Ultrasound!

We had an ultrasound today. Our baby is absolutely beautiful. I am so happy. I feel like this huge weight has been lifted off of my sholders. I can't wait to watch the DVD of our little munchkin. I will try and post pictures later. The heartbeat was 158 and the baby was measuring spot on.

Work in progress.

I am not artistic at all. Sometimes I pretend to be but really I am not. I decided to make a shirt to tell my students I am pregnant. So far it has turned out fairly well. I will finish it up tomorrow, but here are a few pictures of it so far. I am going to sew the little trick or treat bag on the short somewhere and then put a bag of sweedish fish in the bag. I think it is going to be cute. My dad asked me what I was doing tonight and when I explained it to him he didn't get it. I really hope my students get it. I think they will because they keep asking me what I am going to dress up as for Halloween.

Houston we have a Heartbeat!

The Drs appointment today was short and to the point. We got to hear the heartbeat. I took her a minute to find it and the whole time I was freaking out inside. But once we heard it it was beautiful. It shounded slower than what I remember DDs being but we didn't get an actual count. We go to have an u/s tomorrow. At my next appointment with the actual Dr. (12/2) we will get to find out the sex of the baby. That is in less than 5 weeks can you believe it!!! I am over the moon happy and I can't wait to see the baby tomorrow.

Pumpkin Patch!

We went to the pumpkin patch yesterday for like 10 minutes. There were soooo many people there plus it was warm so we took 2 pictures and bought a couple of pumpkins and left. I wish it was cooler out so we could have hung out longer but 93 degrees and people touching you is too much for me. I can't wait for winter so we can hang outside more.

Eve the tattle tale.

If you come say hi to Eve within 5 minutes she will mention, "Mommy has a baby in her tummy." followed by an immediate head bury of embarrassment in my tummy. It is really cute but at the same time makes it hard to keep it a secret. I can't wait until Friday when I come clean with my students and can stop changing my outfit 500 times in the morning because every outfit makes me look 6 months pregnant.

Funny Story

So last week Adam decided to tell his boss that we were expecting again so that he could get out of work early for my appointments at the end of this month. His boss was very supportive and said it totally wouldn't be a problem. Adam then told him that he wasn't really ready to let the whole office know yet. Boss said no big deal. Fast forward 15 minutes and Adam's department all go to a meeting. How does the boss start the meeting? "Someone in this room is bringing forth new life!" All eyes turn to Adam since he is the only one beside the boss who is married and in the position to have kids (his coworkers are all early 20s and still living the single life). So the beans have been spilled at his work. I just think it is funny that his (guy) boss was so excited for us. The funny part is Adam's supervisor wasn't there that day and no one(including Adam) has told her yet. Boys are so silly.

Sweetest Day!

So Adam and I were running errands today and my dad was with us. I reminded my dad it was sweetest day and he should get my mom flowers because it would mean a lot to her. We stopped at the flower shop while we were out and Adam and I stayed in the car. Adam turned to me and said, "Sorry honey I didn't know it was Sweetest Day. Do I need to go get you flowers or are we good?" This is what I love about this man. I totally didn't want anything I just wanted my dad to get on my mom's good side. I said we were cool and I didn't get you anything either. He said I only like to get you flowers when you aren't expecting them. That is when I like them best anyway. He knows me so well. I love surprises and romantic gestures that aren't expected. So yeah our sweetest day involved no gifts but I have thoroughly enjoyed the day with him.

Quilt Giveaway!

There is this very beautiful quilt being given away at

This quilt is so beautiful. I really hope I win it for Miss Eve!

Suspicious???

So in the last 2 days I have had 2 people ask me a question that I had to lie to. One is a friend of mine and she knows that DH and I were TTC. Well the last time we got a chance to chit chat I didn't know I was pregnant yet so I just told her it wasn't happening as easily as I hoped. I really didn't want to tell her I had a miscarriage. I am a terrible liar and say all sorts of stupid stuff when I need to think of a lie on the spot. Well yesterday she asked me if we were expecting yet. I said no. I am sure I kept rambling for a few minutes but I am choosing to remove my stupidity from my mind. Today I mentioned Eve to one of my coworkers who doesn't know that I had a kid. She asked me how old she is and I said 3.5. As soon as I say this the next question out of everyone's mouth is, "are you planning on more?" So today I said yes someday but not anytime soon. A smart person would have stopped there. But no I go on and on and on. Why can't I tell a simple fib? I am going to feel like such a traitor when I finally tell everyone at work. I was relaying this story to my mom and she said, "well you are starting to show people are going to start asking questions." Thanks for the vote of confidence mom. I am not really showing. I am just fat and can totally fit into my old pants the same as I did before I was pregnant. Arrggghhh. Even Adam says I look the same. I mean I am not saying I am not trying to get a little baby belly but don't tell me I have one when this is what I looked like before.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

Today is pregnancy and infant loss remembrance day and I just want to take a moment to ask everyone to keep those that have suffered a loss in your hearts and prayers today. Even though we are currently blessed with a baby doesn't make the loss of baby Pokey any less heavy in my heart. Many women are lighting candles in remembrance of their lost child. I have lit a candle as well. (Thanks Bada for the link) My thoughts and prayers are with those that have gone through the struggle of a loss.

Eve language.

I love how Eve mispronounces words. I don't ever want her to say them the right way because it is so cute. Here are a few of my favorites.

Music = Muse-Kick
Window = Nindow
Nuk = Gnochi
Zoo = Jew

I could go on forever but she is starting to try and say them properly and it makes me sad. I want her to stay little forever.

Disturbed

Today I had off of school so I took Eve to tap/ballet class. It is always fun to watch all of the barbie moms with their kids. Anyway I was eavesdropping on a conversation one mom was having with another mom. Apparently the little girl, we will call her Avery said,"I am the boss of the house." and the mom replied to Avery, "No, Daddy is the boss of the house." I was really shocked by this. If Eve had said that to me I would have replied, "No I am the boss of the house." or "No, Mommy and Daddy are the boss of the house." I would never say my husband was the boss. I think it is really sad that there are woman who don't set the example of being equal to their husband. In my humble opinion I think that saying your husband is the boss is saying that he is in charge of you. This really gets under my skin.

My 1st Purchase!!!

I finally got to purchase something for my soon to be munchkin! I am so excited over this. Normally I would wait much longer for this purchase but this stroller was on clearance at babiesrus and I couldn't pass it up! This is the stroller I wanted since we have decided to get an infant seat for this baby. Eve went straight into her Britax Marathon and still fits in it. By the time this baby outgrows the Britax Companion Eve should be in her booster seat and the munchkin can take over the Marathon. So originally this stroller is $339 but it was on sale for $175 plus I found a coupon for 20% off. It came with free shipping and I had about $20 on a gift card so I only paid $130 for it with tax. That is less than I paid for Eve's umbrella stroller. I cannot wait until this comes so I can put it together and cruise around the house with it. I might make Eve test ride it.

Why I love Adam!

When we first started dating Adam would do absolutely anything for me. He would be chilling on the couch with me and I would ask him to go get my chapstick and without so much as a sigh he would go get it for me immediately. As soon as he got back and settled in I would ask for lotion. (I didn't do this on purpose) and once again he would get up and get it. It was one of the first things that made me fall in love with him. I am extremely lazy and someone that was willing to bend over backwards to impress and spoil me was awesome in my book. He has always been so respectful of me and taken such good care of me. When we were dating for 1 month I knew we would spend the rest of our lives together. By 6 months my mom told us to get over ourselves and get married already because she could see how in love we were. We got engaged at a year and my parents response was "it's about time." They couldn't have asked for a better son in law and let him know that all the time. He is like a second son to them and he bends overr backwards for them as well. I really am a lucky girl. My husband is the hardest worker who would bend over backwards for everyone yet will stand up for what he believes in. Adam never ceases to amaze me everyday with his positive attitude, gracious heart, and commitment. Honestly he is the better half of this marriage and I am so thankful that God led me to him. He treats me like the center of his universe and still after almost 7 years still waits on me hand and foot. Don't get me wrong he is not some weak man who lets people push him around but he sets such a good example of what a man should be that I can rest assure that my daughter will always have a positive role model of how a man should treat her. He makes me laugh everyday a million times and lets me totally be my irrational, obnoxious, weirdest self possible. So why am I writing this random love profession about my husband? Honestly because it is all of the little things he does to make me happy. On Saturday (his day to sleep in) he woke up early to go get me puffy cheetos and wild cherry pepsi because I was craving it. Tonight he made me crescent rolls while he ate the leftovers because they were the only thing I could stomach. Yesterday after he got out of Jury duty he ran around running my errands so that I could come home after work and relax. He never complains when I ask him to do something so I don't have to feel guilty for asking for help. I love him and his dedication to my laziness. He really is a great husband. I totally adore him. On top of him being a total sweetheart he is also really really hot. I am not sure how I got so lucky!

I told.

So I told my principal today. She seemed pretty supportive and said that another teacher at my work is having the same issues I am. I wish she would see that this schedule is really nonsense. I came home from work today and took a 2 hour nap. I now need to do homework so I am sure I will be up for awhile. Only 2 more days of work this week and then I get a break!!! I am so freaking excited. I can't wait to sleep all day. To bad my mom is going out of town so I can't pawn Eve off on her so I can catch up a little on my sleep.

Work.

I am having a really hard time at work. I get so exhausted in the afternoon. I often feel very sick either I get nauseous or I get a really bad headache. I can't take anything for the headache because it makes me feel even sicker. I always want to lie down. My body just can't take working 9 hour days. My day is 1st period, 2nd prep, 3rd period, lunch, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th. Each class is an hour long. So I go 4 hours without getting a break. I am having a hard time even going to the bathroom in between classes because I am always busy. It is no wonder how I got a UTI. I am just not really sure how much longer I can do this. I am really hoping I feel better during the 2nd tri because if I don't this is going to be a really rough year. I have never felt more tired in all my life. I slept almost all weekend and could still sleep right now. I wish I could have 30 minutes in the afternoon to just lie down. I know I am being a baby but I seriously am really freaking tired and dealing with 30 kids every hour is stressful when you aren't feeling good. My students must think I am a hypochondriac because I am always not feeling well. These are the times I wish I worked a normal job where I could get a slightly lessened workload so that I could feel better. Just 30 minutes in the afternoon to myself would make a huge difference. I haven't told my principal yet that I am expecting and I am sure she won't be very supportive of what I am going through. My work is so stressful. Our principal is uber strict and I have to have my students engaged at all times. I know I should have them engaged but when you feel on the verge of puking yet never do it is hard to keep focused on anything but making sure you don't puke. I just don't see how she can accommodate my needs. I just want to feel like a normal person and not be so stung out at work. On top of it all I want to do when I get home is sleep and yet I have homework to do for my classes. I never got this tired or exhausted or nauseous with Eve so this was a little unexpected. I think I might have to tell my principal this week and pray that she will understand how I am feeling and be at least sympathetic towards me.

Dinner Time.

What happens when it takes you 2 hours to eat dinner?

July 2008

Oct. 2008

Eve takes forever to eat dinner. She does this on a regular basis. These are just the few times we thought to take pictures. She will eat her fruits and vegetables first and then just won't eat the rest of the meal. I think she might be a vegetarian and this is how she is letting us know.