14 Weeks

Today I am 14 Weeks!

 And our baby is about the size of a naval orange.  I didn't get a belly picture this week.  It really hasn't changed much since last week, so I just posted a Christmas picture.  Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas...we sure did!  We have so much to be thankful for and have truly received one of the best presents ever!  Thank you Lord for this amazing gift!

This is what our sweet one is looking like these days!  We are so in love!!  He/She is growing and developing so much every day.

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along:  14 Weeks

Size of the Baby:  Baby is the size of a naval orange (about 4.5 inches and weighs 2-3oz)

Most dramatic development of the week:  Ears are positioned properly on the sides of the head and the eyes are moving from the side of the head to the front of the face.  Baby has increased coordination and strength and can now wiggle his/her fingers/toes and even suck its thumb.

Total weight gain:  lost one pound

Maternity clothes:  Oh yeah :)  And I got a lot more for Christmas!  Yay!

Gender:  Will know very soon..scheduled our appointment at Baby Impressions for the gender reveal U/S....so excited!

Movement:  Not yet, but so looking forward to it!

Sleep:  Crazy sleep..but when I do, it's good!  I got a "Snoogle" pregnancy pillow from my mom for Christmas and I can't wait to start using it.  I often find myself lying flat on my back, so I think the pillow will come in handy later on in my pregnancy to prevent me from doing that.

Cravings:  Subway..and I'm not really supposed to have a lot of lunch meat.  So I've just had one, or maybe two.

Anything making you sick or queasy:  I don't want to get carried away, but I think my n/v is getting better.  I set a new record this week and went 3 days w/o throwing up.  Time will tell...and we shall see.

Symptoms:  Hello reflux.  Its gotten a lot worse.  Thinking now this has been one of reasons for so much n/v.  Tums are not cutting it, so I'm pulling out the big guns and moving on to Zantac.  And it does help.

Best moment of the week:  Christmas as soon to be Mommy and Daddy.  And opening presents for our little one...so sweet!

Looking forward to:  I'm so looking forward to feeling the baby move!  And I have a regular check up this week, so I'll get to hear the little heartbeat.

 ~"Every good and perfect gift is from above.."  James 1:17~



Baby D's First Christmas

What a special Christmas this was.  To be pregnant, with our first child, a child that we have been praying for, for so long!  This is truly the best Christmas present I could ever receive!  It still at times feels like a dream, and I have to pinch myself.  What a blessing to be carrying this little miracle!

We had so much fun opening all of Baby D's first Christmas presents!  Such a special moment getting all of these gifts.

This child is loved!!  Thank you to all of our friends and family for thinking of our little one during this very special Christmas season!

~"Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift." 2 Corinthians 9:15~

Christmas Morning 2013

Christmas Morning, we had our traditional breakfast at Wick and Patti's.  Josh had to work the night before and the night of Christmas, so we had it early.  It's always so relaxed and I love that.  We had a great time together!

 Gracie loved opening all of her presents and would say "take my picture" after every gift :)

Poppa and his new hat from Gracie! 

 Missy and her yummy treats!

 Chloe getting in on all the action.

 She had to help Josh open his gifts.

 Nana opening her gifts

 Josh's Fav

 Baby D's gift from Gracie

 And our letter from Gracie

 Patti opening the hand painted sign Josh and I got for her

 All the festivities wore this girl out

And the family!!

Merry Christmas!

~"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign:  The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel."  Isaiah 7:14~

Gracie's 9th Birthday Party

I can't even believe I'm writing this...but our sweet niece is 9 years old.  My how time really does fly.  It seems like only yesterday she was just a baby...

And today we had her 9th birthday party!!  

The Birthday Girl!!

It was a fun time celebrating with family and friends!  Gracie got lots of great gifts and had a yummy Sponge Bob birthday cake!

 Gracie with her Mom

 Gracie with Uncle Josh and Aunt Brandie

 Gracie and Amy

Gracie and Aunt Kay

 Gracie got an awesome present from Kay.  A Marcus Lattimore 49ers jersey!  She was stoked because she loves some Marcus!

 Precious!

 Me and my girl!

 Gracie with Mommy

 Missy and Josh

 Me, Missy and Amy

 Nanny Tuck and Gracie

 Zack and Gracie

 Suzanne and Gracie

 Cake Time!

This is what I got when I said "Gracie, keep your eyes open..."  Too funny! 

 Blowing out pretend candles ;)

 Wes

 Gracie reading her cards and opening presents

 Getting some help from Uncle Josh

 Love this picture!  That's our "slumber party bucket."

 Jennifer and Brantley

 Grant :)

 The presents she got from Pa Knight

 Gracie with her Pa Knight

 Mrs. Schell and Gracie

 Jennifer and Gracie

 Gracie and the Evans' Family

And Gracie with Nana and Poppa!

Happy 9th Birthday Gracie!  We love you so much and so proud of you and all that you have done!!  Can't wait to see how God is going to continue to use YOU for HIS glory!!  Love you bunches my "brown eyed girl!"

~"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.."  Psalm 139:14~