Christmas 2009

Well we survived Christmas! We went back home for 2 weeks so family could see the belly bump and had a fabulous time, it never seems long enough, yet it's exhausting to travel back and forth!

Among the many things planned this time home was a baby shower, which was a lot of fun. We got all kinds of things for our baby boy. I'll have to post some pictures, he is going to be one handsome little man! Hopefully he'll be in the 3 months clothes for a while, because that's his whole wardrobe as of now :)

We have picked out a name for him (I think), finally, but we're not telling which one we're using. It's between: Lincoln Cole, and Emery Jack. Input would be nice, I've been trying to think of all the nicknames/horrible names that can come from these when he's in school and haven't come up with anything too horrible :) I would hate to curse him with something awful!

Tell me what you think!

Oh Boy!

Colby and I had our big ultrasound on Wednesday, December 9th and it was so amazing. I've been pretty kept together when it comes to this baby and haven't really cried except when I found out I was pregnant...lots of emotions going on... But this was the kicker. It wasn't like a flood of tears more like, " Oh, an arm bone...it's so beautiful. (wipe tear)"

It was such an amazing feeling seeing our baby moving around and knowing that everything looked healthy.

Here is the ultrasound picture of our SON, he is so beautiful!

Bump watch 2009-2010!

So my morning sickness has started to subside. I can actually eat now at night and feel pretty good in the morning. I am, however, battling a sinus infection/chest cold I cannot get over it. I have a humidifier with vicks vapor in our bedroom and I have to tell you it smells like an old folks home in my townhouse. Poor Colby. I have had vicks under my nose and on my chest every night for weeks! My nose is driving me crazy, if I could get away with sticking a kleenex in my nose for the day I WOULD!

But.... other than the chesty cold/cough I'm fantastic. I cannot believe that I have a little person growing in me! That is the most bizarre thing, I walk past the mirror in the bathroom and take a double take. WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN?! I am 2 days from being 13 weeks- when the baby's ears are developed enough to hear me. You better believe this little baby will be listening to some Bob Marley and I might even throw in some Elvis Presley.... We need to be well rounded. :)

I never thought I would reach a point in pregnancy where I felt this great. I cannot even describe to you the way I feel. I've always wondered what it would be like and I cannot believe this is my life right now. Complete bliss.

What's New?

Oh Internet,

I have had morning sickness.... I'm talking MORNING SICKNESS, run, tripping through the bed sheets to the bathroom, morning sickness! One thing I've learned about this whole process is that morning sickness is not just "morning" sickness. Oh no, it's all day long sickness. I had bruises from where I was leaning into the toilet. one on each wrist and one right in the center of my chest. I was a hot mess.

I have found though with a routine, that I do NOT change, I can manage this crippling sickness. I have been feeling a lot better this week. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that maybe the worst days are over.... (knock on wood) Other pregnant women I've talked to just frown and say, "Oh you poor thing, you're only 7 weeks... you have such a long way to go!" Oy!

Our due date was originally May 7th, 2010, but has since been moved up to May 1st. Maybe we'll have a May day baby. :) One thing is for sure, this is going to be a very interesting/exciting/trying year.

Love,

June's #2

Who can keep a secret??

I'm not sure how many people even read this blog, but if you do follow my erratic posts then I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Before I tell you this secret, I am going to first say that if you are also my friend on facebook...please do not post anything to my wall, but feel free to send me a message in my inbox :)

We are expecting a new addition to our family. Due date April/May-ish. We are absolutely FLOORED! We are very very excited and even though it's still very very early on in this journey, I had to scream it to the Internet!!! I'm PREGNANT!!!

Bangable Blog Babe....

So I'm minding my own business getting ready to post to my blog when I notice that in the live feed I see that people are arriving to my blog via: bangableblogbabes.blogspot.com

"Hmm..." I say to myself and decide to check it out. I'm scrolling through the page when I SEE MY FACE on June's Top 5 Bangable Blog Babes! I'm not sure if I should be stoked that I'm #2 or if I should be disgusted (leaning more toward the stoked if you care to know).

Here's what the post said:

Char-Marie : She's graduating with her degree in teaching this year, but I'd like to hire her as my personal sex education tutor.

The most hilarious thing of all is that I am in no way Smooth or Sexy. Anyone who knows me knows that I am the most uncoordinated, ungraceful girl, but you can bet that the next time I'm out and some random girl is hitting on my husband I'm going to lean over and say, "Move over bitch, I'm June's #2!"

Here comes the sun....

Spring break has officially come to an end. Tomorrow I have to go back to work, and it's bittersweet. I know that going back to work means we're closer to warm weather, but I also know that I'll be there all summer long when I could be out in the nice weather. BLAH. I'm looking forward to interview time again when I can maybe find an elementary job. I would be SO SO happy working with older kids again. I love my preschool kids, but I like to actually teach. I like talking about history, science....even math is fun. I miss all that so much. I miss having my own room to do my own thing in, and not having to wait to see what the other lead teacher will do. I'm in a funk.

I'm ready for the sun.