27 Weeks

There hasn't been to much excitement going on around our house the last couple weeks so I figured a post to sum them up would be fine. Plus I am don't think the frustration of watching the NBA finals is good for me :) (I was watching it while writing this). Its been fun watching the thunder but pros and college are so much different. I think I will stick to watching the College Sports...they are more fun!  While I am on the topic of sports I really wish I was living in OK this year. It would be nice to see a couple games but at the student price instead of the Alumni or O-Club Price. I think I will be pretty busy though, so don't think I would really get to any games anyways. I am totally ok with that!

So this post should really be about how BLESSED I am to have such amazing friends!!! Yes, I use that  word a lot lately (blessed) but I think it is appropriate. I think this cause I really do have a lot to be thankful for...even all the small things. My friends have been nothing short of remarkable. I don't think I will ever be able to thank them enough but I hope they know how much I appreciate them. I can't begin to list all the things they have done for me...thing like reminding me its ok to cry sometimes and that they are always a phone call away. Whether its reassuring me that I am loved and that I always have support or whether its taking me out of the house to make sure I am not a hermit (I am very good at that). Even looking at my registry to tell me what I am missing or giving me advice. I love them all! Its support and love from all over the US and its unbelivable. I am probably my worst critic. I over analyze everything and want to know every detail. I am sure that gets annoying...yet they are still there. Its amazing to me!!! So to all my AMAZING friends...I love you!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for all you do!!!

Now away for non-mushy stuff...

So the dresser we have been working on..well I have some work in progress pictures. Actually we are really hoping to have it finished maybe by this weekend. I think we are both just getting anxious to get the nursery all put together. Some days I think, goodness I still have 3 months to go. Then other days I have the momentary freak out of Oh My Goodness!!!! I only have like 13 weeks!!! Its varies but most the time I still think its a ways to go.  I am counting week 27 as being in my Third Trimester...so I guess I am 2/3 through the pregnancy.Back to the dresser. I think Jeremy was doubting my color I picked. But we have the dresser/changing table painted and he kept saying he loved the color. I am thinking he is just not that great at visualizing what its going to look like. Thats ok... thats the fun part for me. Plus I still love him! So right now we are in the process of distressing the dresser. I think it looks ok so far but we will have to wait until it is finished to see what the final out come is and if its really looks ok.

What it looks like once Jeremy was done sanding! I think it looks great! 

Then I ruined it by adding a bright teal! Yes, its bright but I LOVE it! Don't worry when I add pictures of the distressed look it is not near as bright.

I am using sandpaper to distress it and make it look older

Jeremy working on staining the top and the legs

I also wanted to add a quick picture of the beautiful flowers we have been picking. I would say Dahlias are my favorite flowers but next in line would be Peonies! I love them! So we have one bush in the back and look at all the gorgeous flowers it has given us. Anyways I love them!

Lets see pregnancy wise I am hanging in there. I honestly feel like a Hippo. Jeremy tells me everyday that I do not resemble one. But still I feel that way. I am just trying to go with it and enjoy it. I feel actually really good so I can't really complain. I probably get asked that the most...how I am feeling. I am ok with that though. What else are really suppose to ask a pregnant chick...so I don't mind. I have gotten a few comments I have to try to just laugh off. The base Dr the other did inform me I was looking round...umm thanks! I guess! lol. Then the other night I hinted to Jeremy (I thought I did) that KFC potatoes sound amazing. He didn't get the hint. Apparently I am suppose to directly ask for what I want. Well he didn't have time to get any by the time I just asked so needless to say my go to food choice was mac n cheese. ( i realize these are both bad choices...never mind that)... well I guess that wasn't flying with Jeremy. He said that was to many carbs for me that close to bed time. What?!?! Dang it Jeremy I am hungry! So there I sat and ate my SALAD! At the time i wasn't happy, but now i really laugh about it. I did ask him 5 min before KFC closed. I also now think a salad was a MUCH better option and much healthier for me. At least he is looking out for me.

Also with this pregnancy I didn't think there was such a thing as Pregnancy Brain...I was wrong. I have been a quilting fool since I have been in MT. Well I was trying to work on a quilt and was actually motived to get something done...well I swore I broke my machine. So Jeremy took my machine in so I could get it fixed (I would have but its heavier than I am allowed to lift). This kind of put a damper in my production line. Needless to say there was nothing wrong with it. I didn't thread it correctly!!! I forgot how to even thread my own machine...I guess its back to square one for me!!! lol.

Saw the idea online but tried making my own pattern with some OSU fabric I have...it has a place to tie the side to a car seat so they won't kick the blanket off. I figured it was worth and try. 

Besides forgetting everything I am fortunate to only have to work half days at work now. I am not near as exhausted and feel so much better through out the day. I am so thankful for that. I didn't realize how exhausted I really was... I thought it was normal.  We don't have another Dr appt until July 2nd and then we are trying to get another 3D ultrasound done on 3 July. I am hoping Colton will let us see his cute face. We are so EXCITED to meet him! Needless to say I have had some very interesting dreams about him lately...including taking him horse back riding with me....car seat and all. I don't think that will work out to well. LOL! Its has been an interesting journey and besides everything that has been going on we are just trying to enjoy it and really enjoy each others company while we still can. I would be lying if I said I didn't have some bad days.  Last week was one of my worst. I made it the 4 hours I was at work without crying and made it to the car and just bawled the entire way home and just held Jeremy when I got home. I can't explain how much I will miss him. I can't explain in words how much he means to me and how hard it is having my best friend being away. Just the thought is not fun to me. Maybe I am a drama queen or just a cry baby but it never gets easier saying good bye and I hate it. Nothing is official yet, so I will keep you updated if I hear anything. It looks like he might be able to stay for the birth but not much longer...keep saying my prayers though!

Since our little water loving Black Lab tries to swim in her water bowl we bought her a small pool.  Sage thought it was a big water bowl at first and just drank the water. Needless to say Tally LOVES it! Never met a dog that loves to play in the water so much. 

This little stinker had a little to much fun the backyard today...he decided we needed a new hole dug in the backyard! Dusty!!! Maybe it was his way of telling us he wanted a bath or we didn't turn the TV on enough for him today.

How Far Along: 27 weeks - I got asked twice today when I was due so I am definitely sporting the baby bump now.  Jeremy told me not to long ago I was going to get 4 times as big...not to be mean or make this sound bad in anyway, but I hope not. Its not easy not being able to work out...so still a possibility! lol 

Total Weight Gain: Around 16 lbs still...think i am suppose to gain a pound a week from here on out. We will see! 

Maternity Clothes: Cant still wear a lot of my regular shirts just sporting maternity Jeans. 

Sleep: Shortened hour at work means this girl gets to sleep in...I feel like I have so much more energy. 

Best Moment this Week: Spending time with Jeremy. Pretty sure I passed my glucose test too so that makes me feel great too. 

Miss Anything: Still the working out thing...being able to ride horses or basically do any sport. Its all worth it though and totally ok.  

Movement: Mostly moves during the day and hasn't really woken me up at night. Lets pray it stays that way. As soon as I wake up he starts kicking at my sides...like he is sideways. Who knows what he is doing.  

Food Cravings: Obviously KFC potatoes...not much else. Love cheese still!

Gender: Boy! 

Wedding rings on or off: Still on

Looking Forward To: Getting the nursery done and even though the Baby Shower is still a few weeks away I am still excited to see friends and family. 

Not much else going on in Montana! I am loving the weather and wish I was able to just enjoy it a little more. Think I might try to go do some fly fishing or something (that doesn't require me to be on a boat). Thanks again for everyone who has been checking in and keeping us in your prayers.  We really appreciate it! Well I hope to have another update for you next week...take care until then.

25 Weeks!

See it didn't take me 2 weeks to write again! I go in spurts and by request I will try to improve my editing skills. No promises at all...like I said in one of my first posts you will just have to love me the way I am and look over it! lol. Sorry!

So we have had such a busy week or at least it seems that way. Sunday we went to our first Baptism class and that went pretty good. Our friends that we went and saw What to Expect When your Expecting went with us to the Baptism class as well. (Obviously they are Catholic too) I should really try to snap a picture with them....I will work on that. Anyways small world we found out they got married in the same church my parents go to in Edmond! How cool! So back to the Baptism class...I think we were the only couples to get called on during the whole evening. Its ok we were able to answer the questions and share our opinions. We have another class this sunday and I am really looking forward to it.  We just really want to get Colton set up for success and feel really good about all of this!

So what else is going on...

Monday we attended a class they offer on base. Its called Bundles for Babies. They offer a few classes on base for parents and we have decided to go to all of them because lets be honest we don't really know what we are doing. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I think it was good. I mean there are a few elements I could do without. Obviously I know not to shake my baby...evidently there are people in the world that don't know that! But I did learn how to swaddle a baby and learned we have a nurse on call on base all the time that will do home visits or what ever you need to make your life better. Whether its how to get your baby to stop crying or check your house for safety. That is always good to know. In the end they gave us a bundle of goodies. Its $75.00 worth of gerber stuff! I thought it was pretty cool and was pretty excited about it. Check it out...

The rest of the week we were really busy at work! We have had an exercise on base so that has kept both of us busy. If you don't know the military lingo and don't know anything about exercises then consider yourself lucky. Its like participating in a make believe scenario and still doing your regular job. It can get crazy.  Since I had a pretty busy week my sweet husband surprised me and sent flowers to my work. How sweet!  Here is a picture. I think he did an awesome job and definitely made the work week better. I mean who doesn't love OSU orange flowers!?! lol. Don't know how i can trump that...guess i will just take it in and enjoy it. Thanks Jeremy!!!

Oh I almost forgot about the most fun part of the week...haha!! Not really! I had my glucose test this week and it wasn't the most pleasant experience. I didn't get sick or anything and I thanked the Airman for refrigerating it. Anyways it tasted like thick flat sprite. I have not heard back yet if I passed or not so I am hoping I passed so I don't have to do the 3 hour test. Its not that the test was that bad its just not  entertaining sitting at the base clinic for that long. Not my cup of tea. Still thankful it was cold though!

After that whole ordeal the next day we went to Benefis Hospital for another Ultrasound. I told you I get spoiled. They are checking for the growth and making sure Colton is measuring and keeping up in size. So it most likely will be at a monthly thing from now on. Some time we get a tech that is not nice but this was was the most kind lady ever. It helps that we kinda have a connection there too.  The ultrasound went great and he is still measuring a little ahead and growing but not as large as the last time. But it still seems to be ok though. He is weighing in at 1lbs 9 oz.  The tech had my lay on my back a little to long and about passed out....but a quick turn on my side and I was feeling much better. We even got to see Colton with the 3D probe. This may be TMI...I don't really know where to draw the line. But apparently I have an anterior placenta so instead of it being against my spine its on the front of my stomach. It just makes it a little more sensitive...true statement. So of course he was facing my placenta so we could only see a little bit of his face. The tech told us to come back in a few weeks and she will do a 3D scan again for free! YAY! I can't wait. Here are a few pictures from the Ultrasound.

I guess he is comfy and relaxed cause he is kicking back 

and has his legs crossed! lol

Here is a picture of him waving...sometimes we get the nice

 Techs that will add funny sayings! Thanks!

So this is a view of his cute nose. This is a view looking from under his chin. So right under were it says nose it like you are almost looking up his nose and the bright white underneath is his chin. 

Here are a couple picture of his profile. I am so curious to see what he looks like. We are so blessed and can't wait to meet him. We keeping praying that he will continue to grow and be strong and count everyday as a blessing! 

How Far Along: 25 weeks 

Total Weight Gain: Still around 15-16 Lbs. I don't know if thats normal or not but the Dr doesn't seem to concerned. 

Maternity Clothes: Nothing new! Finally warm enough to wear a tank top today and it definitely makes me look pregnant. Maybe I shouldn't have bought one with stripes. 

Sleep: More than ever. I am exhausted all the time. I get home from work and crash and then  eat dinner stay up for a couple hours and then crash again. 

Best Moment this Week: Loved seeing Colton again! 

Miss Anything: Lots but all worth it in the end...almost to the 3rd trimester. 

Movement: He is a jumping bean! Now I know why its harder for Jeremy to feel any movement. My placenta acts like a big pillow and makes it harder for you to feel it on the outside...trust me I can still feel it. 

Food Cravings: Cheese! I think I could eat KFC potatoes everyday...I don't think thats because of my pregnancy. lol

Gender: Boy! Tech said said yup he is definitely still a boy

Wedding rings on or off: Still on

Looking Forward To: Lots! This week I am still really praying for good news that Jeremy will be able to stay with us and not miss Coltons first year. It breaks my heart to know he might be gone cause I know he doesn't really want to miss all the firsts. We understand and will do whatever Uncle Sam asks of us...it is our job. But more than anything I just want at least one year to be a little complete family. Sometime I don't know how good of a job I would do or if I am tough enough to get through it....so I am trying to only think of the positive instead. That can be a hard task for me. Right now LOVING every minute of everyday we get together!!! life is good! 

So... this weekend we are just going to hit up a few garage sales and maybe relax a little. Hoping we won't get called into work too much and will just be able to relax.  Like I always say I am so thankful for all the support from out friends and family and couldn't feel more blessed than I already am! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

24 Weeks!

I realized it has been 2 weeks since my last post! I would like to say I have bust beyond belief but really I haven't had that much on my plate. In fact last weekend my Doctor actually let me leave Great Falls! She told me I should go while she still lets me...so I wasn't going to question that. We went to Bozeman and were able to see my parents for a couple days. They have a Baby Store that I really wanted to go to, but go figure the week I wanted to go they were moving to a new location and closed.  Oh well we still had a blast! I snapped a quick picture so you could see what Memorial Day is like in Montana. I usually think of grilling and being outside....not what this picture shows. So this didn't help with all the work that needed to be done outside. It was a nice break though.

Jeremy has been hard at work around the house still. He is still currently still sanding the dresser we bought at the garage sale. It has turned out to be quite the project. So I would update you on how it looks but honestly it still looks the same. He took a break and was working on the landscaping and changing out the brake pads on his car. I must say I am really thankful that I married a man that is so hand with things like fixing some things with cars and building stuff. I have no clue how to do any of it. So I make sure he had a steady stream of Ice Tea and remind him to take breaks everyone in a while and tell him he is doing a great job. Here's a couple pictures of him hard a work!

Lets see what else has been going on...we had another Doctors appointment this week and I feel like we have hit a milestone. We are 24 Weeks!!! That is a huge deal to me, maybe not to some that have had pretty normal pregnancies or never had any miscarriages or anything. To me it means the world and I am just so thankful for every week we are giving! Blessed! So we had a great visit with the Doctor and like I say every time I am so happy we chose to go with her. She genuinely cares and makes every visit great. Yes she is a Sooner...we don't hold that against her! She ordered another Blood Test, a Glucose Test and another Ultrasound to check on the growth. We will see how that all goes. She also got our Full Amnio test result back and they were all normal. Will never be able to give enough thanks. Anyways I asked her for a copy cause I thought they were really cool. So if you every wanted to see what the results look like check it out.

You can't really see it but it also confirms that it was a boy.  So there will be no surprises for us on deliver day. Which I am quite ok with. Someone had mentioned that you are able to tell eye color and hair color from this as well. Well that is not true. We asked! Dr. Henzel said there still has to be some surprises. I guess!

So recently I have also gotten some questions about how we are decorating our nursery. Well its a tough one to explain. If y'all know me I mix and match stuff and make it work together. Its just my style...I can't help it. So I don't really had a "Theme". They main colors we will be using will be Brown, Orange and Teal. Trust me these are not easy colors to find. I am trying though. It kind of started with a Picture that I really like. In the picture it looks Scary...but I swear in person it is really vibrant and not near and intimidating. Anyways I love all the colors and thought I would use it.  Here is a picture.

We are also painting the dresser to look somewhat like this...

Well just a little darker and somewhat more masculine. Hopefully it will turn out alright.  Here is a picture of the Crib but it is a Dark Stain instead of white. This is the only one we agree on and absolutely love it! I was unsure about the spindle look on the side but the crib arrived this week and it looks awesome and totally matches the dresser! Yay! The bedding will be the brown instead of the teal.

I have also been pretty obsessed with Etsy if they had a Baby Registry I would totally be signed up for that. I know this sign has been popular lately and I just love it so I am in the processed of ordering it now. They have so many cool things though. Pillows to make match and anything you can think of that is personalized. Even some cute firefighter stuff. I much admit I am a little worried we might have a firetruck overload! We will see.

(The sign will be White, Brown, Orange and Teal) I will update you with some pictures later once it starts all coming together then you can see my vision.  I think I can pull it off and make it all look good. I am trying to avoid painting the walls either. If I just have to move in a year then I really don't want to have to paint it a million times. So I am using lots of color elsewhere.

The rest of this week was full of small tasks. We helped with a program with our Church called Engaged Encounter. Its the least we can do to give back. I got the work the registration desk for the weekend and that was actually pretty fun. There were a lot of couples (around 20) and they come from all over MT. We have always enjoyed doing it and we have met some great people by volunteering.
That was followed up by some Garage Sales...we found a couple things but nothing to great. Then this afternoon we also started a Registry...which I must admit it very intimidating. I am an organized person when I have to be...so yes I have an Excel Sheet on my computer that organizing the things we might need and were I can locate them...yes I am over the top sometimes. It makes me feel better about my finances and what not. So most likely I will keep it around. Needless to say I felt lost in the store. It doesn't help that Target in Great Falls has nothing and they need a new one. It is VERY old school.  So I just gave Jeremy the Scanner and i think that he was entertained...scanning stuff and then deleting just cause he could. Oh well! Its  work in progress at the moment and I am sure there are things we have missed.  Any must have items let me know I can see about adding them! I am clueless at the moment!

So I think I have chatted enough this week...I will try to update earlier this time. This week we will be going to a Baptism Class for Colton. We plan on trying to do the actually Baptism in Wichita, KS where we got married. We will see. We also have a parenting class on base on Monday. I have no clue what that entails but I will let you know!

(Please excuse my Lay Saturday looks...makeup and hair was not a priority of mine once I got home from Target. Oh and the Shredder...I mean doesn't everybody have a shredder that hangs out in their guest room...lol..Sorry about that)

How Far Along: 24 weeks 

Total Weight Gain: Well around 15 lbs according to my scale. I informed my Dr that some of her nurses subtract my combat boots (steel toe) and others don't. She laughed at me and said she really wasn't worried about me. I guess thats a good thing. Yet at work I have heard some interesting comments...one guy didn't even know I pregnant until someone told him this week. On the other spectrum I was also told that someone had to ask to confirm that I was pregnant or if he needed to tell me to hit the gym. Ummm...not the best way to word it but I will blame it on him being a guy and not know how to word things the right way...lol. 

Maternity Clothes: I was able to find a few things in bozeman...a cute dress for the summer. Now if it would just warm up and stop snowing! 

Sleep: Sleep like a rock still...sometime use an extra pillow it makes my back feel so much better. 

Best Moment this Week: Another enjoyable Dr Appt and being able to spend sometime with the parents in Bozeman.  Of course loving spending EVERY moment I can with Jeremy cause as of right now he is still leaving for South Korea and the day he has to leave just keeps getting closer. I try not to think about it too much cause he is my rock and I hate when he is gone. But I guess we knew that when we signed up for the Military but it doesn't make it any easier. Every good buy is hard. He applied for a Humanitarian to try to stay for a little longer before he leaves. If you could say some extra prayers for us that would be great! I pray everyday that he will be here for a while longer. I understand he will have to leave sometime but maybe if its later then I could go with him. Praying! 

Miss Anything: Always miss a lot of stuff but its all worth it in the end! 


Movement: Still moving around like crazy...loving it for now.


Food Cravings: Still Cheese and I love popcorn as well. 


Gender: Boy! 


Wedding rings on or off: Still on


Looking Forward To: Meeting Colton...not too early though or course! 
Also looking forward to my college roomies coming to visit!!! They are coming out in July and bringing their little ones. I am so EXCITED!!!

Here is a picture! I LOVE these girls! 

Thanks again for checking out my blog and thanks to all of our friends and family for all the prayers and support! They do not go unnoticed and we can't thank you enough! Until next time...