30 weeks

This was a great week for me. It was exhausting, but being able to rest on Friday was wonderful. Kevin had to go scout in Odessa at the last minute so he hopped a plane Thursday morning and it was my first 24 hours without him this pregnant. Nate and I did Ok. And I was super busy, had to work a track meet... Ahhh the joys of being a coach & a coach's wife. :)

We had a track meet at Martin this past week. Kevin and I met on that field, in the end zone closest to school. My best friend introduced us when I was visiting the school, when I was still at Oakridge. 2 years later, on that same day, Kevin took me back to that field and gave me a promise ring. He promised to ask me to marry him someday... 14 years later... I got to show my son this place that changed my life.

Coach Wilkins was my Coach when I was at Martin. I was a football manager, in charge of the equipment, and he was the Coach in charge of us... Among all his other football duties. He now coaches at Boles and I get to see him every now and then. He's such a sweet man and I learned so much from him.

Kev had to stay overnight in Odessa because there wasn't a returning flight Thursday night after the game. His flight got in early Friday afternoon and he was home for about 2 hours before he had to walk out the door for the varsity soccer game. I slept the majority of Friday. I think that's why I feel good now.

I am 30 weeks today. I was not feeling good this morning. Exhausted, nauseous, heartburn and restless legs. Unfortunately, we didn't make it to church. I'm bummed. We were going to go to the contemporary service at New World UMC and rock out to The Way Band while our friend's little ones danced around. But I'm glad I stayed home because I feel great right now. I was able to go to lunch with my family and feel somewhat rested for the week.

I am so grateful for today and all it means. God is Big Enough and Jesus' love knows no bounds. My Mom just told me that a dear family friend passed away this week. She was a great person. She was a breast cancer survivor. She died from complications from Alzheimer's. I'm so glad she's in heaven where she is no longer in pain and her spirit is free.

Hope your Easter is full of God's love and Joy! 10 weeks to go until we get to meet our own angel.

He can't get here fast enough!

27 weeks?? Or 29?

Last night, Kevin and I finally got our son's name up on the wall! I love it so much!!!

That's right... It starts with a N!!

I'm so grateful to my hubby for doing this!! Who knew applying basically a big sticker to the wall could be so stressful.

Drum roll, please!!! our son's name is Nathaniel James! We plan to call him Nate, and we do... But I also refer to him as Nathaniel. His name means "A Gift From God"... Couldn't be more perfect.

We went to the dr today! It was a wonderful morning because we got to see Nate on the sonogram. He's so beautiful. We got to see his brain! So cool!! As they checked the rest of the organs she said he is for sure a boy. :) Everything looked really good. We still had difficulty seeing the heart because my navel was casting a shadow right over his heart. Dr. Froeschke made us an appointment for a high tech sono on April 8th. Supposed to be really clear and they will make a DVD of the sono for you. Very excited about this!! :)

He is measuring at 29 weeks. The sonogram machine says our estimated due date is May 24th. But when we talked to our doctor, we are keeping the original due date of June 9th because that was the base of estimation back in September. He says that we will have to just see when Nate decides to enter this world.

He said if he continues to grow at this rate and gets to be 9lbs or so that we need to prepare ourselves for a C-section. He is already 3lbs and 1 ounce. My Dad and brother were both about 10 lbs when they were born. I was 7 lbs 13oz and Kev was over 8 pounds. So I am 100% ok with a C-section of a 9lb baby. :) I would rather deliver normally, but I trust my doctor and god's plan and will go with it.

Here is his profile:

This photo makes me giggle. He's looking at us and covering his face with his hands. You can see his open lips and his nose. ;) we were able to watch him open and close his mouth. I want a sonogram machine in my house... I'd never leave!!!

And this is his face... Once again looking right at us. Can't get enough!

Also good news today, my BP was 102 over 70. Thrilled with that. Guess Spring Break agrees with me. :)

Did my glucose today and we will get the results in a day or two. Pretty much all I eat are sweets right now so I am praying we get the all clear.

Other than that things are good around here. :) Counting the days until we meet our son, Baby Nate!