And we're cooking!

Our stove finally came in Sunday.

I went out to meet the delivery people and to make sure the stove was in good condition. Well....it had a small dent on it! UGH!!!!!! It is at the bottom on the right side in the back. Chris didn't want to accept it, but called and talked with the store manager and he said we could do one of two things. Return it and order a new one or use this one until a new one arrived. Which I thought was nice, since we have been without a stove for about 6 weeks now.

So we decided to keep this one and order a new one. Chris and his dad worked hard getting this one in and working. When they got finished Chris called back and asked the store manager if we kept this one would he take $ off. Sure enough he took another $100 off and we are KEEPING this stove. THANK YOU LORD!

I CAN COOK NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We turned the oven part on and let it burn off some of the yucky smell.

Later on I fixed a good meal of hamburger steak, potatoes and navy beans! Let the cooking continue!

Little Mama Week 11

So I have decided to call my weekly post "Little Mama". I tried to think of something clever, but this is what I liked. I thought of Preggie Kimmie, but that sounded weird. So I hope to keep you updated each week on how Baby A is growing and how mama is doing.

Week 11!

Around 11 weeks, you’ll probably notice some subtle changes, like an increase in vaginal discharge and a dark, vertical line appearing down the center of your belly (known as the linea nigra). It’s probably tough to feel calm right now, since your hormones are still haywire and you may still be feeling pretty nauseated. But know there’s a light at the end of the tunnel -- just two more weeks left in trimester one! Week 11 is a great time to start planning a babymoon: a romantic getaway with your partner. Just about everyone recommends you do this in the second trimester, since that’s when you’ll likely feel most energized (and we doubt you’ll want to do a lot of traveling once you hit trimester three). A babymoon isn’t just a cool way to celebrate your anticipation for baby’s arrival; it’s a great way to bond with your partner before baby starts taking up a ton of your time and attention. Hey, maybe you’ll also get to relax a little! So take your mind off your queasiness and start scouting some babymoon destinations. And if you need another diversion, imagine your growing baby, doing just fine in there, becoming more and more mature every day.

Baby A is the size of a lime, about 1.6 inches long, and she's got about a 1:1 head to body ratio. She now weighs in at about .25 ounces. You can't see it, but she's moving fluidly and gracefully in there.
Her skin is see-through, but she's on her way to looking more like a baby. Her fingers and toes aren't webbed anymore. Tooth buds, hair follicles and nail beds are forming.

All information above is from thebump.com.

I have been sooooo hungry! Still craving hamburgers and fries, but I am trying to eat healthy and save money. Acne has officially taken over my neck, chest and face. I have heard that you are having a little girl if she steels your beauty...well if that is the case...then I will say right now that we have a little girl in the making!

Clothes are becoming uncomfortable. If I could wear my pj's to work I would LOVE it. So I know a trip to buy maternity clothes is coming soon. If the weather would hurry up and get warm, I can start wearing my dresses.

I am sneezing several times a day and having some stuffiness, but nothing bad. Not sure if I have mentioned it or not, but when I went back to the doctor I had gained 7lbs in 4 weeks!

I am just loving this time in my life. Feeling blessed to carry and have this child is beyond words and I thank the Lord several times a day for it. I don't want to sound like I complain about pregnancy hormones or anything, I just want to document them for future reading.

On another note. Our stove is supposed to be delivered Sunday. I am praying that it will not be damaged and will work great.

Water, Water, Water!

I have never been much of a drinker (not the alcohol kind). Whether it was cola, tea, water or whatever...I just never drank much during the day. A can drink could last me lunch and supper. I have tried over the last year to at least finish my glass of sweet tea at supper, but I have failed many times. My dad does the same thing. He can go a whole meal and not take a drink.

Since I am expecting, water is a must! I try to drink two bottles of water a day, a cup of apple juice in the morning and Ginger Ale or Sprite for supper. Let me just say that is A LOT of fluids for me. I don't mind since I have a very important job I am doing.

Not sure if the 6 bathroom breaks during the day and 2 at night having anything to do with the fluids or just things pressing on my bladder. It is probably a little of both and other girl friends have told me it will get worse!

One thing that has helped me drink more water, is my mouth being dry. I have read so much about how you will have extra saliva during pregnancy...well mine has been the other way. I feel like I need to guzzle a gallon of water to keep from having a dry mouth. I can take a drink of water and as soon as I swallow it feels dry again.

I recently got some Dasani Water Drops that I can add to my water. Maybe that will give it a little more flavor.

Not sure about drinking water from the tap. Several articles have said it is okay. Some dentist prefer you to drink from the tap due to the Fluoride in it. It really doesn't taste bad, I am just worried it may have some crazy fungus in it.

Our Newest Family Addition :)

Baby Ashley is due September 27, 2013.

We found out on January 18th that we were having a baby.

I knew mother nature had not visited in a while so I needed to check. I had went and bought groceries that night and took the test when I got home. I was no where as nervous this time as I was last time. It was almost like I knew it was positive and knew what was to come. So I took the test and of course it was positive. We didn't want to tell anyone, so I had to sit at home by myself knowing our good news. I decided to call my mom and just talk. I need to talk to someone. She never caught on :)

Chris was still at work, so I had to wait until he got home around 1:00am to tell him. I let him get his stuff in and we had talked for a little bit when I told him I had some good news to tell him. I said, "I am pregnant". He was like, "That's good".  We talked for a little bit more and went to bed. We were excited, we just didn't want to get too excited. We didn't want to set ourselves up for disappointment.

We waited a week or so to tell our parents, Chris' sister and other family members. They were all excited and told us congratulations. My dad screamed so loud, Wilson started barking!

I waited a little while longer before I told my co-workers. They were excited also!

So how have the last 10 weeks been. Well I will try and tell.

4 weeks 1 day

First doctor's appointment went good. I got to see a sac, which I was glad to see. She did more blood work and an urine sample. Told me to come back in a week.

I felt good. Symptoms: sore breast and very hungry.

5 weeks 5 days

Did another ultrasound and saw a small embryo with a heartbeat! :) My first words were, "Thank You Lord". Man did she do some blood work. 4 things of blood, which tested me for everything. She gave me the book, "What To Expect When You Are Expecting" and a lot of papers to look over. Most of it covers classes that are offered through the hospital and her office. My next appointment is in 4 weeks.

Symptoms: They come and go, but the sore breast stay. Also the hunger is CRAZY! I have been having a little acne on different parts of my chest and face., bathroom breaks. It is like the symptoms will stay for a day or two and then a new one would come. I have not thrown up (TMI...but sorry) I have been a little nauseated at different times, but nothing major. Mostly it occurs in the evening after supper. I have been tired, so coming home and eating and laying down have been great!

10 weeks
Man was I ready for this appointment. I was nervous, scared and excited! Four weeks is just too long to wait. Seeing and hearing a heartbeat was my main concern. When I heard the heartbeat I was so, so thankful. She let me have another ultrasound so I could see and hear everything. As soon as she started the ultrasound Baby Ashley was moving around. And yes I got video! Next she let me listen to the heartbeat, which was strong! :) :) Again, I thanked the Lord....it is a blessing! After the ultrasound we went over my medical coverage...and I am not happy about what my insurance will not cover. But I am thankful for what it does, it could be worse.

So I go back in another four long weeks. I should be about 14 weeks. Not sure when we will find out the sex, but I can't wait. Every time I go back my days have changed. I know they will continue to, so I am not worried about that.

My clothes have started to be tight. So maternity clothes are in the near future.