what has been going on?

My it seems like weeks since I have been on here to update about anything in detail. I'll start with Winter Jam and next my appointment.

February 16:
I was so excited to go to Winter Jam! It was a gift from Mike,although he couldn't make it. Robyn and Heather picked Daniel and I up for it. It was packed! Oh goodness,we waited in line to get in for at least 15 minutes. We could never find a seat. Every time we asked if seats were available they told us they were saved. So we ended up standing near a rail,but we had a good view. It was just rough to stand. I wore tennis shoes,the only smart one. ;) Robyn and Heather held Daniel a good bit. Newsong was amazing! When they did Arise My Love, oh wow! Such power came over me,such love. Brandon Heath was good too,he just seemed really shy. Toby Mac of course rocked the house. Daniel loved it! He recognized the music! We had a blast. I may have written about this,sorry if I have,my memory isn't the best. :)

February 19:
Almost a week from this day I started feeling sick. I only vomited once,but would feel sick all day. I used the preggie pops and they did help. They are tasty too! :) So I wasn't feeling to wonderful this morning,but did eat a banana on the way to my appointment. I woke up to a note from my wonderful husband. He's so caring and sweet. The day before I picked up Heather,my SIL, and she stayed the night so she would be able to keep Daniel Thursday morning. I wasn't nervous like last time. I actually got there 15 minutes early and got in early. I weighed in at 146lbs and my blood pressure was fine. Cindy made it in there and was very excited to see me! We talked a bit and I was eased by talking to her. I am 6 weeks,I was just 5 last week. I can't believe how soon I found out. She didn't give me an actual date,which is fine. I got sick of everyone making a big deal out of the date. You never know when it will come. I will ask next time so people will not complain about it though. It will approximately come anywhere in the first 3 weeks in October. She doesn't want me going over 40 weeks. I wasn't quite sure what she would say about me being pregnant so soon after a C-section. She asked me before I could ask her about a VBAC. She wanted to know if I wanted one? And of course I told her yes! She said okay we can do it! I was so happy and relieved! She said the hospital doesn't have any certain policy on it. I told her I had been exercising,walking,and taking vitamins. She was pleased,but told me I may not be able to get the prenatal ones down the next few weeks and she is so right. She said that she does believe if I don't eat sweets (treat myself occasionally) and don't drink anything other than water it will make a difference. I believe it will too. The only problem I had was that Daniel was not in the position he needed to be. I asked her if I went to long last time and she said no. She said if I would have been in danger or Daniel she would have not let me keep laboring. I was happy to hear that too. I let her know we did have some negative feed back about how long I labored. She said it was nonsense,I was doing what my body was wanting me to do. I'm so glad I get to use her again! She did the pap smear and felt my uterus. It did not even hurt!! She said the breastfeeding widen my pelvic some. So that is good news too! She gave me a book to find and a number to get in touch with some ladies who meet and discuss VBAC's during the week or once a month. I'm going to call them tomorrow. I'm sure it will be helpful! :) I had some blood work done too,which I hate. Yuk! I thought I was gonna cry when she stuck the needle in my arm. Having insurance is so wonderful too! I filled out some info and paid the copay. It's only $25 dollars. Oh such a blessing after the $500 we paid with Daniel each visit for 7 months. It was a good day! I go back March 19th at 9:30. I'm not sure if Mike has off that day. If he does work it'll probably be afternoon shift,so he can keep Daniel or come with me. We'll be able to hear the heartbeat that time.

The Weekend:
And thank you for your prayers. Since Sunday I have not felt sick. I have been taking the Phenergan before I go to sleep,but I was doing that Friday and Saturday and still feeling sick. Friday,my birthday, I wasn't feeling too well and Mike wasn't either. We did not go to the outlet mall in Daphne. Another reason is because it was FREEZING and I didn't want Daniel out in it. We lounged for the most part and then he took me to Olive Garden. Oh SO good!!! Daniel enjoyed it too! He got me a set of hot rollers for my birthday and a sugar free Chocolate Creme Pie. :) He knows me too well. Haley and Wesley had Landon's birthday party Saturday since they left this morning for North Carolina. So we went to that,even though we both weren't feeling well. Daniel had so much fun with his cousins! :) They bought a brand new travel camper and it's nice! They'll be gone for 8 weeks. She said they are in a small town,it doesn't even have a Wal-Mart,I'll have to ask which is it. Some of you gals may be close to her. So be praying for them as they are away from home. Haley just texted me and said she burnt her left hand really bad. :-(

Randomness:
We enjoyed the rest of our off days just around Mobile. It's neat to know our family is growing. We also got a Bible study to do. It's called Experiencing God,some of you may have heard of it. It's great so far! I haven't been craving as much stuff as I was. Oh but I do want some chicken from Foosackly's and their foosackly sauce. YUM! I have to start walking again tomorrow. I am taking my folic acid vitamin,but can't get the prenatal or Super B-Complex down. Blah! We haven't looked at names anymore. I really like Michael Timothy or Michael Ryan. Oh and we found out Daniel can face the front. We found a car seat that turns into a booster that we are going to purchase this weekend. We also found bunk beds we are going to get. I think that would be more practical for now. We'll just have to buy a dresser for their room,since we'll need more drawers. :) Oh and Daniel has been sleeping on a mattress on the floor in our room. He did fine the first 2 nights. The second 2 he realized where he was,so we just put him in the bed with us. He just kicks so hard. He'll wake us up by kicking us in his sleep. :-/ For nap time he sleeps on the mattress and never knows it haha Kids are so funny. I think overtime he'll sleep there even when he realizes he's not in the bed with us. Mike has been getting up with him so I can get sleep and be up with him during the day. He's such a great husband. He's so considerate and caring. I'm blessed to be his wife. :) I guess that's about all. Mike went back to work today,he's still on the afternoon/night shift. Daniel has taken to him more since he's been getting up with him at night.

I have been sitting with Daniel once or twice a day reading a book to him,just a very simple one. It's helped with his tension span really and it's amazing. I am repeating 2 words a week to him. He tries to say book and balloon,it is just mind blowing. He's got lots of potential. hehe.. I'm bragging on my handsome son. He just ran in here with a clear bag over his head lol He is always making us laugh. I'll leave ya'll with that. Sorry if I read and don't comment or if I haven't read at all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. :)

God bless!

Daniel is 1 today!!!

This was my precious baby boy the day after he was born,January 26,2008.











This is my happy toddler now January 26,2009.





Wow, time sure does fly. I can remember when we first found out we were pregnant with a baby. I was scared slap out of my mind. I got over it and enjoyed the pregnancy. We were waiting for Daniel to arrive an he was 6 days past the date the hospital gave me. My due date by the ultrasound was January 20. I went into labor on January 24 and had him on January 26. Click here to read his birth story. It's been a wonderful year with Daniel. At times I thought I would loose my mind,but I made it. I'm so grateful for my little boy. He's a toddler now. It's unreal. Oh God is so good to me. I would do anything for Daniel Paul. He's such a special little boy and an awesome call is evident for his life. So happy birthday Daniel Paul! I love you!!

Our Trip To Laurel & then some

This was at the park Monday. A lady offered to take a family photo of all 3 of us.









At SBC in Robyn's office

We played some basketball,Daniel had fun!

Aunt Heather and Daniel.

Gee, I'm a little guy.

Look Ma,what I can do!

Happy about all the new things he could find.

We had a wonderful trip to Laurel. I spent 3 years of my life there and miss it dearly. I wanted to visit the college (Southeastern Baptist College) I graduated from and it so happen that my SIL,Robyn, works there. So we headed out early for a 2 -3 hour trip. Daniel was in a pretty good mood,just doesn't like his car seat ever. I really haven't found any solution to this either. Any tips? We made it to Laurel a little before 11. Ah it felt great to be in that town again,though it's not the same town it once was. They say crime has overtaken it. Glad I'm not there now. Anyhow. Class was in when we made it there,can you believe I forgot the times of the classes?! Wow, I thought I never would. Robyn was so happy to see us and Heather,well she was still primping at Rob's place on campus. Girls, ;-). I went to get my camera out of the truck and stop back by the student center. David R. was in there and was shocked to see me. The campus is very small and everyone knew/knows everyone. I just loved that aspect of college. One of my old teachers was teaching her class and I was ready to see her. Mrs. Windham taught me Western Civ. I&II and .... Snap, I forgot the name of the history class. It was something like World History or American History,shoot! Anyhow,she was super hard and the queen of LONG notes. After her class was out, I went in the hallway and called her by name. I could not believe that she did not know who I was. Have I changed that much?! I mean I know I'm not the 118 lb,size 4 wearing,tan young woman I was,but come on! I had to tell her I was Heather Fryfogle (maiden name). She then knew who I was and was very happy to see me. I introduced her to Daniel and Mike. She kept saying how cute he was,Daniel of course. ;-) Lee was surprised to see me too! Oh he used to be SO mean to me,in a joking way of course. Dale and Lee were like big brothers to Rob and I. He has been activated again,just got back from Iraq last year,so he was in uniform. I met some of the new students,which was nice. I also got to see Trey. He is married with 3 step-children and 2 of his own. He did not recognize me either. ha! Oh and Rick, boy has he changed. Suit wear,Southern Gospel music lover. Wow. He used to wear the name Rick the rapper and he did rap. Wow, Bro. Coy has changed him all around. For the good, I suppose. He got married last month too and I met his wife. Poor girl hehe.. She's so quiet. I wonder how long she'll make it at SBC,where debates are daily and well the joke is always on you.

We decided to go to Ryan's for lunch. Just like old times,geez. I miss that part of life. I am so glad I had a wonderful college experience. The only person who came along was Lee. The others went to one of the 6 Chinese places to eat. Daniel was so tired by then,so on the way back to the campus he went to sleep. Mike took him up to Robyn's apartment and I went back to her office with her. It was nice to just be there again. I saw Dr. Parker,Dean of Academics,that man has not changed a bit. He's still funny,but at times so overbearing. Glad I am done with his class,which was hard too. Once Daniel woke up, we took him to the gym. Oh the memories in that place. We used to shoot hoops during breaks or after class or if we skipped class. Did I just say that? ;-) Daniel had fun,except there was NOTHING he could tear up. I thought it was quiet hilarious. We hung out the rest of the afternoon in Robyn's office,just chatting. Her place is the hang out,dude. We used to have so much fun there. None of the gals we went to school with are back. Claire still lives on campus though,that goofball. I did find out some news I didn't want to hear. Dale and his wife are no longer in the ministry. I just pray God uses them where they are. Enna and her husband are going through a divorce also,which saddens me. She was one of the girls we were really close too. She got into a situation that truly wasn't her fault and got pregnant,then married the father. I miss that girl. So be in prayer for those both please. I got to see Ms. Sandy,Mrs. Ginny,and Dr. Savell(the Dean). I finally got to see Bro. Joey. He taught most of my classes. He was happy to see us. It was so strange to be back their married with a baby. Wow. That's a place God used to mold me and shape me for what He had in store for me. I can't ever go through college again,or that college,but I have plenty of memories.

Mike's been working since Wednesday and he's on afternoon/night shift. Daniel is growing and walking great! He walks mostly and crawls if he falls and is running from me or Mike while playing. He'll be one on Monday!! Today a year ago is when I went into labor with Daniel. Awww.... I can't believe it! I'm having a family party for him on Thursday,so pray it all goes smooth. It'll only be our parents,siblings,and a few family friends. He's got another tooth on the bottom,so that makes 7 total. He isn't getting affectionate,as I hoped he would. He will give me sugar sometimes and cuddle with me. It's like when he knows he's doing that though, he stops immediately. Is that the man coming out in him? ;-) Some days I want to pull my hair out and others it's a piece of cake. I do have to say it is getting easier in general. I'm SO used to a routine or schedule. He is beginning to get on a constant one. It's rather nice. He plays peek-a-boo now all the time,it's so cute! He gets really excited too and just falls over in laughter. He's got the funniest personality for a baby really. He loves my hair. Oh my. He'll just chew on it,roll in it, or cling to it when he is asleep. He loves any hair,whether a stuffed animal or another person's. I just love his eyes,they're so big and so blue. He will drink from a sippy some,but still is adjusting. He'll drink water from it,so I'm happy. If I do something to him like make a sound or do something with his toys, he will pick whatever it is up and give it to me,as if to say 'Here do it again.' It's really cute. Oh and I have to share this. I wrote in an earlier post how I was trying to teach him to stack his blocks instead of destroy them. Well, tonight he stacked some of them and then took some down! I was so happy!! He really does listen or pay attention to what I am trying to show him. Sometimes I do wonder. He is over the cold again! I used the herbal medicine along with putting Vick's Vapor rub on the soles of his feet during naps,try that if you haven't it works great! Hopefully, it'll stay away,but the weather here is crazy! Last week it was in the 20's,this week it will be in the 70's. Oh we got a converter box for the t.v. too. It's nice. We can pick up our local channels and a few extras. The extras include: TBN,The Church Channel,JCTV,Smile of a Child,and a Local Doppler channel. I'm very excited about the Christian stations. The Smile of a Child is wonderful! It's Christian cartoons or puppet-like shows. I love getting to here preaching or watching various things on TBN and TCC. I do wish we had the Weather Channel and Gospel Music Channel,but for now these will do. I guess I need to go on to bed. Mike is working overtime and I'm tired. Oh and I have a prayer request: My Daddy. He's going to a specialist about his hand/wrist Monday. He's been having a lot of trouble with it since the summer of '08 and hasn't worked a lot because of it,leaving them to one very small income. Pray God gives the doctors the wisdom to find out what is wrong. We've been praying for a healing,but God hasn't granted our request yet. He can use a doctor too I know. Thank you! God bless and have a wonderful week!

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”- Philippians 4:8