Blessed!

I decided to change the title up this week. Nothing extraordinary or unbelievable has happened this week but I feel blessed. I am fortunate for many of this things I do have in life and so thankful for even the many small things.  Like a roof over my head, a good job and great friends and family. So many times in the rush of things we forget what is important to us. I am truly blessed!

Its has been 2 weeks since I posted last and I will try to give you the run down on what has been going on around here in Montana.  First you may notice a new design! YAY! I think Sharon did a fabulous job and I am so excited with the way it turned out. It just makes me want to blog even more...that could be good or bad. So what else is new this week. Well guess who is here...

Dusty!!! He is here to stay with us again over the summer while both of my parents work in Yellowstone this year. I am really hoping I get to go down and visit but its not looking good. The whole can't leave Great Falls cause I can't be 30 min away from a Hospital is not helping my summer plans out to much.

Also these last couple of weeks I have been working on my Masters what seems to be constantly. I am only taking 2 classes at the moment but that is plenty.  Finals week is this week, so I submitted one classes final and group project already and just have to take a test on Thursday. Not going to lie the test makes me a little nervous. Its for Accounting and Math is not my strong subject. Hoping it goes well though.

This is my plan this week between work and studying. I bought some plants to put in some planters for my front porch. I am hoping they turn out well. Jeremy and I went to the local nursery yesterday and he helped pick out some of the plants and of course help carry them to the car. Its so much easier having him around. Love him! I will post a picture once I have them planted.

So the exciting thing for this week is our 20 week ultrasound! I will be at the half way mark on Friday! Our appointment is scheduled for Wednesday May 2nd. I was actually hesitant to put this on here because I am soooo nervous about it. I know I should be really excited because we get to see the baby and see the gender and everything, which I am excited but now I am more nervous than anything. I am have been praying a lot lately and really trying to put my full trust in God (why is it so difficult sometimes). I just keep thinking Trust in the Lord with all you heart and lean not on you own understanding.Well I have been reading a lot more into than that but just a thought I had. Anyway, if you have a few extra prayers to give please keep the 3 of us in them. I came back this last week with a couple positive blood tests and still have the placenta previa and abruption. I still feel really positive about things!! I know I said I am having a hard time putting full trust...its true. But to some level i feel a kind of trust I have never felt before (call me strange if you would like). I know I am usually a Debby downer but I still feel really great and positive just a little nervous. I am ready for a normal pregnancy and would love for a Dr to talk to me and give be great news and great feedback instead of emergency phone calls.  I know I am asking a lot but I am so ready for Wednesday to get here and so not at the same time! We can't wait to see the baby and just praying everything is well. (it has been about 6 weeks since my last ultrasound). Thank you in advance...and thank you for the many prayers already.

Here is a quick update for this week...

How Far Along: 19 weeks- I had Jeremy take a quick picture after work on Friday. Sorry you can't really tell much...trust me my stomach is starting to pop out. 

Total Weight Gain: Umm...probably around 7-8 lbs. No idea if that is normal or not. I guess I will know at the Dr this week. 

Maternity Clothes: I couldn't fit into my blues on Monday and had to wear a Flight Suit. Oh well! Thanks to Amanda S and Heather B I finally go out of the house and got a few maternity items and had a fun dinner.  I still need to get some jeans though. 

Sleep: Sleep like a rock! Hope that continues.

Best Moment this Week: Jeremy is home EVERY night! He got switched to an 8 hr job and I love it! It made my stress level go down a lot and just makes me feel so much better. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

Miss Anything: Tons...but that's OK! I miss being able to exercise the most and being able to travel. But it is all worth it and in due time I will be back out running and hopefully able to get out of GF. 

Movement: Yes! I am finally able to feel it sometimes and its kind of an awesome feeling.  

Food Cravings: Still loving cheese! I could eat grilled cheese sandwiches everyday and everything else with cheese to go with it. 

Gender: Still think its a boy but we will know this week. Yippee!! The heart rate is usually between 145-150. Any guesses? 

Wedding rings on or off: Still on

Looking Forward To:  Normal...if it possible. I think it is so that's what I am praying for and looking forward too. I am excited to know the gender so we can come up with some names (we have some names we like already) and maybe even do a little shopping. We have bought 1 thing! We have time...right! 

Thanks everyone for checking in...I really appreciate you taking the time! Hope you have a great week, until next time! 

-Disclosure...I am not good at English so if I have Spelling or Grammar problems kindly look over them please! 

17 Weeks!

So I am keeping my word. I said I would update every week or two. Well this one just happens to be two. I have just little updates about the pregnancy and thoughts I would throw in a few other pictures.

Well yesterday marked 17 Weeks! YAY! Every week seems like a big milestone to me. So last week was Easter and Jeremy finally made it home from his training in Colorado Springs. I absolutely love having him home and it is making life so much easier...well for me at least. Not sure he would say the same. lol. So I am not sure if I mentioned some of the restrictions that I am have been on lately. The base doctor instructed me to not lift more than 5 lbs. I am also suppose to rest as much as possible and limit my work day to 8 hrs. I don't know if you have ever limited yourself to lifting only 5 lbs but it is nearly impossible. Anything and Everything weighs more than that. So this has been very difficult for me to follow but I have been trying my hardest. I had to order and Easter Ham and then have Jeremy pick it up. So I wanted to make a cake before he got home. I went and check to make sure I had everything (I rarely ever do this and end up making a trip to the store) of course we had no sugar. There is a god!!! He makes Sugar in 4lbs bags!!! Needles to say it took me 3 trips from my car to my house just to unload the 5 items I had. I am still really thankful for the small things...so here is a picture of my small thing to be thankful for. Sugar that is under 5lbs!

Here is a picture of a project that I was finally able to get finished last week. I made it out of some scrap from other projects. I think it turned out ok. I am using it as my table runner (square) for the spring.

17 Weeks

How Far Along: 17 weeks

Total Weight Gain: Don't know how I feel about posting my weight on here now...didn't think about that at first! Well so far its been around 5 lbs.

Maternity Clothes: I bought a new blues skirt and shirt for work but that its so far. I have good intentions to go buy a few things, but I just never feel like going or run out of time. Really do need to go get a few things.

Sleep: Still sleeping great...unless I am standby and I get called in the middle of the night. Other than that I sleep great.

Best Moment this Week: Well I would be lying if I didn't say seeing my Doctor. I love going in cause I feel like someone cares and is checking up on me. Call me crazy just something I actually look forward too.

Miss Anything: I really miss being able to exercise!!! Call me crazy but I really just want to go for a nice run but my restrictions do not allow me too. Very frustrating to me.

Movement: Still none. Like I said earlier not sure if I will recognize it.

Food Cravings: I love cheese! I could eat Quizno's broccoli cheese soup everyday. I know its not that great for you but still at the moment it tastes amazing.

Gender: I think its a boy still. Doctor I think it trying to make me second guess myself. We will be able to find out the Gender on May 2.

Wedding rings on or off: Still on

Looking Forward To: The next couple ultrasounds and like always for things to be normal as can be. We go in the 2nd for the 20 week Anatomy Scan and they will also check on my Placenta previa and abrupt ion at the same time. I am praying that we get all good news and that things are going great! We feel so blessed and thank everyone for all the love, support and prayers so far. Our next appt after the ultrasound will be May 8th (I am pretty sure). Dr Henzel was gracious enough to send us the to High Risk Dr (Dr. Key) for the ultrasound on the 2nd. She said he has the best machine and town and will really be able to let us know what is going on and if things are improving or not. The Dr will also be there so then I can actually ask questions instead of just having someone that ignores me and not allowed to talk to me. Trying to really take it easy until then!

Other than that much else going on in Montana! We are getting something moved around the house and starting to think about where the baby will go. We are going to get a shed and I think the dogs will be moved out to the garage. I don't think they will be to thrilled!

Thanks for stopping by and take care until next time!

15 Weeks

15 Weeks

Nothing too exciting this week...just a quick update

So I am trying to keep my word and update this weekly or every 2 if I am really busy. First off please don't judge my picture. Okay, you can can if you really want to but I really don't care. I was going to make an effort to make myself look decent but you get the natural look. I was just too tired. My hair is not done and I have no makeup on at all. So yeah not my finest moment. At least my hair is not in a bun though! I get so tired of having it up all week. Anyways this is me at 15 weeks. I have a bump starting to show. Well at least I can notice and a few other people have mentioned it as well.

I also have to give a shout out to my wonderful friends and family! How sweet are they. I have been spoiled with sweet treats and running errands for me. THANK YOU! I have been put on a few stricter restrictions. The Dr on base won't let me lift over 5 lbs and has limited me to no more than an 8 hr work day. So my friend went grocery shopping for me and even brought dinner! I feel really blessed! You should try not lifting more than 5 lbs. It is a lot tougher than you think.

How Far Along: 15 weeks

Total Weight Gain: about 1 to 1.5 pounds I think. I didn't change the number from last week it cause honestly I didn't even get on the scale. Lets just say it wasn't my healthiest week of eating.

Maternity Clothes: Still don't have any yet. I really need to invest in some soon. I just never have any energy to do anything when I get home from work.

Sleep: Well if you know I can sleep next to a moving train. I have no issues sleeping. Well as long as we are being honest I have been a huge bed hog lately. Jeremy isn't home so I think that is allowed.

Best Moment this Week: Being blessed with great friends and family!

Miss Anything: Same as last week...Jeremy! He will be home this week!! YAY!

Movement: Nope- Even if it did I am not sure I would even recognize it.

Food Cravings: Still loving cheese! Could drink OJ nonstop if I could!

Gender: I am still sticking with my gut and thinking its a boy! We will see though. Maybe I can talk the doctor into telling us at the next visit.

Wedding rings on or off: Still on

Looking Forward To: Everything being as normal as can be! I am really looking forward to my next Dr Appt as well. I go in April 11 and it seems like eternity.