Our Adventure called Life

As I wrote my wedding vows, I let my heart guide my pen.  I wanted to stress that this union was the one the past 29 years had prepared me for.  Through sunny skies and gloomy days we would walk through all of them, together.  His handwritten vows were a mirror to mine.  As we spoke those words, there was no way to predict that within a year we would deal with sickness, pain, and loss.  We rode out those stormy days by leaning on each other and keeping our eyes on the horizon that glows bright.  Our vows were more than words recited at our wedding, they are our way of life. This song could not have said it better; " When I Said I Do " These times are troubled and these times are good And they're always gonna be, they rise and they fall We take 'em all the way that we should Together you and me forsaking them all Deep in the night and by the light of day It always looks the same, true love always does And here by your side, or a mill...

We had an appointment yesterday and there are all kinds of big things happening in my BIG belly! Here are baby P's latest tricks; -He opens his eyes and looks around. Yesterday while we were watching the ultrasound, he was looking from side to side and blinking. -He sticks his tongue out. He gave us a little tongue peep show while we were watching. -He has hair! It's just a little fuzz now, but the tech anticipates it to grow grow grow before we have him.  Maybe the old wives tale about having heartburn really is true!! -His toes are ticklish. He was stretched out with his feet planted on my side, but when she would run the wand over the bottoms, he would curl up in a ball until she quit. -He's practicing his breathing! She could feel and see him trying to expand his lungs to prepare them for life on the outside.  I felt the same sensation the night before and just thought he was moving like crazy.  Now I know what it feels like when he practices breathing!! ...

Happy 28 weeks!!! It's been a busy couple of weeks around the couch!!!  This past Monday we hit 28 weeks!  This is the first date our Dr. told us to aim for.  A sigh of relief could be heard for miles as we marked that day off the calendar.  Next goal...32 weeks!  Yesterday we had an appointment so I could take the Glucola test.  This test is administered for all pregnancies to detect gestational diabetes.  I will get the results Mon. or Tues. of next week.  Fingers crossed, it comes back negative!  Baby P's heartbeat was perfect and my stomach is measuring right on target.  Nothing is as reassuring as having a good appointment! This week we celebrated my Poppa's birthday!  Since my activity is limited my family had a "surround the couch" birthday party.  My dad smoked ribs and brought them over while my sweet husband cooked up sweet potatoes and made homemade ice cream.  It was bizarre laying on the couch...

 Image courtesy of Google. Greetings from the plaid couch in Southern Indiana.  Who would have thought that laying on the couch each and everyday could be such a rollar coaster ride?  Sometimes it's a roller coaster that tickles my stomach and makes me laugh, but other times it's a ride that makes me want to bury my head in my hands and not look ahead.  Our last two appointments have been filled with positive news and lots of hope.  Today we learned that our little fish has hit 2lbs.  I've never been so happy with any 2lb. part of my body before now.  He also hit the 26 week mark today.  That means that we are 2 weeks away from hitting our first "goal" (28 wks).  We are 6 weeks away from goal #2 (32 wks), and we are 9 weeks away from our ideal delivery date (35 wks).  Each and everyday is critical to the development of his little body.  Every morning I am so thankful that it is...

 Image courtesy of Google  Our latest appointment started like any other appointment; How are you feeling, is the baby kicking, etc.  We had our ultrasound and got to see our beautiful boy.  He looks more like a real baby than I expected.  Even the tech said he has really filled out in the face.  He has precious chubby cheeks, pouty lips, and a perfectly chiseled chin. He is just a picture perfect baby.  Yes, I have already become the insanely bias momma that thinks knows she has the most beautiful, perfect, smart baby in the world.  I used to swear that if I had kids, I would not become one of those delusional women...yet here I am in full delusional glory. As the Dr. measured my cervix and snapped various ultra-sound shots she asked, "Is there anything you need to tell me?"  In a confused voice I said, "I don't think so?"  This is when she informed me that I was having contractions.  As in, my body had started th...

Happy 24 weeks to our precious papaya sized Baby P! The weeks are literally flying past our eyes which is a good and bad thing.  23 wks and completely dressed in maternity wear!  The most important update is that our little guy is doing extremely well. As of May 10th, he was 1lb 2oz. He has long fingers and toes and is very active. I told Scott we either have a piano player or a quarterback. Scott wishes for the latter. I’ve learned the little guy’s schedule. He isn’t much of a morning baby other than he must be fed between 6-8am. He prefers chocolate milk with pancakes or a bowl of chocolate Cheerios. After breakfast he is fairly quiet until around noon. I’m convinced that he has karate class at this time because I get served with some serious kicks and punches. After karate is over he quiets down until I get home from work. I’ll lie on the couch as Scott and I catch up on our day and discuss dinner options. I am 100% convinced P loves listening to us talk because he goes cra...

I'm sure it's a combination of a crazy Drs. appointment on Tuesday, Scott being out of town all week, and a sprinkle of pregnancy hormones, but I just lost it.  Sitting at my desk, warm tears streaming down my cheeks like they've got somewhere to be, and the inability to make it stop.  The song "Anyway" by Martina McBride just came on my IPOD.  I listened to the words closely for the first time ever and they hit me like a ton of bricks. The chorus could be our theme for our experience with being pregnant.  With tissue in hand, I give you the lyrics... You can spend your whole life buildin' Something from nothin' One storm can come and blow it all away Build it anyway You can chase a dream That seems so out of reach And you know it might not ever come your way Dream it anyway God is great But sometimes life ain't good And when I pray It doesn't always turn out like I think it should But I do it anyway I do it anyway This world...