Thanksgiving

Today was a great day filled with turkey (which of course we did not eat), ham (which we tried to eat a few bites) , chicken and dumplings, cranberry, corn casserole, brussel sprouts (which I tried to make fir Dustin and he didn't like them), glazed carrots, gravy, dressing, pumpkin roll...... and the list goes on! Nugget got morning sickness finished by about 4:30 this morning and we went back to bed unitl 7ish. So.... we were well rested and feeling good to enjoy Thanksgiving. This year we each shared what we were thankful for. It was emotional as each person shared something thoughtful and Aunt Linda said she was thankful for everyone in the room and thankful for the baby that will be here soon~!

David and Kristi sent us home with so many goodies- a bumbo and rattles, Leap and Lilly, and infant toys out the wazzooo! I am so thankful for.....

-our little lime that is growing so fast!

-great family to share in this journey with us

-my sweet husband who is working so hard right now

-blessings beyond measure~

Baby's First Music Video

So Monday we got to hear Nugget's heartbeat. We couldn't stop smiling. Now I think I want to record each ultrasound and heartbeat to capture these moments! I think I was a little bossy getting Dustin to record this, but he was a trooper! Thanks Dad! Dr. Hughes answered so many of my questions and my weight was down again! Yea! I guess now that the night sickness has subsided, maybe I will start gaining a little. Nugget- we are getting so excited to meet you!

Grape to Kumquat

We're growing!

So... in one weeks time see how much Nugget has grown. It really is just a miracle. This week marks so much emotional and physical progress. No throwing up all week! Yea!!!!! Also, the reality of being pregnant is getting easier to swallow and is starting to set in~ It happens in little moments of the day- when I am going to turn up the thermostat in the morning, I notice that that is the walk to Nugget's room. I smile thinking that will be the most exciting walk each morning to get Nugget out of bed. Then in the shower when I am washing my stomach, I smile and think "wow there really is a baby in there!" It may seem silly, but until I am big and huge and there is NO denying that there is a baby in my stomach, it is still a little weird to digest and wrap my head around. We are still sleeping A LOT!!! Some nights I make it till 7:30, others until 8:30 and if it is a real wild night we stay up until 9:00. This week marks 1/4 of the journey is already complete!~ Only 30 weeks until we hold sweet Nugget in our arms. WOW!

Stomach bug!

So the fall stomach bug has hit!

Today I am sitting at home, trying to stay hydrated and keep food down. Yuk!

In this time off, I can celebrate some things from the last week!

-Dad has named Nugget "Eli"!

He sings a song:

Eli Bean

Eli Bean

The meanest little kid you've ever seen.....

(I wished he'd pick something besides 'mean' but that's ok)

It is so precious to see him tell Eli to behave and to not make mom sick.

-Nugget has reached pinto bean size! Wow! How God makes this little miracle grow just amazes me....

-I am still struggling with the fact that I am actually pregnant. Don't get me wrong, I am thankful and excited, but I just can't wrap my head around it. I look at the ultrasound picture which reminds me that this isn't a joke (of course morning sickness reminds me too!), but it is still soooo surreal.

-Dustin and I went to Baby's First Furniture to look around. We wanted to get an idea of what our furniture options are and what things cost. There are so many beautiful sets to pick from and the prices were reasonable. We will finalize our decision once we know if Nugget is a 'boy' or a 'girl'

-Thinking about renting a fetal doppler to listen to nugget's heartbeat. Check out the options at storkradio.com . I don't know..... still thinking about it.....

-Benefits are changing once again this year. I went to the open enrollment meeting yesterday. So..... after it's all said and done... the most out of pocket expenses we will have for 2011 is $4500. That feels like ALOT of money, but I guess insurance just isn't what it used to be! Dr. Hughes' office already notified us that we will start making payments to the doctor in the next month or two.... Oh well!

-So to end, what a blessing the last two months have been. I am starting to feel better (outside of this stomach bug) which is fantastic!~ Can't believe that in only 8 more months, Nugget will be here to hold and to Love~