Hello Out There

I am quite sure that no one reads this anymore as I have not posted in a year. I am afraid I've stayed in touch with everyone mostly through myspace and have neglected my blogging. Let me update you on what has been happening in our lives.

In February 2006, we discovered that we were expecting a baby. We were very excited and couldn't wait to share the news. Unfortunately, that never really happened. When I was just 5 weeks along, I miscarried. I don't mind telling you that this was pretty devastating. You never think that you will lose your baby, even though you know that these things happen. Miracle of miracles 6 weeks after my miscarriage, I discovered I was pregnant again (5 weeks along) and everything has gone very well since then. I am now 27 weeks, 4 days and things couldn't be better. I just had a doctor's appointment last week, and he said everything looked great (with the exception of my iron being a little low).

During this time, we have vacationed in Virginia and Atlanta (Dragon*Con 07), sold our Mustang, tiled our kitchen, bathrooms, and hallway, painted our kitchen/dining area/hallway and living room, and in general have been trying to do all the things we can to our house before the baby arrives.

We do not know if it will be a boy or a girl. I really wanted to be surprised, and having the wonderful husband that I do, he consented and only the doctors know at this point. We've had a hard time picking names, but we are working on it.

I spent the summer teaching swimming lessons and lifeguarding (with my doctor's consent), and I really think it was good for me. It kept me from being bored, getting fat, and helped us save a little money. Up until about 7-8 weeks ago, most people didn't realize I was pregnant unless I told them, and I think this was b/c I spent every day in the pool. I really will miss doing that next summer.

I can honestly say that I cannot think of anything else to exciting happening to me right now. The closer I get to D-day, the more I am baby-focused. I have already begun my "nesting" and have spent the last several days cleaning, emptying closets, and washing baby things. Austin and I will be taking a birthing class starting this week. Only 4 lessons so it won't be too bad. I wasn't sure I wanted to take it, but I figured that it couldn't hurt.

If anyone actually reads this, leave me a message and let me know. Otherwise, I'm not sure how many more times I'll be posting. I'll be staying very busy from now on.

I would also ask that you pray for some friends of mine. For different reasons, they are having trials in their lives and any prayer support they receive will be wonderful. Off for now....