Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Cayle's 1st Year
Our first baby boy, gift from God, and pride and joy just turned ONE! Here is a video of pictures throughout his first year. Enjoy!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Waiting on Showtime
Tuesday April 12, 2011
Waiting on Showtime
I have been in Texas for over two months now and my gorgeous hubby is deployed overseas. I have had baby showers and received lots of wonderful gifts for Cayle. I spent many days washing, organizing, and getting everything put away and ready for his arrival. I have been ready for about three weeks now. Let's just say this has been the looooongest three weeks. They say you usually do your "nesting" right before baby arrives but mine has been done and I am just here tapping my feet....well, more like walking my feet...waiting on his arrival.
My doc told me to 1)walk as much as I can and 2)have sex. ehmmm Well, the second tip is a little bit of a problem since my hubby is a million miles away. :(
But I have been walking my little heart out. I go for a good long walk at least once or twice a day.
I have been getting to sleep-in and rest whenever need be but I also try to stay busy. I wake up everyday wondering if today is going to be "The Day". However, as of now I am still 3 days away from his due date. I trust in the Lord that Cayle will show when he is ready. And there is nothing I can do about it. But gosh darn doesn't he know that Mommy and Daddy and family and friends are all ready to meet him!?? We are ready! ;)
My doctor gave me the option to get induced this past Sunday. I declined. I really want to have him naturally with no drugs. There is no reason why he needs to come out early. I have been blessed with a wonderful pregnancy/no complications. So, as of now I don't feel the need to put my baby at risk with drugs if it isn't necessary. Now if he is overdue then I will re-consider. But as of now I am all for waiting on him to come when he is ready.
I am so excited to hold him, feed him, stare at him, and watch him grow. I am also so excited to see how Morgan is with him. Morgan will not get to come home for Cayle's birth but he will be able to be with me in labor and delivery via webcam. I am so thankful for that. Morgan is so excited for Cayle to get here too. He says we are all he thinks about. We can't wait for our family to be of 3. :)
I am beyond thankful for Morgan and his service. It definitely saddens me that he can't be here for the birth of our son. However, I have to focus on the good: We are being blessed with a son and that is something in itself that I will forever be grateful. Cayle will understand one day that his father was serving our country but still loving him and providing for him from a million miles away. That makes me smile.
As far as I go, I am feeling good. I definitely get tired in the afternoons and sometimes require a cat nap to keep going. But other than that I am getting along fine. I do have Braxton Hicks constantly and get uncomfortable sitting down for too long. Sleep filled nights are so sporadic. Some nights I can't sleep hardly at all and others I sleep great. But what huge pregnancy chic doesn't sleep well...right??
Well, I am not sure what else to say besides I am ready to meet our little boy and can't wait to be the best mother I can be to him.
39 Weeks
Waiting on Showtime
I have been in Texas for over two months now and my gorgeous hubby is deployed overseas. I have had baby showers and received lots of wonderful gifts for Cayle. I spent many days washing, organizing, and getting everything put away and ready for his arrival. I have been ready for about three weeks now. Let's just say this has been the looooongest three weeks. They say you usually do your "nesting" right before baby arrives but mine has been done and I am just here tapping my feet....well, more like walking my feet...waiting on his arrival.
My doc told me to 1)walk as much as I can and 2)have sex. ehmmm Well, the second tip is a little bit of a problem since my hubby is a million miles away. :(
But I have been walking my little heart out. I go for a good long walk at least once or twice a day.
I have been getting to sleep-in and rest whenever need be but I also try to stay busy. I wake up everyday wondering if today is going to be "The Day". However, as of now I am still 3 days away from his due date. I trust in the Lord that Cayle will show when he is ready. And there is nothing I can do about it. But gosh darn doesn't he know that Mommy and Daddy and family and friends are all ready to meet him!?? We are ready! ;)
My doctor gave me the option to get induced this past Sunday. I declined. I really want to have him naturally with no drugs. There is no reason why he needs to come out early. I have been blessed with a wonderful pregnancy/no complications. So, as of now I don't feel the need to put my baby at risk with drugs if it isn't necessary. Now if he is overdue then I will re-consider. But as of now I am all for waiting on him to come when he is ready.
I am so excited to hold him, feed him, stare at him, and watch him grow. I am also so excited to see how Morgan is with him. Morgan will not get to come home for Cayle's birth but he will be able to be with me in labor and delivery via webcam. I am so thankful for that. Morgan is so excited for Cayle to get here too. He says we are all he thinks about. We can't wait for our family to be of 3. :)
I am beyond thankful for Morgan and his service. It definitely saddens me that he can't be here for the birth of our son. However, I have to focus on the good: We are being blessed with a son and that is something in itself that I will forever be grateful. Cayle will understand one day that his father was serving our country but still loving him and providing for him from a million miles away. That makes me smile.
As far as I go, I am feeling good. I definitely get tired in the afternoons and sometimes require a cat nap to keep going. But other than that I am getting along fine. I do have Braxton Hicks constantly and get uncomfortable sitting down for too long. Sleep filled nights are so sporadic. Some nights I can't sleep hardly at all and others I sleep great. But what huge pregnancy chic doesn't sleep well...right??
Well, I am not sure what else to say besides I am ready to meet our little boy and can't wait to be the best mother I can be to him.
39 Weeks
Friday, February 11, 2011
Time is Flying By!
February 11, 2011
Well, as of today I am 31 weeks preggo!
I surely can’t believe it. Thinking back over this pregnancy brings mixed emotions. The first 3-4 months were tough. To put it lightly. (okay…lightly for a wimp like me) I experienced days, weeks, and months of sickness and I did NOT think pregnancy was my thing. But after about 15 weeks I started seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. And I must admit these past couple of months have been absolutely great! I feel practically normal except for the constant movement in my belly. :)
I have energy and am so thankful to be feeling so good. At times I forget I have this big belly. The other day when it was snowing I said I wanted to find a hill to go sledding down and my Dad quickly told me “You do NOT need to be rolling down any hills!” O yea…I guess that wouldn’t be a good idea.
I am now in Texas and will see my new OB/GYN on the 21st. I will also get a sonogram done that day and I can’t wait!! I am so curious as to what our baby boy is shaping up to look like. :) He definitely is an active little booger. I just love it.
I still eat all throughout the day. I can’t eat much at one time because I get super full and then feel like my stomach is in my throat. That has happened a couple of times and gosh is it miserable. (Last night was one of those times. Thanks Ochoa's.)
I had a baby shower in Hawaii before I left and had a really great time. I will miss those ladies SO much. I also got some really awesome gifts for Cayle. I can’t wait to show him everything!! I am looking forward to my showers here in Texas and seeing all of my family and friends that I haven’t seen in FOREVER.
I try to stay up on my “baby progress” by reading books and researching online. As of this week, Cayle is about 3.5-4lbs and could be up to 19in long!!! That just blows my mind. I wonder if I will find out his measurements at the sonogram appt. on the 21st??? I hope so!!
Well, not a lot has changed as far as my cravings or health goes. I can eat pretty much whatever and I feel great. I couldn’t be more thankful.
We do not know if Morgan will be able to fly home for the birth. We won’t know until the time comes. I REALLY REALLY REALLY hope he is able to. Being separated during this time in our lives is tough..and I am sure it will only get more tough. But I have decided to look at it like this: We are climbing a mountain. Each day that goes by is one step up the mountain. When we finally get to the very top we will be together again. No looking down…because it will only make me weak at the knees…just look up..and keep climbing. God will get us through.
30 weeks. Watching the super bowl with a super full belly...slouchin' in my chair:
I guess this will be all for now. Until next time....be blessed!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Little Squirm Worm
Sunday January 9, 2011
I am now 26 weeks pregnant/6 months. I just can't believe it. Time seems to have been flying by the past several months. I really hope it continues because I am so ready for Cayle to arrive.
He is definitely getting bigger and I am feeling every little kick and punch he let's loose. I just love it! I seriously could sit all day and watch my stomach move. It is so fascinating to me.
He is now over 2lbs. and approximately 15 in long. From here on out he will start to fatten up. hehe
I am sleeping much better through the night but still get up every couple hours to pee. I suffered from insomnia a few weeks ago and that was no fun at all.
I also feel like I am eating constantly. Well, that has been the case the entire pregnancy. I can pretty much eat anything again. No food turns my head really. I have been craving Pepsi and chocolate sprinkled donuts lately. I have not given in to my Pepsi craving because I try not to drink soda. I know it isn't lethal but it is not good for the baby for many reasons. I am sure I will cave here before too long but for now it is just water, OJ, and milk mostly. I also have really been wanting a chocolate sprinkled donut. They don't have donut shops here like they do back home. I can't just go to a drive through and order one donut. O but you better believe I will once I get to Malakoff! Donut Palace will be calling my name! :D
I have been staying busy packing up the house and marking things off of my to-do list. Other than that I just take it easy and hangout with Morgan. Just trying to make the best out of our last few weeks together. I love going out and doing things with him but I also love just sitting and doing nothing with him. Just being in his company is perfect. <3
So, Cayle seems to be doing great. I haven't had any problems or pains lately...thank the Lord!
I am so blessed and thankful that the pregnancy is going well. I pray everyday that Cayle continues to grow healthily and perfectly.
I go back to the doc in 2 weeks and then I will be hopping a plane to Texas. Until then....I will be taking care of the little squirm worm.
I am now 26 weeks pregnant/6 months. I just can't believe it. Time seems to have been flying by the past several months. I really hope it continues because I am so ready for Cayle to arrive.
He is definitely getting bigger and I am feeling every little kick and punch he let's loose. I just love it! I seriously could sit all day and watch my stomach move. It is so fascinating to me.
He is now over 2lbs. and approximately 15 in long. From here on out he will start to fatten up. hehe
I am sleeping much better through the night but still get up every couple hours to pee. I suffered from insomnia a few weeks ago and that was no fun at all.
I also feel like I am eating constantly. Well, that has been the case the entire pregnancy. I can pretty much eat anything again. No food turns my head really. I have been craving Pepsi and chocolate sprinkled donuts lately. I have not given in to my Pepsi craving because I try not to drink soda. I know it isn't lethal but it is not good for the baby for many reasons. I am sure I will cave here before too long but for now it is just water, OJ, and milk mostly. I also have really been wanting a chocolate sprinkled donut. They don't have donut shops here like they do back home. I can't just go to a drive through and order one donut. O but you better believe I will once I get to Malakoff! Donut Palace will be calling my name! :D
I have been staying busy packing up the house and marking things off of my to-do list. Other than that I just take it easy and hangout with Morgan. Just trying to make the best out of our last few weeks together. I love going out and doing things with him but I also love just sitting and doing nothing with him. Just being in his company is perfect. <3
So, Cayle seems to be doing great. I haven't had any problems or pains lately...thank the Lord!
I am so blessed and thankful that the pregnancy is going well. I pray everyday that Cayle continues to grow healthily and perfectly.
I go back to the doc in 2 weeks and then I will be hopping a plane to Texas. Until then....I will be taking care of the little squirm worm.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
New Beginnings Ahead!
Tuesday December 21, 2010
4 Days Until Christmas!!! I just can't believe it! Where did this year go?? This past year has been great but it also makes me realize this will be our last full year of just Morgan & Crystal. Starting in April of next year it will be: Morgan, Crystal, & Cayle. I can't wait!!
I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas. This Christmas is so bittersweet since it will be our last Christmas of a family of two. (Even though Cayle already has presents under the tree ;) Thanks to Grandpa & Gramma/Dad & Robin)
Since this will be our last Christmas of just Morgan and I, I really wanted to get Christmas pictures taken together. So, my wonderful friend Angel came over and took some Christmas photos of us and the pups. It was fun, sweet, and of course chaotic at times. But when is it not chaotic around here with those two pups??
Here is one of my favorite photos. I love this one because it shows my belly with our bundle of joy inside. :)
Not only will we be welcoming a baby into the world next year, we also have more changes ahead.
Yesterday, December 20th, Morgan re-enlisted into the Marine Corps. Basically dedicating four more years of his life (ehhmmm our lives) to this country. How awesome is that?? Can I get an Amen!? :D I am so proud of him and so very thankful. It takes a special person to dedicate their life to the service and we would not be the country we are without our service men and women.
With the re-enlistment also comes a new duty station. Morgan will be deploying one last time with his current squadron. They will deploy in the beginning of 2011. That will be his last tour of duty with his current squadron here in Hawaii. We have definitely made some awesome friends and made some amazing memories here in Hawaii. However, after this deployment....we will be sent to a new place.
When Morgan returns from deployment later next year we will then transfer to North Carolina. I am so looking forward to that move because I already have family in NC. It will be nice to get to see them more frequently. Also, I am not sure if you know this or not but NC is a LOT closer to Texas than Hawaii is. So, we will be able to see our family and friends in Texas a lot more too! Yee Haw!!
Now about little Cayle. I will be flying home to Texas in early February with our pups. I will stay in Texas the entire time Morgan is deployed. Therefore, I will be delivering the baby in Texas. I am really excited to be able to be around family during this time. HOWEVER, Morgan will be deployed when it is time for Cayle to be born. BUT he should be able to fly home for the birth and get to stay a couple weeks with us. I really hope it works out and he can make it home for the birth. If not....well...yea, I am not even going to think about that.
It will be very sad to not have Morgan there with us for the first few months of the baby's life. But you know what...we do what we have to do. Morgan is doing his job and making this country, your life, and my life better by doing what he does so I cannot complain. God has blessed us with amazing family and friends and I know they will be there for us through this all.
This next year is going to be such a wonderful experience...I just know it! I am so looking forward to being in Texas and seeing everyone and of course can't wait for April to be here!
Friday I will be 24 weeks!! eeeeee!! Time seems to be flying by. I am so thankful to be where I am. I am not having any pain and not being too moody. Right Morgan?? ;) This part of the pregnancy has been really good. I wish I could stay this size for the rest of the way. I am really not looking forward to getting bigger and feeling like a blob and being achy and yadda ya. But I guess I gotta take it. And I will! Anything for this little man.
Well, that is all for now. I hope you are still awake and have made it this far in the blog. I feel like I have typed a chapter already.
Love to all and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
4 Days Until Christmas!!! I just can't believe it! Where did this year go?? This past year has been great but it also makes me realize this will be our last full year of just Morgan & Crystal. Starting in April of next year it will be: Morgan, Crystal, & Cayle. I can't wait!!
I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas. This Christmas is so bittersweet since it will be our last Christmas of a family of two. (Even though Cayle already has presents under the tree ;) Thanks to Grandpa & Gramma/Dad & Robin)
Since this will be our last Christmas of just Morgan and I, I really wanted to get Christmas pictures taken together. So, my wonderful friend Angel came over and took some Christmas photos of us and the pups. It was fun, sweet, and of course chaotic at times. But when is it not chaotic around here with those two pups??
Here is one of my favorite photos. I love this one because it shows my belly with our bundle of joy inside. :)
Not only will we be welcoming a baby into the world next year, we also have more changes ahead.
Yesterday, December 20th, Morgan re-enlisted into the Marine Corps. Basically dedicating four more years of his life (ehhmmm our lives) to this country. How awesome is that?? Can I get an Amen!? :D I am so proud of him and so very thankful. It takes a special person to dedicate their life to the service and we would not be the country we are without our service men and women.
With the re-enlistment also comes a new duty station. Morgan will be deploying one last time with his current squadron. They will deploy in the beginning of 2011. That will be his last tour of duty with his current squadron here in Hawaii. We have definitely made some awesome friends and made some amazing memories here in Hawaii. However, after this deployment....we will be sent to a new place.
When Morgan returns from deployment later next year we will then transfer to North Carolina. I am so looking forward to that move because I already have family in NC. It will be nice to get to see them more frequently. Also, I am not sure if you know this or not but NC is a LOT closer to Texas than Hawaii is. So, we will be able to see our family and friends in Texas a lot more too! Yee Haw!!
Now about little Cayle. I will be flying home to Texas in early February with our pups. I will stay in Texas the entire time Morgan is deployed. Therefore, I will be delivering the baby in Texas. I am really excited to be able to be around family during this time. HOWEVER, Morgan will be deployed when it is time for Cayle to be born. BUT he should be able to fly home for the birth and get to stay a couple weeks with us. I really hope it works out and he can make it home for the birth. If not....well...yea, I am not even going to think about that.
It will be very sad to not have Morgan there with us for the first few months of the baby's life. But you know what...we do what we have to do. Morgan is doing his job and making this country, your life, and my life better by doing what he does so I cannot complain. God has blessed us with amazing family and friends and I know they will be there for us through this all.
This next year is going to be such a wonderful experience...I just know it! I am so looking forward to being in Texas and seeing everyone and of course can't wait for April to be here!
Friday I will be 24 weeks!! eeeeee!! Time seems to be flying by. I am so thankful to be where I am. I am not having any pain and not being too moody. Right Morgan?? ;) This part of the pregnancy has been really good. I wish I could stay this size for the rest of the way. I am really not looking forward to getting bigger and feeling like a blob and being achy and yadda ya. But I guess I gotta take it. And I will! Anything for this little man.
Well, that is all for now. I hope you are still awake and have made it this far in the blog. I feel like I have typed a chapter already.
Love to all and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
2nd Trimester. Wooo hoo!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Howdy everyone! It has been way too long since I have updated this thing. So, here we go.....
As of tomorrow, I will be 22 weeks pregnant. 5 1/2 months!! I can't believe I am already over half way. It makes me so happy to know things are truckin' right along. The first 3-4 months were not easy but I must say things are a LOT better nowadays. I guess what they say is true: 1st Trimester is hard, 2nd Trimester is a breeze, and 3rd Trimester you are just over the whole thing.
I am definitely feeling more "normal" for the most part. I haven't gotten sick in several weeks and have a good amount of energy during the day. Thank you Lord! I still feel nauseous first thing in the morning but as soon as I have me a bowl of cereal I am good to go.
Two weeks ago we had our 20 week checkup and ultrasound. I thought the ultrasound would take just a few minutes; the tech would check the gender and make sure the baby was healthy and we would be on our way. But nope! Apparently they can tell a LOT more than that with all of this technology they got goin' on. She documented his weight, length, 7 views of his heart, checked all his organs and got numbers on all sorts of stuff that I had no clue about. That appointment is very important to track that stuff so they can tell if the baby is developing properly. It is really great to know they do that. Even if it took over an hour. Of course our little baby boy had a lot to do with the time frame of the appt. He decided he wanted to stay folded up like a book the whole time and that made it difficult for the tech to get proper readings and measurements on things.
Here he is:
At the appointment he measured 10in and 13 oz. Morgan and I already have a bet going as to his size at birth. I think he is going to be 20 in long and Morgan thinks 19. We haven't bet on the weight yet. That is to come... :)
Cayle (pronounced like Kale, the vegetable) has definitely been moving around a lot lately. Well, I am sure he has always moved around but I am finally starting to feel it! It is SO cool. It feels similar to gas bubbles (gross I know). But I like to think of it as soapy bubbles that are being blown in my belly and when one of the bubbles pops that is when I feel him. :) Morgan has tried feeling him but he hasn't yet. The OB said it will be a few weeks before he can feel it from the outside. I can't wait for that moment though!!
Besides me feeling him move around in my belly not a lot has changed besides the way I feel physically. I still eat all throughout the day. I am not craving fruit and pickled okra like I was but I still try to eat some sort of fruit everyday. I ate the heck out of watermelon in my first trimester. I guess watermelons are out of season or something because I bought one the other day and it was not very sweet. But nothing a salt shaker won't fix!! Mmmmmm
There aren't any foods that turn my head the other way anymore either. Eggs were a big "HECK NO" for awhile but I can eat them now. Pretty much I am on the good road I would say.
I am so thankful and I can NOT wait for April. I am just so ready for my little boy to be here.
We have no clue where we will be in April and where we will be delivering him. It really bothers me not having a set plan but there is nothing I can do about it. That is the military life for ya. All I can do is pray to God to take care of us and all else will fall into place. It is a big possibility that Morgan will be deployed in April but hopefully he will be able to fly home for the birth. We will cross that bridge when we get there.
Exciting news: We have a nursery started!!! Thanks to our wonderful friends Ann and Geoff and our awesome parents Ken and Dana!! Ann and Geoff have given us a baby swing and bouncer for the nursery!! And Morgan's folks bought us our crib, changing table, and glider!! Morgan has assembled the crib and changing table but we are still waiting on the glider to arrive. We LOVE everything and are so thankful for it all!!!
Here is one of my favorite pics of Morgan assembling the crib. He has his little handyman Tank with him. Also, on the side you will notice our swing from Ann and Geoff.
Well, I guess this will be all for now. I am so thankful to still be carrying a healthy baby and dream of meeting him everyday. Thank you God for this blessing and thank you all for your support!
Here I am as of today:
22 Weeks
Howdy everyone! It has been way too long since I have updated this thing. So, here we go.....
As of tomorrow, I will be 22 weeks pregnant. 5 1/2 months!! I can't believe I am already over half way. It makes me so happy to know things are truckin' right along. The first 3-4 months were not easy but I must say things are a LOT better nowadays. I guess what they say is true: 1st Trimester is hard, 2nd Trimester is a breeze, and 3rd Trimester you are just over the whole thing.
I am definitely feeling more "normal" for the most part. I haven't gotten sick in several weeks and have a good amount of energy during the day. Thank you Lord! I still feel nauseous first thing in the morning but as soon as I have me a bowl of cereal I am good to go.
Two weeks ago we had our 20 week checkup and ultrasound. I thought the ultrasound would take just a few minutes; the tech would check the gender and make sure the baby was healthy and we would be on our way. But nope! Apparently they can tell a LOT more than that with all of this technology they got goin' on. She documented his weight, length, 7 views of his heart, checked all his organs and got numbers on all sorts of stuff that I had no clue about. That appointment is very important to track that stuff so they can tell if the baby is developing properly. It is really great to know they do that. Even if it took over an hour. Of course our little baby boy had a lot to do with the time frame of the appt. He decided he wanted to stay folded up like a book the whole time and that made it difficult for the tech to get proper readings and measurements on things.
Here he is:
At the appointment he measured 10in and 13 oz. Morgan and I already have a bet going as to his size at birth. I think he is going to be 20 in long and Morgan thinks 19. We haven't bet on the weight yet. That is to come... :)
Cayle (pronounced like Kale, the vegetable) has definitely been moving around a lot lately. Well, I am sure he has always moved around but I am finally starting to feel it! It is SO cool. It feels similar to gas bubbles (gross I know). But I like to think of it as soapy bubbles that are being blown in my belly and when one of the bubbles pops that is when I feel him. :) Morgan has tried feeling him but he hasn't yet. The OB said it will be a few weeks before he can feel it from the outside. I can't wait for that moment though!!
Besides me feeling him move around in my belly not a lot has changed besides the way I feel physically. I still eat all throughout the day. I am not craving fruit and pickled okra like I was but I still try to eat some sort of fruit everyday. I ate the heck out of watermelon in my first trimester. I guess watermelons are out of season or something because I bought one the other day and it was not very sweet. But nothing a salt shaker won't fix!! Mmmmmm
There aren't any foods that turn my head the other way anymore either. Eggs were a big "HECK NO" for awhile but I can eat them now. Pretty much I am on the good road I would say.
I am so thankful and I can NOT wait for April. I am just so ready for my little boy to be here.
We have no clue where we will be in April and where we will be delivering him. It really bothers me not having a set plan but there is nothing I can do about it. That is the military life for ya. All I can do is pray to God to take care of us and all else will fall into place. It is a big possibility that Morgan will be deployed in April but hopefully he will be able to fly home for the birth. We will cross that bridge when we get there.
Exciting news: We have a nursery started!!! Thanks to our wonderful friends Ann and Geoff and our awesome parents Ken and Dana!! Ann and Geoff have given us a baby swing and bouncer for the nursery!! And Morgan's folks bought us our crib, changing table, and glider!! Morgan has assembled the crib and changing table but we are still waiting on the glider to arrive. We LOVE everything and are so thankful for it all!!!
Here is one of my favorite pics of Morgan assembling the crib. He has his little handyman Tank with him. Also, on the side you will notice our swing from Ann and Geoff.
Well, I guess this will be all for now. I am so thankful to still be carrying a healthy baby and dream of meeting him everyday. Thank you God for this blessing and thank you all for your support!
Here I am as of today:
22 Weeks
Thursday, October 28, 2010
We are having a BABY BOY!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Do a little daaaaaaance.......
Make a little loooooove......
Get down tonight!
Get down tonight!
This chic is just so excited!!! Morgan and I found out yesterday, on my birthday, that we are having a baby boy!! I never thought of how I would feel after hearing the news. I just knew I was really excited to finally find out the gender. Well, ever since yesterday I have been on cloud 9. I feel like I want to tell everyone I see...even the people I pass in the store or at the post office! But I don't....I am not THAT crazy.
I must admit...I was kind of hoping it was a girl. Just because I have always dreamed of doing my little girl's hair...and dressing her up head to toe in the girliest outfits. But I do know this...when the tech pointed out his "parts" and said: "It's a baby boy." I felt like my heart just burst out of my chest! I was completely immersed with joy and excitement. A boy!!! OMG!!! The first thing that I thought was 'Morgan got what he wanted!!! I am so happy for him'. Not that I didn't want a boy....but he was really hoping for one.
I looked over at my wonderful Morgan and he had buried his head in his hand and his face was red. After he looked up his eyes were filled with happy tears. I just knew he had heard the most wonderful thing in the entire world. He was having a son!!! I was having a son!!! WE were having a son!! We clenched each others hands so tight and just beamed with happiness. And in my head I thought of the little baby inside of me that we would soon call Cayle Crawford Jones. It made me feel complete.
We had 2D, 3D, and 4D ultrasounds done. It was so neat to watch the baby move around. He was such a little stubborn thing at first though. But that is no surprise. He has been like that since conception. It DEFINITELY is no doubt that he is his father's son. Anyone who knows my husband well enough knows he is stubborn, hard headed, strong, and sometimes as redneck as they come. But that is what makes him who he is and I wouldn't change him for the world. And as it seems...our son may be the same way. O Lord help us! ;)
In the beginning, the baby was on his stomach with his legs crossed. So, we couldn't see between his legs for the longest to figure out if it was a he or a she. FINALLY, after a half hour or so and me turning from side to side....he finally flipped over and spread his legs for us. :D
Of course he flipped right back over on his tummy so for awhile we couldn't see his face. But finally after more waiting and flipping and waiting...he moved his hands and arms from his face and showed us his eyes, nose, and smiling mouth. It was so neat. On some of the 3D pictures that show his face, he has the biggest smile on his face. I just love it!
2D profile:
At this point he is still growing and developing so in the 3D pictures he looked similar to a Halloween skeleton...just a little cuter. :) But after these 9 months are over I know he is going to be the most perfect thing I have ever touched. I can't wait to meet him, and hold him, and kiss him, and be there for him in everything.
I get so emotional thinking about him. I know Morgan is just as excited as I am. I couldn't resist and went and bought a 5-pack of onesies yesterday. They are sports themed. When I showed them to Morgan this morning he just got the biggest smile on his face. He is going to be an amazing dad. I can't say that enough. He will want him to do everything he did. I can see it now: football, Star Wars, sports in general, and playing with the dogs.
Whatever our little man decides to do...I will be there to support him. Within reason of course. But no ballet. haha Just kidding.
I can definitely say I had the BEST birthday ever! Now it is time to shop and pick out all the things we want for our little guy!!! Fun fun!!
To all of you who support us...THANK YOU! I can't say that enough.
Until next time....I will be dancing around with crazy songs in my head!
Do a little daaaaaaance.......
Make a little loooooove......
Get down tonight!
Get down tonight!
This chic is just so excited!!! Morgan and I found out yesterday, on my birthday, that we are having a baby boy!! I never thought of how I would feel after hearing the news. I just knew I was really excited to finally find out the gender. Well, ever since yesterday I have been on cloud 9. I feel like I want to tell everyone I see...even the people I pass in the store or at the post office! But I don't....I am not THAT crazy.
I must admit...I was kind of hoping it was a girl. Just because I have always dreamed of doing my little girl's hair...and dressing her up head to toe in the girliest outfits. But I do know this...when the tech pointed out his "parts" and said: "It's a baby boy." I felt like my heart just burst out of my chest! I was completely immersed with joy and excitement. A boy!!! OMG!!! The first thing that I thought was 'Morgan got what he wanted!!! I am so happy for him'. Not that I didn't want a boy....but he was really hoping for one.
I looked over at my wonderful Morgan and he had buried his head in his hand and his face was red. After he looked up his eyes were filled with happy tears. I just knew he had heard the most wonderful thing in the entire world. He was having a son!!! I was having a son!!! WE were having a son!! We clenched each others hands so tight and just beamed with happiness. And in my head I thought of the little baby inside of me that we would soon call Cayle Crawford Jones. It made me feel complete.
We had 2D, 3D, and 4D ultrasounds done. It was so neat to watch the baby move around. He was such a little stubborn thing at first though. But that is no surprise. He has been like that since conception. It DEFINITELY is no doubt that he is his father's son. Anyone who knows my husband well enough knows he is stubborn, hard headed, strong, and sometimes as redneck as they come. But that is what makes him who he is and I wouldn't change him for the world. And as it seems...our son may be the same way. O Lord help us! ;)
In the beginning, the baby was on his stomach with his legs crossed. So, we couldn't see between his legs for the longest to figure out if it was a he or a she. FINALLY, after a half hour or so and me turning from side to side....he finally flipped over and spread his legs for us. :D
Of course he flipped right back over on his tummy so for awhile we couldn't see his face. But finally after more waiting and flipping and waiting...he moved his hands and arms from his face and showed us his eyes, nose, and smiling mouth. It was so neat. On some of the 3D pictures that show his face, he has the biggest smile on his face. I just love it!
2D profile:
At this point he is still growing and developing so in the 3D pictures he looked similar to a Halloween skeleton...just a little cuter. :) But after these 9 months are over I know he is going to be the most perfect thing I have ever touched. I can't wait to meet him, and hold him, and kiss him, and be there for him in everything.
I get so emotional thinking about him. I know Morgan is just as excited as I am. I couldn't resist and went and bought a 5-pack of onesies yesterday. They are sports themed. When I showed them to Morgan this morning he just got the biggest smile on his face. He is going to be an amazing dad. I can't say that enough. He will want him to do everything he did. I can see it now: football, Star Wars, sports in general, and playing with the dogs.
Whatever our little man decides to do...I will be there to support him. Within reason of course. But no ballet. haha Just kidding.
I can definitely say I had the BEST birthday ever! Now it is time to shop and pick out all the things we want for our little guy!!! Fun fun!!
To all of you who support us...THANK YOU! I can't say that enough.
Until next time....I will be dancing around with crazy songs in my head!
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