Memorial Day- Please remember those who have fallen for our freedom

My husband served two tours in Iraq when the war first began, and lost many friends over there. Many of them left families behind who I'm sure are grieving today. Please remember that they are our fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers, sons and daughters.

This song by Tim Mcgraw always brings me to tears-

You're reading this, my mama's sittin there

Look's like I only got a one way ticket over here

I sure wish I could give you one more kiss

War was just a game we played when we were kids

Well I'm layin down my gun and hanging up my boots

I'm up here with God and we're both watching over you



So lay me down

In that open field out on the edge of town

And know my soul

Is where my mama always prayed that it would go

And if you're reading this

I'm already home



If you're reading this halfway around the world

I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl

I hope she looks like you

I hope she fights like me

And stands up for the innocent and the weak

I'm layin down my gun and hanging up my boots

Tell dad I don't regret that I followed in his shoes



So lay me down

In that open field out on the edge of town

And know my soul

Is where my mama always prayed that it would go

And if you're reading this

I'm already home



If you're reading this, there's gonna come a day

When you'll move on and find someone else, and that's ok

Just remember this

I'm in a better place

Where soldiers live in peace and angels sing Amazing Grace



So lay me down

In that open field out on the edge of town

And know my soul

Is where my mama always prayed that it would go

And if you're reading this



If you're reading this...

I'm already home

Half Baked!!

*20 Weeks*

I can't believe how fast time is flying by... Here's a bump pic taken today


*How far along?: 20 Weeks

*Total weight gain: 10 lbs squeeee!

*How big is baby?: The size of a Cantalope!

*Sleep?: Um yeah, trying my best :)

*How are you feeling physically? Feeling great actually!

*How are you feeling emotionally?: My patience has disappeared, but otherwise fantastic

*Best moment this week?: Seeing and feeling Amelia kick while at our anatomy scan! Oh and confirming she's an Amelia :)

*Movement?: I'm feeling her start to kick daily, it's pretty stinkin cool

*Food cravings?: Carbonation

*Labor signs?: Hope not!

*What I miss: A nice glass of vino

*What I'm looking forward to: Seeing her kick from the outside. I know MH would LOVE to see that

*Random Thoughts: It's amazing to think I'm half way there (even less if she decides to debut a little bit early) I count my blessings daily <3

xoxo
-Papps

*19 Weeks*

*How far along?: 19 Weeks

*Total weight gain: 4 lbs as of the last doctor's appt

*How big is baby?: The size of a Mango!

*Sleep?: Meh, okay

*How are you feeling physically?: Physically doing ok, still have a wee bit of swelling but nothing huge

*How are you feeling emotionally?: Had a mini meltdown yesterday, but doing better today ;o)

*Best moment this week?: Clearing stuff out of the computer room/soon-to-be baby room

*Movement?: I felt her kick a few times last week! It was amazing

*Food cravings?: Carbonation

*Labor signs?: Nope

*What I miss: Sleeping through the night

*What I'm looking forward to: Our anatomy scan!

*Random Thoughts: I can't help but wonder how large I'll get towards the end! I feel like I'm pretty big now, so we'll have to wait it out and see! :)

Pitty Party

So today was the first time I truly felt fat since I've been pregnant. I know I was still larger than I ever had been when we were cycling because of all the weight I gained, but this was a different feeling. I've been so in love with my body growing something inside me; it made me feel so good. Of course I'm going to get larger right? Well that is how I felt up until today.

I wore this outfit that just made me SO uncomfortable. You know the kind where you're contstantly tugging at the clothes because you feel like they are just riding up or not looking correct? I felt like I put baby water wings on my arms and stuffed a pillow in the ass of my pants. Yup, that was me. I was so ashamed that I let myself get to that point even before we got pregnant... and now, by the time the baby is here, I will have hit a weight that I should NEVER have been at, even if I were carrying twins.

Oh well, I guess there is not much I can do about it now. I'd still take Jaba the Hut to ensure my baby girl comes out healthy and safe! Makes me wonder though if I'm only 5 months now, how am I going to feel at 7 or 8, when it's 100* outside and I've swelled up like a puffer fish :)~

18 Weeks

*How far along?: 18 Weeks

*Total weight gain: 4 lbs as of the last doctor's appt

*How big is baby?: The size of a sweet potato!

*Sleep?: Still waking up all.the.time

*How are you feeling physically?: Can't really complain much. I've started swelling in my ankles and feet, but other than that.... not too shabby

*How are you feeling emotionally?: Good, but I dwell up at anything emotional on TV (commercials included) :o)

*Best moment this week?: Finding out we're having a girl!

*Movement?: Nope.

*Food cravings?: At the moment, nothing really

*Labor signs?: Nope

*What I miss: Sleeping through the night

*What I'm looking forward to: Our anatomy scan!

*Random Thoughts: Baby registries are MUCH more difficult to register for than wedding registries! LOL

HDBD- 17w4d

-It's later in the evening so it's much larger now than in the morning, but I'm pretty sure I gotz a bump now ;) LOL

We picked out our bedding!

I think.

It's totally none of what I had originally imagined, but we like it. This is the actual Crib Set I think we'll get, including the valance & mobile. Then we'll add these night lights that go on the wall ladybug and the flower -since the cord to the flower is green, you can make it look like a stem (it's totally adorable!)

Then I plan on adding these with the valance, only half the length and having them tied to the side. I will add more greens and a little blue in there, and our furniture will be the espresso color.

Think this will look ok? Any ideas? :o)

xo
-Papps

We're having a girl!!!

For now anyway :o)

MH and I went in for an elective u/s today at 17 weeks and the lady said she thinks it's a girl 100%! Of course we'll wait and see at our anatomy scan to verify, but I am so happy! She was very modest and kept her legs closed in the beginning, but after a little coughing and pushing she moved. It was adorable, she waved to us, then rolled over onto her belly and went to sleep (just like her momma) hehe

I did buy a onesie for my mom to surprise her on Mothers Day, but otherwise we'll hang tight on purchases just in case Amelia turns into a baby boy at the anatomy scan

xoxo
-Papps