Tea Party?

I was reading the newspaper, and saw the article about this weekends tea party at the Space Coast Stadium. I heard my dad talking about it the other day, so I wanted to read what it was about. Appearantly it is a rally to talk about the money being spent in DC. I do watch the news on daily basis and can honestly say I am very concerned about the future of America. The more they raise our taxes, the more it is going to hurt the middle class. I recall during Obama's campain that he said that the middle class would not be touched. Hmmmmm...the new energy bill...yeah that is going to affect EVERYONE. People arent even going to be able to afford their bills. The new healthcare plan is going to tax people like crazy as well. I do agree something should be done about healthcare, but honestly, if you look at other countries who have their government run their healthcare system, people have to stand in line and dont get the care that we get here in America now. They still want to keep private companies, but how are they going to compete? Plus it is going to raise the price of the private healthcare ( that companies give their employees) and therefore cause people to not be able to afford it and then have to be forced to go to the government plan. I really dont like how the government is in control of everything...arent we a free country? I work really hard for my money, and I dont think that part of my money should go to people who feel they dont have to work. I do think that there are people out there that need help...however, there are plenty that know how to work the system. Anyways, so the whole tea party thing I think will be funny...however, what is it really doing? NOTHING!! We can complain all we want, but really, it doesnt matter, because we vote for the people who are making choices for us. Some of us win and some of us loose. I just think it is funny that they are going to have this on the 4th of July, and the way they are getting people to come..is by saying they get into the Manatee game afterwards, and then after that there is fireworks. Here is my idea on everything....America is very uneducated. If we were to put more money into education, and require people to get a high school diploma, and make education the most important thing, then America will better understand the basic needs of humans, and how thier country was started. Sadly, so many people go out and vote without having any knowledge of what they are voting for. Then they all complain. oh well what are we going to do!!

By the way....WARNING!!! My parents own a tax company, and the IRS sent out a letter telling them to warn their clients, that although you are all getting more money on your paycheck...what an extra $13 or something....over 52 weeks, that adds up. However, the government did not change the tax brackets, therefore, you are just getting more money up front, and could fall short when taxes are due...meaning you could owe money because of it. So be careful....do not claim more than you need to!!!

Ok enough of my ranting! Had the 3 hour glucose test today. So boring...and I got pricked 5 times!! I really dont think I have diabetes...but we will see. Bob and I walk in the pool now nightly. It is excersise for me that is less strenuous, and we do it at night so it isnt sunny out...still kinda hot, but nice because sun isnt beating down on me. Praying for 11 1/2 weeks of a healthy pregnancy!

Glucose Test #2

Today I had my 28 week check-up. Bradyns heartbeat was right on at 153bpm. My stomach/unterus measured at 30 but the doc said that is ok. See I find that really weird because sometimes it measures ahead, and sometimes it measures right on. Then he tells me, that I have gained too much weight, which again to me is weird. I have actually lost weight in areas!! In the beginning of all of this, I lost weight...like 8 pounds. So he tells me that I need to excersise and eat less. Ok, I can admit that on some days, I do probably eat alot, but on some days I dont. Its funny, I really dont eat all that much. I dont think I really have gained that much weight...I still wear the same underwear, and the same nike shorts I have been wearing the whole time on the couch! Ok, so I am not too concerned about it. So then he goes over my glucose test I took on Friday. Well appearantly, I need the numbers to be less than 140, mine...yup...you guessed it...158. So now, I have to go to a 3 hour glucose test tomorrow. He tells me that I might not have it, thats why I have to do this again. Ok, to me this is funny. No on in my family has ever had gestational diabetes...I dont even think any one has diabetes. So, I dont mind the juice, remember, tastes good! So, the next thing he tells me is to walk more...ok, let me get this straight...I am at risk for preclampsia with the high blood pressure, and preterm labor because I HAD bleeding...and now you want me to walk??? So, he decides for now, since my blood pressure is under control ( thanks to my meds and ofcourse God), he wants me to walk at night...not a lot, but just a little. Ok, last night we went to the pool, so maybe I will walk in the shallow end. Still excersise! I am now on a 2 week appointment schedule, which is awesome. I love going there and making sure everything is ok. I want my baby boy to be healthy and for me to be healthy! Lets just see here though...during this pregnancy I have had bleeding, been on bed rest, had high blood pressure, have Strep B virus, had to have an IV of meds for it, and became sensative to it, and now I might have gestational diabetes...I can get down, and htink why me...but God has blessed me with so much, that I can only take all of this and learn from it. So, next appointment, July 9th is with the high risk doc, and we get to see how Bradyn is growing! I cant wait for it. Bobs parents will be here too! oh yeah, and guess what...I dont have to be on bed rest right now..so another two weeks of me being able to go to the stores and stuff! Praying for 11 1/2 weeks of healthy pregnancy!

28 weeks :)

Today, I am 28 weeks pregnant! I feel like I am so blessed, and today, all I can do is smile and thank God he has gotten us this far. I still have 12 weeks left, and continue to pray for a healthy pregnancy. I had an OB appointment on Monday, and I will probably be placed back on bed rest because of my blood pressure, but the medicine has help me to keep it down, so that is good. In 9 weeks, Bradyn will be considered full term...which means if he were to come then, he would be healthy, and he would be born on August 28...which is my moms birthday...I would love that!!!

Today we picked up the crib and dresser. I cant wait for it to be put together and in the room, but we have to finish the room first. We had a water damage during Tropical Storm Fay, that we did not catch, because we never went into the room. When we discovered there was water in there, it was probably 3 days later. We were able to lift the carpet and clean the cement...my sister owns a restoration/carpet cleaning company in Michigan, and I have spent a lot of summers helping her, so I knew some things to do. When I called some companies around here to get the carpet clean, they were backed up for a month, so we just bought our own....well, the stain that was caused by the tv stand is still there. So, now we are trying to figure out what to do. Bob wants to just tear the carpet out and put a wood floor in. That would be nice, but then we need to get a rug, and gosh, those are expensive. Anyways, we need to figure that out before the rest of the room is finished...something with the height of the wainscotting. So, pictures wont be up until there is a picture of Bradyn sleeping so nicely in his crib :)

Ok, mommys out there...what monitors do you have? We are trying to figure out if we need the video or not...and what brands work well? Thanks for all the help and the prayers...they mean the world to us :)

Glucose Test

So today I went for my Glucose testing. I guess it is to make sure I don't have diabetes. They also took more blood and did another HIV test and Hepititas test...still trying to figure out how I would have gotten HIV on a couch! So, I was told that the juice they make you drink is gross for the test, however, I thought it tasted good. In fact, I liked it so much, that I had to go to McDonalds afterwards to get an Orange HI-C. That is exactly what it tasted like. I am pretty sure I do not have diabetes, however, with me you never know. I feel so blessed to have made it this far...28 weeks tomorrow! I continue to pray everyday that Bradyn continues to grow and is healthy. 9 weeks until I am full term...if he were to come 9 weeks from today, that would be August 28, and that is my mom's birthday....which would be awesome. I am thinking sometime between September 2 and September 4. I dont know why, but that is what I feel. My brothers birthday is September 2, and although he teases about not wanting the baby born that day ( he is the youngest, so maybe he is being truthful....we wouldnt want to ruin his big day!!!!) I think he actually would feel special sharing our miracle's big day!

My mom and I are talking about a baby shower. All of my family and Bobs lives up in Michigan, Illinois, and Minnesota...basically the whole midwest...so, I cant travel there, and I doubt any of them will want to come down here, and then some of them turn around and come back down after Brady is born, so I dont know what to do. I was thinking of just waiting and having it afterwards, so then they can see Brady, but then there are things we need, that you usually get at a baby shower, so I dont know what to do. I just want the stroller so I can play with it now...ha ha!!! When I was a little girl, I had a real baby stroller for my dolls. I thought I was sooo cool...ha ha...I think my mom had to take my dolls and hide them from me so i wouldnt play with them anymore!!!

We are heading to Bone Fish Willys tonight for dinner. Bob loves that place and so we are meeting my parents there. We were suppose to go there for Bobs birthday, but I was on a couch at that time.

Praying for 12 weeks of a healthy pregnancy!!!

Baby Announcements

So, I love being creative. I want to make my own baby announcements. The only problem is that I dont have a professional printer. Oh I wish I did, but of course they are so expensive. So, now I am researching how to get programs that can help me design and make the announcements and then be able to save them and get them printed professionally. I have been working on designs all day, using Print Shop. I do have photo shop, but I have no idea how to use it. I know what I want to do, I think printing is just where I need the help. Also, I know of a couple of photgraphers in the area, but I am still researching some. I want to get professional pictures done soon after Bradyn's birth, and I want someone who is creative and can produce some really awesome shots...this is the blessing we have been praying for, so we want something really nice that shows that.

On a side note...I am asking that everyone prays for two families that I know. The Gerbers, who Laura went to school with us, and was friends with my husband. Actually, I think I had a class with her too! Her and her husband just lost their son, Phoenix Lee, who was stillborn. This was their first baby, and I believe she was due in October. Please pray for them to get through this difficult time, and to continue to have Faith in thier Lord. The other family is the Fulkerson's. They were expecting their second, and was in their 18th week, when they went for their ultrasound to find out what their bundle of joy would be. Their baby boy did not have a heartbeat, and she had to deliver him. His cord was wrapped around his neck. His name is Gabriel Michael. This is very sad news, and I have been praying for both families today. PLease pray for them to both look to their Lord and to have Faith that God has a plan.

Infant NFL Jerseys

It is no secret that I love football...and of course so does Bob. However, he loves the Detroit Lions and I love the Chicago Bears. Since they are in the same division, Bob is says no way can Brady have any Bears clothes. Well I said that's not fair...so he said that he can wear a shirt that is half and half...I can settle for that :) But, I don't mind if Brady has a Lions jersey, in fact, it would be nice for him growing up watching the Lions lose every Sunday...I say lose because that is all they did last year...it is nice to watch with his dad though. So, I have been looking for infant jerseys...I know they are usually a onsie. I can only find 12 and 18 month old ones. I want a lions outfit for him to wear this year. He will be young and not even know what is happening, but Bob would love it if his son had that on. I swear though, all the lions outfits are weird looking. I either want the jersey, or I want a onsie that maybe just has the Lion on it or something...not 3 million lions on it. So, any of you Michigan people who see one, please tell me!!!!

Today I went to my parents office and had lunch and just hung out there. Then my mom and I went to Crib and Cradles so I could show her the crib and the dresser we got. We also looked at the rockers there. Bob has one he really likes, so now we need to figure out the color. My mom also looked at the cradle bedding they have there. We have a cradle in the family that my brother and sister both used, and then my neice of nephew used as well. My sister still has it, so hopefully we will be able get it from her. If not, its no big deal, we can manage...would be nice though to have it, since it is in the family. After that, my mom and I went to Cracker barrel for dinner...I love that place...I can get a good salad!!

12 1/2 weeks to go...I just keep praying and praying for a healthy rest of the pregnancy! Bradyn moves a lot, so that is good. I have an appointment on Monday with the OB, and I get the glucose test done on friday. Hopefully I will be ok with all of that. I mean gosh...just one more thing to worry about. I just want a healthy baby!!!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Nelson

This past weekend, one of my very best friends married her best friend. Josie and I have been friends since we were about 14. When I first moved to Michigan, we played softball on the same team. I was a pitcher, and she was my catcher. She has a brother who is my brothers age, so we all hung out a lot. Josie is one of the nicest people you could ever meet. She is so caring and giving. When she graduated from college, Josie went out to Arizonia to teach 3rd grade. It was at this school that she met Jake...a PE teacher. I got the opportunity to meet Jake last year when they came to Florida to visit. He is such the perfect match for Josie. They really compliment eachother. I am so very happy for the two of them, and I wish them all the luck and happiness. I was suppose to be a bridemaid, however, I need to keep Bradyn healthy and growing, so I was unable to travel. I feel bad, and wish I was there to celebrate her big day, but I was thinking about her all day...and I know she would rather Bradyn be healthy! I did make their programs though!

Jake and Josie Nelson...I am sooo very happy for the two of you. You guys are two great people, and are perfect for eachother. May you have a long and blessed marriage! Love you guys!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Fathers Day to all those wonderful fathers out there...especially mine, and ofcourse my husband...a father to be. Bob is going to be a great dad. He already is...he loves Bradyn so much!!! I cant wait for him to meet his son, and hold him and love him. Next fathers day, will be a wonderful day!!!

We spent the day with my dad today. The boys went golfing in the morning, while my mom and I watch tv and talked. Then the guys went swimming and drank..well pretty much the whole day. Kona went swimming as well. I tried to be outside under the fans and shade at my parents, but it got too hot, and I couldnt breath, so I went inside and watched golf...yeah boring! But I was too tired to get up and get the channel changer...wow...I am pathetic! We had a nice dinner, and then we came home and Kona is pooped!!!

I hope all dads had a great day...

Dear Lord

I thank you for this growing blessing inside of me. This is an answered prayer that my husband and I have been praying for since we were married. We are so thankful for getting this far, and know that each day our son kicks and turns he is growing, and we thank you Lord for that. I pray Lord that you continue to keep our son healthy, and that we go full term. I am very scared, and I know I need to keep my Faith, and know that Lord, you are here for us, and wont give us anything we can not handle. Please continue to keep us all healthy!

In Your Sons Name,
Amen

Bedding Arrived

I have looked at this bedding now for three years...always praying it would not go out before I have a boy of my own. I have watched other bedding come and go, but this I really liked and so it is like so unreal that it is sitting here, in my hands now. I know I sound silly, but I am just so excited for it. It arrived today, and I quickly had bob open the package so that I could look at it. Poor Kona wanted to sniff it and we wouldn't let him...he drools too much!!! I told him it was for Bradyn, and he tilted his head as if he were saying to us " You mean something new is here, and it isnt for me?" I just keep looking at it...I know when the crib is all up, I will just stare at it all, thanking God for his wonderful blessing he has given us!! I am very thankful for the blessing of getting this far...I know I have 13 more weeks to go. I feel like this week is a big week I need to get through...next Saturday, i will be 28 weeks, and I pray very hard that I get to 28 weeks, so I can breathe even more. My next appointment is Monday the 29th. Then on July 9th, I get another ultrasound to check on his growth, since I HAD bleeding, and have high blood pressure. I pray that all continues to go well. I just am so thankful for getting this far...I thank God everyday. I thank God for all my wonderful friends and family who pray for us and are encouraging us...this is truly a pray being answered, and we cant be more thankful and excited.

3 Months!

Today marks the 3 months to go point. I will be 27 weeks this weekend. I am soooo blessed to have gotten this far, and I pray that God continues to bless us, and we go another 13 weeks healthy. We are starting on his room this weekend. The bedding is being delivered. I am super excited because when I ordered the bedding the bumper, sheet, and skirt were back ordered until July28th, but the quilt was only back ordered until June 14th. I received an email stating that all the items were shipped, with tracking numbers...YEAH!! We got his bedding from Pottery Barn...I have had it picked out forever, and am so glad I am able to finally buy it! Bobs parents will be here July 8th, so we are hoping to have the room almost done by then so they can see it...even though they will be back here in September for their first grandchild to be born!!!

I talked to my cousin yesterday who is a radiologist and has been following all of my ultrasounds. He told me that my last results were excellent, and that had he not known I had bleeding, that it would never have appeared I did. So that was good news. He did tell me that I need to continue to follow what the doctor says and that he has a strong feeling that all will turn out great. He is awesome, and our family is so blessed to have him! He has helped family members through so much...he is the one who discovered my dad had dislocated disks in his back...he is just awesome. He explains all the numbers on the results and such. He did tell me Bradyn has a larger head...but hey, have you seen Bob's head???

Thank you again to all who have kept us in your thoughts and prayers. We cant thank you enough. It means so much to all three of us. You are all in our prayers as well. Thank you :)

Daddy Bootcamp

So a couple of weeks ago, I was telling Bob about the different programs that were offered through our insurance. There is a daddy boot camp that is offered. He laughed at me when I mentioned this, and told he knows how to take care of a baby. In my head I am thinking oh yeah duh....you have been around so many babies...you held Kacey and Kent when they were born...NOT!!! WIth my nephew, Bob wouldnt hold him until he was like 2 and he could tease him. He thought it was the funniest thing when you would take the bottle out of his mouth and he would cry. Then with Kacey, he did actually hold her when she was 5 months old. She was the little girl who only liked to be with the person watching her...she would cry whenever anyone would hold her. Ofccourse she loved me the most. So he took her one time when I was babysitting her and I had to go to the bathroom...he was very funy with her, and in fact she didnt cry...GO BOB!!!! Anyways, back to our conversation.

Me: Oh really, so you are ok with changing diapers?

Bob: Yeah it is easy to change a diaper.

Me; Really...what do you do then?

Bob: oh when they cry, you take off their dirty diaper. then you turn on the faucet and put their butt under the running water, then just put a diaper back on...you can use tape if it doesnt stick.

Me: You put a clean diaper on right?

Bob: well duh?

Me: what do you do with the dirty diaper?

Bob: Oh yeah...throw it away I think.

Me: Oh yeah you are definately ready to change a diaper...what was I thinking???

So I think either he is hoping he never has to change a diaper or he really does not want to go to daddy boot camp. Poor Bradyn...I better not let Bob change his diaper...butt under the faucet???? gotta love him though...he is very excited for his little one. Every morning he kisses me goodbye and always rubs my belly...Bradyn kicks for a while after that. It is one of my favorite things of being pregnant!

Baby Gap

Yesterday, Bob and I went shopping for some clothes for him...since there was a baby gap, I said well it is only fair we go there too. So we went in, and they happened to have a lot of clothing on sale. So, we bought Bradyn some little onesies. I only got one that was 0 - 3, because who knows if he will even fit in that. If he takes after his dad at birth, then nope...we will have to go to 3 - 6. We also got him a jacket, which we will need because we are going to Michigan in November. Plus, it isnt even that thick, and even though this is Flroida, we do have cold days....hard to believe since it is almost 100 outside at the moment, and it is only 9:30am. I absolutely love the baby gap, however, it is hard to justify buying clothes that are $25 ( just for a shirt ) when he will only wear it a couple of times, and then grow out of it. However, they are so darn cute, that once in a while it is ok! We got him two cute polos...I cant wait for him to wear those...yes my little preppy boy! we got a total of 4 items, and the total was $20. So that is nice. We decided we will go back and get some pants because they were on sale too, and they had a lot of them.

I am getting super excited for our little guy to get here healthy. I have been so worried about preterm delivery lately, but I need to just put this in the hands of God, and keep the faith. 2 more weeks until I am 28 weeks. My cousin, who is a Dr. and has been following all my ultrasounds and such said that my last ultrasound looked awesome, and that I am not more at risk for preterm labor than any other "normal" pregnancy. He did say however, to keep the blood pressure down...so we are doing that. I really dont go out and do much. When I say shop, I mean I go to a store and we are there for 20 minutes at the most. If I go to my parents office, I sit there and only get up to go to the bathroom. At home, I sit. I do not clean or cook or anything else. I do sometimes get my own drink, or make a bagel, but thats it. I am trying to make sure I do everything I can to keep Bradyn healthy! Stay strong little one...mommy and daddy have prayed a long time for your blessing!!! Hang in there until September...then you can meet us, and we will be very happy and proud parents....we already are so proud of you and your strength!

Oh yeah...I got to lay in my parents pool last evening...very nice!!

Eco-Friendly Products

Our great friend Jason has always been a good recycler...he introduced it to Bob and I, and well Bob has kinda gone crazy with it. We have a bag for different kinda of products so he can take them to where they need to be taken in order to make sure they aren't in our landfills...honestly, at first I was like...uhhhh this is annoying, but I actually think it is a good thing...I mean this is our Earth and we should take care of it. So, we have tried to do a lot of things that are eco-friendly...however, the price to do these things are crazy. I like to be eco-friendly, but at the risk of going broke??? I dont know about that. It honeslty doesnt cost anymore to make the products, but since it is something new everyone is doing, well they can charge you like crazy.

So, I am researching diapers and wipes. We can do the whole clothe diaper thing, but Bob said that is where he would draw the line because he doesn't want to clean them...ha ha! So, I see they sell eco-friendly diapers that are made of different products...why cant all diapers and wipes be like this? And why cant the government give tax breaks to companies who are eco-friendly...it makes since...so come on!!!! Anyways, I would like to use the eco-friendly diapers, but they are kinda expensive...those of you mommies out there...what diapers do you use? What about wipes?

I decided to register for the Dr. Brown bottles. Although they have a lot of peices to them, the reviews were all awesome, and they did have wide neck so they can hook up to a breast pump. Now I have to decide on a breast pump...I guess I really dont know much about it all...so I need to have some more information on it. I dont even know if I will do it for that long, so we will see. Other than that...I think I have registered for everything that I need. We are at Target and Babies R Us, and Pottery Barn Kids. Bob is starting on the nursery this week, and the bed and dresser will be ordered this week as well. The bedding has already been ordered and the quilt should be here this week...yeah! So, now we just need to pray to keep Brady growing healthy inside of me...and that I have no more problems...September needs to be here FAST!!! Then once he is here...everything can slow down :)

Parenting

As a teacher, I get to meet so many different parents, and it amazes me as to how some of them are with their children. Growing up, school was very important, and manners were a must. From the time I was a little girl, I had to learn how to go out to dinner and use my manners, and no, I did not have a game boy or other electronic to keep me busy...same with my brother and sister. "Please" and "thank you" were a must, and respect was a major part of our lives. Today, I see children who lack so many manners, and social skills, and then I meet thier parents...where has society gone??? We went to Makotos a couple of weeks ago, and there was a nice family sitting with us. They had two daughters...one was probably 12 and the other 14. The 12 year old had an Iphone, and was on it the WHOLE time, and the dad, well he had his own, and was on it as well...what has happened to family conversations??? I mean come on people!!! Last night, we went to see The Hangover...rated R. We went at 9:30pm. Yes it is a weekend, however, I was shocked at how many young ( 8 and under ) kids were at the theater. So, knowing the movie is rated R, and who is in it, you can be pretty sure the language is going to be very bad, and that the subject is going to be adult!! Just before the movie starts, in walks a family with a little girl, she couldnt have been more that 8 years old. She had her popcorn, and her drink, and she sat down quietly with her mom and dad...who leaned in to kiss for a little while...I know they were both her parents...or atleast that was it seemed like...she did call them mom and dad. So this movie is hilarious, and yes, filled with dirty words!!! There is boobs in it, and even gestures that are very innapprorpiate. That is why it is rated R. Why would these parents bring their kids to a rated R movie. I dont want to give the movie's ending away, but lets just say at the end of the movie, during the credits, it shows a private part...the mom proceeds to cover her daughters eyes...so...it is ok for her to see Boobs, to here the word cum, and masterbate, and other totally inaapropriate words, but this scence is not ok. When the girl got up at the end, all she says is "WOW"...yes I said the same thing..wow...that kind of parent would bring their child to this movie...never the less any rated R movie, and late at night??? Ok, so maybe they wanted to see the movie and their babysitter backed out...well guess what...you are parents, and as parents, you make a sacrifice...yes, you sacrifice many things to be a parent. This is a choice you made when you decided to do the dirty deed. Yes, sometimes the baby wasnt planned, but come on people...when we do the dirty, what can happen????? I know that I am not perfect, and I am sure I am going to make some choices that I might think twice about...but I do know that i am going to teach my kids manners, and that respect is very important. I will make sure that my kids dont watch certain movies where they will learn such language and inapprpriate behavior...will I be over protective??? Maybe some will say I am...but I see how I was raised, and i see the children of today, and do I want my little boy speaking to teachers like they do, or act like some of the children of today?? No way... I was a responsible, respectful boy who knows right from wrong, and isnt raised by a tv or any other electronic device. PLaying outside is important, and when speaking to adults, it will be expected to be respectful. And No, I will not be taking Bradyn to see a rated R movie until he is old enough to handle the material...even if it is 18!!

Weird Dreams

So, everyone tells me I will have weird dreams, and I have had a few, but some of the stories people tell me crack me up. This week, I have been totally freaked about preterm labor. See, I know a girl who had the same thing I did...she was 3 weeks ahead of me though. Her bleeding stopped and she went on her way like everything was normal. Anyways, she had her baby girl lst weekend, at 27 weeks 5 days. Her baby girl is 2 pounds 3 ounces, but is breathing on her own, which is awesome. However, since then, I have been freaking out about it. I know the doc said that anytime there is bleeding, you are at risk, but he also made it sound like you are at the same risk as anyone else, as long as the bleeding stopped. But in my head, I know I am soooo close to 28 weeks, so it freaks me out. I am doing everything to make sure that my Brady stays growing in me. I just pray and pray and pray that I go full term with him. I have read so many stories about people with hemotomas going full term with no other problems. Actually, when I look on line, alot of websites say, that the hemotomoa does not cause preterm delivery. So, I am going with that, and trying to trust God, like I have been doing this whole time. I just want this little boy so bad...it is a pray that I have prayed forever...to be a mommy!!

Anyways, so I had this dream this week, that we were in the hospital, and I was OVERDUE!! They were going to induce me, and a HUGE storm came through...thunder, lightning...all of it! I was freaking out because of the storm, and I was scared that Bradyn was going to be scared too when he came out. I remember looking out the window and the palm trees were bending over! Those of you who know me, know how scared I am of storms. So, maybe God gave me this dream to let me know that yes, I will go full term with Bradyn, but that I might have to deliver in a storm...is it worth it...heck yeah it is!!! Bring on a storm...as long as Bradyn is healthy...I dont care if there is thunder and lightning...I can deal with it :)

I have the best husband!!

So, I really havent craved much this pregnancy...honestly, throughout this whole thing, it has been hard for me to eat because when I am worried, I cant eat. But, I have been eat well the last coupld of weeks. Well today for some reason, I got this huge craving for Papa Johns...and I really dont even like Papa Johns. So I mentioned it to my husband, and he surprised me when he came home with parmasean sticks...I was soooooo excited. I was thinking about them all day!!! What a nice surprise.

So, I am having this weird pain...yes I have had is before, but I hadnt had in a while, so it has me worried. It is in my pelvic area...like it is a sharp pain that comes and goes, and it is only on my left side. I know there is round ligament pain, so I am assuming this is it, but I cant help but worry about every little thing. This is my first experience, and so I am sooooo worried about preterm labor...so I am like what is this...any one who has been pregnant feel this pain too? I have no pain in my stomach area or anything, just down low...I have 2 weeks until I am 28 weeks...I pray pray pray that I get to that point...then I can breathe even more after that. Bobs parents are coming in for our next ultrasound, which is July 9. I am excited to see his mom's face...my mom was with us when we found out the hemotoma was gone and that we were having a son. I am so excited to be in the third trimester...I just pray pray pray and pray that Bradyn continues to grow strong and that I go full term!! Thanks to those for the thoughts and prayers!!!

Please say a little pray for Holly and her family. Her grandpa passed away last night.

Wedding Programs and Stuff

So, for our wedding, that was 3 years ago ( yikes) I wanted to save some money, so I decided to make some of my own things. I love art, and I am very crafty, so when I saw some different things for weddings, I decided, hey I can do those too. So, I made our own church programs, and I made these programs for the reception that told the story of us, how Bob proposed, who our bridesmaids and groomsmen were, and a special thank you. There was a lot of cutting involved...and thats why I love my husband...because he is awesome and did the cutting. So, for my friend Josie's wedding, I told her I would make some for her. I am suppose to be a bridemaids in her wedding in two weeks. She is one of the friends i first met when I moved to MIchigan. She is such a sweet girl, and is also a teacher. She lives in Arozonia, and is marrying a super nice guy, who is a PE teacher. They are really good together, and I couldnt be happier for her. I wish I could make it to the wedding, but travling is just not in the picture...we are trying to keep this little guy healthy!!!

So, I am making these programs for her as well. Her wedding is black/bluish green, with pink...so I made hers a little different. Again, there is a lot of cutting, and once again, my awesome husband did it all, without even complaining!!! Today, I am spending the day gluing and adding the final touches. I love the way they turned out.

I would love to do this kind of thing all the time. I wish I had a professional printer...I keep begging for one...I think the whole ( $5000 ) one is out of the question...but maybe if I beg enough!! Ha ha! Anyways, I love creating different things...I make the flyers for our community all the time, and the newsletters for my parents business. I also made some programs for my BFF Holly and Jason's wedding. It is just a lot of fun!!

Brady is kicking a lot today. I love it...he lets me know he is still growing in there. We took his heartbeat last night, and again, he kept kicking whereever bob put the little stick thingy. It was so cute. He really loves his daddy! He really reacts to his voice and touch! I love it. Every morning when Bob leaves for work, he gives me a kiss and puts his hand on my belly...Brady always kicks for a while after that. I love it! I cant wait to watch Bob be a great daddy! This might just be Bob's favorite football season yet!!! Again, thanks for the prayers...I keep praying for no more problems...and a healthy 14 1/2 weeks!! 2 more weeks until 28 weeks...and i can breathe even more after that!

My Dear Aunt Margarette

Heaven now has a beautiful person as an angel! My Dear Aunt Margarette passed away this morning. She was 98 years old. She is actually my third cousin...I dont know how all that works. She is my dad's dad's cousin. Make since? Well, we have always called her Aunt Margarette. She was such a special person. Very caring! I loved spending time with her and talking to her about all kinds of things. When we would visit Chicago, we would go and visit her, and Aunt Katy, and Aunt Lena. They are all sisters. Aunt Lena passed away about 7 years ago. The three of them are such a riot. They are part of the reason why I wanted to get married in Chicgao...so they could be there. They are so important to our family. Aunt Katy is my grandma's best friend. She introduced my grandma and grandpa. So, we have always spent time with them whenever we can. When I was little, aunt Margarette and I would wear Bambushgas (sp?). She always reminded me how much I loved the swing when I was a baby. I loved it when we would ocme and visit, she would always cry with excitement. When we lived in California, she would come and visit us. She was an awesome cook too! She lived a long wonderful life. She will be forever missed, but I know that she is up in Heaven looking down on us all. One more guardian angel to look out for us! Aunt Margarette I love you and will miss you forever!

Rain

I love rain...yes it has been raining here a lot, but I like it! Although I was excited to finally get to go to the guys softball games, but they got cancelled ... although if you look outside right now, you would be wondering why. I havent been to a game in a long time...next season, I wont be there either because Brady doesnt need to be outside for a while...ok, maybe I will take him to one game...I have to ofcourse show off my baby boy...and he needs to root for his daddy, and Uncle Joe and Uncle Jason!!! I already am looking for a black shirt to match thiers.

Bradyn is a moving machine today. Sometimes I get scared because he is moving so much, but they told me the more the better. In my mind though I feel like he could kick the placenta and start the whole bleeding again. He has been very active the last three days actually. I can see his kick and punch while I am laying down. He does it a lot when Bob is home...he really reacts to Bobs voice.

Well kinda tired, so I am going to take a nap before Bob gets home. Then we are going to check out some bowfles weights he wants or something...I dont know...then ofcourse dinner...I have been thinking about dinner since lunch..I know how sad!!!

Thanks again for all the prayers and thoughts...they mean a lot to us!!! 15 more weeks....grow brady grow...be strong and healthy!!

25 Weeks, 15 more to go

Gosh....15 sounds like a lot of weeks to go, but really it isn't. My next appointment with my OB is at 28 weeks, and my next High Risk appointment is at 30 weeks. So, it is coming up fast!! I just cant wait for this little guy to be born healthy!!! I thank God everyday for getting us this far. I am trying hard to do everything I can to make sure my blood pressure stays down! Don't need any stress in my life! Brady has been quite active the last two days. He is moving all over the place. I had a funny dream last night that he actually put his hand threw my belly! Right now, he is breech, so really, he kicks me very low! I can tell the difference between a kick and a punch...it is very cute. My belly keeps getting bigger...which I like. I know some people are so scared of how much weight they gain when they are pregnant...but I don't really care. I don't think some people realize how lucky they are to be having a healthy pregnancy, and not have to worry about this or that. It has always irritated me when people complain about being pregnant...come on people, that is a miracle growing inside you...a blessing from God...don't complain, be glad you are pregnant and going to be welcoming a child into this world!!

We went to Target today to get some items. We looked at some swings there and decided on one. We changed our registry a little because Bob liked a different color stroller that Target had. So now, we are registered at Target for some items...which is good, because I can put clothes on that too. I know I sound like snot, but with a boy, some clothes just aren't appropriate...like "Ladies, I am available" or "Boob man"...cute, but not for Brady. I like the clothes that look like a little man!!

On a different note....poor Kona is so scared of storms...he cries during them. I think they might hurt his ears, but it is so cute when he curls up next to you. Bob took him for the moment because he was crawling up on me, and well, his 75 pound body is a little too much for me!

Praying for a healthy 15 weeks of pregnancy, and for Brady to stay healthy grow strong!!!!

Baby Shopping

This morning Bob and I went out to look at cribs. We have been looking at some online, but we want to check the wood and see the actual crib. I had one picked out at Restoration Hardware, but after reading about safety and such online, I decided I needed to get a crib that had slats all the way around. So, we looked at Pottery Barn Kids a while ago, and they do have nice ones, however, most of theirs do not change into a big bed, so, to me, it is kinda pointless. We went to two stores today and found the exact one we wanted. I am not going to give anything away...you will just have to wait and see the nursery when it is all done. We also looked at the Peg Perrego strollers, and although they are nice, and we do like them, we have already read that the safest car seat to get is the chicco key fit, and since I have OCD, and I cant have a stroller that doesnt match the infant seat...well there goes that idea. However, the Chicco stroller has the exact same features, and made of the same material, so it is ok. It was funny watching Bob try out the strollers. We went to Babies R Us to see if they had the chicco, and they did. He was playing around with it, and folded it...well we couldnt get it back open...then he was trying to take out the infant seat from the base, and although I had just done it...he was trying to tell me it was broken and didnt work...I finally gave in and showed him where the latch was. So, I have already registed for the stroller/infant seat in black and gray, but now Bob decided he likes a different color, so we might be changing...I guess I can give in to him in some areas...just as long as it is not Detroit Lions stuff...ha ha! Then we went to look at umbrella strollers, and we looked at the chicco. The way is reclines is with a zipper, so I think we will go with the Maclaren...the cheaper version of it though. The babies r us by us sucks though...so we still couldnt look at swings...anyone have any suggestion where we can go to actually look at these swings? The other thing is bottles, but we have them picked out, we just cant seem to find them not in glass...we want BPA feee, but not glass! So, now that I am super tired...I will be taking a nap...then it is off to Meg O Malleys with the family for dinner.

Labor and Delivery Visit

So, I had an OB appointment on Monday, and the doc did a urine test to check on a bacterial infection that had been present earlier. I have a tendency to get Urinary Track Infections. So anyways, last night, after we get home from work ( I am staying with my parents while my hubby is out of town) my phone rings and it is my OB. He tells me that the infection is still there, and it is stronger than it was before. Then asks me if I have any backaches or what not. Well, the way to treat the infection is with penicillion...guess what...this girl is allergic to pennicilin...ofcourse...one more thing to add to my list!! So, the other way is to get an IV of an antibiotic. So, off my mom and I went to the Labor and Delivery at Whuestoff. We got there at 6:30, they hooked me up to make sure I wasnt having any contractions, and to make sure Brady's heartbeat was strong...ofcourse it was...he is a strong baby!! So, they put all my information in, so when it is time for Brady to make his healthy appearance, we will be all set. So, they put the IV in, and start asking me all the questions...well as they are doing this, I notice my hands start to swell, and turn red. Then my head starts to ich like crazy. My mom notices I am turning red. I didnt have any problem breathing, so they just watched me. They called the pharmacist about it, and he said I was just senstitive to the medicine, and not having an allergic reaction...thank goodness...After the IV was done, they showed me around the Labor and Delivery. I got to see where we will stay after delivery and such. It was really nice, and the nurses were awesome. So, I am so excited for September to come now!!! I still have to have an IV when I am in labor for this infection, but if I didnt, then Brady could get sick...so it is worth it. Poor Bob is out of town, so he was freaking out...but my mom talked to him and was like she is ok..she is laughing and the baby is fine. He comes home today...I am sooo excited! I cant wait to see him. He will be here around 4. It is nice having my parents here because they kept me busy all week! Anyways, nice exciting story for the week!!

What the heck??

All I am going to say is that I am not very happy about the speech that a certain male gave in a certain country today. America was founded on Christianity. Yes, we have freedom of religion...meaning we are a free country, and people dont have to believe in Christianity, but they do have to deal with the fact that yes, our calander is a Christian calendar, and alot of the United States things have God in it. I do not critizize others for their beliefs...to each thier own. I have friends with all different beliefs...thats there own right!! They are still my friends!!! However, I do not agree with what was said today about our country and it makes me very upset that that particular person continues to do things that were against things he origianly said. Oh well...not much I can do!!!

On a different note...I went to Baby Gap today, and had to hold back from buying anything because Bob is out of town, and I want him there to buy stuff too...but man there were some cute outfits. I did show my mom which ones I do like though...Bradyn will be one styling boy!!!

Car Crisis

We are in a huge recession, this I get. I honestly feel that we have been headed in this direction for many years...not just the last 8 years. For years people have been spending what they dont have. Heck, when we were buying our house, the lenders will willing to give us $350,000 for a home. Who were we kidding...come on...that is a lot of money. Ofcourse we could afford that if we had no other bills what so ever. That is where things went wrong. Some people actually went ahead and did that, and then thought that in a few years they would be making more...very bad move. So, now the big thing is the car companies here in America. These two car companies have been around forever. GM and Crysler are well known companies...but, they made their cars high priced, and when you compared them to a Lexus or Infiniti, Nissan or Toyata...they had the same price, but you were getting more for your money going with the Lexus, Infiniti, Nissan, or Toyota...and...you probably wouldnt have to worry about your car breaking down!!! So, now they are filing bankruptcy, only for a foreighn company to buy them. Wow, that really worked...yes, it might have saved some jobs, but the money now is going over seas, and not to America!!! So, its like a cycle. When Budweiser sold out to a foreign company, Bob stopped buying any of their products. So, basically, all our big things here in america are being bought by foreign companies...so how are we a powerhouse. I dont know...since i have been on bedrest, I have watched a lot of news...and honeslty, I am super scared where America is headed. We wanted change...well guess what...we are going to get change!!!

I am making a prediction...Bradyn will be born HEALTHY 3 months from today! That would make it September 2, 2009...yes, early...but full term!

4 weeks off of bedrest

So, today I went to my OB appointment, and I get to be off of bedrest for 4 weeks. Then I have to go back on it because I have high blood pressure. However, today, it was 120 / 71...which is awesome!!! So, maybe it will stay low now, and I wont have to. But, to be safe, I really am staying somewhat on bedrest. I can go to the store and such, but Bob wants me to play it safe...so no cleaning and such.

Today was day one without my hubby. I miss him sooooo much. I am with my parents, and those of you who know me, know I am a mammas girl, but man, I really miss my husband. I want him here now. Only 4 more days! He left this morning at 4am, and poor thing is now three hours behind us. This is going to be a long day for him! Love you baby...come home now :) :)