14 weeks

We had our 14 week checkup today. My blood pressure was fine considering I was nervous for this appointment.

We got to hear our baby's heartbeat for the first time. It was at 155. Normal is 120-170 bpm. We were so relieved to finally hear it and know that our baby is growing and developing as each week passes. I have another appointment in four more weeks (March 1) and will then be able to find out the sex around March 15th. Let me tell you we are thrilled to find out what we are having and also be able to buy some stuff that is gender specific.

God is GOOD and we feel so blessed to be expecting this beautiful miracle from God.

Blessed

Today after leaving church and letting my mind absorb all I had heard, I realized how truly blessed I am right now. I am blessed to have a God who loves me when I sin, a husband that cares about my needs more than his own, a sister that is my very best friend, and parents that would do anything for me.

I am blessed to have a baby on the way which only took 2 months to conceive. So many people have to wait and try all types of treatments just to become pregnant and I was blessed the second month of trying to realize that God trusts in me to be a parent and love this baby unconditionally and provide for this baby everyday when it cannot for itself.

I have my health and am SO thankful for that. So many people around me are sick or dying with some incurable disease. So many people are suffering in pain, and in a battle with someone or something. I thank God for my health each day because you honestly never know when your last day will come.

I have a loving support system in my family, friends, and co-workers. God is GOOD and is in control of my life. I am proud to be a follower of Him. Each day I have on this Earth is a blessing and today is one of those days.

Getting the house ready

.....not for the baby but to sell. We are having to go through and clean, do some small repairs, and just get it looking its very best. We are going to put it up for sale in the next week or two. We are hoping someone looking to get the tax credit will buy our home quickly. We have found many houses we are interested in but didn't want to get to excited looking before we sold ours. We are hoping to get it sold and moved into our new home before the baby makes it's arrival. If you know of anyone looking for a small but nice home located near Bass Pro across from a school, let me know! Thanks!!

12 weeks

I am now 12 weeks along. I can't believe how fast the time is going. I am feeling hopeful that now I am almost out of the first trimester that I am on the mend from the morning sickness (all day sickness). I have now not thrown up for 4 days in a row.....what a relief and a blessing it has been.

We have our next doctors appointment on February 1st where we will get to hear Baby Elliott's heartbeat. I will be 14 weeks at this appointment. This pregnancy is a wonderful blessing and such a wonderful experience for Jeremy and I. I will post again after our next appointment and fill you in on the details from the appointment.

God bless you all!

3rd Appointment

We had our third doctors appointment on Monday at 3:45. The agenda for this appointment was weight, blood pressure, and listening to the fetal heartbeat. I had lost another 4 lbs from my previous appointment which I already knew because I weigh myself on occasion at home. I have been eating ok but continue to experience morning sickness with vomiting so I am losing weight. It was time for us to hear our baby's heart for the first time. We were both excited and I was a little nervous. My doctor got out the doppler and began moving it along my belly. She had a hard time hearing the baby's heartbeat but could hear mine. She thought there was alot of interference but that is normal at 10-11 weeks to have trouble. She got out the ultrasound machine and there it was beating strong and healthy. We got to see our little plum on the ultrasound for the second time. She said everything looked good and we will have our next appointment in 4 more weeks. This is such a blessing and we are so happy! I will be happy to be done with the first trimester. Praying that my morning sickness ends at the beginning of the next trimester. Just wanted to update you on this beautiful and wonderful journey we are on.

We're Expecting!!

Jeremy and I are going to be parents in July. We have known for 2 months that we are expecting. We feel so blessed that it only took us two months to make this miracle baby. We are so thrilled and happy to start this journey of our lives.

Over Christmas break we told many of our friends, Jeremy's family from Texas, and my family. It was a very exciting time for everyone. Since our families knew we felt we could go ahead and let the rest of the world (the rest of our friends and facebook friends) know our good news.

I am almost 10 weeks along and feeling a little better with each week. I have had nausea and vomitting from about 5 weeks on. I am on medication and a supplement to help me get through these rough times. Although I have not been feeling wonderful, I am so happy to be a mommy and know that I am providing for this precious little baby in my stomach.

Right now we are calling it Baby Elliott but we can't wait to find out what we are having so we can start calling it by name. We will have our next ultrasound around week 19 which is in less than 10 weeks.

Jeremy is going to make a great dad. He is very excited and is already kissing mommy's belly and talking to the baby.

My actual due date is July 30th. We are hoping maybe the baby will come a few days sooner and be on Uncle Penny's birthday. My sister is thrilled to be an aunt. We have already received a few gifts from my parents and my sister for the baby.

It is such an exciting time of our lives and we couldn't be happier. I am hoping to update this blog more often to fill you in on updates on how I am feeling and how big the baby is, pictures of me and the baby items we have received, etc. If you would keep me and Baby Elliott in your prayers I would appreciate it. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and you have a wonderful New Year.

2010 is going to be a great year for our family!!!

Thankful

Thanksgiving is a week from today and I am feeling very thankful right now. I have alot to be thankful for including my husband, family, puppy, friends, job, health, and many more. I am very excited to have a short week at school this coming week. I have two full days with kiddos and then a 1/2 day of professional development at school on Wednesday but no children. Thursday and Friday are mine to enjoy! I love this time of year and love both the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. I feel so blessed to have such a great life. God is good and I am so thankful for all of the blessings in my life. Hope all of my friends and family are doing well.