It's our Anniversary

Wow, time flies when you are having fun. We have been married three years today already. It seems just like yesterday we started dating almost five years ago, we got married, and now we are looking forward to our first child.

I am so blessed to have you in my life. I definitely look forward to sharing more wonderful years with you Terrance!

Love ya


To My Dear and Loving Husband

by Anne Bradstreet

If ever two were one, then surely we.
If ever man were loved by wife, then thee;
If ever wife was happy in a man,
Compare with me ye women if you can.
I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold,
Or all the riches that the East doth hold.
My love is such that rivers cannot quench,
Nor ought but love from thee give recompense.
Thy love is such I can no way repay;
The heavens reward thee manifold, I pray.
Then while we live, in love let's so persevere,
That when we live no more we may live ever.

Last Prepared Childbirth class

Thursday, 06/22/06 was our last class. I was surprised by the amount of emotion I was feeling about class being over. For one, the class was fun and very informative. Two, the end of class put things into perspective for how close we are to actually trying our parenting skills.

I am not sure if the last class was as fun for Terrance as it was for me. Our Nurse Educator had the guys pretend to be in labor and birth a baby. I wish I would have bought the camera with me (it was priceless). More great memories for us to grow old with.

8th Prenatal visit

Baby update : As of 06/16/06 baby Carson is 30 weeks and 2 days. The baby's heart rate is very strong, and movements are very strong and frequent. The baby now seems to get hiccups quite frequently that last for about 10 minutes (excellent for lung development).

Daddy update : Anxiety struck when the doctor told us we had six more weeks until the baby would be full term and possibly ready for delivery. Still very excited, but concerned about not being prepared for the baby.

Mommy update : I am now 7.5 months. My joints are all aching and, the itching skin has cleared up. It is getting harder to move around. Had Braxton Hicks contractions everyday last week, but doctor says everything is fine that those contractions are good practice. I almost panicked when the doctor told me I had about six more weeks to go.

Prepared Childbirth classes

We have been attending these classes now for two weeks. Tonight will be our third class. This class comes highly recommended from us for both first timers and others. Trends and technology change so much in between children even second or third timers can learn something new. Besides you can take advantage of all of the massages you will receive from your partner ladies.

I already consider us a couple that is very close and communicates well, but there is something about these classes that has drawn us even closer than we thought we could be. Watching Terrance make it through the birthing movie was priceless. He made it all the way without looking away once. We have also enjoyed many a good laugh and learned some precious relaxation techniques that a medical professional has recommended practicing at home for at least ten minutes everyday. See ladies another plus!

7th Prenatal visit

Baby update: As of 5/31/06 the baby is 28 weeks. The baby can now open and close it's eyes and respond to different light intensities. Now the baby is packing on weight and waiting for it's birthday.

Daddy update: Full of smiles, belly rubs, and extremely helpful. Fusses at mommy to make sure she is not over exerting herself. Attending all doctor visits and having fun learning with mommy in various prenatal classes.

Mommy update: Just started the third trimester (5/31/06-7 months). Recently took glucose test to test for gestational diabetes. Results were excellent. Also took a Fetal Alpha Protein test to test for premature labor. The test had to be repeated due to the doctor's office using an expired test. Should have the results of the new test midweek sometime.

Physically I am experiencing a lot of pelvic pain, and quit a few irregular contractions. My tummy seems to be getting bigger by the day. Other than that just taking it easy and attending prenatal classes with hubby.