6 Months

Well, Kobe is growing more and more and making me look more pregnant everyday. However depending on what I'm wearing, people still look at me and say, "You're 6 months pregnant?! You don't look like it." So I've been trying to wear clothing that obviously shows off my preggo belly, so that everyone can see that I AM indeed pregnant. And I didn't realize it, but after taking a picture again on Monday and comparing it to the previous pics I've posted, I can see the difference in my belly size.
Kobe has been kicking more and more, and it's been great that Shad has been able to feel him move, and even SEE my belly move at times when Kobe is kicking harder. We have started to read to him and talk to him at night which is kind of weird sometimes to be talking to a belly, but I remind myself that there IS a baby in there. We also cleaned out our spare bedroom this past weekend in order to make room for getting baby furniture and to start decorating. That was exciting. Other than that, not much else going on.

24 weeks, 2 days

Halfway there!

Just thought I would post some pics of my belly so far. I am halfway through the pregnancy, and Kobe is growing more and more everyday. His movements have started to get more pronounced, and I just LOVE it. Whenever I can't feel him move, I start to miss him...it's kind of pathetic I know, but it's just an amazing feeling. I love him so much already!

20 weeks! Saints win the Super Bowl! Yay!


21 Weeks! Happy Valentine's Day!

It's a boy!!

Today we found out that we are having a baby boy! As soon as the radiologist saw the baby on the monitor, she knew what he was, and we got to find out within like 30 seconds of being there. It was great! We are both so excited, but I must say that I honestly thought it was a girl (though Shad insisted that he's always thought it was a boy). We initially wanted to have a boy first so that we can have the "older brother" figure, but when I found out I was pregnant, I felt like it was a girl, and I was completely happy with that. So every time I thought about the baby, I would picture it as a girl. Apparently I was wrong! But I am happy nevertheless! It was such blessing to see him moving along the screen and seeing him so up close and detailed. God is making a wonderful little boy inside of me!
And what's even more great is that on top of being able to SEE the baby today, I have been able to FEEL him for last few days too! It's so amazing. I don't think it feels like butterflies like people said it would, but I definitely know it's him moving around. This second trimester stuff is SO much better than the first!

This is our baby!!



This is his arm! Look at how strong he is! :)

Pickles and Ice Cream

So last night, I had just gotten into bed, and I had this thought that a dill pickle dipped into some vanilla ice cream wouldn't taste so bad! I started laughing hysterically- it felt like some one was tickling me I was laughing so hard! And poor Shad was so confused. He was like, are you ok? I mean we were in bed, lights out, getting ready to fall asleep and out of nowhere I start laughing. I couldn't believe that I actually thought pickles and ice cream sounded good! Apparently it isn't a myth! So tonight, I didn't dip the pickle into the ice cream, but I did have some ice cream and then eat a pickle afterwards. LOL! Oh what pregnancy hormones can do to a person!

Happy New Year!

Well, it's only been 8 days into the new year, and things have already been eventful. We spent New Years in Spokane with family and friends and came back to Vancouver on the 2nd. On Monday, I went back to work, and I was there less than 30 min before one of my co-workers had to drive me home. I was outside doing crossing guard duty, and all of a sudden I felt really terrible. I had a cold sweat, felt light-headed and nauseous, and apparently I got really pale. I found out from the doctor later that day at my 2nd prenatal appointment that I had what they call a "pregnancy hotflash." Apparently it's common, and he wasn't really worried about it, but let me tell you, it freaked me out!
So while I was at the doctor's, Shad and I got to actually LISTEN to the baby's heartbeat for the first time (At my first appt. I only got to SEE the heartbeat on the ultrasound.). It was amazing, and I started sobbing right then and there. I was overwhelmed with the joy that I actually have a baby inside of me! It was just so cool.
As for the rest of my week, I've been fighting a stupid cold, and I had to miss work yesterday because I just wasn't feeling good. I haven't been sleeping all that well, and I think it's just catching up to me. I long to have a deep full nights sleep in the near future...if only I didn't have to use the bathroom every 3 hours during the middle of the night!
Can you believe I'll be 4 months on Sunday! How fast time flies?! My belly is growing more everyday it seems (though it's still not very noticeable to other people), and it has been really firm and hard this past week which makes me happy because it makes me actually feel more pregnant. :) I have my first sonogram on Feb. 1st, and that is when we will find out if our baby is a boy or girl. Please be praying for the baby's health- that everything with he or she is normal and beautiful. Thank you, love you all!

Merry CHRISTmas! :)

Today is the day that we celebrate the birth of Jesus. He came to this earth in human form so that He could die for us. How amazing is that?!! We truly have an awesome God.
This year for Christmas, Shad and I decided to spend the day just the two us here in Vancouver. We figure next year will begin many years of busy Christmases with the baby coming, and we wanted to relax while we could. Tomorrow we will go to Pullman to see my family at my grandparents house, and then we will head to Spokane on Sunday.
I am in my 2nd trimester now, and I am feeling a little bit better everyday. I have a little bump of a belly, but nothing too noticeable yet. I am looking forward to the day when I can feel the baby move inside me. What a wonderful blessing that will be!
Well, I wish you all a Merry Christmas, and I pray that you remember that Jesus IS the reason for the season! I love you all!

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So the morning sickness (aka the all day sickness), the fatigue and the terrible metallic taste in my mouth are the pits! I have to admit I'm feeling a little discouraged. I want to be able to drink plain water, eat ice cream, and smell AND drink coffee without feeling nauseous. I really hope that in a couple weeks I will start to feel better. People seem to think that I will, but there are no guarantees. Please pray for me. I AM excited to have this baby, but it's hard to FEEL excited when I feel like this...