In the past 2 years...

I have grown, I have loved, and I have laughed harder than I ever thought possible.  I have realized that marriage isn't a fairy tale, but a storybook full of eventful chapters.  I know the difference between a par and a birdie.  I have learned to trust, rely, and count on someone on a daily basis.  I have eaten more strawberries than ever. I know not to cook or even try.  I have experienced more joy and happiness than ever before.  I have cheered for the Razorbacks. I have cried and laughed in the same minute over the same moment.  I know difference between a frozen filet and a frozen pork chop.  I have witnessed my soul mate being saved by my Savior.  I own more game systems than I knew were made.  I know who Phil Mickelson is.  I have watched the History channel.  I have smiled more than ever.  My vocabulary has tripled.  I have experienced going through and coming through tough times together.  I now know unconditional love.  I have learned to let go and let God.  I know the TV must be available the first weekend in April.  I know Golf is a real sport.  I have experience the best two years of my life and it's all because of you.  Happy Anniversary, Ryan.  I love you.

It's my Birthday!

And I think I'll celebrate!

This says "ginna ine mamay's toumy."  I think I meant "Ginna in Mama's Tummy."

That's what my belly looks like now... 19 wks pregnant!  :)

Guess I was going sailing...

Rocking out!!  Wish I still had that outfit.

I'm so thankful I was born!  :)

MudBug Dash

I've always loved to run, in fact- I can proudly say that I've finished my fair share of races anywhere from 3-13 miles. So... I'm always in for a 5k! I talked my good friends Ashley Bryant & Ashley Pollan into signing up with me, and we had a blast! Let's just say running/walking at 18 weeks pregnant is a little different than running while not pregnant! 

I am super sore!!! 

Ashley, me, Jessica, & Ashley

 

My friend, Jessica Cox, owns J.Cox Orthodontics and was a big sponsor for the event. We gladly wore her race day t-shirts...even though it was definitely not maternity! If you need braces in Hernando...

call her, she's great!

Los Cabos 2010

Ryan and I had friends get married in Mexico last week... so we HAD to go!  We had so much fun!  I was able to read 3... yes, THREE, books while I was there.  It's amazing what you can do when you are sober by the beach! :)  We went into town (Cabo San Lucas) one day and ate at Gordo Lele's- an amazing taco shop where the food is wonderful and the entertainment is even better!  The owner is pretty much obsessed with the Beatles and after he cooked and served our food- he tossed on a wig, pulled out a fake microphone, and did a little Beatles karaoke for us!  On the way back, our sweet cab driver found a small gas station that sold O'Doul's!!  We bought a six-pack and you would have thought I was in heaven!  The wedding was on Monday and absolutely gorgeous.  There were 16 of us there for the event and they had a pool side reception that couldn't have been better.  Ryan and I are such home-bodies, so we were glad to be home, but couldn't be happier for Jarrett & Janice!

Gordo Lele's Taco Shop

El Squid Roe

The whole crew

Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett Burrows

The Boys

Reception

Unexpected Ultrasound

So.... I had my monthly check-up scheduled for yesterday, but I had to reschedule due to work stuff. It actually worked out good because Mama and Lou Ann were bringing Mattie out to Incredible Pizza Company which is in between the doctor's office and my work. I stopped by there to eat lunch with them and Mama decided to go with me to the doctor.... glad she did!

When I got there, the nurse took me back immediately and started looking for the heartbeat on the doppler. She checked... and checked... and checked....and couldn't find the heartbeat. I could tell she was getting a little nervous, but honestly- I thought she was just getting aggravated with herself. After a few minutes of looking, she grabbed my chart and said "You're getting an ultrasound." My response- "Yay!" (Still didn't realize that I should have been scared.)
 
They took me straight back and the nurse and the ultra-sound tech had a little chat and before I knew it- I was up on the table and looking at my sweet little baby. Everything ended up being perfect. Mama and I were able to see the arms & spine, but the baby was curled up so that's all I really got to see. The baby is measuring 13 weeks and 3 days. OH.. and the heart rate was 158!  They did give me a picture so I'm attaching it below. It isn't the best because all she was really looking for was a heartbeat!

The reason the nurse could not pick it up on a doppler is because I have a retroverted uterus. That means that my uterus is tilted backwards inside of the pelvis toward the spine. This is nothing to be alarmed with and as the baby grows, my uterus will tilt toward the front. The only bad thing is apparently you scare the nurse and doctor because the doppler won't pick up the heartbeat.

When I went back to the doctor's room, he and the nurse kept saying "sorry we scared you," so finally I told him the truth... I didn't know to be scared! :)  He said good!
 
I go back in a month and then again 2 weeks after that to find out what it is!
 

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

4 more weeks... and I'll be here!

and drinking one of these:

Pictures

I just love that my family if full of good "favors." For example.. I need to ask a question about taxes- I call my brother-in-law, I need some insurance- I call my dad, I decide I want to be the next Tiger Woods (ha)- I call my husband....but... if I want to see my baby- I call my sister-in-law!! Yep.. Trish is a sonographer and sells portable ultrasound equipment which means she always has one in her trunk! She came in town last night and scanned me- we had a blast looking at the baby. It was bouncing everywhere and we were even able to see it's arms, legs, and profile, but the best was seeing that little heartbeat going so fast! When Ryan wasn't glued to the monitor, I had him take some pictures with my camera. Here they are... thanks Aunt Trish!!