My new bed!

We decided to move Noah into a real big boy bed this past weekend.  He has a convertible crib that is supposed to be lifetime.  He was in the toddler stage of the crib but it was just too small for him.  So, we decided to use the crib for the baby and we bought him a full bed.  When the baby is done with the crib, he will get the headboard from the set for his bead.  It was so hard to find bedding that would match his bedroom walls and I refused to paint over them yet.  We put it all together and he was very happy with his new bed.  He slept in it without a hitch and was thrilled that he could finally jump on his own bed (oh joy).

Then, I went to get a bedskirt and mattress pad (did I mention he's been dry through the night for weeks now?) and he FLIPPED!  I mean he seriously went MAD.  He must have screamed for an hour after I put the bedskirt on.  The bed didn't bother him, just the bedskirt... that is my sweet boy!!! So, after it was all put together again, we tried to get him to sit on the bed and take a picture... this is all we got.  I love it because it captures his real personality! 

His new whale sheets... which I love.  I didn't even think about the whole Noah's Ark theme and whales until later, but I think it fits perfectly.  He always says "I'm in the water with the whales, mommy!"

Craziness!

Check out these obama "hotflops" -- hilarious.  

A 16 week (non) update

I really have nothing to report, but I thought I would check in anyway.  I saw the doctor yesterday and she said everything looks fine.  I got the genetic testing results back and they say that my body age is 20! That was fun news... and that there are no genetic defects.  I asked her about the tumor and she said there is nothing to do and nothing to say.  They will look again at 18 weeks at an upper level ultrasound and see what the tumor is doing.  Basically she said the tumor takes blood and because of its location on the placenta, it takes blood that the placenta needs. Everybody reacts differently.  She said it could cause the baby to be small, which they will monitor.  It could cause nothing.  It could also cause the placenta to tear from the uterine wall, which could also be bad or be just fine.  As long as I am not bleeding and the baby is growing there is nothing to be worried about.  She has another patient who is 20 weeks with the same thing.  The tumor was larger and caused the placenta to tear halfway from the wall.  She is bleeding every day and on bedrest, but the baby is growing like a champ and is completely fine.  So, it's all just a waiting game.  One of my friends told me that 29 weeks was the age of viability where the baby would live either way, so I just kind of have that date in my head that if I can make it there I'll feel more safe and secure about it all.  But that's still 13 weeks away!  

Oh.. and at that upper level ultrasound we also find out the gender... Feb. 12th!!!!!  

14 weeks

I know I just posted 13 weeks, but I'm a little behind!!!!  

Everything is moving along just fine.  I told my board of elders last night and I will tell the congregation on Sunday.  It's nerve wracking to stand in front of a large group and share something like that!  Oh well, it must be done.  It's a good thing because I am really starting to feel pregnant.  I'm still in all of my old clothes, but they are getting a little snug and today for the first time I really started to feel a little bigger.  I know it isn't horribly evident from the outside, but if you compare my original pics to now there is certainly something growing!  

I go to the doctor again next week for my 15 week check up and I will ask more about the tumors then because stupid me starting looking on the internet which was NOT a good idea!  

We got a Wii Fit for Christmas and I have really grown attached to it over the past two weeks doing yoga, strength training and mii aerobics.  It makes it so much easier to work out because it tracks my progress and I can do it all at home.  I'm pretty sure it will be my motivation throughout the pregnancy.

13 weeks

I opted for the 13 week TriScan which is an early test that is non-invasive to detect abnormalities.  It involved a blood test and an hour long ultrasound.  It was great to see the baby moving all around again.  But, what she found was what the doctors thought might happen.  There was one fibroid tumor in the lining of my uterus that seemed that it could interfere.  As it turns out the placenta implanted right on top of this fibroid which is exactly what the doctor was hoping wouldn't happen.  So, now I have to go for upper level ultrasounds next month to watch it.  The danger is that the placenta might not grow as it should if the tumor gets in the way.  At this point I'll just be monitored.  YUCK!

So, on a lighter note, here's the little cutie pie!!!

What do you think?

Noah made this and said it looked like me.... What do you think?

2008 Top 8

Here is my top 8 list for 2008.... The best of our lives this year! Enjoy!!!!

8. Sophie. Ok, I know I complain about the dog a lot. But, she is so cute and a great addition to our family. Paul and I both had dogs growing up and we know that it is an important part of childhood. Noah treats Sophie like another family member and always includes her in his prayers. She can be awesome.... like after Noah is in bed she sort of knows it's her time and comes and snuggles with us. Plus, whenever I'm scared in this big old house, I know Sophie is here and will take care of me!!!

7. The Zoo. We fell in love with the Philadelphia zoo this year. Noah is so in love with animals and every trip we took was more and more exciting. I can't wait to do it again next year.



6. Babies. What a year for babies!! So many of my close friends had children this year and even some of my far away friends had them too!! I don't know if I can name them all! Cora, Cassidy, Amelia, Riley, Sullivan, Daniel, Adin, Owen, Gweneth, and I'm sure there are more I'm missing!!


5. 30. As you know I turned 30 this year. Gosh, when you're 15, 30 sounds horrid. But now that I'm here it's not so bad. It's great to not be dating, to own a home, to have some stability and purpose in my life. I still smile when I'm more excited about home furnishings than clothing but overall I'm enjoying this new decade. Many of my "older" friends.. haa haa, have said that the 30's are really great and I can't wait to see what they hold.


4. 2. So, everyone says that the twos are terrible. I actually think the 1.5's are more terrible than the two's. And I think if you have an angel baby the two's might look terrible. But if you have a wild, screaming, puking infant, a few tantrums seem like cake. I love that Noah can communicate and imagine and be sooo creative. He is funny and sweet and has his own personality that is learning and growing into our family. Two is awesome because you are still the center of their world and you get to introduce them to everything.... Hugs and "I love you's" and "I make you happy, Mommy?" are worth every ounce of my time and energy and even exhaustion!




3. Iceland. I absolutely love to travel and I would travel ALL the time if I could. It had been a few years since I was off of American soil and I was thrilled to see another country. We had such a fantastic time, the country was beautiful and of course it was great to see Len and Sandra.




2. Friends. When we moved to Oxford we felt that we would never feel at home. We both had so many good friends in our hometowns and it just felt that it would never be the same. For the first few years we were pretty isolated here, watching families walk past our house to the park. But 2008 was a record year for us.... we met so many people! I can't tell you the number of parties we had or went to, the couples nights, the mom's nights, and just countless phone calls, stories shared, and drinks toasted. We are so grateful that God has answered our prayers to feel at home in our town!

And the number one thing to celebrate about 2008:




1. We will welcome a new little one to our family in early July 2009!!! Yes!!! We are 3 months pregnant right now. We found out on October 30th and were waiting until Christmas to tell our families. You can look back at posts that I have finally made public that start back in late October. Yippeee!!!!!!  (ps.. if you are church folk, keep it a secret til we tell people ourselves!)