Our Thanksgiving fun!

I probably need to apologize to you because I took you on your first crazy after Thanksgiving shopping trip! After standing in the Best Buy line from 4a.m. until 5a.m., I began to wonder if you were frozen inside me...lol. Mom and I had fun, but I didn't last long. Unfortunately, I did get repayment for going on that trip with a cold and sore throat. Thanksgiving was fun, but like most we had too much to eat (and too many sweets). We go to the doctor tomorrow, but I'm told no ultrasound again...ugh! I really need to see you! Hopefully, December 23rd will get here soon. I think the nausea has let up some. I don't feel as sick when I wake up in the morning...just a bit sick in the evening and right before bed. We have 15 weeks down this week! I'm so excited. Derrick has been taking all his National Guard/hunting things out of your future room. He needs a new man room! Your room is nearly empty, but not for long. We are getting exciting about Christmas time around here! We have so much to be thankful for this year. Hopefully, I will at least get to hear your heartbeat tomorrow.

Thankfully exiting the first trimester!

I'm technically not out of the first trimester until Tuesday (but close enough!). So everyone keeps telling me that during the second trimester..I should feel better- less nausea and more energy (I hope that holds true for us). Today, you really must be having a sour day... I wanted sour straws, sour gum, sour gummies...and anything else sour:) As for regular clothes, we are growing out of them. Today, I put two stockings up on the mantle as I began to decorate for Christmas....and it hit me - We need another for next year! It's the little things that will definitely put an emotional pregnant lady over the edge. I'm just itching to buy a sweet little outfit for you, but I'm trying to hold off until I find out if you are a boy or girl. It's so hard. Derrick told his mom that it doesn't really matter if you are a boy or girl because I will dress you up all the time...either way. He for sure knows me! Second trimester here we come! I can't leave without saying Roll Tide Roll.

12 Week Appointment

Heard your heartbeat again!! 165 this time...Sad I didn't get to see you though:( I'm supposed to find out if you're a boy or girl the week of Christmas- What a great present. Okay, I have to mention that Alabama is playing for the SEC championship! How exciting..Derrick thought you may want to know that. Big drama today- the swine flu vaccine...So the doctor walks in during my appointment and says here's your HINI vaccine. I had no time to research the topic or anything. I know that it is recommended, but I do not like the idea of taking it at all. For one thing, I heard it had mercury in it- which I shouldn't have. I mean ...I've never even taken a flu shot, I can't believe I let them talk me in to this. Oh well, I will pray everything will be fine. I'm so exciting the first trimester is nearly over. I can't wait to feel better. Nite Nite.

Baby Going To Texas

I can't believe it's already been 11 weeks...okay so maybe I can. Wednesday you will take your first airplane flight. We're going to Dallas for work! I'm a little uneasy about taking you with me, but I know everything will be okay. So tonight...I started searching for childcare. Wow, I have my work cut out for me. I can't hardly stand the thought of planning to leave you before I even meet you. I guess that's just part of it though. Derrick says Brady's ready for a playmate and that he can't wait until he licks you and steals your stuffed toys. I think I have to agree. Of course I'm a dog lover and I believe they are way smarter than we give them credit. Call me crazy, but I have to mention this story. Before I started feeling so sickly, when I would arrive home from work...Brady would want me to play fetch with him. Now, he just crawls in his bed for a bit first and lets me rest...How sweet is that! I think he has to know something is up! Lastly, I have to document Anna Kate's response to you being in my tummy...She said that if you're not a girl - We have to send you back. When I asked what we would name you...she said "Girl." Either way, I know she will love you. Pray for us this week!