Mommy...Baby is DANCING!!!!

I got a call the other day from McKay Dee Hospital and they wanted to know if I would allow them to screen my cervix for a study they are doing regarding shortened cervix's and preterm labor. I figured...free ultrasound...sure!!! So...that is what we did this afternoon. Mark was at work (he will go to my OB appt. next week with me) but I thought Tyce might like to see his baby on the T.V. He was so excited!

So, we get to the hospital and he is telling everyone in the office that he gets to see the baby in mommy's tummy. We get in the room and he sits so quietly and still just waiting to see his baby on the T.V. The tech made a comment about that if I wanted, she could tell me the baby's gender. I of course responded that I was not far enough along yet to find out. She looked kind of puzzled and asked how far along I was. So I told her that I was 10 1/2 weeks. Turns out that this study is for women who are 15-20 weeks. So, she was going to NOT do the ultrasound.

I looked over at Tyce and he is still just sitting quietly, staring at the T.V. Waiting to see his baby. I looked back at the tech and told her that this is just going to break his heart and he was going to be so sad. She took one look at him and said...okay, I'll take a quick look but don't tell anyone!!!! OKAY!!

So, here comes Tyce's baby on the T.V. and he is sooooooooo excited. We saw the baby, heard the heartbeat...which is 167 bpm by the way!! Then, when she got a good picture, she left the wand there for a minute and this baby was totally DANCING!!! And Tyce noticed it. He says..."baby dancing mommy"!! He/She was waving arms, wiggling hips, moving lets, etc. He/She was all over the place!!! It was amazing. My last ultrasound was 3 1/2 weeks ago and this baby has gone from looking like a little peanut to actually looking like a baby. It is amazing!

I can't wait for Mark to see this baby "move and groove next week"!!!

Ah...Morning Sickness and a Toddler!!

This morning was a "sickie" morning. I made the mistake of getting out of bed without anything in my tummy to settle it. All because Tyce really wanted to watch a movie! I though...that would be a good time to relax and settle my tummy. Well, I only got down the hall before I turned right around and put my head in the toilet. Tyce, of course, followed. And this is the conversation we had while I was "getting sick"...

"Mommy, what doing?" asked Tyce

"I'm throwing up...sometimes mommies throw up when they have babies in their tummies" I say

"Hurry up...I want to watch a movie" says Tyce!

It's nice to see he is getting his compassion from his daddy! LOL!! Mark got a kick out of this when I called him.

All is well now...and Tyce is happily watching his movie!

I'M PREGGO!!!!!!!!!!!

For those who don't already know...after 8 years together we are expecting our first biological child in October 2008!! My official due date is October 20th and we are just thrilled to be blessed with the opportunity to experience all that comes along with growing and delivering a baby!!! This child will be #2 for our family and big brother Tyce is so excited!! He is reading big brother books and helping mommy keep the baby warm by wrapping up my belly in blankets all the time. It is all so sweet and I can't wait until Tyce can feel the baby move.

We feel so blessed that we have had the opportunity to experience Adoption and pregnancy. We truly get the best of both worlds!! I have been feeling pretty good. I have been very tired but as far as sickness goes, it has been pretty easy so far. I get nauseous and throw up sometimes (TMI?)!! LOL!! But all in all...I can function as long and I don't smell something offensive, which is kind of hard living with two boys! LOL!!

Thank you all for the loving support you have given our family and the excitement we feel from you on behalf of this pregnancy! Thank you most of all for the prayers for this baby. Please pray that he/she sticks in there and grows big (not too big) and strong until at least the middle of October!!

We love you all!