From Small Beginnings Come Great Things...

Hello Everyone,
                As most of you know Chris and I are 26 weeks pregnant and expecting a beautiful bundle of joy this November. I decided to start this blog to journal about this pregnancy and share it with important people in our lives. I know a little late starting!! Quick  Bringing Up to Date: We found out we were pregnant on March 25 and we both just were so surprised and excited at the same time. Before Our 10 week appointment I was discussing with my mom that we were going to hear the heartbeat for the first time at this appointment, and she explained to me the joy, and feelings She had when she heard all of ours the first time and everytime therafter, she explained it to be a "indescribable feeling "you get. Being a Labor and Delivery Nurse of course I immediately think, I hear Baby's Heartbeats every day I probably will not even have those feelings.... WRONG!!!! Tears streamed down both Chris and My face as she placed that doppler on my belly and We heard that Bounding Heart rate beating 160 beats per minute. My feelings at this point were Indescribable!!!!
                On July 1st at 18 weeks we had our BIG ultrasound  to find out the sex of the baby. Chris was running late for this appointment and I was so nervous He was going to miss her telling us the sex. I asked her politely if she could scan everything but that "area" until Chris arrived. She was so sweet and took her time, and explained everything she was looking at and how it all looked normal and healthy. Chris Finally got there about 30 minutes into the U/S and she slowly placed the probe over the area to tell us.  I immediately said... Thats a Boy!  Chris said how do you know? I said Look Chris Its obvious! The U/S lady said YEP... Its A Boy!!!!  Chris was smiling from ear to ear, and I on the otherhand was Shocked! I was really thinking it was going to be a girl. I got over that quickly and am thrilled to death to be having a Boy! After this appointment and still to this day, I am buying little boy things everytime I see something I just cant resist. Chris calls it a "Addiction" I call it "Preparing".
                 On July 12th at 20 weeks we were sitting in church,while the preacher was preaching, I felt this crazy "fishlike " movement in my belly. I whispered to Chris" I think he just moved". Chris wanted to feel, however I didnt think people would find it too appropriate for Chris to be reaching up my dress to really feel this movement. I would only feel it very quickly and lightly for a few weeks after that. Now, on the other hand, He is still "feeling the Spirit" from the preaching that day at church and  is continuously moving. That also is a "indescribable feeling" that I love. Not long after that did the Belly begin growing Beyond measure and there was no questioning if I looked pregnant. I quickly moved out of regular clothes into maternity clothes.
                Many Needle sticks, Urine samples, weight checks,and nauseated days/nights later.... Here we are Almost 27 weeks, still growing, and feeling Wonderful!!!!! I could not have asked for a better pregnancy thus far! I have been Truly Blessed!   Chris and I are preparing for him everyday. We are almost finished with his bedroom, just a few last minute touches and it will be ready. I have departed from my beetle with much sadness and moved to a "Mommy-mobile". We got a new car that will hold more than just me and has room to grow! We bought a Honda Odeyssey a few weeks back and really are enjoying it so far. My friends at work pick on me and call me "soccer-mom". My next appointment is the Diabetes Screening, which I have  heard good and bad stories about, so we will see.
                 Overall this had been a wonderful year, filled with many surprises, laughter, tears and excitement. We are SO blessed and Thank God everyday for this Miracle that will be here soon! I will update this blog as things change, events happen and memories are made.. Stay Tuned...  Love- Beka