Appointment update :)

I had my "24" week appointment today, and I learned a lot from it. Like my uterus is really high. I thought it was lower then it really is. I'm measuring at 25 weeks, although I'm only 23 weeks and 4 days, as of today. I've only gained 5 pounds in a month, which may not be good, but it's less then what I've been gaining. My next appointment will be my last 4 week appointment. After that one I'll get one every two weeks, which means I'm getting closer and closer. Getting excited!! My glucose test is coming up. She went ahead and gave me my lad sheet, so I can set up my own date. She said to wait til at least 26 weeks, so i might just go on my 26 week day..I've felt a little more movement then I used too, and my midwife told me it's still early, not to
stress out about it.

Matthew and I also toured the OB Floor at the hospital. It was only the second time we've been in the hospital. It was really small, and cute, but the thing that got me was how small it was. The laboring tubs looked really nice though. The staff was really nice and was happy to give me the tour. Matthew liked it, and said, well it's small because they are here to do there job, and that's it. They get a lot of military, but of course they do, this town is mostly military. But, we are going to go to the next big town over for our birthing classes, they are free, and I've heard they do a great job.

Well Matthew is working 5pm-5am this week and I don't think he already likes it. It's weird having him here during the day. But I'm not going to complain. He's talking to Elijah more, and still can't wait to feel him move. He's so excited for that. Matthew will also be setting up the crib, dresser, and changing table this week. I can't wait. Well that's all I can blog about tonight. I have a dinner date with two of my girlfriends.

Everyone have a great night, and enjoy your time with friends and family, you never know when it's the last time you get to see them.

Spa Day- Some thoughts I've had today

Yesterday some of my girls and I had a spa day. It was just great. I didn't think I would really enjoy other girls touching my feet, but it was pretty good. I really enjoyed it. Felt good to have a foot rub, and get my toes painted, and now they are soft and smell so good.

I've had a lot of thoughts lately on my pregnancy. Like how do I know if i Have enough amoebic fluid around the baby? How do I know if he's growing ok? How do I know if my due date is on track? Some of my friends have influenced these thoughts on me, but these are really good questions. I have no clue what size my baby is, and it's upsetting. I'm not getting stressed about this, yet, but if my midwife doesn't give me answers on Monday I will not be a very happy pregnant lady. I don't want to be one of those pregnant women who get worried about everything, but I do want to know my baby is safe in my belly, and that I'm doing everything in my power to keep him safe. I have been in a mood lately, and I will, if I have too get mean with her. I just want to make sure my son is going to be ok. I can't come out and pay over $200 for an ultrasound, when the insurance should cover it. I know, I'm one in a million where the midwife refuses to order one. :/ Makes me sad, because the other girls I know get one, and don't have to pay for it. On to something else before I get really upset.

Well, Matthew will be starting to work 5pm-5am. It's not a big deal though, I have lots of girls that I can hang out with while he's at work, I try not to complain about it,  because I'm sick of hearing other women complain about there husbands jobs, or the Air Force in general. We, as wives can't do anything about what hours they work, or when they get home, so why complain? I just try to take it as it comes, and settle with what they give me. Which is a roof over my head, money to buy food, and insurance that is good enough for me.

I used to be such a negative person, but I'm glad I'm more positive, and that I try not to complain about little things. I try to look at life and take it one day at a time. If you are more positive about things, you might start to like your life more.

Forgive me if I seem to be getting on your nerves, but I'm just in a mood today. I'm sick of hearing people complain. Yes I have things I complain about, but the Air Force is not on the list at all. I think us, as wives, should be thankful our husbands even have jobs. Look at the unemployment rate in your state, city, or even the country. It's sad! Ok, I'm done with that rant.

I've been pretty blessed lately. People have been getting things off my registry, and things that aren't even on my registry. I've been meaning to take pictures, and show them all off, but I keep forgetting. Well I think I'm going to watch some t.v and eat a grilled cheese. They are so yummy, you should try one. :)

Have a great day! :-D

Your Hands

Last nights dream keeps replaying in my mind and it will not go away. I dreamt someone was going to kill Matthew, and I screamed out to him, but he couldn't hear me, I woke up all scared and not happy, I had to reach for him and see if he was still there with me, and he could tell I was scared and asked me what was wrong, so I told him. It took me forever to go back to sleep... but it's just a dream, it's not real.

Today I went to Columbia with some friends today, I have to say it was a fun trip, talked 99% of the way, and ate some wonderful potato soup! I tell you, it was the best I've ever had. Also, I had some wonderful girl time with my girls Melody and Samantha, and of course Samantha's sweet little girl Madelyn. I think we all needed the time to get out of the house and have some girl time! Then later this week me and the same girls, maybe some more are going to get together and go to the pool! I can't wait, I haven't been swimming in like two weeks now, I miss it.

Elijah is moving around so much lately. Earlier when I was in the bath tub relaxing and taking my bath, I saw my stomach moving like crazy, and I got so excited, because that means Matthew will be able to feel it soon. He's been so ready to feel his son moving around. Every night he puts his hand on my stomach and wants to feel it so bad. The first night he did it, he moved it around like every ten seconds, finally I looked up at him and asked him, "what are you doing?" "Trying to feel him move around.", Matthew responded. I was like oh, ok! And so, he's just really ready to feel it. It will make him so happy.

My friend Melody here at Whiteman has started her own blog for photography. I would love for everyone to check it out. She's looking to start a slide show on her blog and, wanting to make it look more professional, although I think it looks great the way she has it, but it's her business and I'm sure she wants it to be just perfect. Melody is a great friend of mine, like a sister. I will do almost anything for her, except jump off a bridge. She's been doing my pregnancy photos every month, and she does a lovely job with it. I couldn't ask for any one better! I'm glad she's my friend and God has blessed me with her as a friend. She has a love for Christ, and love for her own family and friends that you don't find very often in people. She would give you the shirt off her back if you really needed it. The point I'm trying to get across is, God has truly blessed me with someone that I can confide in, someone I can run to, someone that is a sister to me, since my step sister never really had/has anything to do with me. I may not have blood family here, but I have Melody! Oh here's her blog so you can check it out! Pics By Melody 

Well, the title of this blog is Your Hands By Heller, I'm in love with his song, and I'm going to post a link to it and hope you all check it out. But other then all of this, I'm running out of things to say. Your Hands

Picture Blog!

These are some pictures a great friend of mine did here at Whiteman for me. I wanted to share with yall, and see what yall thought. I really like them. Tell me the truth. I will do another blog on Monday and update yall on how Elijah is doing, and how I'm doning. I've had a lot on my heart these past few weeks, and just need to talk to someone. Have a great night, and talk to yall later! :) :)

My baby.... EMF

21 weeks, 19 weeks to go. Can you believe it? Less then 19 weeks before October is here. It's amazing when you start to count things down, I feel like my whole life is going to be a count down now. But that's ok.  


How Far: 21 Weeks. :)


Total Weight Gain: 15lbs thus far. :P Trust me I keep telling myself I will be losing a lot of weight after this baby is born...

Maternity Clothes: Nothing new yet, but I would like to get some shorts and some tank tops soon.

Sleep: Well, I toss and turn a lot, and last night, he was rolling around like crazy, and wouldn't let me sleep at all, but I gotta say I love it. :)


Gender: Oh He's so a Boy! He wasn't shy at all at the ultrasound. He was putting it all out there. It was awesome.


Best moment this week: The ultrasound of course. It was the best thing I've ever experienced. I can't wait to do it all again! I hope I get to do it at least one more time before Elijah comes out. :D


Food Cravings: Nothing really. Except soda. That's all I really want, and I get one every now and again, but not everyday. :)


Labor Signs: None, Thank God! :)


Innie Or Outtie: I'm still an Innie :)


What are you looking forward to the Most: I would have to say, getting the room painted soon. I'm so ready for Matthew to put the crib together. Also, I have some friends sending me some gifts and they say they are coming soon, so I hope so, I'm ready to see what Goodies they have in store for me and Elijah!  Also looking forward to a lot more movement from this wiggle worm, I can't wait til Matthew can feel him moving around, he's felt the baby, and so has my best friend Melody, but I can't wait til they can feel him move! :)


What do you miss the most: I miss being able to sleep all night without moving at all. I miss being able just be able to do things without getting so tired all the time. But I've heard it's all worth it in the end :)


Weekly Wisdom: I would have to say, go out and get an ultrasound. I know they can get costly if your insurance doesn't cover it, but it's well worth it to see how that baby looks and to see what the baby is. The gel they put on your tummy is so warm, it's almost hot, but it's such a great experince.


Now, my plan is to bore you all with some pictures. I thought these were the best to put on facebook and on my blog, so, here you go. :) I hope you all enjoy!

Looks like to me he's smiling at me. :)

Looks like praying Hands to me. He's learning so fast!

I think this is his feet above his head, someone can correct me if I'm wrong please.

And... He's a boy! :)

Well I guess this is all the boring I will do to you all. For now that is..

So, while we were telling our family yesterday some said baby would be a girl, because, yes we did the guessing game with them too, but then some said they could tell in the tone of our voice the baby was a boy. I guess we were pretty excited...

  Matthew's parents might be coming up to visit us in the first week of August which I think is great! I can't wait to show them our house in person, and for them to see where we live. I think they would think it would pretty neat. Kind of surprised me, because thats the week of their Anniversary. But, I'm happy. It will the the whole first week of August, the room should be complet by then, and our house should be in good order by then. :)

  Also, keep Matthew's brother, Jeremiah in your prayers please. He left this moring for California, for some training, then he's off to Afgan. :/ I just hope Matthew's mom will handle this better then I hope. I know this is her baby boy, i'm sure he'll be fine, but just please keep him in your prayers. He'll be leaving in August to go there, and he's only soppouse to be gone for 6 months. He's a Marine Reserve, or as he says, "Once a Marine, always a Marine, no matter what kind" And I have to say I agree with him, they put them guys though some horrible stuff. But anyways, please just keep him and his unit in your prayers, as much as you can. Thank you.

One more thing, the reason I knew I was pregnant with a boy, was because I listened to God. He gave me a boy name, a full boy name and in what seemed like a very real dream. Some of you doubted me, and I understand that there is a 50/50 chance of getting a boy, but I knew that God blessed me with a boy. I'm not saying that the next time I'll know the sex of the baby, but when it comes to God talking to me, telling me something I try my best to listen, and I don't take what he says lightely, nor will I ever. I just needed to say that. I love all my readers and all my friends, and I hope that I will not lose any of you because of this. I just hope you enjoy this whole blog, like usual. :)