7/18/ 2011
We got to see our baby today! It was an amazing experience that I can not put into words. Let me start by saying that I was a nervous wreck this morning. I had no real reason to feel anxious. This was a new experience of us and had no idea what to expect. I just replaying that old Friends episode in my head, the one where Rachael and Ross go for their first ultrasound and Rachael cries the whole time because she can's see it!
As we arrived at the doctor's office and got situated in the ultrasound sound room, I asked the tech what did they hope to see today. She was hopefull that depending how things were going we would definately take some baby measurements and maybe even hear a heartbeat!!! When the test got under way, I was shocked at how clear and easily we were able to see everything. There on the screen was our baby! We could even see the tiny heart beating away! I was overwhelmed with emotion! I expected myself to cry a little, but I was laughing! I couldn't believe how blessed we were with our own little miracle.
The ultrasound went on amazingly. Everything was measuring right on track. We were put at 6weeks and 2days exactly (which is right where we thought we were) with a due date set for March 10th 2o12!!! The heartrate was measured at 116 beats per minute. Ev says the baby looks like a lil jalapeno and is going to be a runner like his daddy!!!
We can not wait to meet our lil sweet pea and are very excited for everything 2012 has in store for our family!!! We can't wait to meet you Baby Stuart, Love Mom & Dad
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Big News
Well hopefully you all know my now that Ev and I found out we are PREGNANT!!!! If not and you are discovering this information for the first time then SURPRISE!!!!! Well let me start from the beginning, since we tried to keep this pregnancy under the radar, this post is a little delayed.
Much to our doctors dismay Ev and I had decided to take the summer off from all the baby drama. We were overwhelmed with the doctors visits, shots, and the ups/downs of trying. We were ready to enjoy the summer and focus on each other. Our motto was "If God wants it to happen, it will happen". Much to our surprise and excitement "it" happened sooner vs. later. It sounds funny to say that after 2 and 1/2 years of trying we had an "oops" baby. But that is exactly what happened!
We first found out that we were expecting on 7/11/2011. After being a few days, I mean almost 2 weeks late I caved and took a home pregnancy test. I was not looking forward to home testing for these tests have always mocked me with their bold NOT PREGNANT lines. So I was a little apprehensive this time around. After buying the test, I still had to come home and build up the courage of taking it! I couldn't believe it when I did. There before the time was up was a very big bold double line! I checked the directions on the box twice before I believed it!!! WE WERE PREGNANT!!!!!! Then realizing Ev was going to be home in less than hour, I quickly schemed what I thought was a clever and impromptu way of giving him the good news..... I found an old t-shirt and added a quick sharpie message on it and put it on Saige. When Ev got home Saige was impatiently waiting for him, he first asked me what Saige was wearing and I told him to read it! As the message "I'm going to be a big sister" sunk in, we were both standing there with huge grins on our faces. We held each other for a long time, soaking in a moment that neither of us thought we would share.
Much to our doctors dismay Ev and I had decided to take the summer off from all the baby drama. We were overwhelmed with the doctors visits, shots, and the ups/downs of trying. We were ready to enjoy the summer and focus on each other. Our motto was "If God wants it to happen, it will happen". Much to our surprise and excitement "it" happened sooner vs. later. It sounds funny to say that after 2 and 1/2 years of trying we had an "oops" baby. But that is exactly what happened!
We first found out that we were expecting on 7/11/2011. After being a few days, I mean almost 2 weeks late I caved and took a home pregnancy test. I was not looking forward to home testing for these tests have always mocked me with their bold NOT PREGNANT lines. So I was a little apprehensive this time around. After buying the test, I still had to come home and build up the courage of taking it! I couldn't believe it when I did. There before the time was up was a very big bold double line! I checked the directions on the box twice before I believed it!!! WE WERE PREGNANT!!!!!! Then realizing Ev was going to be home in less than hour, I quickly schemed what I thought was a clever and impromptu way of giving him the good news..... I found an old t-shirt and added a quick sharpie message on it and put it on Saige. When Ev got home Saige was impatiently waiting for him, he first asked me what Saige was wearing and I told him to read it! As the message "I'm going to be a big sister" sunk in, we were both standing there with huge grins on our faces. We held each other for a long time, soaking in a moment that neither of us thought we would share.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Disney and Counting
To me Disney is an amazing place! My mom has instilled a love for this magical land in me from a very young age and 26 years later I still got it! So when Ev proposed we try to get a way for a few days this summer of course I brought up Disney as a possible destination. He suggested Vegas, Cancun, or a Cruise. Disney was not on his radar as a pratical adult vacation.
So as I began to plan possible vacation venues it became clear that none of our ideas were budget friendly. So we decided to scratch the whole "going away" idea and revisited some Michigan favorites (Traverse City/Mackinaw/South Haven). I had a hard time getting into planning my Michigan summer adventure, mainly because I still had visions of Ev and I relaxing with drinks in hand and palm trees swaying in the breeze at the pool.
After a few days of internet searches for the best deal, I told Ev our proposed budget for our Traverse City vacation. I could tell 1.) he was suprised at the cost and 2.) he wasn't thrilled about it either. Frustrated that neither of us could get on board with our first real vacation together since our honeymoon, I was ready to scrap the whole thing!!! Then on a whim I decided to log onto my favorite travel site and search Disney vacation. I was shocked at how affordable it was. I told Ev in a "hey did you know" kinda way what I had found. Next thing I knew he took the computer from me and clicked Buy Tickets!!!! I was shocked and thrilled that my husband committed so quickly and made the decision for us.
In 30 days from now I will be boarding a plane with my amazing husband for a 5 day vacation in Florida. I can't wait!!!!! I am sooo excited to go to Disney with Ev, I'm just hoping he finds it as interesting as I do. Okay that may be a stretch. So I will settle for not bored to tears. (I think I sold him with the 11 nations food walk in Epcot!) Stay tuned for more Disney pics/stories when we get back!!!!
So as I began to plan possible vacation venues it became clear that none of our ideas were budget friendly. So we decided to scratch the whole "going away" idea and revisited some Michigan favorites (Traverse City/Mackinaw/South Haven). I had a hard time getting into planning my Michigan summer adventure, mainly because I still had visions of Ev and I relaxing with drinks in hand and palm trees swaying in the breeze at the pool.
After a few days of internet searches for the best deal, I told Ev our proposed budget for our Traverse City vacation. I could tell 1.) he was suprised at the cost and 2.) he wasn't thrilled about it either. Frustrated that neither of us could get on board with our first real vacation together since our honeymoon, I was ready to scrap the whole thing!!! Then on a whim I decided to log onto my favorite travel site and search Disney vacation. I was shocked at how affordable it was. I told Ev in a "hey did you know" kinda way what I had found. Next thing I knew he took the computer from me and clicked Buy Tickets!!!! I was shocked and thrilled that my husband committed so quickly and made the decision for us.
In 30 days from now I will be boarding a plane with my amazing husband for a 5 day vacation in Florida. I can't wait!!!!! I am sooo excited to go to Disney with Ev, I'm just hoping he finds it as interesting as I do. Okay that may be a stretch. So I will settle for not bored to tears. (I think I sold him with the 11 nations food walk in Epcot!) Stay tuned for more Disney pics/stories when we get back!!!!
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