Remembering Our Babies

October is Miscarriage Awareness Month. As many of you probably know, we lost our baby on March 19th of this year. It's hard to believe that I would have been giving birth this month. Nine months passed so quickly. My heart still aches, but it's gotten easier. God has blessed us with another little miracle, and we are more thankful than words can ever express.

So to everyone out there who has ever lost a child, my heart is with you. I relish in the fact that our baby is safe in the arms of Jesus.

After our loss I came across this website. It's a little presentation sure to make you cry. Click on the "View Presentation" link on the right.

http://www.ispokewithmychild.com/

The Crosswalk

We complain about the cross we bear but don't realize it is preparing us for the dip in the road that God can see and we cannot.

Whatever your cross, Whatever your pain, there will always be sunshine, after the rain.... Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall; But God's always ready, to answer your call.... He knows every heartache, sees every tear, a word from His lips, can calm every fear... Your sorrows may linger, throughout the night, But suddenly vanish, by dawn's early light... The Savior is waiting, somewhere above, to give you His grace, and send you His love.

Congratulations to Me!

I am officially 20 weeks along today! I'm halfway there! Yay! Hard to believe 20 weeks have already passed.
Richard informed me it's all downhill from here. See, this is why men don't give birth. LOL! He doesn't have a clue.
I think it may kick in around 20 weeks from now. =)

Our Crazy Life

So it's been a while since I've blogged. Things have been pretty crazy around here.
It started last week. I was working and kept hearing these scratching noises. We have a dog and two cats that are always into something. I didn't think a whole lot about it.
On my break I headed out and found Maggie sleeping on the bed, Boomer looking out the back door, and Phoenix snoozing in the corner. Okay, must have been Boomer. So I sat and ate lunch and watched the news. All was well until I heard it again, but this time everyone was asleep, and Maggie came racing out of the bedroom staring at the ceiling. My little heart dropped into my stomach. I imagined all kinds of little creatures infesting my attic. Ohh it was bad. I didn't even want to go back to work. I was ready to pack up and move out. To make it worse Richard was working and not answering his phone. I left a desperate sounding message.
Sooo, we ended up calling the landlord and they assured us they would take care of it as soon as possible. Almost a week later we got a call and someone came out to "take a look". He affirmed what I already knew, we have visitors in our attic. He didn't have anything with him so it would have to wait. Gee thanks. And we needed someone to come out and confirm? So we wait.
Monday was my next checkup. I was having a glucose test for gestational diabetes, so I thought. I was up at 6:30 forcing myself to eat this huge breakfast. Seriously thought I'd never make it. I got it all down and managed to keep it down and we headed to the office. I got all my vitals checked and we headed in to make sure everything else was okay. I asked about my blood test. "Oh we'll do that next time. It has to be done at 24 weeks." Ughhhh! Since we thought I was further along there was a mix up. It didn't get unmixed after my ultrasound. So I'll be eating all that at 6:30am again. At least I have a month to recuperate! As for me and baby, we're doing just fine. I'm measuring right and babies heartbeat is still good and strong. Although baby is still more interested in moving about. As soon as she put the doppler on baby moved. Little booger.
Meanwhile, this past Wednesday our AC went out. It's October, still hot, I'm pregnant, these do not make for a good combination. Thursday was torture. It would work for a while, then go out. We had called that morning and they said they'd send someone out. Finally called back to see what was going on and were told it couldn't be fixed until Friday. Umm, excuse me...I think not. Didn't matter what I thought because that's what happened. Friday afternoon, the tech showed up 30 minutes late, but he fixed it darn it! I am pleased, and cool.
At the same time we let the landlord know about the AC we asked about the creatures in the attic moving out. "Oh, that's your responsibility." Well thanks for not bothering to get back with us and just letting us sit here. Never mind the fact that they wouldn't be in the attic in the first place if you'd have fixed the screen like we'd asked. But now it's our problem. "Oh, unless you want to pay us $420 to take care of it". I don't think so. My brain might be shrinking because I'm pregnant but I'm not that stupid! What's so funny is that when the guy was out here, he told Richard all he does is put a cage up in the attic with a piece of peanut butter laden apple. We both agreed, for $420 those must be golden apples. Hah!
So our visitors are still here, overstaying their welcome. I hear them from time to time and shudder. As long as they stay up there we'll be fine. Not that they'd last very long if they did decide to come down. Phoenix and his sidekicks would see to that.
Now our neighbor is having a new roof put on. All we heard today was bang, bang, bang. I hope they hurry. The screaming kids out back were enough. It's hard to drown out all that noise!
I'm waiting for more crazy things to happen!
Well, Phoenix has been patiently waiting on me to finish so I'm wrapping it up. He learned that pushing the keyboard in does wonders.

Four Years

Happy Anniversary to us!

The Big News

Here is the long awaited big news of the day!

What are we having?

A baby!

Unfortunately baby was more interested in moving about than revealing the gender! The ultrasound tech was having a hard time keeping up with all the movement!

The good news is that baby is healthy, has all the necessary organs, a great heartbeat, and a LOT of energy!! .

Here is a pic.

P is For...

Comment and I’ll give you a letter. You’ll then have to list 10 things you love/ that are a part of your life and begin with that letter. After that, post this meme in your blog to give out letters of your own.

My letter is P

1. Phoenix - He's my beautiful Siberian Husky. I love him.
2. Pumpkins - They remind me of Fall. I can't wait to go pick some out!
3. Pregnant - It's what I am!
4. Pictures - Keep our memories from fading.
5. Perfume - One of my favorite accessories.
6. Presley - Elvis Presley...need I say more?
7. Peaches - Sweet and fuzzy and they taste oh so good.
8. P.S. I Love You - Has to be one of the best movies. I cried the whole way through.
9. Poetry - There's nothing like sitting down with a good book of poetry.
10. Peanuts - I'm addicted to them. I'll eat the whole can.

Let me know if you'd like to play!

Thanks Amy for giving me the letter P!

The Goings On

Hey All! I'm trying to be more consistent here in my blogging. I can't believe I actually used to blog every single day. Some other people I know need to blog more too. Ahem. Nudge nudge!

Anyhow, this week has been pretty good. It is about 70 degrees in Jacksonville this morning. Talk about gorgeous. It stinks having to be cooped up inside on a beautiful day. I had to coax Phoenix inside, he was quite happy sprawled out in the grass. When asked to come inside he looked at me as if to say "Are you nuts? I'm staying right here!"

Sunday was officially my last day of the progesterone. I've been doing better than I thought I would. Monday I got up and worked for about an hour, but then was feeling so sick I cut the rest of my shifts and went back to bed. I ended up feeling better that evening. I'm still getting nauseous from time to time. It is just kind of hit and miss. Hopefully it will be completely out of my system soon.

Tomorrow is the big ultrasound day! It's been a looong week! The days seem to drag by at times. We are so very excited about finding out how far along I really am, and especially what we're having. At our last appointment, Sharon asked if we wanted to know what we were having and she got two resounding yes's! A baby she replied. =)

So what else is going on? Well, I am anxiously awaiting the opening of the new Dunkin Donuts right down the street from us! Being pregnant I've missed my coffee. Mom and Amanda introduced me to their decaf iced coffee and now I'm hooked.

Richard and I will be celebrating our fourth anniversary on this day next week! It's hard to believe sometimes. This year has just flown by. The kitties will be celebrating their fourth birthday soon as well. My babies are growing up! =)

Speaking of my fur babies, here are some funny pics I took earlier this month.

Watching the fish!

He's fascinated. He especially likes to watch me feed him. He also likes getting into the shrimp and he's figured out how to open the bottle. Bad kitty.

Happy Fall

I don't know about your neck of the woods, but here in Jacksonville Fall is definitely in the air! It has been so much cooler here. Phoenix and I have taken to sitting outside enjoying the weather. He doesn't want to come in some days. I don't blame him.

Publix is ready for Fall. They have their Cinnamon Brooms out and it smells sooo good in there! Everyone is starting to get pumpkins too. I can't wait to pick out ours. I already have my scarecrows ready! I even bought a pumpkin scented candle. Mmmm.

Now all I have to do is make some Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins...yummy.

Oh and no, this picture is not here in Jax. I wish! It was taken in Tennessee last November.

The Great Escape

I've had my exercise for today thank you. Mr. Phoenix decided it was time to open the gate all on his own. I tell you that dog is too smart for his own good.
I was in a hurry getting ready to start my shift and I sent him packing outside to do his thing. A few minutes later I walked outside and saw the gate hanging open.
So I ran back inside, changed out of my pj's and grabbed my phone, keys and treats and went running out the front door. I'm sure it's amusing seeing a pregnant woman run. I didn't feel very amusing.
Thankfully he was one street down marking the stop sign. I yelled for him and he came running, then faked me out and darted across the street. I tell you it's a good thing there were no cars or that crazy nomad would have gotten hit. And I would have felt HORRID!
He decided to play games and outrun me, which is pretty easy to do. He wasn't coming back for anything, not even chicken treats.
I am so glad that Christy was out with her kids. They were able to distract him long enough for me to grab him. Then he promptly pulled the lay down technique. I forgot his leash so I had to drag his butt back across the street!
So to say the least we're both wore out. I guess it's time for a lock on the gate.

Why do Huskies have to be so stinkin smart?

It's a good thing he makes up for it in cuteness.