Catch Me if YOU Can!!!

Yes, I am running and hiding from the "Flu Bug"!!

I dodged my closest run in with the H1N1 way early last week. Now I am hiding from it again because Jeff was so lucky to catch it. The past few days Jeff has taken residence in our basement...we kinda feel like roommates right now. He was confirmed with the flu this morning, but was knocked down by it since Monday. My hands hurt from washing them so much, but I think I will deal with that if it keeps this bug away from me! So far, so good...we will see what tomorrow brings!

Pumpkin Carving Skills!

Our first year carving pumpkins together! Why did we wait so long? Jeff's pumpkin is on the left, mine is on the right and yes...we did carve a pumpkin for Monster! Pathetic? A little, but why not!

Don't make me buy this!

Monster is getting bigger, longer and a wee bit more active!!! For a couple of weeks it felt like he was playing cowboys & indians. Right now I am convinced that I may be having a ninja monkey in January!

I know strangers just want to strike up conversation when they see that your pregnant...

I don't mind talking about the pregnancy, but I feel like a broken record most of the time. I came across this shirt on the internet...it would sure make things easier right now!

The Challenge!

The dogs have been acting like something is going on around here. Abby had to find a new way to put her paws around my belly when she comes to see me and Zoe is starting to be more attached to Jeff. And why are we spending time in the other bedroom?

This picture was one of the many times I found the dogs looking at the crib! Instead of pregnancy books, I should probably research how to introduce the dogs to the newest family member! Somehow, I don't think that the transition will go very smooth...I could be wrong! (crossing fingers)

New Buddy Ol' Pal

These days I am poking myself (so far) twice a day testing my blood sugar. Once first thing in the morning for my fasting level and the second time an hour after dinner. My diet plan brings me back to the weight watchers days where all of the labels are read and meals are carefully portioned out. My fancy blood glucose monitoring system was FREE! Nice to not have to shell out $100 bucks for it! Everything seems to be under control for the most part, I am hoping I don't have to visit the Diabetes Center again...that would mean I would see the specialist and insulin would be involved, I'm not sure I want get into that!

Deep Breath!

Yesterday was a big ultrasound day. This follow-up ultrasound was scheduled to check the spot on Monster's heart that was found at the 20 week ultrasound. This white spot wasn't suppose to be a big deal and should be smaller or would probably be gone by the next appointment, but what isn't a big deal when you are dealing with your baby? Jeff and I have been praying like crazy for the "issue" to be taken away! I was pretty nervous and scared for this appointment, so my mom was meeting me for the appointment. I started to tear up while I was sending a text to Jeff " I'm at the office and am scared". His response was very calming to me saying "You'll be fine my love, God is in control!" At that moment, how could I forget about his control?

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“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?

“And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?

Matthew 6:25-33

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Mom came into the office and I was calming down at that point. The time for us to peek at Monster was here! Breathe deep! The images of Monster's heart were up on the screen, all four chambers were functioning and looked great, along with other heart parts, and NO SPOT was showing up anywhere! The ultrasound tech knew that I was nervous about this. She put her hand on my arm and said "It's gone! I can't find it!". I have never felt that kind of relief leave my body in a long time! We met with the doctor after the ultrasound and to sum up how Monster is doing he said " You have a text book healthy baby!". I on the other hand had a random finger poke...My sugars are pretty high. I will be visiting the Diabetes Center tomorrow morning, this will be a small bump that Jeff and I will overcome! Dr. said that the baby does not look affected by this at all and his size is in the 60% for his growth...Perfect.

Thank you for those who are and have been praying with and for us!