We are having a...

We will be welcoming Michael Aaron to our family in October!!!! We'll call him Aaron. That lil' booger did not want to look at us! We only got 2 pictures of his face! Everything was fine! His heart rate was 146. We saw some of his organs,feet,hands,legs,arms,and his private! At first it was hard to tell what the sex was,to me. I can't really make those ultrasounds out that good,but then she showed us! Daniel kept looking at the screen!! I called Mike right when we left and he is excited!! Two little boys!! Now, Daniel will definitely have a best buddy! We won't need to buy any clothes,but I know we'll buy some lol Momma and I went to Babies R Us today and looked. I found a Co-Sleeper bassinet,bath/shower tub,and some boppy pillow covers I want! I love shopping for baby stuff!! I'll write more later!!

a little update on my pregnancy

Oh I had to be up at 7:30 to get ready. I was not even wanting to get up. Everything was good with me and the baby. My blood pressure was fine and I was at 149,but I had just eaten. :) I asked Cindy about the not going over 40 weeks and she said that the doctors did not want me too. She said we'll do what I want to do. She said they really want me to be induced. No way! Keep dreaming! She said that we'll do what I want as long as it is safe for the baby. She said she just has to tell patients who had a previous c-section that,the doctors order her too. I should have known that! She did tell me that she wants to check me at 36 weeks to see if she can feel if the baby has come down in the pelvis. She said if he/she hasn't, she is going to have me do hands and knees along with squatting to get him/her there. She said that I could have had him,but because of his positioning mostly I didn't. She said she even believes I could have had him being the size he was. You know how most doctors say little women can't have large babies. 8l I know she takes a lot of slack for not doing what they want her to concerning her patients,but I am so glad I found her. I know that I would not have been able to labor as long as I wanted with Daniel and I would have probably felt very defeated. Because of her I labored through every stage and know that it was not my body that was "damaged" or "unable". Some women's aren't I guess,but mine wasn't one of them. I know too that I would not be able to make the decision to let my body go into labor on it's own this time. I mean just because I had a section they want to rush things. I know they have to worry about a lot of malpractice issues. If something were to happen to me or the baby I would have no right to sue them,it was my choice,but unforunately not everyone thinks that way. That in itself is sad too.

I'm just so excited! :) I also asked about how I was doing with my weight and she said awesome! I have gained 3 lbs overall. I thought it was 5-10 lbs. I hope I don't come across vain. I told her I am just trying to do everything possible to avoid a section. It was heck on me. For some it's not and I'm glad b/c I do not want anyone to go through that pain and trouble. Like she said we'll do everything we can and if we don't have a VBAC we know we did everything we could. That's what happened last time. I am very proud of myself and my "team". We did great and I know we will this time again! :) I just feel so empowered. I am feeling great about this pregnancy. I was terrified with Daniel and felt so stupid for being so. I am going to try and go to some monthly ICAN(International Caesarean Awareness Network). She said that would be really helpful. The lady doing them is actually a friend of hers and Tammy's. Heidi and her mom,who is a Midwife, are doing them here in Mobile. I believe Heidi is trying for a VBAC also. I really need too,just gotta email to see when they are. I hope they do have them.

I go back June 17th for a regular appointment. Tammy is going to that one with me. It'll be another early one,but I like it better that way. I go June 4th for the ultrasound for the sex of the baby!!! We had scheduled that day,but Mike may be out of town. I'm going to try and change it to the 5th so my Mom can stay the night before and go with me. Two people think I am having a girl. What do ya'll think??? Lately, I've been having a feeling we're having a girl. I could be wrong,either one I'll be estatic over,just want a healthy baby! :) We decided on names too! It'll be Michael Aaron,call him Aaron or Elizabeth Hope,call her Elizabeth. We'll see. Our friends Brian and Amanda had their 3rd baby via c-section this morning. He was 6 lbs and 10 oz. How small! They are doing well! I have a cousin who just married last year and his wife is expecting in September,a boy. I also have a friend who is expecting in September. She's having a girl. Babies everywhere.

Thank you for prayers!

I've been MIA!

I wanted to update everyone on us and what's been going on. I'm 14 weeks and 6 days pregnant! It is really going fast! I can't believe I'm almost 4 months! Daniel will be 15 months on the 26th and he's growing like a weed. My last few dr. visits have been going well. My blood pressure is good and I've gained like 1 lb. I gained 3 once,then lost them and gained 1 back. Cindy was extremely happy! I've not really done anything to not gain it besides drink water instead of anything else. We're hoping this time if the baby isn't in position he/she will be small enough to turn in the womb,unlike Daniel who couldn't. Since I am attempting a VBAC I ordered some Red Raspberry Leaf Team,thanks to Erika, that will help my uterus be stronger. It should be here tomorrow. I feel great! I'm in my 2nd trimester and energy has picked up. The morning sickness is gone also! I get plenty of exercise with Daniel,but haven't been out walking. The heat has picked up here and the only time I would prefer to do it is the afternoon. Since Mike has been on day shift I am cooking supper and by the time we're done eating it's time for Daniel's bath. Sooo ... Cindy said I was doing great to not be walking. She said walk when I can for endurance,but she also said I did pretty stinking good last time. ha! Daniel and I heard the heartbeat this past appointment and all the noises in the womb scared him. He cried and was shaking until she found the heartbeat. I go back May 20th and in June we'll find out the sex of the baby. I am SO excited!! We still haven't agreed on names,though I have some I really like. Michael Elijah,Michael Timothy,Madalyn Kate,Elizabeth Kate,and I really like Esther or Ruth. I'd have to sedate Mike to get him to agree to either of those names though! Keep praying for a healthy pregnancy,baby,and delivery!

Daniel is growing so much! He's so adorable and so friendly. His favorite word is ball or dada. He attempts to say a lot haha Only Mike and I know what he is trying to say. It's like our secret code. He's still sleeping on an air mattress in our room,but occasionally climbs into bed with us in the wee morning hours. He always tries to communicate with people wherever we are. Most of them think it's cute. He is such a social baby. He's just so sweet too. He's gotten more affection lately,which I'm glad about. He'll give us sugar and hug us. He still does not like the vacuum at all. He doesn't like to be awake in a room with the door shut even if we are in there with him. He isn't a bad child or a tantrum thrower. Thankfully, we started dealing with that not long ago. He knows that isn't appropriate and if he does it he gets in trouble for it. He just has no patients for anything. I tried teaching him some sign language. He actually will sign more sometimes. He's really smart too,I have to remind myself he is only 15 months. Oh and he loves the outdoors!! He would live out there if we let him. He also looooves dogs and horses! He likes to watch The Andy Griffith Show and Bonanza,yes he does. He's not much on cartoons. We have 2 stations,but I don't like them. So on CTN at 3 Christian cartoons or shows come on and he watches those. Too bad he is asleep right now,his favorite is coming on. Though, he won't sit for long and watch t.v. Guess that's a good thing. He also loves taking a bath and loves water. Oh and he's getting so attached to Mike. It's sweet. When he wakes up from his naps he runs to our bedroom window to look for his Daddy,then run to the door,and back to the window. I know once he is older they'll be inseparable. My lil' baby boy will not want me as much as he once did. That's sad. But I'll soon have another baby!


Mike left today to go work the Nascar Race in Talladega,AL. He'll be back Sunday. We miss him already,just pray Daniel will be okay. He cried and cried when he left. I had to chase him around the house and act goofy so he would stop. Tomorrow my SIL(my brother's wife) will be induced and likely have Asher Drake that night or so. It'll be their 3rd child. They have 2 girls. So my Momma and the 2 girls are coming down tomorrow and will stay with us tomorrow night. They'll be down most all day Saturday too. Daniel is going to love this! He loooves playing with Tabitha and Marley. It'll help keep his attention off of Daddy not coming in every afternoon too. Pray for Mike's safety as well as the others at the races. It gets pretty rowdy.


We made it to church Easter Sunday and last Sunday. Daniel did good. He's still learning we have to be quiet,which is something most kids his age aren't good at when they need to be. He doesn't bother me,but they'd rather the kids be in the back. I probably won't go this Sunday. We'll be awaiting Mike's arrival. I'll probably have something cooked and we'll relax the rest of the day/night. That's pretty much all that's been happening. We are still putting back for a vehicle. We won't buy a new one,but a used one. We'll have a note,but it won't be a big deal. We also have to think about where to go from here(our apartment). Once this baby arrives I'll have to stick to my charting info and we'll have to wait for another baby at least 2 years. We will have to find a bigger home(Mobile or a house) to live in. This tiny apartment is already running out of room. Oh goodness, we have some cleaning to do before baby arrives too. Right now we're just content with life. God has been and still is so good to us. We could not have made it without Him,and not just in the "big" things. In everything. I hope all is well with you ladies. I am just really busy! ha! And some people think SAHM don't do anything! Between taking care of the house,myself,Mike,and Daniel I have no time left. I'm happy with that though. I love my life and I love being busy for the Lord. Have a wonderful week!! God Bless!

Oi vey!

We were told to clear out all our cabinets in the house by Feb. 4th for new ones to be installed. The notice was given to our building G. So we did that Tuesday. Yesterday morning 8 came and no one. 9,10,so we left for the day. I was just stressing out. Daniel was getting into everything because it's all on the floor in boxes. We were hoping to come home too new cabinets and counter tops yesterday afternoon,but we didn't. I am just ready for all my stuff to be back in place. Daniel can't play,I can't cook,so we have to eat out. We are hoping they will be here today to do them. If not I'm going to put everything back tomorrow by 3 if they aren't here,I've got too Daniel just can't help himself. Mike goes back to work tomorrow too. I was perfectly fine with our "crappy ones" as the landlord called them. I am glad that they are getting this done before the new baby gets here though,wow. That would not be fun. We put in for them to install them after hours if needs be,but the only slot is Saturday. There's no way we can keep everything out that long. They were supposed to be done by Friday. I'm telling you I am moody during pregnancy,I remember how moody I was with Daniel. I'm trying to just relax,but the house is my domain ya know? The granite counter tops will be wonderful,once they're here. The cabinets will be nice too,I just wish they would hurry it up! I'm just trying not to loose my mind!! So please pray they get these things in soon.

Daniel is so cute! He had a blast with Heather yesterday. She's going to stay with us the 18th so she can keep him the morning of the 19th while I go to the dr. That place is always full of sick people,I really don't want to take Daniel to it. It's enough I have to be around them. I'm not sure what USA's policy is concerning VBAC's,but I'll be talking to Cindy about all this. I'm gonna have to get her to be honest with me about it all b/c if she tells me they are going to lord over her until I have a c-section I may opt for a home birth seriously. I know I can do it. Last time I was home for 31 hours laboring. I don't want to be a statistic,ya know? I want the chance to give birth vaginally,I deserve it. I know my body can do it. And there are no birthing centers near by,so that's out. That is why I am going to try my best to keep my weight down. I know some babies are just big babies,but I'm going to do what I can to eat healthy so the baby won't gain in excessive on my part. I won't be eating much sweets,soda's,lots of bread and pasta like last time. I gained almost 60 lbs. I'm 5 foot,so I don't need to gain that much. 25 lbs is really all I need to gain. I started some exercises yesterday that are pregnancy safe. I found a neat site, babyfit.com and I signed up. It's got recipes,nutrition facts,and exercise routines. I've not drank any soda's nor ate anything sweet! I have been taking my vitamins too. I found the ones that Tammy gave me,the multi-vitamin ones. I haven't walked besides us being in stores. It's not the safest to go to the park here alone or walk around the complex. Not so much the people in the complex are dangerous,but we live in the urban part of town and lots of people wander in here. Patti has to run them off. I just don't want to chance walking alone with Daniel. Plus,it's been too cold for even the 3 of us go walk with him.

Ok,I am going to find something to eat,although I can't cook. Pattie said be ready at anytime for them to show up. :-p Frustrating? yes. But it's part of living in a complex.