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.

3 reasons I want a VBAC...

Many think I'm a little silly to want to try a vbac (vaginal birth after cesarean). It would be nice to go ahead and schedule this little one's birthdate. I would even have the baby a week or two earlier perhaps then if I just waited on him/her.

1. It's the natural way. Natural birth is the best birth for you and for your baby. Despite what you might be told all medication (including epidural) has an affect on your baby. The medications used during birth cross to your baby and change the way your body responds to labor. Pain medications can affect your labor — your blood pressure may drop, your labor may slow down or speed up, you may become nauseous, and you may feel a sense of confusion and lack of control. With Truett I read "Childbirth without fear" and "The Birth Book", they both had lots of great information. With this one I'm reading "The Silent Knife", lots of information, I do take the information that seems to pertain to me and keep an open mind.

2. It's safer than a repeat cesarean. Women who have cesareans suffer from more infertility than women who have vaginal births. This infertility is related directly to the physical effects of the surgery. There is a higher risk of blot clots following a c-section than a vaginal birth. The severity and length of pain after a cesarean is much greater than after a vaginal birth.
The risk of maternal death is higher. 4 times more likely to die after having a c-section than after giving birth naturally.

3. Recovery is faster. Typically days (1-7) with vaginal birth v/s 4-6 weeks with Cesarean.


These are a few of my reasons to want to go naturally this time. Last time I wanted to do it naturally and did not get the opportunity, I'm really looking forward to working with midwives and Lord-willing I will go naturally this time.

More to come on natural childbirth. I hope to let you guys kind of in on my thoughts and plans throughout my pregnancy. Like I said, MY plans, goals, thoughts, they are not set in stone and might not be what God wills for me. I pray God makes me pliable and able to be molded for his will and most importantly his Glory!

Meeup Baby Carrier giveaway...

I have been looking at these carriers since last year. I have decided I will get one... but maybe I can win one too!

Go here to register to win!

CCHHHHHEEEEESSSSEEE!!!!

Truett ate some cheesy chips and we didn't wipe his mouth! Silly mommy and daddy! But it sure does make for some CUTE pictures!

Oh boyhood is calling.... outside

My first midwife appointment...

went well, it was last Tuesday. We mainly visited and went over my H&P (History and Physical). I met just one of the midwives that is at the birthing center. Her name is Lynnette and she is WONDERFUL! We discussed my due date and she said that it doesn't really matter which day I'm due... we'll just say the week of Thanksgiving. We will take the earliest date now and if we go over we'll use the latter date to figure out when to induce! Works for me! I had not gained any weight, my blood pressure was 82/62, normal for me. I was 8 weeks and 1 day.

Today I'm 9 weeks, about the same. Although, I do notice that at night I have that "stuffed" feeling. I will be 12 and a half weeks for my next appointment, I'll meet the back up OB, the guy who I'll see should an emergency occur. My next appointment won't be until I'm 18 weeks. I really didn't want to have many appointments at the beginning of my pregnancy, all that is done is talking and weighing. I'd rather have "big" appointments, you know, where we get to measure, discuss, review, and get some stuff done. The trip is a little under and hour and a half, so the fewer the better.
I'm super excited about the birthing center, it's family oriented and very cozy. I am so glad we are using this route.

Oh how I love TRACTORS!

Daddy and I rode on Paw Paw Pete's the other day and I was in love....

Beautiful Weather...

and an Easter Egg Hunt, the Resurrection Story and great food! Thank you, sweet Amanda for your everything! We met with Mrs. Amanda, Mrs. Challie, and Mrs. Misty, Anabelle, Sidney, Chloe, and Maddie at the Burlew's. The little ones loved playing inside and out. Truett loves the egg hunt and all the children sat still and quiet (relatively) quiet the whole time.

From Left to Right: Chloe, Maddie, Truett, Anabelle, and Sidney


1 2 3!!!!!!
Look at the different ranges of emotion!!
Truett says "Exit stage left!"

Thank you, thank you!

Here's a kiss for all my fans out there! High Nanna and Maw Maw!

Super Sunday Naps

Sweet, sweet, SWEET Truett. I wish this would never end!!

Do you play your air guitar?

Truett loves to play his "guitar". He has several shirts with a guitar on them and he acts like he is playing it. If he doesn't have one on his shirt he pretends. He loves jumping on our bed, so, when you combine them you get a rock star! He likes to play air drums, trumpet and violin, but nothing compares to his "guitar".

Rock On, Truett!

Daddy Day

Last week when my best friend and I and our mother in laws went on a shopping trip, our sweet husbands enjoyed some time alone with their little ones. We had a blast and apparently they did too! Jeffrey and Wayne got together and fed some ducks/geese. I'm so thankful for a husband who knows when I need a break. It was so nice!

This picture is so funny, I was looking at it with the table, Truett, Jeffrey, and Anabelle in view. Then I looked in the background, and yes, they are at a cemetery!! How funny! There is a lot of ducks/geese there and a pond. I can't stop shaking my head... oh well!

Deja Vu!!!

I remember when I was expecting Truett how I didn't know I was expecting just because of the outward appearance. I mean I was tired and a little more hungry than normal, but come on, who hasn't had a day or two or weeks when they felt this way (when they were not expecting). I also remember a certain post on this blog.

I, also, can't believe how big I really will get. I will definitely tell more and more, but there will also come a time when people say are you due any day now or are you carrying two? That's how big you get. I just can't believe how much I can grow in 9 months and then how small it really can be again. God is so creative.

I probably won't post a picture but once every month or so, that way I won't completely bore you and maybe you can see a big difference when the growth spurt kicks in!

6 week shot


This was me and all my 9 months glory. I don't think I ever posted this....
this was right before I had Truett. This was a cell picture, my last one pregnant. Wowweee!