It's Official!

I finally went to my first ultrasound to find out how far along I am. I was praying I was a least 10 weeks, but I was told I was only 8 weeks and 4 days. My due date is May 7th. It was so nice to see the baby and to hear the heart beat. Jason and Brooke were with me so it was nice to meet our little baby all together for the first time.

I am feeling awful lately. I don't want any food and just feel nauseous all the time. I have to force myself to eat just about anything. I am tired all the time, and just want to sleep. I am just praying I can get through this first trimester! Brooke has been so great lately and will play while I lay on the floor next to her. My house cleaning and cooking skills have completely diminished, but I am willing to overlook that for a couple more weeks until I feel better.

Here is a first look at our little baby. I call this the marshmallow stage.

I found this and knew I had to post it on the blog. Way too funny!

The Dilemma

Every morning I wake up feeling petty nauseous. There is only one thing that sounds good to me. Hansen's Cherry Vanilla Creme Soda ( I am normally not a soda drinker because I just don't like it or want it, but so far this pregnancy has changed my want for it). So up to the refrigerator I go, and then I stand there with this dilemma in my head. I want the Hansen's more than anything, however I know it provides absolutely no nutritional needs for me or the baby but oh it looks so good. Then what's right next to the Hansen's begging for attention? My nasty V8 juice. The V8 doesn't sound very good but it is what my body craves. So there I stand usually for a few minutes until I decide which one to drink. The V8 has won most of the time but as you can see, today was a delicious different story!

Brooke's 18 months old!

When I look at Brooke I can't believe how much of a little girl she is instead of my little baby! Every month goes by so quick and it seems like she was just born a few months ago. After I get over the shock of how smart and big my little girl is I am just amazed at her cute little personality and sweet spirit! This month she has lots of "ATF's" a phase a very good friend of mine came up with meaning "all time firsts." Here are a few -

She had twins! She loves her babies and even started to say "love you" to them!

She got her very first backpack to take to church and any appt. I have to keep her busy. It's "Melmo" of course!

I put her hair in rollers for the first time. She also does a great job of picking up trash and putting it in the trash can. (Or what she thinks is trash i.e...my shoes and makeup!)

She got her hair cut for the first time. (I am not counting my shaving her head as a hair cut. It was more of butchering it!) Thanks Ashley she looks great!

She took her first bath with a friend. It just so happened to be the boy she is betrothed to. This picture will be priceless at there wedding:)

Went to the water park for the first time. She even went down her own waterside by herself.

Her favorite part of the water park was using this tube as a walker in the shallow pool. So cute!

Such a fun little girl! She is so smart and will say anything. She knows the difference between boy and girl, hot and cold. She feeds her babies all the time. She is starting to be scared in situations with others. She does not like to be without Jason or myself, and she is having a hard time with nursery and is starting to be more hesitant toward kids her age. She use to be so friendly so this is a big adjustment for us. She tells us she is going to have a baby sister not brother and she kisses my tummy and knows where mommies baby is already. We love her so much and think she is toooo cute!

Happy Labor Day!

We had a great Labor Day and hope you all did too. Make sure you look close at the picture:)