IT'S A BOY!!!!

We're so excited to announce that Baby King is a BOY! We had our ultrasound appointment yesterday, and it was just what I needed at the time. We cried, and Jude laughed out loud when the doctor said it was a boy, and pointed at the evidence of him being a boy. I believe her exact words were: "well, that's hard to miss. It's a boy!" She said he was very cooperative in that respect, and such a 'mover.' We probably heard that like 15 times! It was so cool to see him moving around in there, and his whole body is so perfect. I can't help but feel like I'm participating in a miracle. The first ultrasound I had, he was just a little bean, with a heartbeat... and now, he's a little human! Once I saw him on the screen, I didn't care so much that I had to pee SO bad! But it sure did feel good once i got to relieve myself. Here are a few pictures of our Little Josh. Although he looks a bit like an alien, I find him simply adorable!

This is a cool one of his spine. This is the "terminator" pose... apparently that is his lens. It's a boy! He will probably hate this when he's older!

This last week has been tough on me. Jude's sister has a son, Tyquon, and she isn't doing a great job of taking care of him, so we have him for now. It's really a lot harder than I expected. Like I said in my earlier posts, I've been so emotional about it. I had an idea or fantasy, if you will, of what our life was going to look like, especially now that we're expecting, and I'm really having a hard time letting go of that fantasy. I'd even take it as far as saying that I'm grieving the loss of that. I feel invaded even... like my house isn't my own. I don't mean to sound dramatic, because i usually try to steer clear of any drama... but I'm just being honest. Jude and I had a really good thing going on... and now it's just not the same. And at the same time, I don't really have a choice in the matter... talk about frustrating, and feeling very much alone. So please, keep us in your prayers. My family and friends have been so great in helping us out and supporting us, so thank you for that. I know that the "right" thing to do, is trust that God will take care of it. I need to trust that everything will work out... but right now, I guess I'm just not ready for that. And you wouldn't believe how many times I've heard: God won't give you anything you can't handle... and I'm not at the point yet either. So anyway... that's what's going on in our lives. And my plan is to just enjoy my pregnancy, and focus on the amazing miracle that is inside of me... and I think that will help me get through the day.

Sorry to be such a downer at the end of a very exciting announcement.

what a week...

I don't want to exaggerate, but last week was very, very, very hard on me. I don't want to say the hardest week of my life... because who am I kidding... it doesn't even compare to the hardest week of my life. But, unfortunately, this week doesn't look like it's going to be any better than the last. It doesn't help that I'm very emotional... which i conveniently blame on the baby. I'm really trying to be positive, but at the same time, find myself not wanting to deal with any of it. Again, sorry to be ambiguous, but i don't really want to go into it right now... seeing as I'm trying really hard to pull myself together, while I'm at work.

Today is the ultrasound appointment. I'm a little worried about it, I just want the baby to be healthy. Hopefully we'll find out if we should buy pink or blue clothing.

Keep us in your prayers, it's greatly appreciated!

It's funny how fast time flies by. Christmas is now over, and that makes me sad. I love our house all decorated, and I think for the first time, I will be a bit sad to take it all down. This week has been a little crazy, but i find myself resting in God's grace, and I really believe whatever is meant to happen, will happen. Sorry to be so ambiguous... but just go with it for now! I've found myself quite emotional lately, and it's not like me. I guess it is good to cry some times, and I just blame it on the baby. :)

I had four wonderful days off for Christmas. It was a lot harder to go back to work than I thought it would be. Jude had to work though, which kind of stinks... but I know that won't last forever. Bosco and I had some quality time together ;)

It is insane that 2008 will be here in about 5 days. I can't even believe it!

Today I'm going to call to make my ultrasound appointment, so that is exciting. Jude and I are very anxious. Kyla already calls the baby Hannah... which I think is so cute. Every time she sees me she asks how Hannah is doing. she's a funny kid! Cole has caught on to "Grandma's" name for the baby: piddle diddles. Which makes me laugh, almost every time I hear it. I can't wait to register, once we know the gender! My belly keeps growing, and i find myself uncomfortable in most of my regular clothes. I have some gift cards to old navy that I've saved from my birthday, so I'm going to have to use those soon I think. I got sick on Christmas evening... which I was NOT happy about. And then I felt fine, so I'm not sure what the cause was. But it wasn't pleasant.

The office is so quiet today... I think I'm going to leave a little early today! :)

There's a first time for everything :)

I have a very important announcement to make! Today, is the first day... that I've worn maternity pants! It's very exciting isn't it? And wow, why didn't I wear them sooner!? So much more comfortable. Thanks to Jessica Parris, who has let me borrow all of her maternity clothes! My belly is definitely growing, and it's so very exciting to me. We took the first "belly shot" photo on Tuesday night. I'll be posting it on here shortly.

It was quite a lovely evening on Tuesday, we were at home, Bosco was snoring on the couch, we only had the Christmas tree lights on, and it was raining outside... Jude and I cuddled up on the couch, and he "held" my belly. It was such a sweet moment! And we talked about how crazy it is that we're going to be parents... still so hard to believe. We are both so anxious to find out the gender... only a few more weeks! I'm feeling the baby move more and more. It's such an amazing experience, every bit of pregnancy. I'm really enjoying it.

Jude is done with school now (HOORAY) and it's so nice to be able to spend more time together. Such a relief! Christmas is in less than a week... and I have so much to do still! I'm racking my brain trying to think of a gift to give Jude, and I'm not having much luck.

Merry Christmas everybody! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday, and be so incredibly thankful for the amazing gift of Jesus.

Love and blessings,
Sarah

Week 15... and counting

I feel like time is flying by! Already at 15 1/2 weeks... I can't believe it! I'm starting to feel a little bit behind with everything. I'm finally starting to feel better, in terms of my congestion, however, again yesterday morning, I got sick from brushing my teeth. I think it may have had something to do with the chili fries I had the night before though! :) I'm actually getting used to getting up every night to use the restroom. It doesn't even surprise me anymore. And i guess it's good "practice" because I know I will be getting up even MORE with a newborn.

I had a wonderful day yesterday, me and some girlfriends went to Glenn Ivy Spa and had an 80 minute massage.... oh my goodness.... it was heavenly! I really hope there are day spas in heaven! ha! I'm smiling just thinking about it actually.

Lately I've noticed that I am much more emotional. I even cried while watching The Wedding Planner... which has never happen before. So I can't say that the mood swings haven't been an issue for me! Sorry Jude :) Sometimes it just feels good to cry though... and I guess I need that every once in a while.

The next couple weeks are FULL of Christmas events! And we had the chance to go to the mountains last Sunday, and play in the snow! We got some great pictures, which are being added to our outgoing Christmas cards! We got our tree on Monday, and I just love it. We brought Bosco with us, which has become sort of a tradition. We cranked up the Christmas tunes on the way there, and were starry eyed. We both loved the second tree we saw. I think it was the fastest we've ever picked out a tree. I love the smell of evergreen trees in the house... so fun! I can't even believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away... so scary, considering I haven't even FINISHED my shopping. For some reason, I'm more behind than ever before. It's kinda crazy to think that this will be our last Christmas with just the two of us... still can't even wrap my head around it!

Jude is done with finals this week! YAY! I know he's stressed out, so it'll be a big relief when it's over.

I know I said I'd post pictures... and I'm still working on that :)

Love,
Sarah

Smooth Sailing...

We had our doctor appointment yesterday, and everything looks great! My blood work came back, and everything is good there too. I found out that my blood type is O positive... which i never knew before, and I don't have HIV, or any other sexually transmitted diseases, another bonus. :) Jude's response to that was: "i knew i married her for a reason!" The doctor got a good laugh out of that, and then said: "Yep, she's as healthy as a horse!" I'm not sure how i feel about being compared to a horse... but it was funny all the same! The baby's heart beat was found right away again, and before she put the gel stuff on my tummy, she felt my stomach and said she could feel it in there... i thought that was really neat! The heart rate was at 155, and the doctor said that was perfect as well. Smooth Sailing! :)

I have to admit, i am relieved once again! It is finally sinking in a little bit that we are going to be parents, and I'm so excited! I find myself day dreaming about it, and our future family. It's just so much fun! I feel really lucky to be able to experience this miracle, and it's amazing how attached i am to our little, tiny baby already! I even asked Jude the other day if he feels ripped off that he doesn't get to experience what i get to experience. He didn't seem to really feel like he was missing out...ha ha! But i wouldn't trade this for the world! I'm really enjoying pregnancy, because i know it's going to go by so fast.

This morning I was feeling very sick... but i got some cough drops and I'm feeling pretty good now. Thankfully!

My next appointment is in January, and in about four weeks i have to call to schedule my ultrasound appointment!! I'm pretty excited to find out what the gender is! I'm still sticking with a boy... so we'll see!

Last night was so much fun, we went to see the original Miracle on 34th Street on the back of the Fox Theater in downtown Fullerton... so much fun! and it was freezing, so it really felt like Christmas time!

I hope everybody is enjoying the holiday season! Love you all!

Yes, I'm sure it's not just gas!

So on Friday, i felt the baby move for the very first time! I was laying on the couch in the evening, just closing my eyes while Jude was watching a movie, and it happened. I kind of gasped and my eyes opened immediately and i just tried to stay still and enjoy the reminder that i actually am pregnant, and our little baby is inside me! It was so amazing! Felt like someone was tickling me from the inside, but not annoying at all... it was really pleasant. It happened again on Saturday, and I have been trying to recreate my positioning and the setting ever since to feel it again! I told Jude and he said: "are you sure it's not just gas or something?" I responded with: "I've never felt anything like it before... and YES, I'm sure it's not just gas!!" ha! Other moms that I've told said, well of course it's the baby! And about three other people i talked to said they felt the baby move around 13/14 weeks too, which makes me SURE that what i felt was the baby. It was so fun, and i can't wait to feel more movement in my tummy!

I've never had to pee so often in my entire life! I actually get quite annoyed when i wake up with my bladder completely full. At this point, i can't ignore it and roll over and go back to sleep.

We have our doctor appointment today, and I'm really curious to see how much weight I've gained... yikes! I've really enjoyed eating whatever i want, and as much as i want! I'm still trying not to over eat, so that i don't have so much to lose come June, but i do get hungry much more often than i used to.

The past month or so I've been pretty congested, which isn't fun at all. And today has probably been the worst, as far as headache and a sore throat. But I'll get through it, I'm just trying to get as much sleep as possible. I don't know if the runny nose is a pregnancy thing or what... but it's annoying! A friend of mine told me that her sister had a runny nose through her whole pregnancy...? who knows.

I can't believe Christmas is less than 3 weeks away! GEEZ! This will be Jude and my last Christmas with just the two of us. By the way, I'm convinced that i have the most amazing husband in the world! He's just so good to me, and i love him more today than EVER. This January we will have been together for 9 years! After all this time, i still get all warm and fuzzy when i think about him, and so excited to see him when i get home from work. I love you honey!

:)