Pregnancy Highlights: How far along :  23 weeks and 1 day today Size of baby:   The Little One is 8 inches long, weighs a little over 1 pound, and is the size of a papaya. Total weight gain/loss : I really have no idea how much I weigh at this point.  I'll visit the doctor this week, and then I can determine how much weight I've gained since finding out I was pregnant.  Maternity clothes:   I've integrated several of the shirts The Best Friend gave me, but I'm still able to wear many of my shirts and dresses.  I'm hoping that I'll be able to make it through the end of May with what I have.  I'd really rather not have to purchase more dresses/shirts for work.  I feel blessed that I have been able to borrow so many things up to this point and that school will be out in just a few weeks. Then, it'...

Last weekend was so beautiful (really the last few weeks have been so lovely, weather-wise) that The Husband moved the wooden rocking chair in our bedroom out to our balcony, so I could read out there and enjoy the weather.  I stayed out there for at least an hour before my eyes became heavy, and I realized that if I didn't get up and start moving around, I'd fall asleep out there.  Between chapters, I took a few shots of my view. It was gorgeous outside; perfect temperature, a slight breeze, quiet neighborhood.  Well, mostly quiet.  As  I was reading, I heard a voice from around the corner downstairs say, "If you don't poop, I'm gonna squeeze it out of you!"  Haha, I had to try very hard to stifle the giggle that was threatening to pop out and let that unhappy woman know she and her disobedient dog were not alone! That's all for now.  Have a great weekend!

Hey y'all!  I have never done a post like this before, but I feel compelled .  Com-pelled , I tell you. The Husband and I are friends with a guy named Hank. Well, his name is Henry, but everyone calls him Hank... except his sweet mom.    Hank joined our church a few years ago, and then he joined the small group we were apart of last year.  Ever since that first meeting, The Husband and Hank have really gotten along well. :) Haha! Can you tell?! Picture taken by the talented Bethany.  Hank's on the left; The Husband is on the right.  And..my mom is eating a strawberry :) He loves dogs, and he has rescued  many  over the years. He's smart and has a great sense of humor.  He's pretty witty! Haha, they are two of a kind! He sings with our worship team at church. He works hard at his job (something to do with computers), and he's also a co-owner of a something-to-do-with-computers business. He recently sponsored two childr...

Pregnancy Highlights: How far along :  22 weeks and 1 day today Size of baby:   The Little One is 8 inches long, weighs about 1 pound, and is the size of a spaghetti squash. Total weight gain/loss : I suppose I spoke too soon about not being hungry.  I've been eating and eating this week.  The meals (or snacks) are small, but I eat pretty often.  We don't own a scale, and since I haven't visited the gym (it was just a visit...no exercising) since Monday, I don't know how accurate my weight gain is.  But as of last Monday night, I have gained *about* 10 pounds so far.  Maternity clothes:    I'm still able to wear a couple of my pre-pregnancy dresses, several shirts, and one pair of jeans.  I've been integrating in several maternity shirts and shorts into my wardrobe, as well.  The shirt I'm wearin...

Pregnancy Highlights: How far along :  21 weeks and 1 day today Size of baby:   The Little One is 7 inches long and the size of a large banana. Total weight gain/loss : I lost a little bit of weight this week (probably due to the fact that I'm not nearly as hungry as I have been). So, taking that into account, I've gained 8 1/2 pounds so far.   Maternity clothes:    Pre-pregnancy dresses, shirts, and one pair of jeans; maternity shirts and shorts Gender:   We're having a girl! It's so nice to finally be able to use those feminine pronouns. :) Movement :  We've felt sweet baby girl move lots this week.  Last night, while we were praying and The Husband had his hand on my belly, she was kicking and moving up a storm.  It was a really precious moment and one I won't forget any ...

Today, we had our Gender Reveal Party.  The party in which the gender of our baby was revealed to all who attended.  We, after our last appointment and ultrasound, decided that praying for our baby by name was of great importance to us.  So, we opened the sealed envelope with the baby's picture inside and found out for ourselves the gender of our baby.  We began praying for the Little One by name, and to me that was a huge blessing.  It's been quite difficult, though, not referring to the baby by a certain gender-specific pronoun!   But, people, the wait is over! We are having a baby girl! And, we couldn't be more pleased!

Our Gender Reveal Party is coming up VERY soon, so I thought it would be fun to see what you think the gender of our baby is. Please cast your vote on the poll at the end of this post, and then if you have time, I'd love if you'd leave a comment saying which one you guessed and why. :)  Did my morning sickness clue you in?  Was it the shape/size of my belly?  Was it my cravings or my crazy mood swings or the horrible back spasms I've been experiencing? Ok, and you're off! Cast away! (Haha, that was one of my least favorite Tom Hanks movies...that and Sleepless in Seattle , but movie choices are a topic for a different day! But hey, if you'd also like to comment below on your least favorite Tom Hanks movie, then by all means, feel free!  *Side note*  I really do like Tom Hanks movies...just not those two.) Which gender do you think our baby is? That basketball belly screams, "baby boy!"     Your horrid morning sickness points to...

Pregnancy Highlights: How far along :  20 weeks and 1 day today Size of baby:   The Little One is 6.5 inches long and the size of a small cantaloupe. Total weight gain/loss : I've gained 9 pounds so far.   Maternity clothes:    Pre-pregnancy dresses, shirts, and one pair of jeans; maternity shirts and shorts Gender:   Our Gender Reveal Party is next weekend, and the baby's gender will be revealed to all! Movement :  Monday afternoon I felt a few kicks and flutters, and I felt them again on Wednesday and Thursday.  That was very exciting!  Sleep :  I'm sleeping pretty well; the sinus congestion and frequent trips to the bathroom are preventing me from sleeping through the night, but the sleep I am getting seems to be doing the trick. What I miss :  Si...