Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Today is my last day in the office! I am off until the 5th of January. I wanted to take a minute to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We are heading to my parents house tomorrow afternoon/evening. Then, we go to my Aunt's for Christmas Eve. This is the last year of having the holiday at her home as she and my uncle are moving from Pittsburgh to Florida in the coming year. I am looking forward to seeing my family and eating all the good food! Next year we will have to start our own traditions. We did stay here in Columbus last year but it was not the same without spending the holiday with family. This year is extra special!

We will be spending Christmas day at Chris's Dad's house then his Mom's for dinner. It will be a nice day and I am sure we will be exhausted by Friday. We plan on staying in the Steubenville area until Saturday. Once we are back in Columbus Chris and I are both off so we plan on getting some things done around the house!

Aiden is looking forward to Santa's arrival! We baked cookies this weekend and I set a few aside so we can take the ones he made to leave for Santa. He only asked for two things this year, a drum set and a power ranger toy. Of course..... he will be getting both and then some! I will try to post pictures after the holidays!

Cheers!

My Christmas Ham!

My Christmas ham is not the kind you eat, it's my Son! Last night was his holiday program for daycare. He and his classmates sang two songs, Frosty and the Candy Cane song (which was new to me, but very cute!). Of course, he as always has to be the center of attention and at the end of the last verse of Frosty he prolonged the word Day to DAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
Not only was he going solo at this point but he had his arm up in the air in a dramatic motion (as Amy said, like Mariah!). His teacher said he had done that a few times during his practices and hoped he would do it last night but didn't think he would. Well, expect the unexpected from Mr. Aiden! We captured this event on video and if I can figure out how to download and post it I will try over the weekend!

Thank you Amy!!

Just wanted send a HUGE Thank You to my BF Amy. She surprised me Tuesday by going to my house and cleaning while I was at work, as part of my Birthday gift. It was such a wonderful gift!!! It was nice coming home to a clean house. It's very hard for me to get motivated to clean after working all day and coming home to take care of Aiden. (Not to mention being pregnant has not helped that much!) She is such a wonderful friend!

Weekend Update

Well, my long weekend was very nice. It started out Thursday evening, my parents, Aiden and I went to dinner at a local Mexican place. Chris was still working so we brought him some take-out.

Friday morning, Chris went to get us coffee and donuts after dropping Aiden off at school, then my parents and I got ready for our annual day of shopping. Chris has given up on going he can't take shopping for that length of time. My Dad is the only man I know that will just walk around the mall without any complaints and hold our bags for us. We were gone from about 10 until 4, so we picked Aiden up on our way home. That evening we just relaxed at home, watched some tv and played Wii. I thought my Dad would enjoy that but, unfortunately the way his mind works he wasn't really able to catch on that well, he got frustrated which mad me sad but, I try not to focus on that too much it just makes him feel worse.

Saturday, we woke up and headed to Burlington where my Mom and I went a little crazy on the clearance rack of girls clothes! Then to Kohls where the line was halfway around the store. We also hit the dollar store and praise the Lord for this place at Christmas, I got all my gift bags, tissue and wrap for 20 bucks! Then we went back rested a little before our trip to the fish market for dinner. That was really nice, they gave me a rose for my B-day and a candle in my dessert. We sat back near the lobster tank which kept Aiden entertained. Except when the big rake came down to grab the biggest one in there and he was visably confused. We told him the lobster was going to be with his friends in the ocean. Luckily he didn't notice the three pound creature coming back out onto someones table about 30 minutes later with a bowl full of melted butter ;-)

Sunday was pretty uneventful, we got up, Chris made breakfast and my parents got all their things together including loading the car with all of the Santa toys for us and they headed home. I laid around most of the day. Chris re-strung the Christmas lights! He ended up going out and purchasing all new lights, the big ones that screw in so he doesn't have to deal with the little ones burning out (see previous post). Whatever makes him happy!

Monday was my official Birthday. I came to work and a co worker brought me a mocha frapacchino with a candle in it, she is so sweet! Another co worker took me to lunch. Once I got home Chris had a cake and balloon ready for me and my presents all wrapped, in all different paper of course but it's the thought that counts! He and Aiden got me a new pair of boots, a sweatshirt ( I knew I was getting), a prenatal massage which I cannot wait to schedule at Kenneths and most precious the with child willow tree figurine. I have always wanted her and was waiting for the day I was pregnant again so I could finally have her! We just ordered pizza as Aiden was a bit tired from school and I really didn't feel like heading back out and we had our cake and ice cream and played candy land. It was a very nice evening. After Aiden went to bed Chris and I watched the Hills and I cannot believe I still watch that garbage! Spidey gets on my nerves more than anything in this world. If they eloped, why the heck were the camera there, and Us Weekly taking pictures, it's so fake, yet I continue to watch....I guess that's my own fault.

I also have a new addiction. The Twilight series! I have heard everyone talking about these books and all the news regarding the movie that came out so I grabbed a copy at the pharmacy a few weeks back. Well, I haven't been able to put it down! I love reading but never really have time. I just bought the second book to the series today! More on that later!

Today I just about finished my holiday shopping at lunch I have a gift card to get and that is about it! (I also got a few more pink items......couldn't help myself)

29......again

Well, I have a birthday coming up (Monday) and I have decided that every year past 30 will be my 29th from now on!

I have bittersweet feelings today. It has been 7 years today since my dear friend Tiffany passed away. Sadly, every year around my Birthday I have to look back and remember the loss of someone so special that was taken too early. I am at peace this year knowing she is with her father who recently passed away. I will always keep the memories we shared close to my heart.

On a brighter note, my Mom and Dad are on their way to our house right now. They come to visit me every year the weekend of my Birthday and take me out to dinner. We also do an annual shopping trip to Easton Town Center and I enjoy that every year. It is so beautiful there at Chistmas time. Last year we went on a Friday and it worked out wonderfully, we avoided a lot of the weekend crowds, so we are doing the same this year. Then, Saturday evening we are having dinner at the Fish Market.

In baby news, not too much happening, she is moving around like crazy and I am enjoying every second of it (other than the frequent trips to the bathroom!) I don't go back to my OB until the 5th of January which seems like a very long time from now. I am just thankful that I am feeling good and everything is progressing as it should.

21 Week Belly Shot

Here is my most recent belly picture taken at exactly 21 weeks!

Winter Wonderland

Saturday was a great day! Our day started with a trip to the mall, we originally didn't plan on going near the mall this time of year on a weekend but, we were picking up a coat at Macy's as a favor to my father in law. So, I decided to just make one dreaded trip and go ahead and get our visit to Santa out of the way. We were so lucky, we got there and didn't even have to wait, Aiden got right up on his lap and told him exactly what he wanted. I was so pleased that there were no surprise items, he stuck to his original wishes, a drum set and power rangers toys. (Which are already purchased!) We left the mall and the snow was falling, it was just a nice day to be out and about this time of year! We then headed to the home depot to look at the Christmas decorations. We ended up getting two 4 Ft. inflatables, a snowman and a santa, I can deal with that! ( per my previous post) Once we got home Aiden and I both took little naps and we went to dinner. When we got home from dinner Aiden wanted to play in the snow so we ran around the front yard for a little while and I was able to get a few cute pictures!

Sunday rolled around and I went to the store and came home and started cooking away. I made dinner for Sunday evening and a pot of chili that is home cooking as I type for dinner this evening. Chris and Aiden were outside playing again and Chris decided to just go ahead even in the freezing cold temps and hang the outside lights. Well, after three hours outside he comes in and is upset because only 1 or the 4 strands of lights is working!!! I felt so bad for him although, I still can't figure out why he didn't test them prior to hanging them up! So, right now we have lights on the house that don't light, but my wreath and the inflatables are good to go! Hopefully we can get everything working by this weekend!!

Christmas Decor

Two weeks ago, Chris took Aiden to a few stores to look for some new outdoor Christmas decorations. We had two really nice reindeer that moved and lit up but, after a few winters of blowing over in the snow, we had to retire them last year. Well, this is the image of what my son wants to put in the front yard. I am not a huge fan of inflatable decorations. Sure, they are cute and all but just not my cup of tea. On the other hand, I am trying to be open minded, I am keeping in mind that this is a magical time of year for a child and if this is something that will produce a memory of the season that he can someday look back and smile upon then, he can have it! I will have many more years to decorate my home "my way." Someday I might even miss the huge inflatable in the front yard. I highly doubt it, but it's possible :-) So, we will be heading out this weekend in search for the perfect decoration to add to our front yard this year. Chris prefers santa crashing into a palm tree or something crazy like that, so this will be an intereting battle between Father and Son. I am staying out of it and will be sure to post the pictures when we are done decorating!! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Sugar and spice and everything nice - that's what little girls are made of.

We had our ultrasound appointment on Monday and found out we are having a little GIRL! We are over the moon with excitement! Chris felt it was a girl all along, as many of my friends and family did as well. I felt more girl but didn't want to come out and say it because I honestly would have been excited no matter what, although leaving the doctor's office I had overwhelming sense of pride and excitement, I just wanted to break down and cry. I just feel so blessed. I could not wait to call my Mom to tell her about her new Grandaughter. I know she was really hoping for a girl (although she guessed boy). I told the doctor this little one will have a wardrobe by this weekend if it's up to her Grandma!

Aiden went with us to the appointment and he was very intersted in seeing her on the screen. He was a little confused when we were on the way and wanted to know if they were taking the baby out of my tummy. We explained to him that they were putting a camera on my belly and we would be able to see the baby. The doctor even gave him his own picture and he took it to school to show all his friends yesterday. He calls it my baby and everytime we see a commercial for a baby toy on tv he says "we need to get that for my baby", it's so adorable, I just hope it lasts!

Most importatly of course is that she looks healthy, she measures exactly perfect, even the doctor said it's extremely rare for the measurements to match exactly to the due date which they did, so that made me feel good! She weighed 12 oz. on Monday! We saw and heard her heart beating, her little hands looked like they were clapping together, it was super sweet! I wish I could peek in there everyday! I trying to sweet talk Chris into getting a 3D/4D scan done at the end of the month or beginning of next month. I think it would be such a wonderful keepsake for us and eventually for our daughter.

Chris is also excited, when he was bringing me back to work after the appointment, he almost passed the turn into the parking lot and I said "What are you doing?" He said, " Oh, I was thinking about the prom" which I found super cute because my mind had not even begun to go there yet.... prom, wedding, babies....this is going to be an entire different journey than having a boy! I look forward to seeing him interact with her. He is already a wonderful Father and I think having a little Girl is going to allow me to experience a totally different side of him. I just smile thinking about it!

Of course since nothing in our lives goes on with out any drama, I was totally anxious, nervous and excited on Monday. I gave Chris his reminder call about 15 minutes prior to when he was to leave the house to come get me. The plan was for him to get Aiden at school then, get me and then off to the hospital which is where my appt was on Monday and it's near my work. So, I call and he said, "Change of plans, my car won't' start." So, I had to run out of here, run home to get him, which is totally the opposite direction of where we were going, then to get Aiden, then back over this way to the hospital...whew, no wonder my blood pressure was high. Since I didn't want to have to do that all over again I just went home for the day and rested.

I was a little under the weather yesterday which is why I just posted this today. I stayed home from work and rested, there is only so much I can take now so it's no fun getting sick. Luckily I feel much better today but drama never ends....Chris called as I was about to go over to wal-mart at lunch and his car did not start again! He just got a new battery yesterday! So, I had to go back today try to jump his car, it didn't start, so I guess we will have to get a tow truck to come get it.....I vote to just go get a new car instead of putting more money into this one. It's nice that it's paid off but not worth the hassle of dealing with the issues of an older car. I did get a nice unexpected lunch with my hubby out of the ordeal!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just wanted to wish all that read a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Thanksgiving is by far my most favorite of holiday. It's a day that is not about anything more than giving thanks for all the blessings in our lives and spending time with those we love (& eating). This year we will be traveling to my parents house. My Mom cooks the most amazing dinner ever! I have never had more amazing stuffing than my Mom's!! I am hungry just thinking about it! We invited Chris's Mom and her husband over this year and my brother in law will be bringing over my niece's and nephew. I love the atmosphere of my parents house this time of year. The fire burning in the family room and the Christmas tree lit up beside it, it's so festive and warm. After I eat I can just veg on the couch and be all cozy! The kids get to spend time together acting all silly! I just love it! I am Thankful this year for my family, my wonderful husband for all he does, our sweet son just for being the amazing little boy that he is everyday, my Mother for being supportive not only to me but for being an amazingly supportive wife to my Dad through a very stressful time in their lives. Of course my Daddy, for always being a loving and devoted Father. My Brother in law for being sure that the relationship between my parents and their grandchildren remains strong during this confusing time in their little lives and being sure they stay involved in our lives as well. All my friends and extended family members that mean so much to me. I pray that the coming year brings everyone health and good fortune. I also pray for the healthy arrival of our new baby and cannot wait to spend the next Thanksgiving with a place for him or her at the table.

I more than likely won't be posting again until Monday (afternoon) which is when we find out if we are having a boy or girl!!!! YIPPEE!!!

What a week!!!

This week started out great, I was in a wonderful mood even started listening to holiday music at work and in the car, which Aiden loves, he is singing a long with many of the songs and I love to hear his little voice sing and sometimes make up his own lyrics! Then, I just kept hearing news...not very good news. First, I learned that one of my very close friends (that passed away 7 years ago) father passed away. It brought me a sense of peace that her father is now with her in heaven, but at the same time, it's just hard to swallow. Then, I heard a several more deaths not directly related to me at all but to people I know and care about, which brings me to start thinking of my Grandmother who passed away 2 years ago this month and of course my friend I mentioned above who is always on my mind this time of year.

I also have heard of several people who are ill. One of them is a man I have never met, he lives in my neighborhood and is dying from cancer, he has three young children. Another is a friend of a friend's baby who was born on Chris's birthday and is in the NICU. Another is a co-worker and yet another a co-workers parent. Yet another friend who has a sick baby awaiting surgery. It just makes me wonder why things seem to happen around the holidays, I know things happen all throughout the year but for some reason it seems like you hear more bad news around the holidays. At the same time, maybe these things happen as a lesson for us to all appreciate the time we have with those we love.

I am going to move onto Thanksgiving week with a more positive outlook, continue to pray for those who are suffering, accept the things I cannot change (which I am dealing with quite a few personally right now, but that is for another time) and be grateful for the many blessings in my life. I am going to make myself turn back on the Christmas music which I find interesting that I inadvertently stopped listening to mid-week in hopes it helps to lift my spirit.

Happy Birthday Chris

Today is special day, it's my husband's Birthday.

Chris,

Thank you for being so supportive of me especially through all the hard times we have been faced with during the past couple of years. You will never understand how much I appreciate the time you took and continue to take to attend almost every RE and OB appointment with me. You have been there for me through my darkest moments and I know you will continue to be there to also share in the brightest of moments. I know sometimes I take the small things you do for granted, but I want you to know that I appreciate every little thing you do for me. You are a wonderful Father to Aiden and I am blessed to have a partner in life that is so involved and committed to his child(ren). I am sure our lives will continue to me faced with more challenges along the way however, I am blessed and feel comforted that I have a husband that will be with me every step of the way. I love you! Happy Birthday!!!

The 'Pregnant Man' Is Expecting Again

So funny because my best friend and I were just talking about this last night and we didn't know he was expecting again!

There is just something so NOT right about this, well I guess maybe because it's a man having a baby but, it seriously creeps me out!!!!! The first time I learned of this, we were trying to get pregnant and I kept saying it's pretty bad when a man gets pregnant before us. Well, he is pregnant again and this time around, I am blessed to be expecting my own little bundle of joy. However, when I hear the news of #2 on the way for this man, it still disturbs me as just as much if not more than the first time around.

Just my random thought for the day.........

Good News...Bad News

This has been a hectic week for me! First, Sunday night I did not sleep well at all, could be the fact I laid around in my pj's all day Sunday and got plenty of rest. Monday rolled around and I was fine then started getting a horrible back ache in the afternoon. Chris was getting ready to leave for a trip for work and last time I recall this particular type of pain it was a UTI. I decided to call the OB's office and see if they could have me run by the lab for a quick pee test as I didn't want to have to deal with it getting worse when he was out of town. I called and they got me into his office right away which was nice. I was pretty uncomfortable. The nurse said I had some white blood cells in my specimen, so she wanted to send it off to the lab for further testing, in the meantime, they checked my cervix to be sure it was nothing more, they started me on the antibiotic just incase it was an infection since the results would not be back until today and sent me on my way. They also both mentioned could be a pulled muscle.

I went home Monday evening, rested, took my first antibiotic and some tylenol. I felt a little sick to my stomach. After going to bed, Chris got up for something at around 1 AM and after that...forget it, I could not fall back to sleep for the life of me. Then, I told him about 5 AM there was no way I could make it to work. I got up to get Aiden ready and got sick while I brushed my teeth. I took him over to school and came back home trying to get back to sleep but, could not sleep. Then, the OB office calls to cancel my ultrasound appt for the 26th!!! I was not happy about that but since I had to call the nurse today I figured I would just ask if my OB could do the ultrasound at my appt on the 26th, I made the original ultrasound at 11 with the tech and my appt with him at 11:30. Anyway, I decided I would take a benedryl last night to help me sleep since this was night #2 with lack of sleep which I NEED, I am not a person who can go with out my sleep. So, headed to bed last night with Aiden and took the benedryl, well stated to fall alseep them, up every 20 minutes, and my heart was beating fast, I could just feel my pulse laying there in bed, it was not fun! So, I came to work this morning, not sure how I am still here but I figure if I stay home I will still not be able to sleep so I should just allow my mind to get as tired as the rest of me and hopefully tonight I will CRASH!

Called the nurse this morning after getting to work, left a message needed my lab results also wanted my Quad screen results if they were in since I had that bloodwork done late last week. So she called back and said the UTI screen was negative which is great, I don't have to take the antibiotics anymore. I may have just pulled something in my back. Then I told her my ultrasound appt was cancelled for the 26th and I was upset since I really wanted to find out the sex prior to Thanksgiving, she said she would check with the Dr and call me back she also had to get my Quad screen results. She called back and he wants to wait until the official 20 week mark to do the ultrasound so I had to reschedule for Dec. 1st...not a happy camper about that, but I guess we will have to wait a few more days. More importantl, my Quad screen came back normal! AMEN!

So that is my week so far, I also can't take anything else to help me sleep so I just pray I get some rest tonight!!! Also sounds like the only thing I can take is benedryl to help me sleep and I will not be doing that again!

In other good news, I have been feeling the little one move a lot the past few days! That just puts a smile on my face every time I feel it!!!

Love and Marriage

"Do not marry a person that you know you can live with; only marry someone that you cannot live without"

Here is a picture of Chris and I from this past weekend (the beers are his not mine :-))

16 Week Belly Picture

Here is my 16 week belly shot!

The best mirror is an old friend..

Here is a picture of me with my girlfriends Leiann and Terri (and Terri's little man Hunter!) Chris and I attended Leiann's wedding reception this weekend in our home town. It was wonderful to see my girlfriends we went to grade school through college together!!! I don't see them often enough and every time we get together it's like we never parted!

Halloween Night

Here Aiden is trick or treating at the house with the "witch and the pumpkin." EVERY DAY for a month Chris and I would have to stop the car when we passed this house so he could see the witch and the pumpkin. Sometimes he would put his window down and yell, "Get out of that pumpkin you silly witch!" I just had to take a picture of him with is favorite yard decoration!

Here he is doing his power ranger "moves"

Here are his little girl friends hugging him at school, he is already a such ladies man!!

Here is a picture of my friend's little guy Seth, he was the cutest Duck ever!!!

Pumpkin Carving Time

Here are some pictures of our evening of family pumpkin carving!

TriCk or TrEaT

In celebration of Halloween I thought I would take a look back on Aiden's past 4 years of costumes....















For his First Halloween, Aiden was a spider! (please try not to notice the dead mums, I cannot seem to keep them alive up until Halloween...ever)















Next, was my personal favorite, Elvis! I am not a huge Elvis fan however, the costume was too cute to pass up!






















Then, the seal costume





















And finally, the cowboy costume
(somehow the mums made it through last year!)


This year, I knew he was going to be at that age when it was no longer going to be Mommy's pick which costume he would wear, so he is going as a red power ranger. I would have preferred the prince charming costume I found online but, I guess I need to accept that he is old enough to make decisions on his own. Someday he will look back and remember how special he felt in his red power ranger costume!

Tonight is trick or treat in our neighborhood, and today is his school Halloween party! He was so excited this morning. I will post more pictures of this years events soon!!

HaPpY HaLlOweEn!!

There's a party in my tummy......

For the past few days I keep feeling little pops when I lay down with my hands on my belly in the evenings. I am pretty sure it's the beginning of starting to feel the baby move! It's a little early but, I read this is noticed earlier in second pregnancies. I guess time will tell, I can't wait to start to feel movements all the time, it's the best feeling in the world! I have been looking forward to this for such a long time!

In other news, I just checked the weather and they are calling for flurries on Monday, SAY WHAT??? I know I live in Ohio and it's almost November but, just seems way too early for snow! This weekend I am going to tackle the re-organization of my closet! I am not looking forward to it but I will feel so much better once all my clothes that fit (atleast for now) will be in one place! Plus, sounds like next week I will have to start breaking out the sweaters!

The wedding....

We attended a wedding this past Saturday. Chris's longtime friend, Tim got married. The wedding was very nice. Nicole looked beautiful and they both seemed very happy. This was the first wedding Aiden had ever attended, I was hesitant to take him, but he ended up having a great time and there were about 20 other kids there. Chris was groomsmen, which Aiden didn't quite understand, he kept asking why Daddy was getting married while we were at the church. There was also a part of the ceremony when the Father asked everyone to raise their right hands towards the bride and groom and Aiden held up his red power ranger instead with both hands, it was pretty funny. Luckily, we sat in the back so there was only one couple who sat behind us and I think they were also amused by him.







Here is Aiden, all ready for the wedding playing the piano at his Grandma's house. He looks like a such the little pianist!

Here we are at the reception, after three takes we got the same picture, him being silly! I guess that is what I get for loading him up with sugar at the wedding and everyone giving him their hershey kisses from the favors that were on the table before dinner. He was drinking a shirley temple an thought he was hot stuff!

Here the only family picture we had taken that evening. Aiden had his shoes off already by this time but amazingly the tie stayed on all night!!
Doesn't my husband look handsome?

Here is Aiden rockin' out at the reception. He went from pianist earlier in the day to Guitar Hero! He was having a blast and even trying to do the cha cha slide which was adorable to watch! Soon after this picture was taken Grandma and Pap came to get him to take him home to bed!




After the reception Chris and I stopped for our favorite pizza and went back to my parents to watch the beginning of SNL. It was a nice evening. Sunday we visited Grandma Argie, it was her 81st B-day. She is currently in a nursing home, more than likely that is where she is going to stay. As always she was very happy to see Aiden. After that visit we drove back home, we were all tired and Aiden even went to bed at 7:15 PM that night!

In Baby news....we had an appt with our OB on Thursday, the heartbeat was 150. I have only gained 2 lbs so far, and everything looks great! We are going back for another routine appt on the 6th of November and that is when I will have the Quad screening done. Then, three more weeks and I get my ultrasound to find out if we are having a boy or girl!!! I made that appt for the day before Thanksgiving! We have so much to be Thankful for this year, this news will make it extra special!!

Week 13 Belly Pictures

Here are two pictures of my belly at 13 weeks.

I love the one of Aiden holding my belly:-)

It's a......

Baby Gender Predictor


Apparently, according to the chinese birth calendar based on my age and month of conception I am predicted to be having a Girl. I guess time will tell!! Until then, I am having a Baby!

Poor Seth

This little guy just can't win sometimes!! Amy sent me an email at 4 AM this morning. She and Felix were up all night with Seth. He has the stomach flu!! I spoke to Felix this morning and he said now Amy has the flu as well!!! Hope you all feel better soon!

Baby Sethy

My post today is being dedicated to a very special person in my life! His name is Seth. He is the son of my best friends Amy and Felix. Seth was born on the forth of July 2005. He has been through 3 open heart surgeries the first of which was when he was only weeks old due to a heart defect called truncus arteriosus.

Today, Seth is three years old and I am SO proud because he is starting pre-school tomorrow! He has come such a long way! I also want to congratulate Amy and Felix because this is a huge milestone for them and they have been such wonderful parents to Seth!! Even though he is becoming a big boy I still plan on calling him Baby Sethy, because he will always be Baby Sethy to me :-)

12 Weeks!!!

As of tomorrow I am officially 12 weeks pregnant!! Which means I am starting my second trimester already!! I feel so much better now! It's very hard after a loss to get too excited, sadly there is always that fear something might go wrong. My next appt is Oct 16th, I can't wait! I am not sure when my next ultrasound will be, I might try to talk my OB into giving me one at my 18 week appt so we can find out the sex before Thanksgiving. That would be wonderful!!

This weekend is Aiden's last soccer game. He officially has another 2 scheduled however, we are taking him to his very first Ohio State football game next weekend and we have a wedding to attend in our home town the following weekend. I hate that he is going to miss them but, it's not everyday we get tickets to a game!! Last year, Chris decided to take Aiden down to the campus on a game day just to hang out before the game. Well, Aiden thought he was going to the game, he kept asking when he was going to be able to go see the Buckeyes on the field. Then, on the way out they had to drive past the stadium and Aiden said "Daddy, I knew you would find it" thinking they were going back to see the game....Chris made a promise to take him to a game this year because he said he felt like the worst father ever that day!

This weekend we are going to see a motorcross show on Saturday evening. Aiden is really into motorcycles and loves watching them do tricks! We took him to see the monster trucks at the beginning of the year and I think he like seeing the motorcycles more than the big trucks!

I will try to post some new pics soon, I have to get some downloaded from my home computer. The last thing I feel like doing after I get home from work is logging onto the computer since I stare at one all day long.

Our new addition....

As most of the important people in our lives already know, Chris and I have been trying for another little one since Aiden was about 2 years old. I don't think we ever expected that it would take us this long! It took us about 9 months trying for Aiden and that seemed like forever at the time. It's been quite a journey and we are so excited to welcome this new person into our family! Aiden is going to be a super big brother and he seems very excited about his little brother or sister for now. (I am sure that might change once the baby arrives!) Although this road has brought me MANY tears along the way, I don't know if I would change it. I would take the pills that make me crazy, do the injections, go to all those dreaded appts with the camera wand just to have that one moment when you finally get to see that little peanut of a person on the monitor and a tiny heart beating away. What a precious gift!

We had our first official OB appt yesterday, we finally graduated from our reproductive doctor YAY!!! We were able to hear the heart beat again and it was 160 BPM. Our official due date is April 18, 2009. This time around we will find out the sex, Aiden was a surprise but we felt that since we have so many boys clothes and toys that if it's a girl we will need to get rid of our blue and replace it with pink! Either way we just want a healthy baby!

Finally, thank you for ALL of our friends and family for your prayers and support along the way! We love you all! XOXO