It's no fun being sick AND pregnant

It is not fun being sick, but being sick AND pregnant is even worse!! Yesterday I had to miss work because the afternoon and night before I had been up sick. There could not have been an ounce of any food/liquid left in my body. I'm pretty sure it was some kind of stomach bug. Today, I decided to go ahead and go to work, mainly because I want to save my days up for when Lawson gets here, and also because I was way behind. It was a rough day, to say the least. I could barely concentrate and had a hard time eating anything. I even tried to drink a milkshake and couldn't get much of it down....trust me if I'm not able to eat, something must really be wrong!! Anyways, I'm feeling a little better now that I am home and resting. The only other crazy thing is that my heart rate is up to 105 and my heart feels like it is about to jump out of my chest. I called the doctor and she said this is a normal symptom on pregnancy and that it was nothing to worry about. And that it could have a little to do with being a little dehydrated. Although I am no longer worried, it is driving my crazy!! All of this really makes me appreciate the easiness of this pregnancy so far. I really don't know how people do it that are sick the whole pregnancy, you guys are some STRONG women!! I'm hoping after a good nights rest, I will be feeling better tomorrow!!

The Best Year of my Life

A year ago today I married the most amazing man I've ever met. I am overwhelmed when I think of how blessed I am to have married a man like Jarrett. I am amazed every day at what a wonderful husband he is, and it seems to get better all of the time. The thing I love the most about him is that he has a love for God like I have never seen before. I am so thankful that my son will have such an amazing father.

We celebrated our anniversary yesterday because J was taking his youth to Holiday in the Park today. The day started with opening presents. He got me a robe with my initials on it and a makeup bag. I absolutely LOVED it and needed it, but never asked for it. And he got me the sweetest (and most funny) card and wrote the sweetest words on it. I cried, surprise, surprise! I got him a football signed by Jordan Shipley, the receiver for the Longhorns and a Longhorn t-shirt, and no card. He pretty much beat me in the gift department!!

Last night we had dinner together, followed by some sparkling grape juice and the top layer from our wedding cake. Yumm....nothing like year old cake!!! We had a great night just being together. We also watched our wedding video which was a lot of fun. I of course got emotional, but only because I am overwhelmed by the awesome marriage God has blessed us with. He has given me more in a husband than I could ever ask for.

Growing Belly

18 Weeks
23 Weeks

Weight Comments

I experienced something today that I never understood until I became pregnant.  I always thought that pregnant women should not be offended by people talking about their weight.  My thought was always "you're pregnant, you're supposed to gain weight".

That all changed today.  I did teacher training on Smartboards all day long.  At the very end of the day one teacher asked me when I was due.  I told her April and she said "Wow you are going to gain a lot of weight".  And as soon as she left I started tearing up.  I never thought comments like this would bother me, but it did.  I really just could not believe how insensitive she was.  

Well, I'm glad I got that first "weight" comment out of the way!!  Now it is just makes me laugh.

My Baby Boy

The night before our "big" sonogram, I could barely sleep. All I could think about is seeing that baby moving in my belly and watching its heart beat on the screen. And of course will I be decorating in blue or pink!!

I took the whole day off of work. Jarrett and I got to our appointment a little early, but unfortunately got called back about 45 minutes late! My mom was there too. I was a ball of anxiousness!!

Almost as soon as the technician got the goop on my belly, she said "Oh, it's a boy!!, he just showed me." Then she went about taking all of the pictures she needed. I was still focused on seeing that heartbeat, once I did it set in that we were having a boy and I instantly fell in love with him. He looked perfect in all the pictures and is for sure a boy! We are working on naming him and getting his room ready.

Here is one of his pictures....I think he has my nose!!

Unsolicited Advice

Once I got pregnant people kept warning me that I would get tons of unsolicited comments and advice on pregnancy. So far none have really bothered me, except for one. This is typically how the conversation goes:

So…Amanda, are you hoping for a boy or a girl?
My response, it really doesn’t matter.
Their response is “As long as it’s healthy, right?”

I cannot count how many people have made this comment. And to be completely honest, of course I want a healthy baby. But more importantly than that, I want the baby that God chooses to bless Jarrett and I with, "healthy" or not. I pray for a child who will grow to love the Lord with all its heart. Being pregnant has forced me to learn to trust in God more than at any point in my life. God doesn’t make mistakes, and whether he gives us a healthy child or a child with special needs, I know He has a plan for the child and for Jarrett and me.

Now that I have gotten that off my chest…I am VERY excited for tomorrow. We get to see our baby!! And the bonus is that we get to find out whether it’s a boy or a girl. It is still hard for me to grasp that there is a baby growing inside of me, so I can’t wait to see him or her.

First Baby Pictures

Baby E at 10 Weeks

Me at 16 Weeks