We Made It!

Well, look at that! We've made it into the infamous second trimester without a major hitch. God is good! I have to take back one comment however, my complexion is no longer better then ever - it's the pits! But I can handle that, and hopefully getting a little sun on it while we are on vacation will help it out a little.

I'm excited about going on vacation while prego. The buffet at our hotel is amazing, and just being in that warm, moist climate will be a nice relief from the cold, dry air at home. I also get to look cute in my bikini, and spend some quality romantic time with Ryan before heading into a long six months of nothing before baby arrives.

As a Christmas present to each other, we bought a bedroom suite. This means that some of our clothing will finally move out of babies' room, and I can start working at getting it ready. Baby also got a few nice Christmas presents - some blankets from grandma and grandpa Plett, Trisha, and a teether from Great Auntie Karen and Great Uncle Brent.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to my great friend (and co-worker) Robin, who just became an Auntie yesterday! Her niece, Makayla Katherine, was born at 3:40 a.m. in Steinbach. She weighs 8lbs. 1 oz., and the happy parents are Jon and Leah.

One More Day

One more day until I've reached the thirteen week mark, not that thirteen weeks means anything terribly exciting. It does mean, however, one more week until I've officially said good bye to the first trimester.

My constipation seems to have dissipated some now (knock on wood), so that is a great relief. I am also a lot less gassy and bloated, which means that some of my pre-prego clothes are still fitting not too badly this week. I finally found some time to do some shopping for our trip to Maui in two weeks. It looks like most of my elastic waisted skirts will work, and I have a couple pairs of capris pants that still fit too. It was mostly tops that I really needed, which I was able to pick up at Garage clothing. They make their t-shirts really extra long - so I got a few cute ones. I also picked up a maternity bathing suit, but I think I will also wear my bikini - and show off my tummy!

I don't seem to be having the same cravings either. Maybe they have also tapered off. Last week I just couldn't get enough salt and vinegar chips. The saltier and vingerier the better! This week I've been polishing off a lot of veggies and dip that I took to a family gathering (probably a major key in why I'm not so constipated). I can't wait until our vacation where I can eat as much fresh fruit as I can get!

Rh Negative Blood

This website gives a pretty good explanation of the Rh disease that can occur when a mother has Rh negative blood, and the father Rh positive blood as is the case for Ryan and I. I found it quite interesting.

This is my baby bedding. As usual, I purchased this long before I was even expecting. But it was a great deal, and I just loved the set.

Heather

This is Ryan's contribution to the baby's wardrobe. Isn't is cute?

Heather

Heartbeat

Well, unfortunately we didn't get to hear a heartbeat today at my doctor's appointment. It was technically a little bit early to try, but I'm still slightly disappointed. Otherwise, all is well. We also found out that I am Rh negative, and Ryan is Rh positive. This means that at 28 weeks I have to go get a shot called Winro, just to ensure the babies health. I also get a special little card that explains the situation in case anything should happen to me or the baby. I have gained one kilo (less than a pound), and all my vital signs are A-okay.

More Dreaming...

Day Dreaming

Lately I've caught myself day dreaming about the craziest things. Below are just a couple of my daytime fantasies...

Surprise!

Welcome to all my frequent blogger readers who made it over here from Action Packed Plett Life. If you haven't already figured it out, Ryan and I are going to be parents! We are really excited. So, if you are interested in joining in on the ride, this is the place to do it.

Pregnancy Poem

Today I emailed many friends and clients about my pregnancy. What a good way to feel instantly popular, and fill your Inbox! One client even wrote a poem...

There once was a artist named Heather
Who did not hesitate on whether
To be a Mom would be a delight
Though the change would be day and night.
May the years touch your family with a feather!

Pretty good for spur-of-the-moment!

My Child

You may not know me, but I know eveything about you ...
Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up ...
Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways ...
Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered ...
Matt. 10:29-31
For you were made in my image ...
Gen 1:27
In me you live and move and have your being ...
Acts 17:28
For you are my offspring ...
Acts 17:28
I knew you even before you were conceived ...
Jer. 1:4-5
I chose you when I planned creation ...
Eph. 1:11-12
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book ...
Psalm 139:15-16
I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live ...
Acts 17:26
You are fearfully and wonderfully made ...
Psalm 139:14
I knit you together in your mother's womb ...
Psalm 139:13
And brought you forth on the day you were born ...
Psalm 71:6
I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me ...
John 8:41-44
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love ...
1 John 4:16
And it is my desire to lavish my love on you ...
1 John 3:1
Simply because you are my child and I am your father ...
1 John 3:1

Amazing!

Hey, who is that little lump in there?

Heather