Baby Nelson

Had our first ultrasound today! Doctor says the baby looks good, and the due date is still September 15, 2010. YEAH! We got to see the heartbeat and baby even did a little dance for us. We were surprised how much it looks like a baby and how much he was moving around. On April 29 we will get to have our second ultrasound and find out the sex of baby Nelson.

We are so excited! We are parents! :D

Found on our doorstep

Last week baby (see last post) was the size of a kumquat. One morning Tom walked out our front door to find this..... our good friend and coworker had left it on our doorstep in the middle of the night. We knew who it was immediately because, well who else would? Next time we will tell her the baby is the size of a nano ipod ;)

Big News

One month and a day ago, I took the pregnancy, pee on a stick, test and it came back pregnant! We were (and are) a bit surprised but also extremely excited and feel so blessed by God. The first few weeks were scary as I know my mom suffered many miscarriages but due to summer plans we had to let staff know and so we also told our family. It was fun to see them be so excited and after my first doctors appointment last week I am feeling much more excited as well.

Today starts my week 11 which seems kind of crazy, tomorrow I get my first ultrasound and I am really excited about that. I have been lucky on the morning sickness, just some nausea, in the beginning I had some in the afternoon too but I have been really trying to have little snacks throughout the day so I never have an empty stomach which helps.

The pregnancy symptoms I have been experiencing is pinching inside my stomach from everything growing and stretching. Some days feeling extremely exhausted, yesterday I just laid in bed for three hours, too tired to do anything and today I feel pretty tired to. I also, due to hormone levels and chemical changes, have been short of breath. I sigh over and over trying to get air which I think has been what has been making me tired more than anything. Also I have been extremely emotional. When I see something mildly sad or sometimes even just really happy and good I feel tears welling up, it's kind of funny because it can be the smallest thing.

Our friends and family has been so supportive, our parents are so excited, my dad has been telling everyone. This will be Tom's parents first grandchild and they are really excited. 9 months seems so fast, and I know when I am big and uncomfortable I will be glad for that but right now it seems a little crazy.

The nice thing is I will have most the summer to plan and get ready. Obviously with this I won't be doing the oversees missions trip. I'm hoping to do some local stuff, the last 4 years or so I have helped with our church's Vacation Bible school so I am excited that this year I will be around for set up, actual event and the clean up phases. I'm also hoping to get to help out with my nephew, driving him around to whatever camps he is in and just spending some good time with him.

This is a very me focused post, my mom said to enjoy the attention now because once the baby comes it's no longer about me lol, I can't wait! It's so exciting and being a mom is something I have always looked forward to. And I am so crazy blessed to have such an amazing husband. He has been awesome wanting to step into a dad role and help me as much as he can. He came to the first doctors appointment which I told him he didn't need to be at that one because it was mainly just talking. He has also been awesome on reminding me to take my prenatal pills, making sure I'm drinking enough water and eating well. This might drive some women crazy but I love the he just so much desires to be a part and help in whatever way he can. Today he asked me what he could do for me today, I said I would love if he would make dinner and he immediately accepted. I know I'm gushing but I have such a wonderful husband, and he is going to make such an amazing dad! And all our family, our kid is going to be so spoiled with amazing grandparents and uncles and all the extended family! We are so blessed to have such support around us! Thank you God for amazing family and friends!

Husband's birthday

Today is my husbands 27th birthday, and yes it is also Valentines day. I thank God for my wonderful husband, we have been married about 2 and a half year, and each year brings more joy and love.

Poor Tom has been a bit under the weather and is currently taking a nap. I hope he feels better soon. Tomorrow night we are going to his favorite restaurant Del's (and nope that's not my dad, it's an Italian place in Shell Beach) and I want him to fully enjoy it. Since he is a twin, he shares a birthday with his brother. Below is a picture of Tom and Tim at our wedding.

Thank you Lord for giving me such a wonderful husband!

Rainy Days

It has been quite a week. Good, but busy. While at our Nav's women retreat Barb found out that Mark's dad passed away (Mark and Barb are the campus directors). They left all week to be with family. The day after we got back Leah's (second year Edge staff) grandma passed away so she has been gone all week too. Which left Deb, Tom and me. Tom picked up leading the weekly Gathering, he had done it before so not that big a deal and then I lead the girls bible study which was planned but it was unexpected to be alone there.

I actually wasn't that nervous leading up to it. The type study we are doing is much more conversational with the group providing content rather then me teaching. We have been having a good turn out and the students were pretty open to sharing. I definitely look forward to getting to know the girls more.

Friday mornings is SALT which is our student leadership group. We found out Friday morning that this week only one student would be able to make it and with the rest of the staff still out of town we decided to cancel. A main focus this quarter is about building community and really trusting one another. So suddenly we had most our morning free. Friday's are generally pretty light anyway and then with the rain and students in the midst of midterms it was a pretty lazy day.

Today I started a new knitting project, I enjoy knitting so much. I just wish I could find a group or get one going so that I can hang out with people, share ideas and have time that is just scheduled for knitting and socializing with friends. I love knitting but generally end up watching tv while I do it. I really like the knitting site www.raverly.com there are so many cool patterns and sometimes it's fun to just check out ideas.

Tomorrow we are going to church, I am so excited, I have been out of town the last two weekends. Then dinner with the family, then on to Super Bowl at a friends. My friend and I plan on working on a puzzle (and any other girls who are interested), eating and watching some of the commercials. I am glad I have a friend who enjoys Super Bowl the same way I do. So all in all going to be a good weekend :O)