So soon...

I can't believe it, I had my first Braxton-Hicks Contraction about 4 weeks ago. I had NO idea they would come so soon. I remember them vividly from my pregnancy with Truett. I did not start having them when I was pregnant with Truett until 24-28 weeks, or at least from my memory. Maybe I just didn't know what it was, but this is without a doubt the practice contractions. I get about 4-6 a day and it's nothing to worry about. I just can't believe how fast this pregnancy has flown by. Truett's pregnancy was at a snail's pace.

I'm in my 22nd week and feel great, my appetite is ferocious!!! Aghhh... that can't be good. I try to pace myself. I also felt my first bouts of heartburn/indigestion, I felt it when I was 26 weeks with Truett and felt it this time when I was 20 weeks!! I'm definitely bigger this time round, and the little one is bigger also, so far. I don't know if we'll do another ultrasound but he's about 2 ounces larger than Truett was at this point, he is now at 1 lb. :) Now who am I to blame for the other NINE? And to end this mad pregnant woman's rant with a rave, Wayne can see and feel Jett kick. We just watched the little active man last night.

Pregnancy shots...4 and 5 months...

I am much bigger this second time around, I'm 20 weeks and 1 day (I'm in my 21st week) today... By evening I'm about double the size you see here:)

4 months







5 months

Well it's a .....

BOY!!!!!!! Truett said he has a sister named, Jett! We have not officially named him Jett, but we are pretty certain this will be his name!

Because this baby is due in November and Truett was born in January he will be able to wear most of Truett's clothes. That is a relief. I hope to buy new baby bedding (since Truett's has had it). I really liked our new doctor, Dr. Beiber. He was great and we're trying for a VBAC... WE SHALL SEE!

Up to date...

Uncle Scott (Wayne's brother) Aunt Rebecca (Scott's wife) and baby Ethan (our newest cousin) came in for Paw Paw Pete's funeral and we loved visiting with them and gushing over Ethan. We hated that we were all gathering for Paw Paw's funeral but we really got to know some other family members for Virginia and West Virgina (where Paw Paw grew up).


Truett started sticking his tongue out while he is talking (to give him a baby sounding speech). It drives me crazy but I try not to act like it bothers me.

Sweet Ethan Alexander
Maw Maw and her two boys!





Someone got a haircut...
He's such a big boy!
I think you are up to date... I will try to be more exciting and post more pictures soon! I'll be posting my 5 month picture soon! I can't believe I'm half way there! We go for our 20 week ultrasound and doctor's visit today! Keep in touch... we might be announcing something VERY soon!

Tomorrow.....

I can't believe how fast time has flown, I go for my 20 week visit and ultrasound tomorrow. We switched doctor's and this is my first visit in 6 weeks. Maybe they will tell me I have TWO in there... probably not! I can't wait to know...a boy or a girl! I think it's a boy and so does Wayne. Truett told me the day I found out I was expecting it was a baby sister. I guess we'll find out tomorrow! The Lord is so good!

Where have you been?

You've been right here... me too! Except I haven't really.We got back from vacation to get ready for VBS and then ended up with Paw Paw Pete in the hospital. Then our sweet Paw Paw passed into eternity to meet the creator and sustainor of the universe. We envy him and grieve for him. We will forever miss him and long to hear his stories and miss his love for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. After the funeral and much visitation from relatives, we have settled into a semi-routine. We have switched doctors and hope to now settle back down into a calm week or two! :)

We did enjoy visiting with my sister, Nicole and her oldest, Kerigan (she is pregnant and due in January). We met them and Nanna (my mom) at McDonald's a few weeks back.

Nanna, Kerigan and Truett

Can't keep him still!
Spending some sweet time with Maw Maw Mary and our newest cousin, Ethan. Ethan is Wayne's brother (Scott) and his wife's (Rebecca) little boy.

4 months...

I can't believe yesterday made 16 weeks! Sometimes I don't even remember I'm pregnant, but the BUMP reminds me of this! Truett often reminds me that I have a baby sister in there. We haven't found out what we're having, not 100% sure we will.

We are having a hecal decal of a time with doctors... I won't bore you with many details. I will just say we love, love, LOVE the midwife center in Lafayette, but I'm now paranoid that something will happen (like last time) and I'll be forced into another c-section. That is when I think well THEN I want to be close to home... so I'm in the search for a ob here in town. Many issues inbetween, but like I said, I won't bore you with those details. Please, if you feel led to, pray for understanding and wisdom, two things we are seeking at this time.

I'm on the desktop, so, NO pictures for right now. But, I did take one to commemerate the 4 month mark! I'll post it soon! My belly is MUCH bigger this go round, although I don't think I've gained anymore than last time I LOOK much bigger. I think I looked like this around 22-24 weeks last time, YOZERS!! I'm not complaining. I rub my belly all day long, I feel the little one off and on all day, I can't wait until I can feel him constantly. I love laying in bed at night... the little one is so active when I lay down (or that is when I stop to feel). :)

Animals, Water and A Sweet Sweet Little Boy,

It was a windy, chilly, and sometimes sunny day. We decided to take in a little inside/ outside aquarium. We watched a dolphin show, it was really cute. Truett loved to see them do tricks, but when I would clap he would say " No mommy, don't clap. It's just for me and daddy to clap!" He would say this EVERYTIME I would clap, until the end and then he said "Okay mommy, you can clap with us!" How kind!! But really, he was so affectionate to me this day, it was a day to cherish!

When we weren't at the beach or sleeping...

Love those little chubby toes!!






One of the restaurants we ate at- The Back Porch- is there on the left.

Our favorite things to do at the beach...

EAT

SHOP

PLAY

SWIM

15 weeks and rest...

Today is bittersweet. Our sweet Paw Paw Pete is not doing well, not well at all. He went into the hospital Thursday evening after a fall. He had a stroke last fall and has been slowly, but surely, getting around. After his fall Thursday he was admitted to the hospital where they wanted to check with his doctors to make sure he could handle the hip surgery. He has been pretty congested but the doctors said, he had fluid all over his body. He has kidney failure from having diabetes for so long and he has had past heart surgery (a balloon). He sounded congested in his throat Friday evening when we talked to him and then later that evening he went into respiratory distress. He was sent to the ICU where things have gotten worse, they put him on a respirator Saturday and said he is "very sick". We don't foresee him making it through the week, but we know it's not our timing. Maw Maw Mary is really having a hard time, if you feel led please pray for all of us.

I'm 15 weeks along today, and feel like this pregnancy has been but a blink of my eye. Last night, after hearing Paw Paw might not make it through the night, I felt the baby more than I have since I started feeling this little one nearly 4 weeks ago. He/she was so active, I wonder if the crying got the baby moving. Well, I don't have an update belly picture, but I am definitely showing. I am weighing the same as I was with Truett at this point, but I'm "showing" much much more.

A long time coming...

Sorry I've been gone so long. Our home (desktop) computer is on the verge of a meltdown, so I have to get on Wayne's laptop. He has been working like a wild man, so I was forced to only look at other blogs :) Well, hopefully I can keep you updated, I just might have to wait until Wayne is asleep. We enjoyed our vacation in Florida. Truett loved seeing the beach and was quite exhausted after a 7 hour drive and a long lunch break in the middle. He NEVER fell asleep on the way to the beach but he did get a good nap on the way home! I will try to not bore you with too many pictures, but what fun would a blog be without them!

Truett woke up ready for the beach, but until mommy and daddy were ready Truett enjoyed watching Mickey and Donald!

Truett and Paw Paw made a HUMONGOUS sand castle... I should have taken a picture when they finished it! Paw Paw had a moat and everything around it!
Hey, Mommy!!

He didn't know if he like the sand at first, he said there were ant beds everywhere (he thinks all sand, must be ant beds). He soon realized it's like dirt and began to LOVE the sand!

Summer Vacation

We didn't think this was something we could afford. With a new baby on the way and lots of planning and preparing the last thing on our mind was a vacation. My mother-in-law has been asking us to go with her to the beach. She is so sweet and always offers to pay for everything, not something we let her do. She said she was going to the beach for her upcoming wedding anniversary and wanted us to go, we joked about it and then she said "let's go book something". I did some research and found that we could stay somewhere pretty nice for 3 nights for about $600 but THEN we found a really nice place for 7 nights at $ 995. So, 4 extra nights and less than $400 extra bucks... we were stoked! A family vacation!!!!!!!! So we are leaving in less than 2 weeks to Destin, FL.

Beautiful Destin beaches

at night


an area shopping center

Playdate

Truett and I have really enjoyed growing and getting to know a few ladies and their little girls from church, and just recently an old friend and her little girl. Truett is surrounded by little girls, maybe that's why he says he's having a baby sister.

Look at Maddie posing!
Almost a perfect shot!

A baby boy, named Noah...

After reading an article from defendingcontending.com I wanted to post this blog. It's about Noah, a 5 month old that was shaken by it's caregiver while mom and dad were away. If you feel led please pray for this little one and his parents. I can only imagine what they might be going through.

Poison Ivy/Oak

Truett loves to play outside, especially in wooded areas. So, I was not at the least surprised by this new rash. We will just take it easy for the next few days, I know it's not contagious now, but he's pretty uncomfortable by the rash and all it's itching. We are enjoying some extra baths and television.

More Summer Days...

Water + A Little Boy = Summer at Last

11 weeks...

I definitly feel bigger this go round! It's like my body remembers and kind of gives to the memory. I'm not complaining, I actually felt the little one this past week and remember this feeling although it becomes more pronounced and stronger. It is reassuring although it is few and far between right now. I can't wait until I feel the hiccups and the rolling around. I have been trying not to say this, but I've been nauseated. I was NOT nauseated with Truett, unless you count the hunger pangs that turned into nausea. I just started about 10 weeks along and it has been coming and going. Now, I haven't thrown up or anything, but it's a come and go feeling. I don't know why I would have it this time and not the last, but like people say "each pregnancy is different". Hopefully this pregnancy will be as smooth as my last one. Last pregnancy I had some spotting at 8 and a half weeks and none this time.

What Truett likes to do for fun...

jump on our bed..... naked! We usually take off his pants and his shirt (because he gets so hot jumping and playing on our bed). He doesn't like us to stop there, he ALWAYS wants his diaper off. I guess it's a free feeling. Here are the G-Rated pictures.