Highs & Lows

I'm finding that my thoughts during the pregnancy are going from one extreme to the other. I get so excited and then I'm scared to death of what is to come. I'm enjoying being pregnant so much that I'm scared for it to end, but then I can't wait to meet my beautiful son. Jeremy & I have both talked about how our lifestyle is going to change, which is fine. I think we both worry that we will lose touch with one another. I'm sure all of that is normal and most couples experience similar thoughts, but I'm a worrier.

We are making progress on the nursery. It is ready to get primered, painted and floored. Then Jeremy gets to put all of the furniture together...how fun!

Riley is actively kicking throughout the day. Some times are like clock work like 9Am and 9PM...so yes, he is kicking and playing right now as I type. Within the last week Jeremy and I have seen my belly moving. It is the neatest thing on earth!!It's one thing to feel a kick but to see my stomach roll when he moves...I just can't explain it. I also feel like I have all of a sudden gotten a stomach...it just keeps growing. I love it! We are scheduled to go to the doctor next week and also scheduled to do the second 3-D ultrasound. I'll post photos up when I get them.

23 weeks and counting....

Okay, so we did the 3-D ultrasound. We were at 22 weeks and they are so cute. We are going back in about a month. I can't wait to see how much more developed he is. Jeremy is getting more excited by the day. He bought the cutest outfit that says,"If you think I'm handsome, you should see my Daddy." I know, how sweet!

My belly is gradually getting bigger. Finally! I feel like it appeared at one time. I can still wear some of my normal close, but am getting used to the comfy maternity outfits. My sides have been achy for the last week or so. I'm assuming it is from the stretching of my muscles and stomach. My father-in-law has been so anxious for my stomach to poke out so he can call me "pumpkin belly." I was teasing Jeremy this weekend that I was going to paint my stomach for Halloween like a pumpkin. I really had him going, but I'm too conservative for that.

Riley continues to kick and move around like crazy and I love it! We also crossed the point last month when he is supposed to be able to hear us now. I talk to him when I'm driving down the road and I bet people are thinking that girl is nuts. I've been reading him books at night before bed in the hopes he will love to read like me. Most of them have been children's books, but he has also been exposed to Nora Roberts.

We are making progress in getting ready for his arrival. I have to buy a couple of things furniture wise, but we're getting there. We don't go back to the doctor until October the 7th for a check-up and the sugar test.

What a shocker!!

Okay, Kristal and I have been friends since the 5th grade. Today she calls me and starts telling me about her and James' trip to Hawaii last week. I know, I'm jealous too. Well, she tells me they got engaged on Tuesday. I was stoked!! I kept rambling about how excited I was and I hear her say they got married on Thursday in Maui!!!!! I yelled WHAT?? Then I was speachless....Anyway, it is so awesome that this has happened. I think it is sweet and couldn't see her doing it any other way. I'm only sad I couldn't be there:(

Nothing really is new with Riley today. It has been another astonishing day of being pregnant, which I love very much. He has been moving a lot this afternoon. I ate pizza and I think it disagreed with us, but we love popsicles!! Hercules is on my belly right now. I think he is getting attached to Riley and he isn't even here yet. Just the last month or so he has started being very loving and comforting. His purring soothes Riley and I love it!

We're going for our first set of 3-D ultrasound pics on Friday and I will post them up as soon as possible.

Labor Day

We had a great Labor Day weekend. Jeremy went to the cabin with the men in the family to get ready for this deer season. While he was there, I went to Granny and Popa's until Sunday. I spent Friday evening with Beth and Kaylee. Kaylee in case you don't know, is the cutest girl on earth!! I bought her the new Little Mermaid movie and from what I hear has been a hit!!!! We registered for baby Riley at Target.

Kaylee wanted to come home with me, but all 3 of us knew that she would want Mommy as soon as we left the parking lot. Popa and I took off Saturday to Crossville. It ws nice just to spend the day with him. We haven't done that in a while. He is the sweetest man on earth! We were gone most of the day and took the long way home, which resulted in a nice juicy watermelon for me and baby Riley. I just finished it by the way.

I came home Sunday and was able to cook Jeremy a good meal. Apparently, he didn't get good food at the cabin. We had breakfast together at Cracker Barrel on Monday morning and then proceeded to register at Wal-Mart. I never knew how much stuff we could register for! Then sadly we spent the evening watching the Tennessee vs. UCLA game. Jeremy gave up on me about half way through, but I stuck it out...better luck next time guys.

We made it to the blog world!

I feel like the last person on earth to start blogging and will try to make updates as frequently as possible. We both work full-time and have been trying to get things in gear for the arrival of baby Riley. He is due January 12th and we can't wait!

Jeremy has been so awesome this entire time. At times, he is so sweet but he also keeps me laughing if I am feeling tired or emotional. Just last week he got up at 5:30 AM on his day off to get me breakfast. I know, how sweet! He and I both talk to Riley every day and tell him how much we can't wait to see him and how much we love him. I feel so blessed to have him and everyone around me to celebrate this miracle of life.

We had our 5 month visit today and all is well. My BP was a little low, but Riley's heart beat was great! Next month I have the awful sugar test (everyone warns me about this)...and we also start discussing birthing classes, pediatricians and our hospital plan. I can't believe how fast the time is flying. The last 5 months have flown by and I can't imagine how the years are going to fly once he arrives.