Early Pregnancy

I am at the very beginning stages of pregnancy! I have been for TWO blood pregnancy tests and my numbers are rising and I am definitely pregnant. Billy is so sweet making sure I take my vitamins and prays safety over me and new baby every night. He also prays for Tanner with all the adjustments ahead for him as he becomes a BIG brother in 2012. I found out early with Tanner as well. There are definite benefits to finding out so quickly. I am on prenatal from the start, I am paying attention to my caffeine intake, I am getting in habit of going to bed early, and I have already had a few Dr. visits to check progress. I look forward to hearing the baby's heartbeat on April 10Th as we are scheduled for an ultrasound. We will see our tiny little growing child and get our due date. I am guessing November again but later in November. I do not mind my children having birthdays that are close together and I am sure they won't either. We can do things individually for them or together. I am so looking forward to celebrating my nephews birthday this weekend and taking the boys to Disney on Sunday. Tristan is the sweetest little boy. All my nieces and nephews are. My youngest brother Seth has a baby due in August and I could not be happier for him and his new wife Jamie. They find out next week what it is. Boys seem to run in our family but you never know. I laughed so hard at my niece Rachel-Kate when we called to announce our pregnancy. She said" Have you told meme yet?" I said, "no." And she said someone better get her a cup cause she is going to pee herself. That Rachel-Kate is a hoot and an awesome BIG cousin. My sis in laws Elaine and Lisa both got so excited on the phone. Everyone is so happy for us. We printed poems for the grandparents and aunts and uncles from the unborn baby. They were awesome and everyone loved them. I feel so good right now. No sickness and still exercising alot. I walked on 31st this morning over three miles pushing Tanner in the stroller and that was a good little workout. VERY HILLY! I look forward to this pregnancy and feel I am in a much better place physically and emotionally than last pregnancy! I am starting off on the right foot. I am not looking forward to a few things but I am sure all you who have been pregnant know what those are. As this will be my last pregnancy I just want to take it all in. Billy and I have already started talking about how we will do the rooms and possible names but we have a long way to go so I am not rushing it. I think with my life being so full it will fly by. I was so touched by the women at the prison last night. Women aching to hold their children. But for the grace of GOD I want to always remain grateful for every little part of each day. Even when my two year old is melting down and I am in the process of joining him I still know people would give anything to be with their children melting down or not. On a good note Tanner has been so affectionate lately. Do you think he knows his time is limited with having mommy to his self?? Everyday it is just me and him. We do everything together. I am soaking up this time as well and just enjoying being a mommy to my two year old. I like that the kids will be three years apart. It seems to be a good thing on many levels. Well Tanner is still napping and I am off to finish laundry before picking up Casey and Carlie from school. I love these verses and this is where my heart is with this pregnancy and with everything in my life for that matter.

Philippians 4:4-7
New International Version (NIV)


4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.