Trading the bike for the bassinet....

Well, it has finally happened! My husband and I are expecting our first baby. It hasn't really sunk in yet and to be completely honest, I am a little nervous about broadcasting the news quite so early. I think I will feel better after the first trimester is over. The thought of something going wrong and me miscarrying is very very frightening, especially it's been over a year since we have been working on starting a family. But, I am trusting the Lord and really working to let Him take care of the situation. So, I thought that I would blog the next eight months about how things are going and exactly how my body is changing. It will be a nice way to memorialize my first pregnancy and maybe get advice from those of you who have done this sort of thing before.

So according to my calculations, I am about 5-6 weeks along. The sperm and ovum should have implated into my uterine lining at about two weeks. I am now in what is referred to as the embryonic period. It's a time of major structural development and growth that continues until two months after conception. So, how am I feeling? Wow...I feel like I am living in someone else's body. I have no clue what is going on with me. My breasts feel like they have doubled in size and could burst at any minute. I feel nauseated most of the day but haven't thrown up yet, thank the Lord. I am exhausted and really have to push myself to get to the gym to workout. My mood is pretty unpredictable. One minute I feel pleasant and the next I could cry. Wow...hormones are crazy!

I would say that I will feel alot easier about the situation once I get to the doctor. My appointment is a little over a week away. It feels like it's an eternity. I just want to go there and have her say that everything is normal and looks good. It's hard when you are pregnant for the first time because you don't know what is normal. I just want to do everything possible to keep Seth's and my baby safe.

So, we haven't told my mom and dad yet. They are going to be so excited, but we want to do it in person rather than over the phone sometime after my appointment. We are working on a clever way to tell them. This will be their first grandchild and let me tell you, they have been after Seth and I to have a baby since we walked down the aisle five years ago! I can't wait to tell them but we really want it to be special.

So one final thing before I post this. I titled this post "Trading the bike for the bassinet." and we are doing just that. Seth and I are trading our bikes in on a car this coming week. I haven't ridden since I found out I was pregnant. I don't feel that it would be fair to place the baby in harm's way like that. So, I will miss my bike. But, the gift of a baby is far far sweeter.

What is yours?

Sometimes I like to make posts about me personally as to what is happenening in my life. However, I was thinking of something that would be funny to find out from all of you. This should hopefully allow for some fun conversation.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Now, I know many of us have several things that drive us crazy...tailgaters, people in the 12 item line with 20 items and so on....but the thing about this is, you can only give ONE!


I have to say, after much thought, my biggest pet peeve is people who don't take down their Christmas decorations. It so crazy to me to see those long dangling lights hanging off the porch in July. What is even worse is when those lights are beside decorations for the Fourth of July. I have seen lawns with decorations for five or six holidays!

So, there is what drives me crazy. What drives you crazy?

July 12, 2007 Happy Anniversary

Well Seth and I have made it five beautiful years! It is hard to believe just how time flies and just how much God has blessed the first five years of our marriage. I married a wonderful, kind, strong Christian man who believes in me and cares for me. I thank the Lord everyday for him. He is the spiritual leader of our family. Having a good marriage seems to be a rarity in today's age so I am thankful for the blessing that the Lord has given us. So, Happy five year anniversary! I look forward to the next fifty!

July 12 is also a special day because it is my mom and dad's wedding anniversary. We got married on the same day to honor them. So happy 27th anniversary mom and dad! I love you!

CONVICTED!

Something to think about...

Do you ever sit in church on Sunday and breath a sign of relief because you don't feel guilty about the specific issue that the Pastor is speaking about? My husband and I always joke about how nice those Sundays are because you leave Church not feeling like you have some major work to do. For instance, I love when the pastor speaks about tithing because Seth and I do it, so we aren't convicted.
This Sunday was not one of those Sundays. Pastor Mike talked about having a real, deep burning desire for the Lord and how we tend to focus on the small things in life when the Lord wants to give us so much more. He used the example of a little four year old boy who was given a large bowl of diamonds but was hungry and threw the diamonds away for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. He didn't see the value in the diamonds and traded them for something far less valuable. We do that in our Christian lives by peppering the Lord with our requests and failing to ask for a burning desire for Him. He also talked about "fox hole conversions" where we only go to the Lord when we have a major need, following our prayer for rescue with empty promises to do something big for the Lord once He helps us out of the mess we are in.
Alot of what Pastor Mike talked about this Sunday is me. I wonder why I often lack joy in life, yet I continually fail to fully and whole heartily seek out the only one who gives joy. I feel sometimes that I am sad because my husband and I have not been able to get pregnant and find myself often on my knees begging the Lord to please please bless us with a baby. In some ways, I have fooled myself into thinking that life will be perfect if I just have a baby. I continually focus on the issue of having a baby and focus less on the God who controls all things and works all things together for my good.
Man, I hate convictions. Today was a real eye opener for me. Chances are, I will feel more fulfilled and satisfied if I pour all of my worries and concerns into growing into a deeper more intimate relationship with the Lord. I think I need to start that by committing that I am going to spend thirty minutes a day with the Lord, no excuses. I get so busy that time runs out and I am tired and yada yada yada......I just need to make the commitment and move forward to growing closer to the Lord. So, wish me luck. Here's to right priorities and joyful living!