Would you like a iced mocha latte today?

Truett has a wonderful memory, he keeps us on our toes. He remembers things we have long forgotten. Sunday Truett asked Wayne "would you like a iced mocha latte today, daddy?". We looked at one another and realized Truett was repeating something we totally dismissed while getting a coffee at McDonald's. The drive-thru has a recording that comes on automatically, it says "Would you like to try one of our iced mocha lattes today?", Wayne said "No, thank you. I'd like a medium coffee." That was it. BUT, Truett remembered and asked Wayne later.

I know there is a lot more than "lattes" going into his mind.

6 months down...

I guess time won't slow down if I ask... so, I'm trying to enjoy this short pregnancy! This is the only picture I have for right now.

Slap what!?!

Truett had a recent virus and we were so glad to see it go, or so we thought. After almost a week of no symptoms we saw a rash, and at first didn't know that the two went together. Until, we did some digging (research). Thankfully the parents in this generation have Google University to call on. We spent a few hours researching childhood rashes and found what Truett had the whole time was a thang called Fifth's Disease (aka slap cheek disease).

Blogging Contest... My 1st Ever!!

Hey guys! I wanted to ask a favor to all 3 of my blog readers, since our new addition will officially put an end to our WHAT (Wayne Heather And Truett) era. I don't think WHATJ will not be the cutest blog name, I wanted to get your opinion and feedback. If I select your blog name I will send you a $25 gift card to Target.


November is still far off, but I'd love to get a new blog look up way before then. Please let me know what you think we should change it to. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated! Good luck !!

Oh, and any advice on how to make this blog more helpful would be greatly appreciated. Should I put more recipes? less about me, more about issues? less about issues? more about embarrassing daily happenings (I have PLENTY)?

Bye Bye Bad Bug

Truett's recent virus, left him with a fever and us with lots of time indoors. We played games, read books, watched movies, and played with too many toys. Truett was ready to go outside as soon as his 5 day fever broke. To which I happily obliged.

Eating was not his biggest priority and because he is typically such a good eater I knew it was not going to be a huge deal for him to munch on pretzels and peanuts. He didn't, however, like his Ensure, a.k.a. milkshake.





Trying to be a happy patient for mommy.

It was bound to happen again...

the dreaded charlie horse! I never had a single charlie horse until I was pregnant with Truett. I don't exactly remember when it happened with Truett but OW! is it ever BAAACK!! This morning at 6 am while stretching my leg. I did some research when I was pregnant with Truett and found that rubbing my calf while stretching my toes helps the most, but those episodes can last up to a minute and when you are holding your breath it can seem like forever.I learned not to stretch my right leg when I was pregnant with Truett and I guess I'll have to remember with Jett.

I didn't have a single charlie horse in between my pregnancies, I also read that the baby takes most of it's calcium out of their mommy at night and this is when the majority of charlie horses occur in pregnant women.


Have you ever had a charlie horse? Was it THIS bad, or worse?

Next week is my 6 month doctor appointment, this pregnancy is going way too fast. I'll post pictures afterwards. Tomorrow I'll tell you about our little bad bug.

I wanna be like you

Truett woke up and asked where daddy was, to which I replied "He's already at work honey, he left before you woke up." Truett then said "Daddy's a very hard worker, mommy." I answered "Yes, baby he works very hard for mommy and Truett, if he didn't mommy would have to leave Truett and work too". The glimmer in his eye said "I want to be like him!" It's a morning conversation like that that really makes my heart sing: Praise be to God!!


Good morning from us over here at the Mullins' household!

Last month's ultrasound pictures of Jett...

So this was him at 19 weeks, 3 weeks ago. He was 10 ounces or was it 12, I can't remember, and a little bigger than the last occupier of mommy's womb. He is much more active than Truett was. He moves as much as Truett did at 24-26 weeks, I'm only 22 weeks. I love feeling him and usually go to sleep feeling him kick and do flips, I am sure I have a smile on my face as I fall asleep.












I have NOTHING ready for Jett. I guess this is what people mean by "Your next one will be different". I believe I had EVERYTHING ready for Truett's nursery at this point. I still have most of Truett's things (thankfully). So, I shouldn't have to purchase too much.

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.