Monday, January 31, 2011

Happiness Is...

a little girl named Ivie
finding a cold spot on the sheets in the middle of the night.
feeling my unborn child spin, move and kick.
family.





Happy Monday All!
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Friday, January 28, 2011

Congratulations Ivie Bug!

The back of Ivie's head. Her teacher is in the blue coat. Ms. Hassinger

Walking up to receive her award!

Bad lighting, but she received a certificate and a water bottle.

She was 1 of 2 kids in her class that won.




"The camera hurts my eyes Mom!"

Me and my beautiful girl!
This is the certificate she received.

The invitation we received said this:
"Please join us to help our students SOAR to the PEAK and celebrate success. We will be honoring those students and classes who have shown exceptional behavior and good character throughout the school."

I am so proud of our Ivie!
She received the Soar award today.
They had an assembly at her school and I was able to get off work for a little bit to be able to see her get the award.
I'm not entirely sure what she specifically received the award for, but I believe it is for going above and beyond. She is always looking for ways to help others and I couldn't be prouder.
I love you so much Ivie!
Mommy and Daddy are very proud of you!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

February 7th

February 7th is the date of my official anatomy ultrasound.
What do you think?
Boy
(as the first Dr. said) 

or

Girl
(as I've felt all along and my midwife said by the heartbeat) 

For fun, vote to the right --------------------------------------------------------------------------------->

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Friday, January 21, 2011

17 weeks 5 days Ultrasound

Baby's Head and Torso




The yellow circle is what the Dr. thinks is the boy 'part.'

Legs are crossed!

Arm

Little foot!

Legs crossed again!


Well, I went in today for my 'complementary' ultrasound.
We were really hoping to find out the sex of the baby, but he/she was moving around so much and kept crossing it's legs. It was SO cute!
The good news is is that the baby is perfectly healthy and measuring right on target. I was so relieved to hear that everything looked good and was functioning how it's supposed to.
Hopefully we'll know better in a few weeks if this baby really is a boy like the Dr. thinks, but either way, I'm just grateful that everything is going so well!

WOW

I have the most amazing husband.
Not that I don't always think that, but lately with the pregnancy, stress from jobs...children and life in general, I sometimes take him for granted.
This past week my hips and back have hurt so bad that I didn't know how much more I could handle.
Last night, right before I fell asleep, he rubbed my back and hip and magically, they feel better today! I actually fell asleep while he was rubbing and got the best night's sleep I think I've had in MONTHS.
Thank you baby...I love you so much. I am so grateful to be your wife and to be able to share my life with you.


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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Village East Movie Night


POPCORN, COTTON CANDY & DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR $1.00 EACH
*FREE ADMISSION*
*Students will not be admitted without a parent*

Ryan and I took Ivie to her school tonight to see Toy Story 3. She was having more fun buying treats and socializing, but I love that we were able to do something fun at her school.

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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Something That's on my Mind....

"A child's health and well-being starts with you. Provide your child with a healthy and safe home. Remember, this is your family we're talking about."
- Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: SVU

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

16 Weeks 2 Days




I had an appointment with my CNM today. She told me I am doing really well and that I'm doing everything right. Ivie and I got to hear the baby's heartbeat and my Midwife said it sounded like a girl to her. YAY!
I also found out that I can schedule my ultrasound on Thursday!
Keep growing strong baby! We love you!!!

Saturday, January 1, 2011

My New Years Resolution


My New Years Resolution this year is to send all my friends and family a birthday card. I'm usually pretty good about family, (although sometimes late) but I've missed a lot of friend's birthdays.
I have a lot of my friends birthdays written down (thanks to facebook) but I miss the dates or they slip my mind.
Everyone loves getting good mail, especially on their birthday. So, this is my goal!
If you want to be on my list, email me your birthday and address. Wink Wink.
Happy 2011 Everyone!
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