Blowing Bubbles

This is the latest pic of our little munchkin. Doesn't it look like he is blowing bubbles???




Part of being pregnant with a "higher risk" pregnancy is that we get to see our little guy more often. We went back to Temple last week to have a follow up ultrasound so that the doctor could measure the ventricle size again, and compare to the last ultrasound that we had done there. We got the best news! The doctor says that in proportion to the brain size (which is growing normally) the ventricles are actually smaller this time. I believe that the doctors words were "I am optimistic about what we have seen today". We will go back to do another ultrasound in 5-6 weeks, and they will re-measure and see what his growth looks like then. The doctor also said that he doesn't think that I will need to have a C-section, but will make a decision at that next visit based on the measurements. He also called the hydrocephalus "minimum" in comparison to the "moderate" grade that he had given it before. I know that this sounds like alot of jargon, but is the language that Davy and I understand best!!!

I know that I have said it before but I usually am not the most optimistic person when it comes to me and health issues. I always expect the worst in preparation, but through out this pregnancy I have been changed by the grace of God, and couldn't be better off. We have prayed that it be His will, and that we know this child is God's. No matter the outcome everything up to this point has been such a blessing. Even the hard days, a blessing because it has brought us closer to him, in a deeper relationship of trust and love. While at the doctors appt, the mom before us came out into the waiting area, which is pretty quiet and secluded for obvious reasons. She was obviously upset, and probably had received news that day that she wasn't prepared for. News that said the child she was planning for, may not turn out to be the child she was planning for. No matter how harsh that sounds it is the truth of the matter. I was in her shoes weeks ago, but the one thing that I have that I don't know if she does is a relationship with Jesus Christ, and even though my plans changed, it didn't end my world, it was a reminder that they were just that "my plans" not His plans.So in that moment I know God was there waiting for her, and my prayers have been for her, and for all the moms like her. I hope that you would add them to your prayer list as well.

On a side note, baby boy has long legs....like that is a surprise based on his parents, but his femur length measures to be almost 2 weeks older than the rest of him. Which right now is 30 weeks. The nursery is coming together. I hung the curtains this weekend (Thanks JoAn). and put the new bedspread on the bed that will be in there. I will post pics when it is all put together.

Showers and Happy Birthday Cowboy!

So this past weekend we celebrated my nephew's birthday! He turned 4, and that makes him my favorite 4 year old!!! My sister threw him the best cowboy carnival birthday party with face painting, games, and a pinata. They had such a great time, can you tell by the faces?


This is before the party...they had played so hard showing me all that there was to do, but don't worry chocolate cake perked the party boy right up.



I had a great time catching up, and hanging out with 2 of my favorite kids!

No actual rain showers caught us this weekend although we were close, but I did get showered with amazing blessings from friends and co-workers. Saturday night some of our fire station friends threw us a diaper party in conjunction with their annual Halloween party, and we received lots of diapers, which I have to say is one of my favorite things to get. The party was so much fun, but I didn't even get a picture of my outfit or anyone else's. (I will try again this weekend). Then today, my awesome co-workers had a shower at work. Little baby boy was given such great things, and I can't explain how blessed I feel working with all these great people. They are not only my co-workers but my support system away from home. Love them! Love my job, but I am ready for some maternity leave with my little "kickster".

The Positive in "Negative"

So I know that I am just getting around to posting the rest of baby boy's amnio results, but the rest of the results turned out to be negative. We were so blessed to get those results this week. Now we will just have to go back to Temple in the next couple of weeks and have another ultrasound for the doctor there to compare ventricle size, and well....go from there. Until later! Have a great weekend!

28 weeks

So we are trucking right along now at 28 weeks, and boy o boy are things changing.

Now you see me.



Now you don't....just kidding you can still see me.


I have gotten to where I am wearing more maternity clothes at work, which then elicits the "have to touch your belly response" which I am not to fond of when I don't know you very well. Don't forget people...what would it feel like for me to rub you belly??? Or I have had 2 people in the past week not realize that I am pregnant at all. These are my patients, one guy, one lady, so no gender discrimination here. But HELLO?!?!?!? I am 7 months and it feels obvious.

We are doing great. I am feeling the fatigue from the 1st trimester creeping back in, but the sugar tooth has also taken over. Can't wait for Halloween so this candy will leave my home!!!! More news about baby boy. He continues to grow like crazy, and is letting me know that his humble abode, which was really roomy...is now becoming cramped, and he has learned how to stretch, or at least that is what it feels like. He does the "la cucaracha" when I eat hot sauce, and I believe that he knows the sound of his daddy's voice. We still haven't heard any word from Scott and White about the remaining results from the amnio. I give a friendly reminder call once a week, so we will see what they say this week. I choose to believe that those tests are negative, and know in my heart that it doesn't matter.

Jeremiah 29:11-13
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord,"plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."

I know that he is speaking to those people in exile from Jerusalem in Babylon, but if you have read any in Jeremiah which I hadn't until recently. There is such a magnitude of the greatness of our Lord God that he will do what he says, he will warn you, he will discipline you, and he will lead you back and bless you. This verse is well used in our society, but you don't get verses 12 and 13 with it very often which is the true reminder of what we as children of God need to do daily. Call upon him, cry out to him, pray to him, seek him with such intensity that your whole heart is consumed. How could we not? I needed this verse, it is easy to become luke warm in seeking him, and luke warm in following him, and luke warm in repenting. Snap out of it, is what he said to me in these verses, look at what I have in store for you. There is a plan for you, but it is MY plan. Not yours. So we wait, and we will continue to wait, but while we do, I tell you what. We will praise him, and thank him, and not dwell on the struggle, but rejoice in the path he leads us down.

Tagged

I have been tagged in one of my friends blogs, and decided to accept the challenge! Thanks Blaine for pushing me outside of my box. I need that every once in a while. I hardly ever participate in these, but I figured that it would be fun and would give you more of an incite into me. LOL, you may want to take the incite back though.

1. What is your favorite activity to do in the whole, wide world?
I know that this is going to sound extremely lazy, but sleep. Sleep is my favorite thing to do in the world, and particularly if I can wake up without an alarm.
2. If you could be any place in history, at any time, where and when would it be?
I pick exactly where I am right now. I know what I need to know about the past. I know what is most important about the future, and this season is the best one yet in my life.
3. What is your favorite food?
This is the easiest question for me! Mexican
4. Who is your hero?
no one person in particular, but firemen in general. My dad was a volunteer fireman, and my husband is one. I believe their job is heroic, and a servants calling to help those in need.
5. What is the best thing anyone has ever said to you?
"Can I call you sometime?" Davy Lockhart begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting March 7, 1999
6. What is your favorite thing to wear?
My old grey cut off sweat pants, it is what I have on right now.
7. What is the best time of day?
sunset
8. What is something you've been meaning to do, but have chickened out or haven't made time for?
chickened out...bungee jump, or skydive
haven't made time for- going to disneyworld!

Now I tag: (the blogs I read most often and will hopefully accept the tagging)
1. Kathy Wiethorn
2. Ashley Gray
3. Angela Throne
4. Brook Bell
5. Courtney Williams

Your questions ladies:
1. What is something that most people do not know about you?
2. Cat or Dog?
3. What is your favorite bible verse?
4. Do you prefer water ski or snow ski?
5. What item do you cherish most in this world?
5. What is your favorite smell?
7. What is the sweetest thing anyone has said to you?
8. What item of clothing is the most favorite that you have?

No News.....Is Good News??

Well I waited until the 14th day, because I am trying to be patient and didn't receive a call back about the amnio. At the beginning of the week I did talk to the doctor in temple's nurse and she told us 3 of the tests had come back. Chromosomal count 46XY (yup its a boy, just in case we were wondering), perfect no abnormalities there. Also two of the virus's that the MD wanted me checked for were also negative. We are so thankful for these results, and it also reminds me of all those mom's out there that didn't get the positive news, but the positive results and how I continually pray for their child's health, as well as the health of my own. God is continuing to give us peace about this situation, preparing us for whatever this child has in store during his life, which right now feels like possibly a crazed rodeo clown by the movements he is doing. Last night he got me soooo "tickled", by whatever he was doing in there that I couldn't stop laughing, and then I think the laughing just prompted him to continue his charades. Another fabulous memory in this journey. This week I have been particularly urged on by the word. Specifically in my reading through Jeremiah. In the 17th chapter there were a couple of verses that really struck me, and I hope that they speak to your heart as well.

Jeremiah 17: 5
"This is what the Lord says: Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the Lord."

Jeremiah 17: 7
"But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream."

26 weeks

We are 26 weeks into this journey, and couldn't feel more comfort in knowing that this child is a child of God already. We have had many ups and downs, but are staying steadfast in the Lord.

Psalm 68: 19
"Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens"

We are also so thankful for all of you prayer warriors out there that have been lifting us up to the Lord. We can feel you, and know what you are going to the Lord about is being answered.

Galatians 6:2
"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ"

I can't imagine going through this journey as a non believer. I don't want to know what that is like. I want to be selfish and know that the relationship that I have with God through his son Jesus Christ's suffering, and the Holy Spirit that is with me daily are the only things that have gotten me through every second of everyday of my life. The burdens that I feel on my heart are lifted as soon as I speak them away, the evil that whispers in my ear is as good as gone as soon as I denounce Satan (now that might take me longer than some folks because my human nature takes over), but what if I didn't have that.....The thought is overwhelming.

Psalm 62:8
"Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge."

He is enough. Those 3 little words are so powerful. He is enough. So I plug along on this earth, and have those periods of doubt and those when I don't hear him. But it always rights itself with just the perfect picture, scripture, phone call, kind word, kick in the belly (thanks baby), or smile.

We are doing well. Waiting for all of the results from my amnio to come back. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks, and the doctor gave my impatient self the right to call him if we hadn't heard anything....so I will exercise that right tomorrow :O).

Soccer

Two weekends ago I was able to go home and see my family. It was a much needed trip to help rejuvenate my soul after a hard week. It is amazing what it does just to spend some time with those people that know you best. While at home I got to see my niece play some soccer. Which I love because I know nothing about this game so I can just cheer for the girls and not be to caught up in all the strategies. They did very well, and won the game. Here is a shot of her playing goalie.



Before the game my mom and I went shopping, and she set me up with some great clothes for work and play. I have gotten to that point that clothes are not comfortable unless they involve elastic....I hope this is a trend I get out of after the baby comes. Not only did I come home with a new wardrobe, but baby boy also has gotten a head start with my nephews clothes. My jeep was full on the way home with clothes, blankets, swings, etc. It really has thrown me into nesting, and preparing for his arrival.

Fabric

So I have had some inquiries on what the nursery theme is. I have picked out a couple of fabrics that I like for the room, and it is more of a country/cowboy theme.



I hope this gives you a better idea of what we are going with. My mother-in-law is great with a sewing machine among other crafty talents and she is going to be making these fabrics come to life.