I know, I'm slow.......

So I've been really bad at posting new things to the site lately. Little Mr. Caden and I haven't seem to found much time for posting new things to the blog. Oops! Anyhoo, we're doing great! Caden is 5 weeks old today. He went to the doctor Monday, and he is 10 lbs 3.5 oz and 21 1/2 inches. He's in about the 50th percentile for both. He's growing like a weed!!

He's gotten so much more alert already. He recognizes us, and follows things around the room now. He has gotten really strong and holds his head up when on his tummy and tries to push himself up. Oh, and as of a couple days after Thanksgiving, we're lost the hair on the top of our head. We've adopted an old man mullet, it's prety sweet! Don't be jealous of Caden's locks, everyon!

We're pretty attached to the little booger :). He's doing much better at nights - getting up a couple of times to eat, but usually going about 4 to 5 hours between feedings. Lovely :).

We're so excited for Christmas with our baby boy, as a family. What a blessing he is to our lives! Here's a couple new pictures of him - hope all is well with you!

Emily, Jared, and Caden

The last 2 weeks in pictures.......

We are having SO much fun being the proud parents of Caden Wesley! Here's pics from the last 2 weeks - can't believe he's already 2 weeks old!! (In reverse order because I messed it up somehow :)).........

Due Date = A Tuesday with Caden :)

For so long November 10th was such a huge day - the day Caden was due to arrive :). But, since he arrived last Wednesday, November 4th, today ends up being "just a Tuesday :)" Kinda funny to me.

We are doing great - sorry so long for the post, but all you moms understand :). Caden is adorable and wonderful in every way. He is sleeping well, eating well, and wrapping mom & dad right around his little finger day by day, haha. He has decided 10 pm to 2 am is kind of a good time to hang out and have some fun, but hopefully slowly we can convince him to switch that to Central Standard time and let that be the time mom and dad can sleep some :). But, considering he's 6 days old, we're doing pretty good on the sleeping thing!

Caden was born at 8:28 pm on Wednesday, November 4th. It was a wonderful day! I didn't sleep Tuesday night, as I was having contractions off & on, but wasn't sure whether or not I should go in - didn't want to be the girl with false labor. So, finally at 2:30 I decided we should go in "just to be sure" nothing was happening. We arrived to the hospital at 3:00 am, and they hooked me up to a monitor and had me drink lot's of water and lay down for 1 1/2 hours. When the contractions were consistenly still there & getting stronger, they called the doctor and the doctor said to admit me. Today was going to be the day our son was born (hopefully!!).

So, we got all settled into our room by about 5:00 am and then I called my mom and sister. They were besides themselves and couldn't get to the hospital fast evough on their standards! Anyhow, a while later Kelly joined us and Bryan came, too. We were playing games and hanging out, I was so blessed to have my great circle with me.

The doctor came in at 8 and broke my water. I need to get this typed before baby wakes so I won't get into all the details until later, but by 7:30 pm I was finally complete & ready to push. They had me start pushing at 8:00, but then after 2 pushes the nurse told me I had to stop b/c the head was right there, and the doctor wasn't. So, at 8:10 the doctor came flying into the room, got her scrubs on, and my contractions stopped. They upped pitocin, they started again right away, I began pushing and after about 5 or 6 pushes (10 minutes or so), he was here!! It was amazing! I will post more pics later.

I just can't believe how much I love this little guy - I was put on this earth to be a wife and mommy, if nothing else, I know that :). It is just the greatest & we are so blessed. I can't say enough about Jared and how incredible he was through all of this. He never left my side and took such good care of me both at the hospital and as I am recovering. I couldn't imagine doing it all without him - he is amazing!

Well, gotta run - more later!

Thanks for all your support - can't wait for Caden to get to know YOU!!

Emily

Any day now, little man......

We had a doctor's appointment Thursday morning - sorry I'm a little slow in posting an update about it. I've been battling sinus crud since last Tuesday, and still not feeling real whippy. So, I'm a little slow :).

Doctor predicted on Thursday that I might just have this baby this weekend - I was close to 2 cm dialated and 70% efaced, which I'm told is good for a first baby. Anyhow, she said she wouldn't be suprised if I went on my own this weekend or very soon. Despite my feeble attempts to help baby along, he hasn't made his grand entrance yet, obviously! My next appointment is Thursday morning, so if he hasn't made it by then, she said we will 'decide what we want to do.'

So, hopefully if not sooner by Thursday I will know when little man will arrive! He has dropped and it's a wee bit uncomfortable these days, but those are all good signs! If I'd just kick this congestion crud that keeps hanging on, I'd be in much better spirits.

We'll keep everyone updated - shouldn't be long now! I keep reminding baby that we have lot's of cute clothes for him and 'cool' stuff in his room, if he'd just come out. But, I guess he thinks it's cozy in there - whatever! I'll try really hard to keep being patient, as a week is nothing in the grand scheme of things!

Talk to you soon!

Emily

17

The countdown says 17 - heehee, do you believe it?!?! 17 days and counting. Where has the time gone? I'm so excited!! And it's Husker game day, to boot!! Oh little man, we're so excited for you to be here!! And, we FINALLY picked a name FOR SURE - no changing our minds anymore!! Yay, can't wait to share it with you all along with a cute little pic of him!!

Home Stretch

Hi everyone,

I've been really slacking on updates - sorry :). We had our ultrasound a week ago Friday, and baby is about 6 pounds, so he'll be about 8 at birth or so. He has a 'big head' according to the doctor. Suprise, my sister & I never could wear those one size fits all hats!! Haha. Anyhow, everything looked good.

They had just gotten a 3D ultrasound machine in & wanted to try it out on us, so we got a free 3D ultrasound!! It was so cool. I'm posting those pics on here. When they got a picture of his face, Jared turned to me and said, "oh my gosh it's your dad!!" - needless to say, many have agreed that the ultrasound, especially the first couple pics, look like Dana!! It's bizarre!

We go back to the doctor today. 3 weeks from tommorow is due date. As you can see on the countdown, we're down to 22 days - woohoo! I started my shots a week ago Saturday, and all has gone pretty well considering. My body didn't seem to have to 'adjust' to them like back when I first started shots & got so sick. I'm just really achey the Sunday after I take it, but that is normal & to be expected. So, I can't complain.

Just really ready for baby to get here! Not really sleeping well anymore and don't like asking for help, so I'm getting frustrated even though I shouldn't! Bending over, sitting, walking, it's all a task these days it seems - haha! Will be so glad when baby is here!

Jared's grandad Wes passed away last Tuesday. We were able to go down and see him the week before he passed away. And, Jared was able to make it down there for his last minutes of life. It's been really tough on Jared, especially since I know he was so excited to make Grandad a Great-Grandad in just a few weeks! But, he is not suffering anymore & is at peace. They are holding a memorial service for him in Mullen, NE on October 28th, so I am praying that everything works out so that Jared can head out there for that; I really want him to be able to be there. I would love to go, too, but needless to say me being 6 hours away from my doctor in the middle of 'nowhere' isn't recommended by the doctor right now :)!!

Well, I'll try to be better at updates from here on out I promise!! Who knows, maybe next update will be that baby is here - haha!!
Take care,
Emily

Quick Update

Hi All -

Quick update......short I promise - yes, I'm capable :). Just got home from baby class, so I'm ready for bed, but wanted to update.......

Went to the doctor yesterday, and heartbeat & all is still great with baby. BUT, doctor is wanting to know how big baby is, as I am measuring big and "all baby" in my stomach, so she has scheduled an ultrasound for Friday the 9th of October at 9:30. I am personally excited to get to peek at my little guy again :), but the diagnose of "fetal weight determination" for the ultrasound reason makes me a little nervous :). Oh well - needless to say, we're 42 days (or less) away, and all is going well :).

We will update you after the ultrasound & post pics of baby's room which will hopefully (finally) be complete by next week at this time :).

Take care!!

Emily, Jared, and Baby Boy

Finally, another post

Sorry, I'm slacking on posting updates. I promise I'll be better at that :). The countdown is on - less than 8 weeks, folks!! I'm so excited, have I mentioned that yet?!?!

We had an apointment Monday. Jared didn't get off work in time, so I told my mom she could meet me and get to hear her grandson's heartbeat if she'd like. Of course, she didn't pass up that offer :). I'm measuring a week ahead still, which, again I was informed by the doctor doesn't mean he's coming early, but rather that he's going to be a big boy. Neat, thanks doc!! We'll take him either way of course, we just want him to be healthy, but I told her she's not allowed to tell me things like, "He's going to be big!!" We shall see......

Heartbeat was higher this time than last - about 145. It was only 3 weeks between this apointment and the one before that. Doctor said she wants to see me again at 2 weeks (I'll be at 34 weeks then). She said she may do an ultrasound at 36 weeks just to see "what we're dealing with" in regards to baby's size. Um, did you say I get to sneak a peak at my baby again - sure, if you insist!! But, we'll see if she ends up doing that or not.

I will start on my Avonex medication starting October 10th. It is the shot I get once a week in the leg muscle for my multiple sclerosis. Since I haven't been on it since last July, my body may have to adjust all over again. I am praying that it 'remembers' the medicine and I don't have to go through the horrible side effects of first using the medicine like I did last time. But, either way we shall survive! I figure if it is hard to adjust again, at least I'm getting a month under my belt before little man arrives. And, it should help with some of the risks associated with post-pardem and MS. I've 'beat all the odds' so far and will continue to do so if I have anything to say about it!!

We are slowly getting the room ready. I very much want it to all be ready now, as I feel like a walking time bomb!! Hopefully he doesn't decide to join us for a while yet, but I want to be prepared either way. I told Jared I feel like an overfilled water balloon these days, like I could just 'pop', so feeling like I need to get all these things done!

We started our Childbirth classes last night. They are for 4 weeks, every Tuesday night. We also got a tour of the "Baby Tower" at Bryan - SO AMAZING!! I cannot wait! It made it very real to be there. Although, pretty sure I about had a panic attack just 'touring' the delivery room, eeks, better get over that!! I decided I like the post-pardem floor better - you're done with delivery & baby is with you :). Haha. When the instructor asked who was planning on getting an epidural, I raised my hand high in the air with no shame, only to realize that the few others who did raise their hand barely had it in the air. Whatever, I'm not embarassed, I'm getting the epidural thankyouverymuch!! I'll be the oddball in class if that's what that means - drugs for me, please!! Kudos to those who don't, but I don't have any intentions of that. In a class of 20 pregnant ladies, I think I"m just being honest & there's a few that aren't being so honest if I was one of the only ones.......oh well, we shall see!! The nurse said epidural rate is about 94%, so that adds up to a few more in class. Birth plan for me = epidural, please!!

Well, Jared and I keep looking at our list of things to get done for baby and realizing that the list isn't getting shorter nearly as fast as the days left on the calendar till baby comes - better get hoppin'!! Take care!!

29 weeks tommorow!!

We had a doctor's appointment today. Baby's doing great!! My uterus is measuring "ahead" the doctor told me. I became excited and said, "Oh good, so he's coming a little early maybe??". She laughed and informed me that it meant I'm probably going to have a big baby. We'll see about that - as long as he's healthy, but I wouldn't mind proving her wrong on the 'big' part :)!!

His heartbeat was between 135 and 145 while we were there - quite a bit lower than it's been. It was really strong and she said it sounded great! When I had my ultrasound at 22 weeks he was breach. But, based on how low she found the heartbeat today she said she thinks he is now head-down. But, if they don't know for sure I will have another ultrasound at 35 weeks to be sure of what this little guy is up to in there!!

I go back to the doctor in 3 weeks - the appointments start getting closer together already!! When I go next time I'll be 32 weeks, and then will start going every 2 weeks, then every 1 week once I hit 36 weeks.

We are so thankful for how well this pregnancy has gone and how well baby is seemingly developing! We just keep praying for a healthy outcome for both mom and baby after delivery!! It will be great!

I talked to the doctor about the MS drugs dilemma and when to go back on, etc. She won't make the decision for me either, but made me feel alot better about it and and which choice I make either way. We're pretty sure we've made up our minds as to what will be best, and will need to decide for sure in the next few weeks. If I am going back on Avonex, that will be early October, so by the time I get the prescription written by the neurologist, get the meds ordered and they get delivered, we need to get on the ball if that's what we're going to do. That process can take a while.

Thank you for your prayers and all your love and support. I know I say it all the time but we just can't believe how fast time is going and how truly blessed we are!!

I'm including a couple of pictures - they are from our weekend last weekend at Krissy's parents house in Columbus - we went up there for the weekend and it was a blast - our annual trip :). One pic is of me and Jared and the other is Kelly's boy Asher with Jared - Asher and Jared are such good buddies - makes me SO excited for Jared to have his little guy here!!

Talk to you all soon!! (P.S. Football starts a week from Saturday - I cannot wait!! This "big" baby isn't going to stop me from tailgating and getting to a few Husker games - I am my father's daughter, after all :)).

T-minus 11 weeks & 5 days (If I were counting :))

We have gotten some odds and ends for baby and are slowly but surely getting ready for his arrival! I've been feeling great and that darn MS hasn't caused any problems for me thus far, which is such a praise! I spoke with the neurologist's office this week in regards to how he wants everything to go at and around delivery time. That is the time that becomes a little scarier for us, as the risk of relapse during & in the 2 months after delivery is 80% for those with MS. But, we have been so blessed and I have beat all the statistics so far, so I don't plan on stopping with that trend now!! I don't have time for a silly relapse, I just want to hang out with my baby, right?!?!

In all reality, though - I won't get into all the details, but Jared and I have a lot of decisions to make in the next month or so. There are pros and cons to each choice, it just comes down to what we decide. MS is such an undpredictible disease that the neurologist won't make the decision for me (trust me I tried to make him :)) as far as when to go back on meds, etc. I've been really upset struggling with the choice to make all week, but I am just handing it over to God and pray that He leads us in the right direction. The truth is, I was off Avonex for 7 months before I was able to get pregnant, and in that time had no new lesions or relapses, which in and of itself is a miracle!! The doctor himself was pleasantly suprised at that time.

So, I am trusting that we will be able to make the right decision and feel confident in that. I am planning on taking 8 weeks off after baby comes. I don't have childcare totally figured out yet, so that is another decision we have to make in the coming months. Part of me is having a hard time because there's so many choices, and part of me is having a hard time because I don't want to have to pick one period, I think :). I just don't know what to expect. But again, I am just going to have to trust God and know that He will show us exactly what he wants me and baby boy to each be doing come January.

So, that's what's going on with us right now. We continue to be so excited for this baby. We are also trying to be logical and realizing that we need to acknowledge the risks that may lie ahead and how we plan to handle that. I don't mean to sound naive like we didn't know of this before, but some of the details of it all are just now becoming a soon-to-be reality that we need to figure out :). But, I know that miracles happen every day and often things that don't "make sense" to the doctors, as God is ultimately in control.

I feel like this post is a debbie-downer - ick, I don't want to sound like that - I just know some have said to let them know of prayer requests, so I guess now you all know what that is as we prepare for baby's arrival :).

On another baby note, "Multiple Blessings" comes to mind when I think of the next several months that lie ahead. No, I'm not just plagarizing the (gulp) book written by Kate Gosselin before everthing turned to a mess. Rather, this is what I mean: In September and October I have baby showers. Then, in November our son comes! Then, in December my cousin is due to have a baby! Then in February my dear, dear friend Krissy is having a baby! Then in March my wonderful friend Nikki is having a baby!! Now, do you see what I mean?!?! Wow, what a year!!

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers - we look forward to being able to introduce our little guy to everyone!!

I get winded easily these days, and this blog post has gotten so long, I think I'm winded just from typing it!! I will stop now. Goodnight!! Emily

94 and counting :)

No, I'm not talking about the temp outside today - duh, that's 100, not 94 :). According to the cute little counter at the top of this blog, that's how many days I have left. Time is flying by!! When I think about all that's between now and then - weddings, showers, NE football (I'm convinced I'll make it to a few games and tailgate some, too), I know he will be here before we know it!! I have been so blessed and everything has gone so wel l!! I'm now at the not sleeping stage as of a few days ago, which, well, stinks. But, maybe it's just a phase!??! Or maybe it's the way life will be for the next year?!?! Haha - we shall see. I can't complain though, everything is going as it should be, even the no sleeping thing, so I'm told :).

Well, here it is - a pic of what I'm looking like these days. So, now you all know, not left to the imagination any longer :). Things are going great!! Baby is SO active!! He's on the move all the time, especially at night. You can now see my stomach moving when he kicks, or whatever he's doing in there, it's so crazy!! I feel like I'm out of room already, but I know this will be nothing in another 3 months. 3 MONTHS!?!?! Did you hear that - that's all that's left - did I mention that?!?! I guess I did :).

Hope everyone's doing great and having a wonderful summer. We've had great weather so far this year, so I guess it being 100 out today isn't worth complaining about - we haven't seen this all summer. In 3 days Jared and I will have our 2 year anniversary, WOW!!! What a wonderful 2 years it has been - next year we'll have to get a sitter to go celebrate our anniversary, how wild is that?!?!

Take Care!!

Emily, Jared, and Baby Boy (yes, he has a name, NO, no one is going to find out until he's born :))

No Gestational Diabetes for me, thanks!!

Well, I passed my Gestational Diabetes and Anemia tests yesterday. So, that is great! Don't have to deal with either of those things. And, my blood type is positive, so I don't have to worry about getting a shot at 28 weeks followed by testing, either. Woohoo!

So, things are moving along swimmingly. Baby is not quite 2 pounds (estimate of course), and heartbeat was 150's yesterday. The countdown is almost down to 100 days according to the little 'ticker' on this blog - moving right along!!

We are pretty sure we have the name picked, but we're not telling. Sorry, I know, that stinks for everyone else. I've been on the other side and been annoyed when people don't tell, but now that I'm in those shoes I understand. Jared REALLY wants to not tell people, and I don't really care, so he wins. You'll all know soon enough, I promise.....15 weeks, it'll go fast!!

Soccer?? Karate?? Just Crazy???

I know this little guy is only about 1 1/2 pounds and no where near how big he's going to get, but boy is he a strong one. Although I have nothing to compare it to, so it's maybe the "norm", but the whole "feeling flutters" thing is long out the window for this cookie!! He's been kicking and punching (or so I assume) lately a lot more and more. And let me just say, it is fabulous!! Means that little guy is strong and growing right along.

But, as they get stronger (which I know they are no where near where they'll be at the end, trust me I know), they sometimes startle me. And he picks funny times. Like this morning during church, during the sermon I whispered to Jared that baby had been punching and he should put his hand on my tummy (discretely, not to make a scene of course :)), and feel. Well, about then the pastor starts a prayer, followed by an alter call, so it is completely quiet. Low and behold this child starts karate kicking the side of me, and Jared and I got to laughing so hard during this moment of "silence and reflection." Nice, kiddo!! Haha - the kicks were so hard Jared could feel them and one made me jump!! It was so fantastic, but the laughing that followed was at the worst time. We had to do the silent chuckle where your body moves a little even.

Maybe people thought we were overtaken with emotion, like we probably should have been, rather than laughing at our soccer player in my belly. Oh, he's making us laugh already!! All day he's been on the move - must have been the gilato I tried last night (for the first time, which was fabulous, thank you Annie :)) or something.

Who knows, at any rate, this baby is getting more and more active by the day, and may make his dad REALLY excited to have a soccer player come out in November :). Haha - stay tuned....

We're having a BOY!!

Hello everyone!! We are so excited to announce that we are having a sweet little BABY BOY!!

We are so thrilled. He cooperated so well for the ultrasound and was not afraid to show us that he is in fact a boy!!


The ultrasound was so amazing - every little organ and body part working together already! It's such a miracle. They said baby is measuring about 3 days ahead of schedule, so just perfect. He is 1 lb. 1 oz. and everything is growing and developing just as it should be. He's just our little miracle!


We are so excited! And, our family is anxious to finally have a little boy around! It'll just be so much fun! Dad is already looking into the 2014 football schedule to see which game should be little guy's first Husker game - haha.


Let the preparations begin!! Shopping, here I come!! Haha - I'll try to hold myself back, but this is just so much fun! Thanks for sharing in the excitement with us - we love you all!

Yep, that'd be the boy parts :)

Hand up by his facing, sucking his thumb almost

Head on the left, foot up above his head

The head and torso - look at his little button nose

The head - his brain and nasal 'stuff'

The spine



This totally came out blurry but I had to post - his cute little leg - foot on left, leg going towards the right

T Minus 5 Days and 22 hours

In case anyone is keeping track - haha, probably not as obsessively as I am - that is how long we have until we find out if this is a boy or girl inside of me!! I can't wait, can you tell?? The blog will look different once I know, because I'll make it boy-ish or girl-ish, duh!! That's part of the fun of finding out, right?? So, the countdown continues!!

I'm feeling great and can't believe how fast time is going!! I'm over 1/2 way there now, and just feel completely blessed to be having this experience! We're so pumped! Jared will be SUCH a good dad - he is so excited and can't wait to find out if he'll have a son or daughter!!

Well, until next week - This is Emily and Peanut signing out :)

A Movin' and a Shakin'!!!

Last night I felt peanut move for the first time!! It was crazy!! I was laying in bed watching TV, and kept wondering what in the world I ate that was making my stomach 'bubble' and 'flutter' so much. (I'm kind of slow these days!!). Then I realized it wasn't bubbles - it was peanut moving around!! It lasted for a couple of minutes, then came back a couple of times for a minute or two. Just little flutters - so cute & so amazing!!

Soon it will be big feet and hands and will feel like much more than a cute little flutter, I'm sure!! I think I fall asleep too soon to ever feel it at night - maybe it will happen again tonight!! This is just too much fun!

The summer heat definitely hit here today - pregnant in the summer might be interesting, but I can handle it. Bring on the heat!!

Oh, and in case anyone's counting.....T minus 2 weeks and 5 days until the ultrasound!! Not that I'm excited or anything :).

Stay tuned................Oh, and here's a pic of my dogs & my sis's dogs (mine are the one on the far left & far right) because they're cute (and my babies too).

Heartbeat Heard, Ultrasound Scheduled :)

We had a doctor's appointment yesterday. Heartbeat was hanging right around 160 the whole time. It was so amazing! The heartbeat was twice as loud as last time - growing stronger already!! Also, we could hear baby kicking, which was so stinkin' cute. I still can't feel movement, but probably won't for a few weeks more.

We are quickly realizing how fast time does go......in 2 weeks I'll be 1/2 way there!! What a miracle!! Our ultrasound is officially scheduled for July 6th. At this appointment they will check the anatomy of the baby, making sure everything measures okay, and they will tell us the gender of the baby as well!! Woohoo!! No more referring to baby as "it" - it'll be "he" or "she"!!! So, we're very excited for that appointment, knowing it will be here before we know it, as the month is so busy and time flies!!

Everyone keeps saying they want to see a pic of me with a "belly." This isn't a "belly" shot - sorry, I think those are kinda weird to post!! But, it's a pic of me and Jared at a wedding last weekend - yep, and the baby bump!!!

The First Big Purchase......

We got the crib!! It's so much fun to have something set up in the room that's for baby - it feels even more real now!! I'd been looking at cribs and finally decided on this one. It's so pretty and fits great in the (tiny) room that will be baby's!!

It took a while to put together - way too many parts!!! And of course, I'm sure it was my handing Jared the tools - a screwdriver I think??, and the dog's stealing all the tiny parts that really made the process go a lot faster for Jared - haha!! (Sarcasm, of course!!)

It's so cute, I can't quit staring at it!! I have the dresser/changer picked out, but we'll wait for a while to buy that - we have some time, and buying it slowly makes it seem cheaper, right?!?!?

Our next appointment is Monday at 4:00 pm. We will get to hear the heartbeat again of course, and schedule our ultrasound for July - woohoo!!

Hope you have a great weekend!! Talk to you soon!!

Emily

P.S. No, that's not the ugly the yellow the room will be - waiting until we find out boy or girl to paint, remember??

The Heartbeat....

So I'm a little slow at posting this......we had our appointment last Monday (May 11th) and got to hear the heartbeat of our sweet little baby! Pretty much the greatest sound I've ever heard. The doctor said it was a "good, strong heartbeat", and it was pretty steady at 161. Also high, so I'm told.

We're just getting more and more excited by the day, even though there's still a long ways to go!! It will be here fast at the rate time is going right now!! I ordered a crib last week and just got a call last night that it is in for us to pick up!! Yippee! I will go to pick it up Sunday, and I'm guessing that is how Jared will spend Memorial Day......putting our little peanut's crib together!! How awesome!

Our next appointment is June 9th. We will hear the heartbeat again at that one. Then, the next appointment after that is the really exciting one.......WE GET TO FIND OUT IF IT'S A BOY OR GIRL!! Yep, that first week in July is when I have my next ultrasound and we'll get to find out!! I'm just praying peanut cooperates so they can tell me and it's not "inconclusive"....might be hard to talk Jared into footing the bill for an extra ultrasound to try to find out again!! Haha!!

Everyone have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend - we'll keep you posted!!!

13 Weeks

I am officially 13 weeks along tommorow, May 5th! One week from today is my next appointment (May 11th), at which time we will get to hear the heartbeat for the first time!! We cannot wait! I'm feeling great and wouldn't even know I'm pregnant except for this suddenly-appearing bump on the front of me. Oh, and I guess Jared would say the fact that I can't stay awake most of the time is another clue that I am in fact preggo!!

Since the heartbeat was so high, at 174, everyone's convinced it's a girl. I'm not really, really convinced one way or the other, so I think either way will be a wonderful suprise for us come July. Yep, July is when we find out, and yes we're finding out. Sorry, I'm too much of a planner to wait until November to know!!

I'll post an update next week after we hear the heartbeat! Hope you all have a great week. I don't know about you, but it feels like time is flying by already.......I can't believe it's already May. Pretty soon I'll be saying "I can't believe it's November," right?!?!

We Saw Our Little Peanut Today!

As you know by now (or a few of you we didn't catch at home will hopefully know this weekend!), we are having a baby! We had our ultrasound today, and everything looks great! Peanut's heartbeat was 172 I think - which sounds insane to me, but they said that was great! We could see the little legs kicking and arms moving around. The ultrasound tech said it was "an active baby with legs we could definitely see" - yep, that would be the Meyer's baby!! Haha!

So, the actual due date is November 10th. I'm actually not as far along as they thought - I was 9 weeks on Tuesday, not 10. So, baby is due then - so, so exciting!! We will be able to find out the beginning of July if it is a boy or girl, and yes, we will be finding out!! Gotta find out what color that nursery should be!!

Thank you for all of your prayers! The doctor said I am categorized as "High Risk" pregnancy because of the M.S., but that in no way affects the baby or its development. It is just classified as that because of the risks it poses for me not being on meds, etc, etc. But, God is so good and my MRI's were so wonderful in January despite being off my medications since July, so we will just keep saying prayers.

Anyhow, we will keep you updated as time goes on! Peanut is about an inch in length this week - literally the size of a peanut :)!! We are just so excited and cannot wait to meet our little man or little princess in November!!

Take care & happy Easter to you all!

Love, Emily & Jared

Here are a couple of pics - my scanner isn't working, so I had to take pictures of the ultrasound pics - not the greatest, but you get the idea :)!!!

We're having a baby!!

Most of you don't know yet, but we're having a baby! We are waiting to tell everyone until after the ultrasound, which is Thursday, April 9th. We are so excited to hear little peanut's heartbeat and see pictures! We are so blessed to be going through this experience & can't wait unti November!! We'll know an "exact" due date after the ultrasound, and will post pics! And then we can share our news with everyone (finally!).