Baby's first trip to the Ocean...

So, despite my previous blog, we did have an amazing time at the beach as well as the ALIVE Festival. Although we are happy to be back home and getting back into the swing of things. I think the baby really enjoyed its first trip (in utero) to the beach!! Here are some pictures of our vacation!!

Not everyone gets to wear a cute maternity swimsuit...

Baby & I spent lots of time under the umbrella

listening to the waves...although I couldn't help but think

that being in the womb probably does sound a lot like the ocean...

My 15 week belly picture...who could ask for a better background?!

Family Photo

Keeping Mommy & Daddy on Our Toes...

Well, we have had a more eventful return from our two weeks of vacationing/ALIVE Festival than we had hoped for...but I am happy to say that all seems to be fine now and the baby is as healthy and happy as ever. Praise the Lord!!

I seem to have somehow developed about a centimeter tear in the lining of my uterus, causing some very scary and unwelcomed bleeding. But after seeing the doctor and getting a full ultrasound done, it seems this is something that will heal on its own over the next day or so and the pregnancy will continue like normal. So far, it has been about 24 hours, and the symptoms seem to have almost completely gone away.

And, on the bright side, we were able to get some cute pictures of the baby, which we will get posted here in the next day or so when I am able to move around more and get to a scanner. The heartbeat was steady at 150bpm and the baby measure at the exact same due date as originally planned.

We have an appointment for another complete ultrasound and a meeting with the doctor for this coming Wednesday to see if the tear has gone away or grown at all. I will be sure and post an update following that visit as well.

In the meantime, please keep the three of us in your prayers that all continues to go well with the pregnancy and that God keeps our little one safe and healthy...and thank you for all of the visits and phone calls, we love you all!!

Beach-bound...

So, we had a 14 week checkup this past week, which even the nurse was perplexed about since we have to come back in two weeks for our 16 week checkup, however, it was a good appt. We were able to hear the baby's heartbeat loud and clear through the external monitor...no ultrasound this time. Baby's heartbeat is strong...and just for the record, the nurse thinks it is a boy.

I am now 15 weeks along so baby should be about the size of a softball, amazing! This week's reading was full of interesting facts, like the baby's body is now covered in little tiny hairs, it is able to swallow some of the fluid it is floating in (ew...) and it has gained enough muscle control to completely stretch out its body flat if it wants to...so interesting. I kinda wish I could just watch it through a little camera...

I seem to have popped so I am now in ALL maternity clothes...they are so comfy!! I'm loving them, plus the summer clothes are really cute! Tony and I are heading to the beach tomorrow...well, I guess today technically...with my mom and Randy and I'm all excited to wear my new maternity swimsuit. A perk of being pregnant over summer. This week should be a great time for Tony and I to just relax and take a breather from the hustle and bustle of home.

Plus, Spencer and I needed a break from each other...absence makes the heart grow fonder...I'm hoping. Either that, or he is going to become the mascot at the kennel and take up permanent residence there...

Well, I can hear the waves calling my name...or maybe that's my pillow...zzzzzz...