A real test of faith

This week has been pretty difficult, and I will give everyone an alert. This post is going to be very serious and possibly emotionally trying for some. Without going into great detail, I will share our story.

On Monday, Josh and I went to our Doctor's appointment to hear the baby for the first time. Well after trying to listen, then 2 ultrasounds we discovered our worst nightmare. The baby did not have a heartbeat. Also, we found out that I have a cyst on my right ovary that is almost 10 cm in size. Needless to say the week has been quite emotional and finally today we are bringing this trying time to a close. I went today to have surgery and got back home around 4pm. I am doing well. I am already up moving around a little. My mom flew in yesterday and has been a huge blessing to us already.

Josh and I are really blessed by all the phone calls and prayers our friends and family have surrounded us with. I want you to know that I truly appreciate all of you. I feel like I have a huge family, that covers multiple states.

I feel that Josh and I are doing really well staying positive and looking to the future. We may not understand everything, but God is in control and all we can do is keep the faith.

I am ready to move forward and allow God to move me onto whatever is next in my life.

We Love you all,

Thanks Again for everything.

I'm so excited

Tomorrow, Josh and I set off for our trip to Kansas City, MO. We have know that we were taking this trip since I think April. So, it has been a long time coming. On the agenda is:
1. Rush concert (the main reason we are going, but decided to make a weekend of it)
2. Boulevard Brewing tour
3. Country Club Plaza- shopping center, but free unless we decide to shop
4. Crown Plaza- I've heard it is pretty cool
5. Anything else we can find that is FREE!!!!

We will be there until Saturday evening. Then we will return, have church on Sunday, and then the best part of the next 5 days...... the doctor's visit on Monday. What a great end to a nice getaway weekend. We will get to hear the baby's heartbeat.

Kafka is going to stay with Brock and Lauren while we are away. It is going to be their trial run on a dog. They have been talking about getting one for a while, so I thought they could see how well they do with Kafka and then make the choice. I mean, I figure if they have trouble with Kafka it probably would be best not to get a dog. I say this because Kafka is so laid back. She minds so well, and is so easy to take care of. Hopefully all will go well and they will decide to get a doggie for themselves.

Now, I am off to bed. Gotta get up early tomorrow to get going.

See ya'll Sunday.

Visit #1- Prenatal Nurse only

On Wednesday, Josh and I went to my first doctor's appointment. We met with the prenatal nurse and it was basically just a meeting to get medical history, check my vitals and of course do the blood tests. We were there a total of about an hour, then we had to go down the street to Willow Creek so I could get my blood drawn. Now, let me tell you... I have never been good with needles, but I have really tried to prepare myself since I know I am going to be quite the pin cushion during my pregnancy. When we got registered and it was time to draw my blood, I warned the lab tech that everyone that has ever drawn blood from me has only been able to get blood by using a butterfly needle in my hand. Well, this girl proceeded to tie off my arm and search for a vein on the inside of my elbow. I let her stick me but it was a waste of time, because she only got 1/2 a vile out of the necessary 4 viles and the vein quite bleeding. So, she had to use the butterfly in my hand just like I told her she would. Now, I have a bruise on my arm and my hand is fine. I have decided that next time I am going to put up more of a fight and make sure they just use my hand so I don't have to suffer through more pricks than are necessary.

Today, I called the doctor's office and they told me all my results came back normal.

We will be able to heat the baby's heartbeat on Monday, August 27. I can't wait!

Maternity clothes here I come...

Tonight, Jen Murphy and I went to Fayetteville to Motherhood Maternity to look for me a swimsuit. I had one from last summer but it has really gotten to tight. We have some friends coming in town this weekend and we may go swimming so I wanted to get a suit. Anyways, I found one that is pretty cute and it was about $30 on sale. Here it is:


Also, tomorrow I am going to pick-up maternity clothes from Carla. She is going to let me borrow her clothes so I am super excited. I have decided I am ready to look pregnant and not fat!!!

It was pretty hilarious tonight while we were at Motherhood. There was a girl there that couldn't have been over 20 and she was like 7 weeks and was already trying on maternity clothes. Most of the maternity pants are still too big on me at 12 weeks.

Sickness has oficially moved in

Well the last three days have been long. During the first 10 weeks of this pregnancy I felt good and wasn't sick. Well that ended on Thursday. I woke up feeling OK, but after eating a little bit, I was sick for about 45 minutes. The rest of the day was a battle to keep something down. Yesterday wasn't quite that bad, and I was actually able to go to Brian and Michelle's for a hangout night. Today has been on and off. So, I have spent the day reading up on what helps with the nausea. I have lost 2lbs. in 2 days which I know is not good, so I want to do something to keep myself and the baby healthy. SO- Calling all women that are or have been pregnant. Please let me know what you did to curb the morning sickness that lasted all day?????

Thanks.