28 wks!

Moving right along. I had a growth scan yesterday and they measured baby at approximately 2.10lbs. Exciting to know he's right on schedule. 

I look like I have a basketball in my belly! The material from my shorts is bunched up and makes it look strange, but it's a perfect round ball! Weird! I'm still wondering how a 2.10lb baby inside equals a 25 lbs weight gain!!! Yikes! I know how it equals out, but I am definitely gonna try and eat better these next few months. For baby and me. 

27wks

Approximately 14.5 inches long!! Wow!!

Gideon

I've been thinking lately about baby #3 and this miracle inside of me.

I don't deserve this. None of us do. I have really struggled with this grace thing. I know there are so many who would and have given up so much to have their own children, yet for some reason God has said "no." I don't understand why he would choose to bless us with another baby, but I am so glad he did. I pray that this little boy would grow up to be a strong man who loves Jesus with all his heart. I also pray that Jason and I, as well as Grace and Marcus, will set the example by showing him how to do that.

Jason had a dream soon before I conceived that we had a baby boy and his name was Gideon. I love the name. I think it is so fitting, and Jason says we don't have a choice, that he really believes the dream was from God and that has to be his name. I am also working at a school several days a week and easy pronunciation and spelling are the number one requirements for me! HA!

I am now 26+ weeks and moving right along. Doc says eat and grow is all that needs to happen now. Well, he said don't eat too much, but yeah, that's hard but I'm trying to manage!

I'll post more pics soon!

25 weeks!

Belly is popping, for sure. And I definitely feel pregnant now! I'm loving it all and so grateful to be able to carry a baby. I'm excited about August! 

22 Weeks

In sunny Jamaica. I'm so glad to have this time before baby and with husband and friends. 

23 wks.

I still can't believe this is real. Seriously! I don't know why I am having such a hard time believing this. I have the belly, and boy do I feel the kicking! It's getting pretty exciting! I suppose when school is out and I have more time to think about a new addition I will start freaking out! According to this app baby is about the length of 12 inches! Wow!! 

Jamaica

We had a wonderful time in Jamaica.

We went with our friends who were there celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. Sean and Donna have been close friends of ours since we met them in 2000 back in 29 Palms, Ca.

While the resort was beautiful, the country reminded me very much of Mexico. There were all kinds of poor beggars in the streets. Because of this we stayed on the resort the majority of the time and ventured out to Ocho Rios one morning to shop. We saw many half built homes, they were everywhere we drove. One tour guide said the reason is the interest rate for a mortgage loan is 31%. Outrageous! She said on average it takes ten years to build a house because you spend what cash you have to build what you can, then work and save to start again. The plus is in the end, it's paid for. If you think about it, that's better than the 20-30 year mortgages we take out and pay for!

Here are a few pics from the week.

Donna and I

22 wks. pregnant