thump thump thump.

Well I had my 2nd Dr's appointment today - it was a brief affair but I got to hear the heartbeat again! It actually made me a little weepy this time for some reason (and sadly Andy wasn't there to see me trying not to cry in front of the Dr)... I think I'm still just shocked that God has chosen me to be a mother at this point in my life (or at any point, really) - there are so many people that I feel would be more deserving and better prepared than I am, but I guess that's just how He works - mysteriously.

I am humbled and awed by the entire thing... I know He has a perfect plan for us, and will fulfill it in perfect time... even for those who have lost a child or struggle with infertility... I don't understand why He has kept me and my baby healthy, but I am thankful.

I have another appointment in 2 weeks, and then 3 weeks after that we'll get the first ultrasound and find out if we're having a girl or a boy!! I really think it's a boy, but I am totally excited no matter what gender Baby is!

And, even though people say it's rare or even impossible at 14 weeks... I'm almost 100% positive that I've felt the baby... I thought that I did a couple of weeks ago, but I wasn't sure. Now, each day, I think I'm feeling more and more and it is very very strange and exciting! I asked the nurse about it and she said that it could be possible, since I haven't gained hardly any weight - so I'm just going to believe that I am feeling Baby moving! It's bizarre and sometimes seems a little creepy to think that there is a human being inside of me... but it's very wonderful too!


I don't have much other news besides Baby things... Andy and I have hit a (hopefully brief) rough patch with the business, and the next month or so is going to be very interesting financially. I know we'll be fine, and I know God is going to provide for all of our needs, but it is very difficult and scary (please be praying for our faith and patience). We have a lot of exciting things lined up for the near future with the business, but July was a very very slow month and it's just hard to make it during those slow times. We continue to feel like this is still our calling, and are trusting God to work everything out and keep us going.

Other than that... Andy and I have enjoyed playing the Wii lately, and I'm trying really hard to finish a VERY belated BD present for my poor brother. I promise it will be finished before your next BD... *nervous cough* I know you know what it is already, so please understand how painful of a process it all is... I don't want to hate what I'm giving you, if at all possible.

My stomach is really getting pretty big these days... but you'll have to wait until a Saturday for more pictures.

Cheerio!

Lemon Bird.

I'm running out the door to drive to Atlanta for a Bridal Shower - but here are the 14 week Baby belly photos!



Baby is getting bigger!!!

I have another Dr's appointment on Tuesday - hopefully they'll be scheduling an ultrasound for next month to find out if it's a girl or boy!! Hurray!

SCIENCE!!!!!

This past week I finished printing a job for the Nashville Adventure Science center which I was super excited about. For those of you who aren't familiar with Nashville this is our version of COSI or the Children's museum in Indy or any other fine establishment for nerdy kids that love to learn about science like me. It's still strange to me that we've landed jobs with big well known companies and organizations in Nashville and somehow, perhaps accidentally, found ourselves creating much respected and much prized work. On this job not only did I design the main print but they specifically requested that we put our name on the shirt somewhere and a breif explaination about what we do and how we got to be so awesome. Here is a picture of the print I put on the inside of the shirt under the tag.

Plum Bird.

Well I'm officially 12 weeks today! I don't know if that means I've just completed my first trimester, or if I have 1 week left... either way, it's already gone by so fast!

Here is a reminder of Baby belly from 2 weeks ago...


And now, Baby belly at 12 weeks!!













It's quite larger than before, eh?? Miraculously, I still haven't gained any weight (a pound or 2 here and there have hung out for a day or 2, but then I've always gone back down to my original weight) - even though I definitely look a little fat now! I can't wait for Baby belly to be big enough that people can actually tell that I'm pregnant!

Not much else in Bird news at the moment... we had a great huge party last night for the 5 people that have birthdays in July: Eva (niece), Josh (cousin), Aaron (friend), Jessica (friend), and me (me). It was a lot of fun and wonderful to have most of our friends together at once!

Other than that, we're VERY loosely contemplating the idea of trying to buy a house this year (sounds impossible, but maybe worth a try?) so we shall see what happens in that department...

Andy wants me to stop blogging and play Wii with him now (I think maybe he secretly wanted one too... "birthday present" HA! ..... just kidding Andy, I know you got it for me!)

Early Birthday

So since Andy and I will be on the road driving to Ohio tomorrow, he decided I should open my presents early...

I must say, I've never been a big BD person, but my dear sweet husband certainly had different ideas about the whole thing... I feel a little guilty for allowing him to indulge in such extravagance, but I guess I should just be thankful!!! :) And I was sooooo excited!

I didn't get any pictures from when I opened them, but here are a couple taken later...

AHHH! It was all very very exciting! We had talked about buying some of this months and months ago, but decided not to spend the money... little did I know Andy had plans of his own!!

We got to play Mario Kart last night and had a great time - it will be fun to play all the other games that came with the Wii itself and with the extra controller!

This is happy (and, as always, sleepy Mii! ;)




Also, since I haven't posted any baby-belly pics, here is my 10 1/2 week shot... I still haven't gained any weight, or even gained back the 5-7 pounds I lost at the beginning... I'm about 1 1/2 weeks from being done with the first trimester, though, so hopefully I'll "pop" soon!
















And, just in case anyone thinks I'm trying to make excuses for a lot of extra ice cream or something, here is the real proof... although a bit late I suppose... (it's that little plus sign on the left)


Well, I suppose that's about it for now.

Thanks for the early Birthday Andy!!