Week 29........

Wowzers, belly is getting bigger and so goes the belly button! My thinking...they must have my due date wrong because there isnt anyway this is going to be functional 2 more months! Even my yoga, pajama, work out pants are no longer fitting!! This pair in the picture better hold out a few more weeks..or I will be wearing my maternity jeans to bed! haha...
Im getting so excited, I got a few things for Baby Girl at Christmas..a baby bjourn carrier, crib bedding...changing table (found off craigslist), piggy bank, lots of outfits, 3 Eric Carle books & bins for the changing table! I can only imagine Christmas once shes actually here.
She continues to roll around in bliss all day long, I LOVE feeling her. :) The past few nights she hasnt been up kicking all night which makes this mama really happy in the morning.
Her wrinkling skin is smoothing out this week as more fat is deposited under her skin AND her buds for permanent teeth are forming under her gums!

Next on the agenda this week: MATERNITY PLANS, boo! My goal is to have them finished by Friday....we'll see what happens.

Cravings: grapes, carrots......all veggies really. this week we are trying to go meat free..red meat has been a big turn off lately.

In case I dont get to update before Sunday..

Merry Christmas!!!!

Don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.

28 Weeks 5 days..

Sorry I havent been updating as often... now that Im on Christmas break I can get everyone up to date! I entered into the 3rd trimester this week! wooohooo, not much longer until we get to meet our baby girl :) She is moving around ALL day...luckily at night she is allowing me to get some rest! "They" say the final trimester is back to to feeling uncomfortable and tired...I am def starting to feel uncomfortable...lots of back pain...braxton hicks etc. but Im trying not to focus all my energry on that and keep moving! Prenatal yoga has helped tremendously and I am still forcing myself into the gym both of which make me feel 100% better. This past week David and I went to a prenatal partner yoga class, this class was GREAT! Our instructor showed us somethings to do with the birthing ball, stretches we can do together (which D actually likes too) and overall brought us one step closer in the birthing process. :)

Baby girl is approximately 15 inches head to toe and weighs approx 2.5 lbs. I on the other hand have gained a total of 20 lbs now!, weighing in at 140lbs!!! WOW, never thought Id see that number on the scale ;) Hoping Im not lectured at the doctor because I am techinally only supposed to gain 25 total. Oh well, as long as she is healthy and kicking what can I do?!

Something I feel like I should share....
In the past my sister Susan had always told me "you just wait until your become a mom...you NEVER stop worrying...its constant...you always think of what bad could happen" I would always laugh at her because she'd going around her house a million times making sure all windowns/doors were locked...she'd call if I had the boys at the beach and remind me they could only go so far..I knew it wasnt me she didnt trust she was just being worried. Now I get it, I have always said my prayers..maybe not as often as I should but I believe everything is out of my power..and God is in control. So now as I enter into motherhood I am constantly praying..talking to to God just asking to please keep my family safe & healthy. The more I pray the more I realize okay there isnt a point in worrying...whatever is supposed to happen will and its out of our control...which is VERY comforting :)

26 Weeks!

This updating is hard to keep up with! These days seem to flyyyy by! Anyway, all is well in the prego world :) I went to the Dr. Wednesday and met Dr. Robison. I kinda hope he delivers because I really like him the best so far. Baby girls hb was 148-152, she is measuring right on schedule and I am GROWING! I currently weigh 137 lbs so Ive gained 16 lbs so far...6 being in the past month. Im upping my exercise ( as if that will help..) but it makes me feel better and is healthier for her. We are settled in our new home, hosted Thanksgiving this past weekend which was a blast! Baby Girl got LOTS of yummy food from Daddy's cooking to Mikes Farm! It has been AWESOME having David home every night, I havent cooked once yet and its so nice having help around the house.
Below are my updated belly pics-24 weeks and 25 weeks

22 weeks!

Well this past week brought about some amazing new things! David felt Baby girl for the first time...and it just so happened to be the first night in our new house! It was awesome...since then he has felt her a few other times...he is just in shock and awe. This week she is the size of a papaya, about 8 inches long and weighing about 1 pound.
Im still feeling really good, went to my first prenatal yoga class on Thursday. Its just what my body needs. I cant believe I dont take the time more often to meditate and just be. It feels so good :)
David is officially finished with the restaurant until March. So now we need to start decorating and picking out stuff for the nursery! My sister Susan is hosting my baby shower in January so after Christmas we will probably register at Babies R Us and Target. Then in the summer my mom will host a sip and see for all my Ohio peeps! Im so excited, I cant wait to meet her already!!! Hmmmm...thoughts...we she look like me? I had golden wavy locks...pale skin..or will she look like Daddy? Full head of dark hair..dark skin??

Current Cravings: still bagels & cream cheese...any carbs really :) Looking forward to holiday dinners...lol I can take down some food right now!!!!!

**These babies are excited to meet baby girl too!











**Kitchen



** Dining Room

20 Weeks!

Although this is my picture of 19 weeks I am currently 20 weeks and 4 days :) My last doctors appointment went really well and we found out we are having a GIRL <3. We told the technician we did not want to know but while she was scanning the baby's body for her kidneys, liver, spine, heart she referred to her as a she which I immediately caught on to. BUT, I thought maybe she was just saying that so we still had her out the surprise picture in an envelope. Dr. Wright said everything looked great, including her heart which is what he was really paying close attention to. Once we were in the car I couldnt wait 5 minutes!!! David opened it first and told me it was a girl, he cried, I cried. It was the most exciting news EVER!!!

Baby Girls heartbeat was 145 bpm and she weighed 12 ounces. Ive gained 10 lbs total so Im currently at 130.

Ive already received 2 gifts in the mail from my mom--baby girl is going to be spoiled rotten. I REALLY love the mommy and me set from Old Navy. It has a pink/brown stripe layette & cap for baby and a matching pajama outfit for me while in the hospital.

Belly Pics..

18 Weeks!

This week Baby L is the size of a mango and about 6 inches long! Arms and legs are in proportion and s/he is making more and more movements!

On Sunday I felt s/he for the first time! I was sitting on our back screen porch with my pups and kind of leaning over when I felt a little wave. So I sat up and again I felt the "wave" 2 more times! It was such a surreal moment. I havent felt anything since, but I do get weird pains down there which I friend just told me she read that it could be the baby stretching and pressing on my cervix.

Odd Craving of the Week: Last night my sweet hubby ran to the kitchen to get me oranges and....MILK. ugh, would never eat this together but it was SO GOOD.

Tuesday we get to have another ultrasound! We are seeing the specialist Dr. Wright so he can take an in depth look at the baby's heart due to my nephew having open heart surgery when he was born. This one will take 30 minutes because the doctor will check all parts of the baby like the liver, kidneys, chambers of the heart etc. We are also going to have the dr. write the gender of the baby in an envelope so we can open the first night in our new house!

Things I am thinking of..

Found this picture on a blog- would love to have a old dresser I can paint and turn into a changing table..especially like this one with all the storage space! <3

Not that Ill use these anytime soon but, would like to have these...reusable snack bags and the several snack compartment carrier ( for longer day trips) :)

Week 17!

I am entering into week 17 and I am anxiously awaiting to feel movement from Baby L. I had a doctors appointment Monday and she said I should feeling something between 17-20 weeks :) The appointment went really well, I met Dr. Foiles for the first time. I LOVED her, so far Ive really liked everyone but she just had a really warm personality...she was funny too. When I was asked her about what can/cant do...(bc there are a million opinions online..) I asked about self-tanner and salicylic acid both are a no-no so she says you will be pale and have bad skin lol..David and I were both cracking up bc well its the truth! I finally gained weight, 6 lbs to be exact which is under the typical 10lbs I should be under at this point in my pregnancy. Ive experienced some sciatic nerve twitches in my legs and tushy...which is waking me up at night. Other than that Im still feeling pretty good. Baby L's heart rate was around 150 which the Dr. said was healthy at this time. Last time it was around 160 so Im beginning to wonder if its a boy. They "say" whoever they is that when the heart rate is lower its a boy. I guess we will see at the end of this month!!! I cant wait, either way we are going to be sooo happy! My intuition is saying boy and my moms and some people at work have said that to me but we will have to wait and see! My uterus is the size of a cantaloupe and I can actually press down on my lower abdomen and fee it really well now.
Baby L is growing so much! S/he is already 5 1/2 inches long and is mastering the art of yawning this week! haha- which s/he should be great at because im a constant yawner..even at the gym..its weird. I know Ive said this a million times over but I really cant believe how much Im in love with this baby already, what an amazing feeling. David came home the other night and asked "Are you thinking about feeling baby L all the time?" I replied " um, yes the feeling never leaves, I think about baby L ALL the time." He said I was thinking tonight at work that you must wait and think about feeling those movements all the time. Its funny, I know he is connecting with the Baby but I know he cant possibly feel the connection I feel-at least not yet...feeling very lucky that Im a woman. :)
So this is def happening..haha..my pants are barely zipping..they are currently held together by an elastic hair band. This was NOT comfortable at work today.
But, the great part about being pregnant your pants get tighter and tighter and you still take yourself to the cupcake counter because there isnt any guilt. When you get there its perfectly fine if you cant decide on just one! Apple Spice and Red Velvet...so far Ive had a part of the red velvet and it was heavenly.

15 weeks...and now 16 weeks!

Although the picture is 15 weeks I am 16 as of today!! Time is obviously flying as I sit here and barely have enough time to update my blog! Baby L is the size of an avocado, body fat is beginning to form and Baby L can begin listening! ah, so exciting..tonight Im going to read one of my favorites Guess How Much I Love You. I love this baby so much already its hard to imagine what it will be like the day I can look into his/her eyes, its all so emotional! Hopefully Baby L isnt listening too hard all the time, I sometimes wonder when I get stressed at work and raise my voice how that stress is getting translated to baby. Im trying my hardest to think nice positive thoughts but wow is that hard when you are in the beginning of the year with Kindergarten. October is an exciting month because we get to find out the sex at the end of the month. We are going to have the doc write it down in a sealed envelope. What we will do next I dont know, at the same time we will be moving into the house so we thought about opening it the first night there. We also thought about saving it for Christmas day. If David had his way we wouldnt find out at all, so Im still going back and forth. I have another regular check-up Monday, Im quite sure this time Im going to see some weight gain, and hopefully so. :) Im still working out (not as much) recently went back to some zumba...but Ive been eating non-stop!

Names that I like: Girl-Ava June(month conceived & davids fav granny) Sidney June, Collins (mothers maiden name) Aven Lillias, Boy: Noah Anthony(D's middle name) Collins Anthony

What Im looking forward to: feeling that angel for the 1st time!!! <3
Craving of the Week: chocolate!

to stay home or not to stay home....

I cant believe I almost forgot to blog about the other exciting news we got this week, David was offered a position within Onslow County Schools as their Food and Nutrition Supervisor! David has worked very hard the past 2 years applying for and interviewing for positions outside of the restaurant. When he got this call and texted me at work I almost fainted...I was beyond excited..but then reality hit..we both agreed long ago that I could stay at home once Baby L was here only IF we could live absolutely 100% comfortably. Which means we would not deplete our savings, traveling is still a must ( esp. once we have expanded), education for Baby L, living credit card free..the list goes on. We also agreed we were not down with the whole day care situation..I have worked in far too many..even super nice ones to allow my child into a day care full time. SO, long story short this would mean Baby L would be with a childcare provider full time because the position simply did pay enough for me to stay home. Then, I began to think of everything else- my gracious parents paid for this education, to set me up for success and a career...and I wasnt too sure I was ready to throw that away. I will have tenure next year and if I stopped teaching and went back I would start at beginning teacher status. dislike. David would love it because he would be home everyday by 5 but there are too many uncertainties to take the position right now. If anything, it gave him a lot of confidence to keep pursuing other opportunities...and the right one will fall into place sometime. :) For now, Baby L will be home with Daddy until 1 and with a nanny 1-4pm most days. His response "Ive got this."

14 Weeks!

Today I am 14 weeks and 2 days...as you can see the mini bump is beginning to take shape! Surprisingly, these are my jeans from this past winter! I am using a hair elastic to close them and they are not my "comfy" jeans anymore but they fit! I am feeling great and LOVING this ride...if I could feel this good I think I'd do this 6 times over. Hopefully Im not speaking too soon but this is just not what I envisioned. I thought Id feel bad all the time but luckily I think Ive been given the easy end of things so far.

Baby L is the size of an orange this week and is beginning little fetal body movements. Baby L only weighs a little over 2 ounces so I cant feel any movements yet. Im eagerly awaiting though....I LOVE this child!







I have been eating a lot of this lately.......yum so good! Here is the recipe:

• cucumbers and tomatoes
  
• add a pinch of basil, Italian seasoning
  
• salt and pepper
• red white vinegar
• water

Odd Craving of the Week: Chicken Wings??!! Normally, I probably eat this once a year...Sunday biggest craving EVER!!! So, D made some delish wings...1/2 hot 1/2 sweet teriyaki bbq. I was in preggers heaven.

Baby's 1st Heartbeat

Yesterday I had my first check-up and we got to hear Baby L's heartbeat! The heart was beating at 160 bmp-so fast!! I loved the Dr., she was the first female in the practice Ive seen thus far. She was really sweet and soft spoken. She only held the microphone on my tummy for about a minute, which was a little disappointing.....I wanted to just sit and listen for a while :) Its a shame you are in the waiting for an hour and back seeing the Dr. for 5mins! My blood pressure and weight are all okay. Im still weighing 122, so no weight gain yet. I couldnt ask for a better best friend in this journey- David has been amazing. On the way home he pulls into Toys R Us parking lot..what are we doing here is my reaction. He says were going to buy something every time we go see the Dr. Sweet! He is so concerned with my health and well being- always making sure Im enough protein in my meals....making sure every contractor that walks up with a smoke is told Im pregnant and to put it out..which makes me feel good...takes the stress off me.
After talking with a friend from work and sharing all her cloth diaper information with David we are 100% going the cloth diaper route. Not only for money reasons but waste reasons. Neither one of us have ever been into the type of recycling that sends materials to a plant..(pollution?) But we are def into reusing things we have around the house...milk jugs for watering pails..reusable grocery bags...reusing ziploc bags ...etc. SO, after some research on the computer it appears it will cost about 300-400$ to get started and yes it will be A LOT of extra work..but when Im determined to make something work it will. Here is one of the websites Ive used: http://www.fuzzibunz.com/

Current cravings- grapes, bananas, grape fruit, cheese, milk, soups, dark chocolate.
Things that make me gag: Thai Grill, Brooklyn Pizza, big meals.

12 Weeks!

I cant believe Im already 1/3 of the way there! I really hope time slows down a bit although I know once Im in month 7 Ill be praying it speeds up! I would say my energy is back 100%, Im always a little worn out this time of year with a new school year but Im feeling great. Baby bump is growing, you probably cant tell in the picture but to me my tummy def has a bump. From other pictures Ive seen many women only stick out in the lower abdomen at first. For me, my entire abdomen pokes out. Its like Ive eaten an entire pizza and look super bloated. I do <3 it!! Hormones are pretty crazy too, haha..Ive never been one to really PMS or anything. These days I can shed tears like its my job. If I even start thinking about holding that little baby I cry! I cried pulling up to my sisters when her older dog Cane wasnt there to greet me. (mind you he was put to sleep months ago for old age) AND if I have something to say whether it is okay or not I say it...like my filter is gone. Hopefully they level out soon for David's sake! Im continuing to stick to my gym routine but Ive eased up on my eating. If I want something, Im eating it! Bagels are so good to me right now!!! This week we get to hear Baby L's heartbeat for the first time, I seriously cannot wait to hear that sweet sound. I thought I would get another ultrasound which I was highly anticipating but the more I read it sounds like we just get to hear it. This week Baby L is the size of a peach and almost 3 inches long. His/her vocal cords are forming and the intestines are rapidly changing and growing!
We received a very cute black/white frame from future grandma Longo, it reads mom+dad=me. Im thinking of putting the ultrasound pics in it. :)

We've had a busy weekend! Cookouts, a little TLC @ the salon..& still working on the house, trying to move things along so we can get in and get well settled before the holidays. Our hardwood floors are being installed this week and we are finishing the storm water plan.
This is what we finished today- priming the front porch columns.

Week 11!

I am getting so excited that week 12 is right around the corner! Next week we get to hear Baby L's heart beat for the first time! :) This week I am feeling really great, my energy is definitely coming back... almost to "normal." I am eating ALL the time...but I dont really feel like Ive grown any. My only complaint about pregnancy is the breakouts! Its not only on the face...I feel like im 16 again..good thing- it looks like it may be clearly up. I hate breaking out!

We just survived the first Hurricane of the season..which can really put a hungry preggo lady in a bad mood! After going without power for roughly 5 hrs David had to take me out to dinner...you can only satisfy hunger with fruit and granola bars so long. Today was back to normal so I headed to the beach first thing to get in a work out while David surfed...then we went to the house to do some work. We ended up painting the nursery which was really exciting! The color is called barely teal...if baby is a girl Ill accent with pink, greens, orange..if baby is a boy Ill do pale blue, greens and orange. I saw a picture online of a nursery with these colors and LOVED it.

Baby L is about 2 1/2 inches long now. The pituitary gland in the brain is already starting to produce hormones and the bone marrow is producing white blood cells!

Week 10!

So here we are in week 10, only 3 more weeks of my first trimester! I feel like Ive had it "pretty easy" considering the first trimester is almost over and the worst Ive felt is just tired and sometimes nauseated. Not to shabby..I had envisions of much, much worse. Baby L is nearly and inch and a half long..and this week if its a boy Baby L will start producing testosterone! wow!
This weekend I learned 2 things: my size 0 no longer fit and pregnancy = sunburn prone skin! On Saturday I was at the beach alll day and ended with a very pink face/chest which usually does not happen when I wear sunscreen. I was REALLY careful all summer..but lesson learned! On Sunday David golfed in the morning so I headed to Mayfaire to buy some new pants! :) They are actually way comfy, Im used to buying the snuggest pants ever..thats how I measure weight gain and control eating. lol Gap had really cute jeans and NY & Co. had a really good sale on work clothes. I CANT WAIT to have the belly and all :) In 2 weeks we get to see our little angel again and hear the heart beat, I could just shed tears with excitement! This is the best gift Ive ever been given in my life....
I asked David what was 1 quality he'd want for Baby L to have from me and he asked me the same. His response was my positivity and outlook on life, my response was his brain! haha..if he/she can have the brains of daddy and the positivity of mommy...then this baby is already going to do big things!
I will post a new photo soon, I have misplaced my memory card..

My Wish List....

Bassinet

Moses Basket

Mamaroo Baby Swing-
it has 5 different motions and you can plug your Ipod into it! So cool!

Bumbleride-
great for walking/jogging and it is car seat compatible! plus i love the orange/teal colors <3

First Ultrasound!

Baby L's 1st picture!

Today was such an exiting day for us! We got to see little Baby Longo for the first time, we could see the heart beating along with his/her head and limbs. There was def some tears of relief shed just seeing that everything was okay. We saw Dr. Wilson whom I could tell I really liked! Hopefully he is on call when I deliver. He did say he had never heard of The Ohio State Univ. but I think we all know he is just suppressing his love like everyone else. LOL. I could tell he thoroughly read over my chart before coming in. He knew my history down to a tee. Since my nephew had a very serious heart condition and was born with one coronary artery and my sister had a very serious embolism and cardiomyopathy during delivery he suggested I see the fetal med. Dr on the 17th. This Dr. will check the baby's heart for any abnormalities and then I will have my heart checked but another Dr. in a few weeks. I feel confident that everything will be okay but if there was something wrong that the Dr's could be prepared when I deliver. :)
I cant get over how fast the baby grows and how all the amazing changes are happening between me and the baby all at the same time. It is truely the best experience anyone can go through. (that is if you know what is actually happening) I was surprised when the nurse told us that most people dont read the books..how could you NOT want to know what is happening in your own body?!
Im feeling pretty good and my energy is coming back. I find if I stay busy I think less about being tired and get more accomplished. I've felt less nauseous in the past week which is great!! I've been craving pickles, juice drinks and bagels. Not the healthiest things, so Ive been making sure to add protein to the bagels and bought the 50/50 calorie OJ.
Baby L is the size of an olive. The liver, spleen and gallbladder are forming and the arms/legs can make spontaneous movements although its a while before I can feel anything.
I still havent gained any weight and actually might have lost a couple. I weighed 121 this morning at the Dr. Oh and one more thing...David has kinda convinced me that we should make his/her arrival a surprise...so I am 99% sure we are not going to find out the sex...until I get an itch for shopping..that could change.

Week 6!!

As of Saturday I'm 6 weeks! Baby L is the size of a sweet pea and is growing the lungs, liver and kidneys this week. I am absolutely amazed by this entire miracle. I am feeling pretty good, nausea continues to come and go. Whoever coined the term morning sickness had no idea about the sickness at all. Mine is not in the "morning" in fact it seems to last all day but will go away quickly if I eat something small. So, thats what Ive been doing, grazing all day long. :) I don't have much cramping anymore, mostly at night if I do. Fatigue is beginning to make its ugly face and I dont have time for it! I'm not a napper, I feel worse napping because I feel LAZY. By mid-afternoon I am so exhausted! I'm still bloated but can still fit all my clothes so no complaints there!
Many people are asking what gender we prefer. I thought Id always go for a girl because I'd LOVE to have someone to dress up, play dolls, and plan a wedding for. However, now that Im actually expecting D and I are both completely excited for which ever we get. Boys are so much fun and EASY!
David and I got our first congratulations card this weekend from Sharon. She also enclosed this purse size week-by-week pregnancy guide which I love! Its so nice having a friend as thoughtful as her. <3
I am counting down the days until our first appointment! Im already thinking nursing colors:
Girl: aqua walls, bedding: lavender, orange and pink
Boy: pale blue walls or aqua, bedding: orange and pale blue

Bed side table....

Recently I had to swap my Chelsea Handler, Elizabeth Gilbert and Sophie Kinsella books for a more intellectual read, PREGNANCY books! When D and I first started talking babies a friend of mine suggested I read What to Expect Before You're Expecting and I am so glad I did! I learned so much from this book and tried my hardest to get my body in the healthiest baby womb shape ever! I immediately stopped taking b.c. and began a prenatal vitamin daily. I read folic acid will help with nausea so there isnt any harm in being over prepared.
I am now onto What to Expect When You're Expecting, Origins & 100 Healthiest Foods While Pregnant. I am determined to feel my best(if possible) and provide Baby L with the healthiest possible start to his/her life. By "healthy" I am going all-organic on meat, dairy and most fruits. Those yummy white pastas, sweet teas, coffee and anything boxed/bagged will not be missed! In the past year I have made a conscious effort to change a lot of theses eating habits but there are days I just give in. I have tried for months to ween myself off my dear morning, afternoon and evening friend:coffee. But, I always go back after those dreaded caffeine headaches. However, since becoming pregnant I have not had one cup of joe or one headache. I feel great, Its amazing!
I am sticking to my original pre-pregnancy fitness plan until I am told other wise. I usually do 20-minutes of cardio (eliptical, run, spinning) followed by 30 minutes of free weights and lunges. I hope to incorporate some yoga back into my life soon. The mindfulness and distressing will be beneficial once Im back at work!

As of today Im feeling great! The nausea and excessive saliva only lasted a few days but Im sure it will return again. I am experiencing some cramping at night but other than that all is well! My first doctors appointment is August 9th. and Ill be in my 9th week!! Im so in love and excitedddddddddddd. :o)

Sharing the news with our parents..

I called my mom as soon as I left David's work...I could not wait to share this with her. I thought a while about how I wanted to do it..should I send a pic of the test or just call? I decided to call in the event she was driving, saw the pic and fainted.. just kidding. I knew my mom would be so happy for us but Im her little girl..she will always see me as 10 years old no matter what...same goes for my Dad. I dont think they realize how old they really are. :) Once I got in touch with my mom I think her response was something like
Mom: "no way", "are you serious"
Me: "yes, were pregnant!"
Mom: "oh my gosh, congratulations"..a few moments later.."you know what that means..no more alcohol"

Then I think once it sank in she was calling me making sure I knew I had to see a doctor...and to tell me she was going to a maternity store to shop already! score!

We waited to tell David's parents the next morning because there was family in town and we were really trying to keep in quiet until I saw a doctor. So this is how David gave them the news..
D: " you guys have to stop smoking"..his mom smiles really big at me.."yep, kara's pregant"
Parents: his mom hugs and kisses me and was so excited...she said she was so excited she was going to burst because she had to go inside and appear as if nothing was said. torture. haha..
Stats so far:
As of today I'm going into my 5th week & I weigh 123 lbs. Baby L is the size of a poppy seed and is currently developing the circulatory system and heart <3

P O S I T I V E!!!!

So, heres the scoop..once I got home from Ohio David and I spent the following 2 days working on the house...and things just started feeling different. That week I started taking a few different vitamins plus the prenatal I was already taking so when the nausea set in I kept telling him "I think those vitamins are making me feel really bad." I'd sit down, drink lots of fluid and try hard to complain. :) By late Thursday afternoon the symptoms persisted, I felt nauseous, at times had excessive saliva (& no I wasnt on my way to Andernettos lol) I called my sister and she said to get a test first thing in the morning but I was thinking in the past 6 months the couple I did take were always negative so Im sure Im fine. Well by Friday afternoon my intuition took over! I was en route to a dinner party at my sisters and the voice was stronger and said just go to CVS, get a test...and why not just take one before I engage in any "adult" drinks later..hehe..
Once the test read positive I was shocked, over-joyed, scared and relived all in a matter of moments. So here was the kicker-my husband didnt know yet! ahh..and he was at work. I couldnt wait until that night so I drove to his work, told him the news and he was so happy. It was an expression on his face I dont think Ive ever seen.

I know we are going to make a great team as parents. I cant wait to see this side of my husband Ive never seen or known. <3 He is already referring to "baby" and acting like he can feel something there...soon enough though!

I feel so lucky and blessed with our news..I cannot wait to make the doctors appt. Monday and hear a heartbeat! Im already in love..

and its already May?!

A weekend in Ohio, a funeral, a birthday, Easter and a spring break...

-after an unsettling and heartbreaking call from my mom I went home April 7th to visit my very ill grandmother in Ohio. Funerals bring about every uncomfortable bone in my body (as I am sure it does for most people)

-on April 14th my grandmother passed away, just shy of her 80th Birthday.

-April 29th I celebrated with my sister to kick off her 40th birthday week. We had a blast..but that inevitable when were together. I always have the most fun with my sisters..I wish there were more time in a day/week/month/year!! We started the night at Manna and then headed out in Wrightsville beach.

-Since David was working on Easter I spent time with my sister and her family. We had shrimp tacos, salsa/chips and a martini (s). It was delish!!

-For spring break I went back to Ohio..only after my first flight was canceled and my return was 2 hours late. I have vowed I will never fly to Ohio again, driving from here on out. The actual time spent there was GREAT! I am so gracious to have such a wonderful mom and step-dad. We had such a good time hanging out downtown Columbus, sipping an afternoon drink, eating everything in sight and gossiping over work troubles! lol. I love that my parents can "hang" I can talk to them about anything, they give the best advice and are fun to be around. I also had time to meet up with my friends for dinner and drinks which was well overdue. I miss my friends so much in Ohio. No one knows you like old friends..

So needless to say it was a whirlwind April..it came and went in the blink of an eye! So ready for May to do the same! Just a few short weeks of school left and then my summer will be here! :)

Forgot how much I missed blogging..

This picture was taken on Sunday, these pups <3 the beach!

I cant believe it has been almost a year since I last logged in! WOW! Where does the time go? I decided to pick back up blogging since Im getting burnt out on facebook. I love how blogging can keep near & far friends and family up to date in the simplest form! So to fast forward from the last time I blogged David and I celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary in December. We spent five days in Montego Bay, Jamiaca which was a perfect end to 2010. We spent most of our time beach side sipping pina coladas but we did venture out one afternoon for a round of golf and a dolphin swim! The round of golf was a bit frustrating because I had not picked up a club in months. However, David did quite well and was really stoked to have his personal caddy. But the best part for me was interacting with the dolphins! They are such peaceful creatures I just love, love, love being that close with such a beautiful animal. All in all we had a blast, it was our first "lazy" type of vacation together. Most of our travels our booked around waves and surf breaks so it was def a nice change!

We spent the holidays with my family in Ohio. While we tried to relax and enjoy everything the holidays have to offer we could not stop thinking about our house. Our loan process took a VERY long 4 months to close on. So needless to say when we closed (December) we were more than ready to start. The only problem- it was cold and January. So the holidays rushed passed us and January brought snow, snow and more snow. Thankfully, once the skies cleared and the weather subdued before we knew it the foundation was finished we were on to framing speedy quick!

So here we are..the house is coming right along...we are looking at a move in date of the summer. But no one ca really predict weather, lazy workers etc. As the house appears larger and more "real" we are both getting a little nervous but are ready to finally have a place to call our home.

the house is almost complete! ha-not quite, but I was HAPPY when all the lumber actually began to resemble our home. :)