was very nervous in the car on the way there, shivering, not because I was cold, because I was nervous. Its what I do.


Got all checked in and waited for the doctor as she was in surgery. When we got the OK, saying it was indeed my water that had broken. They didn’t’ want to check my cervix since my water had broke {prone to infection} and I wasn’t having regular or painful ones at that. When the doc was done and came in she wanted to check me just to see where we were. 3-4cm and 80% at around midnight. She told me that she’d like to start Pitosin. I have been praying my whole pregnancy that I wouldn’t have to have Pit. So when she said that, I wasn’t thrilled. She knew I was leery but said since my water was broken she wanted baby out in 12 hours and no more than 24 of course. She talked me into Pit but started it at the lowest dosage of 1. After about 45 mins to an hour they upped it and then 30 mins later or so upped it again, we were at a dosage of 3. (She told me that was nothing, some people have to go up to 40!)


The lights were off, Nick was going in and out of sleep, I was trying but it wasn’t happening. The contractions were getting stronger and more frequent and as much as I didn’t want to get one, I pushed the call button and asked for an epidural! Lucky for us, the anesthesiologist decided to stay after surgery in case I wanted her services. ( They aren’t there at night, she was only there because they had a surgery. So she was either going to go home or sleep there if I might need her. She made the decision to stay, which now, I am VERY thankful for because she lived 20 mins away and would not have made it in time!)


Got the epidural, it didn’t work. Only thing I felt going numb was my lips and tongue. Haha! So she was messing with the meds and nothing seemed to work. By that point I was in loads of pain, actually I would say more pressure then pain. Not sure if that’s how it goes for everyone but that’s how it was for me. I felt like I needed to push, so the doc decided to check me again, and I was 7-8cm already. Big jump! They decided to do another epidural, she just added a spinal block to it so it was more instant but didn’t last as long. Sitting still for that second one was pretty hard! My contractions were very close at that time so we didn’t have time in-between them to get the whole epidural in. Fun times sitting still through a couple contractions!


Once that was in and going, it only took about 15 minutes and I could feel it in my legs. Sooner than I know it, I’m numb. I could still feel my legs, but couldn’t if that makes sense! Haha. I was then complete and ready to push. We barely got the epidural in and working before I was 10cm!


We had a little scare, they couldn’t get her heart beat and when they did it was a lot lower than it should have been. The doctor was really calm and that helped me not freak out as well. I just kept looking at her and back to Nick and so on. She put the internal heart monitor on her head but still couldn’t’ get a great beat….then she looked at me and said “ we have to get this baby out” I was waiting for her to say c-section, but she didn’t thank goodness, just the vacuum. She didn’t have to use it to get her out, just to get her in the right spot. Once she got her there, it was pushing time. I pushed for about 27 minutes.


Then finally we got to meet our gorgeous baby girl! They put her on my tummy right away and I was in awe. Nick cut the cord. She was crying before she was totally out, which I thought was kind of cool. Then of course they cleaned her up and we got to hold our baby.


There was a point, before the epidural that worked, I said “ I don’t want anymore kids!” But after it was all over and she was in my arms. I took it back. I would do it again, for sure. I love being a mommy. I love the way she just stares at me when she is awake, which right now is rare. It breaks my heart when she cries and I can’t figure out why. I love coming around the corner and seeing Nick cuddling her and kissing her. I know there will be hard days, but I already can tell that it will be totally worth it. I’ve only had her for 4 whole days and I couldn’t imagine not having her with us. I can’t wait till my family gets to meet her. She is such a little doll. I just sit and stare at her and rub her cheeks that are the softest skin I’ve ever touched. Making me wish mine was that soft. I want to show her off to everyone, friend and stranger, because I am so blessed that God lent her to us to take care of for Him. Now that I have tears after typing this last paragraph, I think its time to get off here. Thank you for all who prayed for me, as most know how nervous I was to go through childbirth. Continued prayers would be very much welcomed as we start our journey of parenthood.

Somewhat finished..

Well this past Saturday Nick and I accomplished quite a lot in the nursery. We honestly don't have a ton of stuff, we didn't do a theme, just colors. And with our lack of stores over here, its hard to find stuff to go in the room. So when we see stuff we get it but otherwise, no biggie. I really would love to paint a couple of the walls in her room, but with less than a year left in this house I don't really see the point. Most definalty at our next house, I will be a painter!

I know the curtains are a tad long, but I am going to tie them to the side and plus I don't want to cut them in case we need long ones in our next house!
Here's our little British crib. Lol. It use to be mine and my sisters. Its quite a bit smaller than the ones nowadays, but I was in it till I was 2, and I love the family value it has.

They aren't perfect, but I love them. I painted them and did the ribbons. Not the best bow maker, but it works!

The changing table/dresser and rocking chair. I am using the boxes as drawers and they are full of cute clothes! There will be a stuffed animal net on the left side to fill in that space, we just have to figure out how to hang it in on these concrete walls!

Thats all for now folks!

6 to go!

Oh wow, its been quite sometime since I posted...So I figured why not a little update...


I am 34 weeks pregnant today. Only 6 or less to go! Crazy how time is. I remember being only 8 weeks pregnant and thinking that this day is way far away...but really it wasn't that far! I have been blessed to have such an easy going pregnancy. Yes I am uncomfortable and yes she hurts me really bad sometimes when she kicks but in reality, of all the things that can go wrong, or just come about with pregnancy in general, I am very thankful.


I can't sleep very well anymore, 2 reasons: 1) I can't get comfy and 2) by the time I do get comfy enough, I have to get up to use the potty. And now its about every hour and a half to 2 hours...gah. I even stop drinking at 9 pm, doesn't seem to help much anymore, it use to. I have quite a few Braxton Hicks contractions throughout the day. No pain, just pressure and annoyance. My back is definatly hurting, especially the days I'm out and about. I have a wonderful husband that loves on me and rubs where it hurts whenever I need, most times I don't even have to ask. He's always telling me how gorgeous I am and how he loves the belly and so on, which I am very thankful for, because lately I sure don't feel that attractive and not to mention huge. Which I've been told I'm not, but its the biggest I've ever been, so to me I'm huge.


My sister and dad plan on coming out here mid April. I am very excited, my dad has yet to visit Italy so it should be great. He and my sis are planning on going to Rome together, as I probably won't be up for it just yet. We still plan on lots of local sight seeing and the close by towns like Venice, Verona, Milan....My mom is coming the second week of May. She would LOVE to be here earlier, or even for Brynlee's debut, but she is in Nursing school and its not out till then, we are all thankful she gets to come visit again though! When she gets here, my sis will still be here and then we all are going to Rome. So my sis will be going twice, if all works out in her favor. Hehe. I hope to have someone with me, whether it be Nick or a friend when I pick them up from the Airport, so it can be recorded-the meeting of the first grandbaby and niece. Oh it'll be a teary moment I'm sure.


We didn't buy a crib. My dad sent with us when we PCSed here, mine and my sister's crib. Its smaller then the ones they make now, especially since they bought it in England so it was intentially smaller to fit the smaller houses. It was white, and I am in the process of painting it walnut brown. Its looking pretty good, almost got it finished...I am hoping by the end of next week it will be done and totally dry so we can set it up. THEN I can start hanging the few decorations I have on the walls.


My baby shower is March 6th, next Saturday! Whew! My friends Holly and Margaret are throwing it for me. I am not one to love being the center focus and I absolutly do not like opening gifts in front of people, but now that its so close, I am getting very excited! I of course will have a post on how that went when its over.


I believe thats really it for now. I need another updated belly pic I know. When Nick gets off I will have him take one, just who knows how long it will be before I post it! Hopefully everyone has a wonderful Thursday!

3rd Trimester!

I can honestly say that up to this point, the time has really gone by pretty fast! Well in the begining I did think it was slow, only because I wanted to feel and look more pregnant. Well no need for that! I definatly feel and very much so look pregnant! Lol. I love it though. Sometimes I walk past the mirror and think, boy am I huge, but I know its for a reason and that reason will be in our arms sooner than we think.


I am really getting more anxious to hold our baby girl. I will sit on the couch and just think about it and wish she was here already....but in reality...we have lots to do still. Well maybe not lots but I sure feel like it. I think thats normal though. So I leave you with the 28 week / 7month picture. (Sorry, Kodi decided he wanted to be in the picture too!)

Rounding out.

So I already posted this on Facebook and all, but some aren't able to see it on there so I will just post it again here!


Its the latest. I have honestly loved being pregnant. It has its moments where I wish it was over already, but really, its a blessing that God has allowed me to carry this baby, so why complain!? I've had a very easy going pregnancy thus far and I am grateful for that. I just keep praying it stays uneventful until the big debut.


It makes me feel so good, even though my belly is getting bigger everyday, that Nick just loves on the belly so much. Saying how cute it is and so on. Definatly helps the self esteem when you are gaining pounds, lol.
We were laying on the couch watching TV the other day, and had his head in my lap against my belly, and Brynlee was kicking and kicking his head. It was pretty neat. He turned to the belly and whispered "Hey now, I'm trying to watch TV" haha. I love when he talks to her.


We started, or should I say, Nick started the crib yesterday. (Its mine and my sisters, and its white so we are stripping the white off and painting it brown). I can't wait to have that finished and put it up and start really working on her room. Part of me wants to paint her room, but we will have less than a year left here when she is born, so I don't see the point, next house, its definalty going to be painted!


Hope this tiny update finds you all have had a wonderful Christmas and hoping you all have a great New Years! Can you believe 2010 is already here!? I can't!

Awesome Canvas

I ordered this adorable canvas from Ashley's Artistry. Unfortunatly, she has closed down her painting business. I ordered this right in time! I absolutely love it. We were gonna have her middle name on there also, but at the time of ordering, we hadn't fully decided on it so I just left it to having just her first name on it. The colors match her room for the most part. {the purple is a little lighter but it works!}

I just wanted to share, I love it so much and was so excited when I saw it came in the mail today! I surely wish I could free hand paint like this! This is better than my regular hand writing!!

The verdict is...

Well as most know by now, we found out today that we are having a baby girl! We were shocked as everyone has said boy but a few people so I was definatly convinced. I am good now, as long as we have a healthy baby thats all that really matters to us!


She is measuring at just the right size and was very wiggly throughout the whole exam. The tech was chasing her around really. She never gave up the shot he wanted of her spine, but he got a good enough one he thinks. Not that I wouldnt' mind having another ultrasound. Hehe.


Her name will be Brynlee. We aren't for sure on the middle name as we really hadn't discussed it in depth since we thought it was a boy! I will let ya'll know when we finally made up our minds!


Bring on the bows and dresses and everything pretty! Lol

Bump is definatly making an appearance now!

Can't really hide it now! Just wanted to share the latest picture. I will admit though, my belly button is not as deep as it use to be, not out or flat yet, but I am pretty sure at the rate its going, it will be poking out sooner than I'd like!


Enjoy!

Just for you mom.

Here ya go! My mom has been wanting see the growing bump. It really looks bigger in person, lol. So I think. Or at least I feel bigger than this picture thats for sure. Definatly starting to pop. I love it though. Baby is moving everyday now. Still not hard or anything, but definatly everyday. Not to mention more times a day. At first it would be in the evening after dinner, sitting on the couch, now I feel it in the morning and some throughout the day. Still weirds me out though, lol.

Last night was the first night he{doesn't mean anything, just what I say} was moving around while I was going to sleep, didn't bother me, but I was thinking to myself 'and so it starts' . Haha.

Keep praying all goes smoothly with our ultra sound. It is November 30th. And also that I will have no problems flying space A on December 1 and on the way back.

Ok thats all. Definatly more than I was planning on typing, gotta get some stuff done around here! Have a great weekend!

Baby Doc

Well today was our 16-18 week appointment. I am 16 weeks and 5 days. Everything is looking good. I've gained 8lbs total, since finding out I was pregnant. Baby's heart rate was in the 150s. By the way, I could listen to that sound for hours! Next stop, is the ultrasound, not for about 4 weeks. Definatly before I go stateside, and I pray that baby cooperates and can show us what it is! I'm ready to call it by name, rather than baby. Which I do call it a he more than anything, so we'll see. Here are our names we have chosen. We are 100% on the boy:


Zaiden Michael (pronounced: ZAY-DEN)


Michael is after my dad and Nicks brother. {dads first name, brothers middle} The girl, there are two. One is Nick's choice the other is mine. He is stuck on the K name but said he can sacrifice it to be a middle name, so we'll discuss it further when we find out the sex, lol. My fear, honestly, I don't want her to be made fun of or anything.


Brynlee Krickett OR Krickett Emmalin


I absolutely love Zaiden and think of it as a boy right now, so my mind will be blown if it ends up being a girl! Haha. We are more about not so common names if you couldn't tell!


Keep praying that I am able to fly space A with no problems Dec 1st and coming back here. That is the update from today!

16 weeks down....

Here is the latest. I think you can tell a lot more now. Not a ton but there is a bump there, lol. I don't have much to say, just a picture for today!