From www.thebump.com:
Baby has become amazingly mobile (at least compared to you), passing the hours yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking and swallowing. And, baby's finally big enough that you'll be able to feel those movements soon.
Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. The umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes are now topped by one-of-a-kind prints.
I wanted to share with you a blog I came across last night. You may have already heard the story, but I found myself crying as I read this families journey at midnight last night. Bring the Rain . I would start from the beginning, and what really touched me was the letter she wrote to her daughter. It really reminded me how fragile life is, and how blessed I am. I was challenged by her story. Am I making a difference in this life? Am I allowing God to use circumstances to impact others?
Be blessed today!
Well, we got an early Christmas present. My sister-in-law is a sonographer, and she got us in to see if we could "see" anything. I have said before, I was 98% sure we were having a boy......and that's exactly what we are having....it's a boy!!!
We are so excited!!!
Cayden Jude
I had a fabulous Thanksgiving week! Ben and I were able to spend the week together. We went baby shopping on Wednesday. Had a really nice Thanksgiving dinner at my sister-in-law's house (a turkey sandwich sounds really good right now). It was nice to just relax. Friday we brought out the Christmas decorations, and witnessed the first snow fall of the season (priceless). Today, we made cookies and decorated them. A perfect end to a great week. I am so thankful for my little family. God has blessed us so much this year!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Sorry for my absence in the blog world, I have barely had any energy to get up in the morning.
Update: I am 13 weeks and still as sick as ever. People tell me that usually women feel better around 14-18 weeks (I was sick the whole time with my son). I keep waiting for that day. I am so thankful that baby is healthy, it is such an amazing sound to hear that little heartbeat. I just hope that soon I will be able to start enjoying being pregnant. We are hoping to find out what we are having next week, so I have been browsing through some nursery designs getting ideas. I am about 98% sure that it is a boy, but just in case I am wrong I have been looking at girly designs too. Here are some of the ones that have attracted me.....
This one is a little wild for me, but I like the idea and could see pulling elements from it.
.....had a craving for apples today so here you go!
In another bowl combine flour, sugar and oats. Cut butter into 8 small pieces, and cut butter into flour with a pastry blender or two forks until mixture is crumbly. Stir in the chopped nuts.
Butter a 9-inch square baking dish. Spread apple mixture in bottom of baking dish then sprinkle with flour mixture. Bake at 375° for 30 to 45 minutes, or until apples are tender and topping is lightly browned.
Serve warm or at room temperature, with vanilla ice cream or a little heavy cream, if desired.
{my favorite}
Thank you for all your prayers.....I was able to hear and see a heartbeat at my last doctor appointment!! I am very excited, and thankful that this baby is healthy and growing.
I haven't posted anything in a while. Things have been busy, but the biggest reason is I have been sick for the last week. MORNING SICKNESS...or should I say ALL DAY! I am about 6 1/2 weeks, and although feel horrible I am thankful. Ben and I have gone through 2 miscarriages this year, and I don't know if I could go through another. I am definitely feeling pregnant. I have a doctors appointment next week, hopefully we will hear a little heartbeat. So for now, it's saltines and preggie pops (which only help for about 3 min). Anyone have anything that actually works?
Okay, I know I am early. Don't get me wrong I absolutely love summer. The days are longer, the sun is warm.....I am not ready for the sun to go away just yet. BUT.....The mornings lately have been a little cooler, and being that fall is my favorite I can't help but get the fever!
So, I came across some items that are merely inspiration for when the time is right. ;)
I just want to curl up on this couch with candles burning and music playing in the background.
Cozy fireplace
Okay, maybe this is not completely fall...but still cozy.
Loved this idea for pictures or even Holiday cards
This is such a simple way to dress up candles. Paper is simply wrapped around and accented with either leaves, berries or flowers, and twine (this would be a fun gift too).Well, I had a yard sale.....whew! Besides the fact that they are draining, I attempted one while Ben was out of town. I still have quite a bit of larger items left, and some clothes. All in all it was a success. We had our living room set for sale, as we have had our eye on one. A really neat couple stopped by, and bought the entire set...even my area rug!
So, off to the furniture store I went, (it looks like we are moving in our house now). Victory! I only had to pay $50 for the new set! They had a special, no tax, free delivery, and 5 year warranty. The bad news it won't be in until Friday! I guess we will be camping out for the next week in our living room....oh well can't complain. I will post pictures of the final product when I am finished.
Check out Dimples and Dandilions I thought these would make really neat gifts.
