Weekly update!
How far along?: 13 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: LOST almost 4.5 pounds!
Symptoms: I can tell I'm nearing the 2nd trimester mark as I'm starting to have less sick moments.
Gender: I still think its a boy and occasionally find myself calling him by our #1 ranked boy's name.
Sleep?: I've been going to bed earlier lately but wake up frequently
Best moment this week?: hearing the heartbeat on Monday!
Movement: I thought I felt some movement but not sure since it's still pretty early on
Food cravings/aversions: Nothing really but can tell I'm starting to feel better since the other day not only did I not get sick in the grocery store but I also came up with 5 different meal ideas! I haven't been able to come up with meal ideas in like 8 or 9 weeks
What I miss?: not sure right now
What I am looking forward to?: continuing to feel better.
Size of Baby: a peach - roughly 3" long
What I’m nervous about: nervous isn't the right word but just how much we want to do before the baby comes
Weekly update!
How far along?: 12 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: going to the Dr on Monday
Symptoms: all day, every day nausea is starting to ease up to random times, every day. I welcome the relief though. The headaches are still outta control but feel more manageable when I'm not feeling pukey as well.
Gender: I'm still feeling boy
Sleep?: wish I had more :)
Best moment this week?: sharing our happy news
Movement: still too early but I'm definitely feeling more pregnant
Food cravings/aversions: I'm still not craving anything yet but I didn't really with Colin either
What I miss?: Being able to pick up Colin whenever without worrying
What I am looking forward to?: Christmas!
Size of Baby: the size of a lime :)
What I’m nervous about: had a little scare the other day so can't wait for our Dr's appt on Monday where I can hear (maybe see?!?!) the baby!
How far along?: 12 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: going to the Dr on Monday
Symptoms: all day, every day nausea is starting to ease up to random times, every day. I welcome the relief though. The headaches are still outta control but feel more manageable when I'm not feeling pukey as well.
Gender: I'm still feeling boy
Sleep?: wish I had more :)
Best moment this week?: sharing our happy news
Movement: still too early but I'm definitely feeling more pregnant
Food cravings/aversions: I'm still not craving anything yet but I didn't really with Colin either
What I miss?: Being able to pick up Colin whenever without worrying
What I am looking forward to?: Christmas!
Size of Baby: the size of a lime :)
What I’m nervous about: had a little scare the other day so can't wait for our Dr's appt on Monday where I can hear (maybe see?!?!) the baby!
Weekly update!
How far along?: 11 weeks, 3 days
Weight gain/loss: I'm having a hard time remembering where I started. I think I'll just wait to see what it is at the Dr's since I remember what I was there.
Symptoms: still dealing with all day nausea although I had two consecutive days without it. felt like my own little Christmas miracle :)
Gender: I'm still strongly feeling its a boy
Sleep?: I either sleep like crap (toss between insomnia and getting up often to pee) or I sleep like a rock.
Best moment this week?: We hung up an ivory stocking for the baby along side our 3 stockings. We got a sample of a newborn diaper and Mike asked Colin what it was. He said it was a baby diaper. Then he picked it up and put it inside the stocking. It was sweet that he's putting two and two together.
Movement: Still too early
Food cravings/aversions: Nothing really although certain smells make me really gaggy
What I miss?: I think I say this every week but just feeling ok.
What I am looking forward to?: Feeling like I can enjoy this a little more. I loved being pregnant with Colin and I hate that this one is so difficult.
Milestones: I think I'm going to delete this question because I never know how to answer it.
Size of Baby: the size of a fig
What I’m nervous about: just how many things seem to be piling up due to my lack of energy and feeling well.
How far along?: 11 weeks, 3 days
Weight gain/loss: I'm having a hard time remembering where I started. I think I'll just wait to see what it is at the Dr's since I remember what I was there.
Symptoms: still dealing with all day nausea although I had two consecutive days without it. felt like my own little Christmas miracle :)
Gender: I'm still strongly feeling its a boy
Sleep?: I either sleep like crap (toss between insomnia and getting up often to pee) or I sleep like a rock.
Best moment this week?: We hung up an ivory stocking for the baby along side our 3 stockings. We got a sample of a newborn diaper and Mike asked Colin what it was. He said it was a baby diaper. Then he picked it up and put it inside the stocking. It was sweet that he's putting two and two together.
Movement: Still too early
Food cravings/aversions: Nothing really although certain smells make me really gaggy
What I miss?: I think I say this every week but just feeling ok.
What I am looking forward to?: Feeling like I can enjoy this a little more. I loved being pregnant with Colin and I hate that this one is so difficult.
Milestones: I think I'm going to delete this question because I never know how to answer it.
Size of Baby: the size of a fig
What I’m nervous about: just how many things seem to be piling up due to my lack of energy and feeling well.
Colin had his first Christmas program last night. The kids did a great job singing their songs and Colin really enjoyed performing for everyone - possibly too much :) Here is a video of all the kids singing together. Colin is towards the left in a red sweater on the 3rd row. Look for the kid jumping ... that should be him :)
Christmas Program from Kristi M on Vimeo.
We told Colin yesterday that we were expecting. He totally doesn't get it yet. However we did ask if he wanted a baby boy or a baby girl. He said a boy. I asked what his name should be. He proudly exclaimed: OLD MCDONALD Mommy!!! While we won't be sharing names this time around, it is safe to say it won't be Old McDonald :)
Weekly update!
How far along?: 10 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: again haven't weighed myself lately
Symptoms: still feeling sick constantly
Gender: I've been feeling like its a boy lately
Sleep?: some nights are better than others :)
Best moment this week?: best and worst is continuing to tell people that we are pregnant. I've been both happy and {truthfully} disappointed in how someone have seemed to take the news. such is life, I guess.
Movement: I feel some flutters/cramping but I know it's too early to feel the baby.
Food cravings/aversions: no real cravings yet but still food typically doesn't sound very good
What I miss?: my motivation :)
What I am looking forward to?: the end of the first trimester
Milestones:
Size of Baby: a kumquat
What I’m nervous about: what if I stay sick longer than the first trimester.
How far along?: 10 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: again haven't weighed myself lately
Symptoms: still feeling sick constantly
Gender: I've been feeling like its a boy lately
Sleep?: some nights are better than others :)
Best moment this week?: best and worst is continuing to tell people that we are pregnant. I've been both happy and {truthfully} disappointed in how someone have seemed to take the news. such is life, I guess.
Movement: I feel some flutters/cramping but I know it's too early to feel the baby.
Food cravings/aversions: no real cravings yet but still food typically doesn't sound very good
What I miss?: my motivation :)
What I am looking forward to?: the end of the first trimester
Milestones:
Size of Baby: a kumquat
What I’m nervous about: what if I stay sick longer than the first trimester.
Perhaps you read on my Project 365 blog but my laptop is experiencing some problems, so blogging has taken a back seat until either I'm at work (like now!) or we decide what laptop to purchase.
Nothing major to report. Just all trying to stay (or get!) healthy and warm. December made its grand entrance by dumping a bunch of snow in our laps. Colin loves it! I think it's pretty but could do without it until its a little closer to Christmas.
Colin is really getting into the Christmas season. You can tell they've been focusing on it at school for quite some time. I can't wait to start putting up Christmas decorations. Hopefully if we are all feeling well enough, we will do that this weekend.
Mike's "new" job is going well. Keeping him really busy but he's enjoying the challenges and has really taken to his new role. A little stressed at times but we are incredibly proud of all the hard work he's been doing.
Colin is doing well. He loves school and wishes he could go daily. He continues to amaze us (and his teachers!) by how smart he is. The other night we were reading a book and he pointed at the word "red" and started sounding out each letter. He goes "red Mommy that spells red. right Mommy?" I can tell we are getting closer and closer to the wonderful age of 3. He's beginning to get an attitude and learning to manipulate. The other day I said he needed to sit in time out and he defiantly goes "No!" I explained that I wasn't asking him if he wanted to go to time out but that XXX (can't remember what he did) wasn't very nice and he needed to sit in time out. He goes "I sit HERE. no time out corner." Or he is starting the pouty lip when he doesn't get his way, saying "I ask Daddy" and mastering the stall tactics at bedtime. All and all we've been so blessed by how good he's been that this bouts of 'naughtyness' seem so out of character. So although at times it's trying, we try to remind ourselves that its a phase and it shall pass ... eventually :)
So I think that about sums things up. Hopefully will be posting soon with pictures!
Nothing major to report. Just all trying to stay (or get!) healthy and warm. December made its grand entrance by dumping a bunch of snow in our laps. Colin loves it! I think it's pretty but could do without it until its a little closer to Christmas.
Colin is really getting into the Christmas season. You can tell they've been focusing on it at school for quite some time. I can't wait to start putting up Christmas decorations. Hopefully if we are all feeling well enough, we will do that this weekend.
Mike's "new" job is going well. Keeping him really busy but he's enjoying the challenges and has really taken to his new role. A little stressed at times but we are incredibly proud of all the hard work he's been doing.
Colin is doing well. He loves school and wishes he could go daily. He continues to amaze us (and his teachers!) by how smart he is. The other night we were reading a book and he pointed at the word "red" and started sounding out each letter. He goes "red Mommy that spells red. right Mommy?" I can tell we are getting closer and closer to the wonderful age of 3. He's beginning to get an attitude and learning to manipulate. The other day I said he needed to sit in time out and he defiantly goes "No!" I explained that I wasn't asking him if he wanted to go to time out but that XXX (can't remember what he did) wasn't very nice and he needed to sit in time out. He goes "I sit HERE. no time out corner." Or he is starting the pouty lip when he doesn't get his way, saying "I ask Daddy" and mastering the stall tactics at bedtime. All and all we've been so blessed by how good he's been that this bouts of 'naughtyness' seem so out of character. So although at times it's trying, we try to remind ourselves that its a phase and it shall pass ... eventually :)
So I think that about sums things up. Hopefully will be posting soon with pictures!
Weekly update!
How far along?: 9 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: didn't weigh myself this week
Symptoms: now that the flu is gone, my "morning" sickness is back in full force
Gender: unknown. the few people who know keep saying girl because this pregnancy is so drastically different than Colin's but I kinda think boy.
Sleep?: I'm still sleeping very restlessly.
Best moment this week?: hands down my Dr's Appt on Monday where we were able to see our lil baby dance across the screen.
Movement: too early
Food cravings/aversions: still nothing on either end
What I miss?: feeling healthy
What I am looking forward to?: the end of the 1st trimester!
Milestones:
Size of Baby: the size of a grape at about an 1" long!
What I’m nervous about: the icy conditions - I'm nervous about slipping on the ice.
How far along?: 9 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: didn't weigh myself this week
Symptoms: now that the flu is gone, my "morning" sickness is back in full force
Gender: unknown. the few people who know keep saying girl because this pregnancy is so drastically different than Colin's but I kinda think boy.
Sleep?: I'm still sleeping very restlessly.
Best moment this week?: hands down my Dr's Appt on Monday where we were able to see our lil baby dance across the screen.
Movement: too early
Food cravings/aversions: still nothing on either end
What I miss?: feeling healthy
What I am looking forward to?: the end of the 1st trimester!
Milestones:
Size of Baby: the size of a grape at about an 1" long!
What I’m nervous about: the icy conditions - I'm nervous about slipping on the ice.
It's no surprise that Colin loves all things books. Loves being read to, looking at them, reading them himself, everything and he especially loves when I get him books at the library. Here's the latest book I picked up on Tuesday. I'm always amazed how quickly he memorizes books. Excuse his excessive nose picking...
I spent my entire Thanksgiving day either lying in bed or sick in the bathroom. Definitely not the most fun way to spend a stuff-your-face-full-of-delicious-food holiday. But it gave me a little time to think about what I'm thankful for this year ...
Like my amazing husband who constantly reminds me just how lucky I am to have him. He takes fabulous care of not only me but also Colin. I know often times he carries a heavy load on his shoulders but I couldn't ask for a better partner.
And my terrific son who keeps me laughing and amazed daily. I seriously couldn't have asked for a better kid. Smart, funny, fairly well mannered (I mean he is only 2 1/2! so he has his moments), great sleeper, and with just enough stubbornness to let me know he can hold his own.
Like my amazing husband who constantly reminds me just how lucky I am to have him. He takes fabulous care of not only me but also Colin. I know often times he carries a heavy load on his shoulders but I couldn't ask for a better partner.
And my terrific son who keeps me laughing and amazed daily. I seriously couldn't have asked for a better kid. Smart, funny, fairly well mannered (I mean he is only 2 1/2! so he has his moments), great sleeper, and with just enough stubbornness to let me know he can hold his own.
This little miracle growing inside of me. Although I feel like I complain a lot about how difficult this pregnancy is, I truly could not be happier. I'd take every minute of being miserable knowing that this summer I'm going to be holding this little guy or girl in our arms. We have prayed for this little baby for so long and encountered months of frustration, devastation, and tears and I'm just so grateful that God has blessed us again to be parents.
And family both near and far. Family who calls to check up on the big and small things in life. Family who genuinely cares about each member. Family who makes life a little easier (and truthfully more difficult at times). And while we aren't as close with some as others, we are truly grateful for the role each person plays in our life. Each member has played a role in shaping us to become who we are today. How can you not be thankful for that?
And then there are the things like a paying job that although we may detest most days it is just that; a paying job. A job that provides us a warm house, food to eat, clothes to wear, vacations we take, cars to drive. We are grateful in this terrible economy that we are still blessed with jobs.
And Colin's fantastic school. We are so blessed to send Colin to such a great school where he's not only receiving high quality care but receiving it in a Christian setting. We are so happy with our decision to change daycares and although we are grateful for his first daycare, we couldn't be happier at A.T.L.C nor could Colin.
I'm thankful we've found a church that we all love. A church home where we all feel we are learning and growing and being able to share Christ's love with others.
Of course there are the obvious things like briefly mentioned: a warm house, food to put on the table, clothes, toys to play with, etc. I'm thankful we've been able to continue to enjoy our love of traveling and showing Colin the world.
I'm sure there are tons of other items but this year I'm just thankful for a great life. I tend to get caught up sometimes with the "I wants" or the "we could have more" that sometimes I forget just how fortunate and "rich" we really are. We have a house filled with lots of love and laughter and support and for this I'm-so-sick-holiday that is enough for me.
Weekly update!
How far along?: 8 weeks
Weight gain/loss: lost roughly 7.5 lbs due to a lovely stomach virus
Symptoms: still feeling blah
Gender: too early to tell
Sleep?: been going to bed earlier lately but still waking up lots throughout the night
Best moment this week?: my nurse's appointment on Monday
Movement: lots flu related but nothing baby related
Food cravings/aversions:
What I miss?: feeling healthy
What I am looking forward to?: My Doctor's appointment on Monday
Milestones:
Size of Baby: kidney bean
What I’m nervous about: everything lately if I wasn't nervous enough already, the flu just made everything 100 times worse. Monday afternoon can't get here soon enough
How far along?: 8 weeks
Weight gain/loss: lost roughly 7.5 lbs due to a lovely stomach virus
Symptoms: still feeling blah
Gender: too early to tell
Sleep?: been going to bed earlier lately but still waking up lots throughout the night
Best moment this week?: my nurse's appointment on Monday
Movement: lots flu related but nothing baby related
Food cravings/aversions:
What I miss?: feeling healthy
What I am looking forward to?: My Doctor's appointment on Monday
Milestones:
Size of Baby: kidney bean
What I’m nervous about: everything lately if I wasn't nervous enough already, the flu just made everything 100 times worse. Monday afternoon can't get here soon enough
I'm still around. Just not a lot to write about lately. I don't feel like I've found my groove lately. From the root canal to having a difficult time adjusting to the time change from California {or rather just the lack of sleep from the vacation} to just falling into the blah of winter, there just hasn't been much to report on or update.
As we head into the holiday season, I'm sure things will pick up and so will my blog posting. Until then, one cute picture ...
As we head into the holiday season, I'm sure things will pick up and so will my blog posting. Until then, one cute picture ...
Weekly update!
How far along?: 7 and some change. Hope to get my official due date on Monday
Weight gain/loss: meant to weigh myself this morning but forgot until after I ate
Symptoms: still experiencing "morning" sickness that lasts all day but had a good day yesterday.
Gender: unknown
Sleep?: so-so. I'm not as exhausted as I feel I should be. I get really tired throughout the day but not as much in the evening. I'm still usually going to bed at normal time but am not sleeping soundly through the night.
Best moment this week?: getting pregnancy cards in the mail.
Movement: to soon
Food cravings/aversions: again too early but not much sounds good although I feel 100 times better once I eat. Mike bought Blueberry Eggo Waffles and I LOVED them. I ate like that crazy when I was pregnant with Colin
What I miss?: feeling healthy
What I am looking forward to?: Dr's appts!
Milestones: as I mentioned before at this point, I'm just grateful for each day I still {believe I} am pregnant!
Size of Baby: a raspberry
What I’m nervous about: nothing right now
How far along?: 7 and some change. Hope to get my official due date on Monday
Weight gain/loss: meant to weigh myself this morning but forgot until after I ate
Symptoms: still experiencing "morning" sickness that lasts all day but had a good day yesterday.
Gender: unknown
Sleep?: so-so. I'm not as exhausted as I feel I should be. I get really tired throughout the day but not as much in the evening. I'm still usually going to bed at normal time but am not sleeping soundly through the night.
Best moment this week?: getting pregnancy cards in the mail.
Movement: to soon
Food cravings/aversions: again too early but not much sounds good although I feel 100 times better once I eat. Mike bought Blueberry Eggo Waffles and I LOVED them. I ate like that crazy when I was pregnant with Colin
What I miss?: feeling healthy
What I am looking forward to?: Dr's appts!
Milestones: as I mentioned before at this point, I'm just grateful for each day I still {believe I} am pregnant!
Size of Baby: a raspberry
What I’m nervous about: nothing right now
I have so many pictures I want to post but here is a quick sampling of a handful of my faves.
Sweet Paulina!
Palm Springs, CA
La Jolla, CA
Uncle Mike and Paulina having a sweet little talk
Venice Beach
Weekly update!
How far along?: somewhere in the 6 week period
Weight gain/loss: unknown
Symptoms: ugggg "morning sickness" has really kicked into overdrive. while I've still yet to get sick, I feel like I could at any moment
Gender: I'm wondering if it's a girl because so far this pregnancy feels night and day different than my pregnancy with Colin
Sleep?: not often enough but should get better now that we are home
Best moment this week?: sharing our news with Mark and Missy! If was wonderful to be able to share the news in person and have them share in our joy.
Movement: too early although I'm still experiencing some cramping. I feel like it's too early for round ligament pain but maybe I should look into it.
Food cravings/aversions: no cravings but the thought of food still doesn't ever sound good to me.
What I miss?: not feeling sick all the time
What I am looking forward to?: still my appointment on the 29th!
Milestones: may sound silly but right now I feel each day I still feel pregnant is a milestone.
Size of Baby: lentil bean
What I’m nervous about: selfishly for myself - the thought of feeling this way (or heaven forbid worse!) for several more weeks.
How far along?: somewhere in the 6 week period
Weight gain/loss: unknown
Symptoms: ugggg "morning sickness" has really kicked into overdrive. while I've still yet to get sick, I feel like I could at any moment
Gender: I'm wondering if it's a girl because so far this pregnancy feels night and day different than my pregnancy with Colin
Sleep?: not often enough but should get better now that we are home
Best moment this week?: sharing our news with Mark and Missy! If was wonderful to be able to share the news in person and have them share in our joy.
Movement: too early although I'm still experiencing some cramping. I feel like it's too early for round ligament pain but maybe I should look into it.
Food cravings/aversions: no cravings but the thought of food still doesn't ever sound good to me.
What I miss?: not feeling sick all the time
What I am looking forward to?: still my appointment on the 29th!
Milestones: may sound silly but right now I feel each day I still feel pregnant is a milestone.
Size of Baby: lentil bean
What I’m nervous about: selfishly for myself - the thought of feeling this way (or heaven forbid worse!) for several more weeks.
We are here and Mike was right. Everything is much better :)
The weather is great. We were able to spend some time yesterday meeting our newish niece.
We headed to Palm Springs this morning and it's beyond beautiful!! The resort , from the little I've seen, is gorgeous. Can't wait to see more of it.
Colin is doing wonderfully and has been quite a trooper. All of a sudden he has become such a big boy. He is really enjoying everything and is just making the trip even more enjoyable for Mike and I.
More later. Off to enjoy the sunshine.
The weather is great. We were able to spend some time yesterday meeting our newish niece.
We headed to Palm Springs this morning and it's beyond beautiful!! The resort , from the little I've seen, is gorgeous. Can't wait to see more of it.
Colin is doing wonderfully and has been quite a trooper. All of a sudden he has become such a big boy. He is really enjoying everything and is just making the trip even more enjoyable for Mike and I.
More later. Off to enjoy the sunshine.
Weekly update!
How far along?: Somewhere in the 5 week range.
Weight gain/loss: Unknown but I'm pretty sure it will increase with eating out everyday on this trip
Symptoms: nauseous is starting to set in. trying to remember to eat smaller meals or snacks more frequently but it isn't totally helping
Gender: way too early to tell
Sleep?: terrible despite being tired. missing my bed with my pillows
Best moment this week?: taking this lil peanut to California!
Movement: again too early to tell
Food cravings/aversions: nothing yet although sometimes the smell of food is enough to turn me off from eating
What I miss?: my normal sense of smell :)
What I am looking forward to?: my Dr's appointment on the 29th. I just want to see that everything is ok!
Milestones:
Size of baby: about the size of a sesame seed!
What I’m nervous about: taking good enough care of this baby. nervous about all the medicine I've been taking for my tooth, not being able to sleep enough, eating out so much, carrying Colin, etc.
How far along?: Somewhere in the 5 week range.
Weight gain/loss: Unknown but I'm pretty sure it will increase with eating out everyday on this trip
Symptoms: nauseous is starting to set in. trying to remember to eat smaller meals or snacks more frequently but it isn't totally helping
Gender: way too early to tell
Sleep?: terrible despite being tired. missing my bed with my pillows
Best moment this week?: taking this lil peanut to California!
Movement: again too early to tell
Food cravings/aversions: nothing yet although sometimes the smell of food is enough to turn me off from eating
What I miss?: my normal sense of smell :)
What I am looking forward to?: my Dr's appointment on the 29th. I just want to see that everything is ok!
Milestones:
Size of baby: about the size of a sesame seed!
What I’m nervous about: taking good enough care of this baby. nervous about all the medicine I've been taking for my tooth, not being able to sleep enough, eating out so much, carrying Colin, etc.
I haven't forgot about you old friend, just life has been busy. I got phase 1 of my root canal done on Wednesday and I haven't been the same since. I've been in an immense amount of pain and consequently haven't been sleeping well which is leaving me tired and just with an overall feeling of "blah." Mix in a couple past few days filled with days at work (when was my last day off?!?!) and evenings filled with plans. We leave for California tomorrow and despite all my good intentions, I have a kabillion things to do before we go. I had phase 2 of my root canal (implanting the post with temporary seal) done today and I'm sitting here at work holding my jaw wishing I should start taking the Vicodin now but holding off knowing I need to go on sales calls shortly.
Mike keeps reminding me that everything will be better Thursday morning when we are in warm sunny California and while I know that to be somewhat true, I have ALOT to do before then.
So sorry to those who keep asking for Colin's Halloween pictures or some un-responded emails. I will get to you eventually. Maybe I'll have time when things "get better" on Thursday when I'm hopped up on Vicodin and the Zpack :)
Mike keeps reminding me that everything will be better Thursday morning when we are in warm sunny California and while I know that to be somewhat true, I have ALOT to do before then.
So sorry to those who keep asking for Colin's Halloween pictures or some un-responded emails. I will get to you eventually. Maybe I'll have time when things "get better" on Thursday when I'm hopped up on Vicodin and the Zpack :)
Didn't take too many pictures this year. Instead we chose to just be present. It means I didn't get a perfect shot but we were all able to join in the fun.
I actually think Colin's favorite part of the night was being able to pass out the candy to the kids. He said "I welcome" to the polite kids who said thanks and "thank you" to the kids who didn't :)
I actually think Colin's favorite part of the night was being able to pass out the candy to the kids. He said "I welcome" to the polite kids who said thanks and "thank you" to the kids who didn't :)
Weekly update!
How far along?: I haven't got confirmation from the Dr yet, so anywhere from 4 Weeks and 1 Day to 4 Weeks and 3 days.
Weight gain/loss: 0
Symptoms: Just an overall feeling of blah. Exhaustion and morning sickness are starting to set it.
Gender: Pretty sure we aren't finding out again. We've loved not knowing with Colin
Sleep?: With the pain of my root canal, I'm not sleeping for long lengths of time.
Best moment this week?: The pregnancy test actually saying "Pregnant!!!" ok there were no exclamation marks on the actual test :)
Movement: too soon for that
Food cravings/aversions: With the root canal, I've been sticking close to a liquid diet.
What I miss?: Being able to take real pain medication
What I am looking forward to?: Doctor's appointment on November 29th so I can put some of this worrying behind me.
Milestones: After a year of negative pregnancy tests, we are finally pregnant!!!!
What I’m nervous about: what I'm sure every newly pregnant woman worries about: miscarriage.
How far along?: I haven't got confirmation from the Dr yet, so anywhere from 4 Weeks and 1 Day to 4 Weeks and 3 days.
Weight gain/loss: 0
Symptoms: Just an overall feeling of blah. Exhaustion and morning sickness are starting to set it.
Gender: Pretty sure we aren't finding out again. We've loved not knowing with Colin
Sleep?: With the pain of my root canal, I'm not sleeping for long lengths of time.
Best moment this week?: The pregnancy test actually saying "Pregnant!!!" ok there were no exclamation marks on the actual test :)
Movement: too soon for that
Food cravings/aversions: With the root canal, I've been sticking close to a liquid diet.
What I miss?: Being able to take real pain medication
What I am looking forward to?: Doctor's appointment on November 29th so I can put some of this worrying behind me.
Milestones: After a year of negative pregnancy tests, we are finally pregnant!!!!
What I’m nervous about: what I'm sure every newly pregnant woman worries about: miscarriage.
1. Great friends who believe in us even when we can't ourselves
2. Dental insurance
3. Pain medication!
4. One week until our trip to sunny California!
5. My fantastic husband and crazy son
It's been awhile since I posted some videos. Some of these are really old.
Untitled from Kristi on Vimeo.
Untitled from Kristi on Vimeo.
Untitled from Kristi M on Vimeo.
I recently was reading this blog where they were doing a giveaway for this necklace. The description about the necklace struck me. Hard. Like a 2X4 hitting me on the head and I've literally spent hours (hello I just drove like 20 hours in a car over the past few days) thinking about the magnitude of these words.
“I chose the words “Raising Generations” because I wanted a beautiful reminder of my great calling as a mother and the fact that the decisions I’m making today with my children will not only affect my children, but my children’s children and beyond. This is a sobering reality…sobering and humbling!How often do we think about those words? How often do we think that the choices we make for not only ourselves but also our for our children will affect generations years from now?
The song “Generations” by Sara Groves also inspired the necklace, here is an excerpt:
“Remind me of this with every decision
Generations will reap what I sow
I can pass on a curse or a blessing
To those I will never know”
-Sara Groves
Truthfully I've been thinking about that before I saw this necklace; since I knew my Grandma wasn't going to make it here on this Earth much longer. I thought about how the choices she made, the way she raised my Mom, loved my Dad as if he was her own son, the way she loved us as her grandchildren, the way she prayed daily for all of us and how those choices have all in a way shaped who we are today. I've thought about it often. I've cried bucketfuls of tears. And I've felt an immense sense of gratitude and responsibility. The truth is I want to live a legacy like she did. I want to be known for loving the Lord, my family, and my friends. I want people to know that I know their name, they matter to me, and I genuinely want to know their life. I want to be the woman who loves the "married in kids" just as much as her 'real' kids. I want to be the woman who loved simple things in life like peeling apples. I want to be the woman who still smiles even though life isn't going to way she hoped and desperately prayed it would. I want to be the woman known for not only her strength but also her tenderness. I want to be the woman who lives each day knowing the choices she makes is raising generations to come.
The sad truth is my Grandma won't know my {hopeful}future children. They won't be able to know the wonderfulness of her. They won't have her as a fantastic prayer warrior. BUT. She left generations behind her. She left pieces of her in each of her kids, grandkids, great grandkids, great great grandkids. And each of us are raising our own generations. Some of which we will be lucky enough to know. Some we won't. Some will know first hand of our love, pride, sacrifice. Others will only get to hear stories and see pictures and experience that love from other generations.
So remember today in your talks with your children or your husband. Remember when you are frustrated or joyful. Remember when you are busy or bored. You are raising generations. Your actions, your words are shaping generations to come. What a wonderful, enormous gift we've been given.
Feb 2008
After months - actually years - of planning a girl's weekend finally did happen. Did you know that Nashville, Tennessee happens to be pretty much in the dead middle of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Jacksonville, Florida? Nope? It is! So we each drove the l.o.n.g 9+ hour drive, twice, only to have two short days together but it was so worth it. We spent time doing some touristy things, seeing iconic Nashville things, eating some good grub, drinking some cool adult beverages,and just spending time together which is a rarity for us.
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Last night Colin's school had a Fall Festival. The kids came in costumes, ate snacks, played games, decorated pumpkins, and were able to show off their school.
Colin's pumpkin decorations.
Pumpkin Beanbag Toss
Face Painting
Gourd Bowling
Heading outside to play.
Colin and Isaiah playing outside as Woody and Buzz Lightyear
We've been having an amazing fall! The weather has been terrific and the colors are even more amazing. Last week we headed to the park to play in the leaves and for a little scavenger hunt.
While we were on our scavenger hunt I found these train tracks. I can't wait to try a real photo shoot here!
After Grandma's funeral, we decided to spend some more time together as a family, enjoy the beautiful weather, and take in more of the ArtPrize.
my personal favorite! all done by a #2 pencil!!
I love how the boys are all looking in a different direction
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