My wonderful husband!

Some friends of Cody and I's just had their first baby in early February. It has been fun watching them rejoice in their pregnancy and now falling in love with their baby girl. My friend told me, "You will fall so much more in love with each other by having a baby..." I have to say this has already begun. My husband has been amazing in taking care of me. He has taken over cleaning the house, doing laundry, etc. while I am sleeping on the couch or just too tired to move (which is often lately). And he has done so without complaining and without me asking. He is constantly moving things for me or getting me something to eat or drink, asking me if I am feeling okay, etc. He has taken me on dates just because...

for instance last night we went to see the movie Juno after work (we loved it!) just because he felt like taking me out. Afterward he even treated me to Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream and danced with me to a song they were playing while they made our ice cream! I am so blessed! We are getting more and more excited as my belly has begun to grow. I will walk by and he will start smiling and then make me come over so he can rub or kiss my belly. We are thrilled about our baby and look forward to all the fun memories ahead.

In baby news, I am feeling great! I had a few days last two weeks in which I felt pretty sick, but I am 100 percent positive it was due to the antibiotic I was taking because as soon as I completed the antibiotic I felt good again. I am working toward week eleven... it seems like the weeks go slow, but at the same time it seems like we just found out we were pregnant!

I plan on posting belly pictures and the sonogram picture soon I promise. Please continue with your prayers for our little one - they are appreciated!

A little scare, A big blessing!

Valentine's Day turned out to be an eventful day in the life of our growing family. My day began with awful back pain, and then after lunch on that Thursday (at work) I began spotting. This happened about 1:00 p.m. (ish). Cody luckily was here all day on Thursday for classes, so I called my doctor immediately to make an appointment to come in that day and then called my mom. The appointment was at 4:15 p.m. but I went ahead with Cody to my parents house to lay down until the appointment. I can't tell you the nervousness and fear that Cody and I felt, but we prayed together and remained calm. I had decided I wasn't going to panic until there was need, also, I knew that if the baby was experiencing trauma I didn't need me to get upset either. So I remained calm!

My doctor had been out of town for his birthday, so the plan was to see another doctor in his practice. I told the nurse, "I don't care who, just let me see someone today." Luckily however, Dr. Kirkham, my doctor, ended up being able to see me that day. Dr. Kirkham, confirmed that there was blood in my urine, however the physical exam showed no signs of anything bad happening with the baby. Which was great to hear! Also, he ordered a sonogram in order to check the baby - which while we still weren't sure of the situation, it was very exciting that we would be seeing our baby for the first time. It turned out to be a huge blessing! It was insane to see our baby! Cody held my hand and stared at the screen with huge eyes! The nurse was showing us what everything was and pointed out the heart, which we could see beating! That was so reassuring that everything was okay! Cody asked the nurse "are we able to hear the heartbeat?", so she turned it up and we heard our baby's heart beat for the first time as well! Which was great! Cody squeezed my hand really tight and smiled really big. She didn't leave it on for long, and continued taking pictures of our baby... Cody asked her again, "Could we hear the heartbeat again!?" And she turned it on for a little while! It was so precious!

The doctor's report turned out that the baby was right on schedule, eight weeks and six days along and developing perfectly. He concluded that sometimes bleeding can happen and is quite normal in early stages of pregnancy, and that it didn't seem that we needed to worry about a miscarriage, most likely it was the beginnings of a bladder infection. So he put me on a mild antibiotic. I am still spotting very lightly but it has gotten better as I have taken my antibiotic which reassures me that it was my body and not the baby having difficulties. I am trying to take it as easy as possible, as much as my schedule allows. I am learning that I am having to "opt out" of a few things in order to keep me in good health, and from being completely exhausted. Cody has been sweet in taking care of me. The antibiotic seems to make me nauseaated which is normal for me, so I am fighting to get through this week... but our baby is healthy, so I can endure a little sickness. Luckily I haven't been down and out sick yet, and pray that it stays that way.

So, things seem to be going well. I am a little bit past nine weeks and my clothes and belly are definitely starting to reflect that. We appreciate your love and support and ask for your continued prayers!

(Below is a picture of Cody on the phone with his dad right after we got the sonogram! Look how excited he is!) Also, we will post our baby's first picture soon!

Exhaustion Takes Over

Maybe I spoke to soon...

while I haven't been "sick" with morning sickness... exhaustion and "achyness" hit me hard Sunday night. My sweet husband was introduced to this with me waking up crying on Sunday night, because I was emotional and tired, but couldn't sleep. Along with this came a feeling of "sick" though I can't quite say it was nausea ... my body was overwhelmed. Of course, as sweet as my husband is, he rolled over and rubbed my back or held me as I woke up throughout the night - he is so good to me! I woke up Monday morning only to feel like I had been run over. I couldn't move I was so tired and achy, I felt "sick" and therefore, called in to work. Today I am back at work still feeling very foggy and sleepy but praying myself through the day.

Cody got me out of the house last night "for fresh air", so we went to dinner with my parents and then went window shopping for cribs. Cody is a window shopper... we will go on dates looking at the things we can not afford or would never really pay a lot for but we definitely appreciate them. When we finally decide to buy something, Cody likes to shop around for some time to find the best. Especially when it comes to this baby. So we are looking for cribs... We found a few we liked but Cody wants to make sure we get the best possible crib for the best possible price.

It is still kind of surreal shopping for the baby. Like we are playing house or something... but I am assured by many who have experienced this before me, that it will become real soon enough! My body is definitely trying to convince me lately.

Well, I appreciate your comments and your sharing our journey. We love you all!

Seven Weeks Tomorrow... Cravings have begun!

We are almost seven weeks along, and not much new to report! I still have no sickness! I love that! I tell everyone this baby is treating his/her mommy well! They say if I can get through week ten without sickness, I am probably in the clear! I have gotten a few cravings lately but nothing weird. For example, egg rolls has been my big craving.

Cody is great with everything, including the cravings. We went to a restaurant one of our good friends is working at and he remembered that I had been craving egg rolls and ordered them for me! Who knew something so simple, like ordering me egg rolls would be such a big deal! :) He is so good to me and this baby!

We are getting more and more excited everyday!! We go to the doctor next on February 19, to hear the heartbeat! That is going to be so amazing!

Thanks for all your prayers! We look forward to sharing the months ahead with you!