Update & a Special Surprise !

We had our 24 week appointment on Wednesday. (It was supposed to be Tuesday, but don't even get me started on that one!) It went really well, and because of the time mix-up, Ryan wasn't able to go with me :( It was a very fast appointment, and baby is still doing great! His heart beat was 150, and the doctor commented on how loud it was! 

Now that we have finally decided on a doctor (we've gone through a couple) here is the link to her webpage so you can see what she looks like and her little bio: http://www.vistawayobgyn.com/id10.html. All of the doctors and nurse practitioners have been really nice, but Dr. Grauer has been my favorite.

And now for the super surprise....Ryan and I have finally decided on a name!!

Gavin Scrupps

*Please note the middle name isn't 100% but it will be either Timothy-Jay or Jay-Timothy.

24 Weeks and Travel/Fun Updates

We are already at 24 weeks, and I just can't believe it. There are roughly 16 months left, and to be honest, I am getting super nervous. I am really excited to meet our little guy, but at the same time I don't know what to do with an infant! I am going to be somebody's mother?! Now that thought alone is enough to scare anyone. I am not the type of person that likes to not know what I am doing, so this whole parenting thing is going to be...interesting... :) We have a doctor's appointment tomorrow for our 24 week check-up and this time, I am going to be prepared with my list of questions. Usually I go and I am so overwhelmed I don't even know where to start, but not tomorrow! I'll post another update to let everyone know how it goes.

 

It has been a VERY, VERY busy two weeks! I am so excited for everything to settle and slow down a bit. I just got back from Montana last night, around midnight. I went up to Havre, MT to go to a very good friend's wedding. 

Sadie asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding and I was so honored! We grew up together, and some of my earliest memories include her and her family. She was one of my first friends when we moved to the hi-line, and even though we have been living a long way from each other, whenever we get together, we are giggly little girls as though no time has passed at all. Her and her now husband, have two little boys, Hunter and James (Jimmy) who are roughly 3 yrs and 1 yrs of age. When Ryan and I move back to Odessa, I think it will be fun to visit them as often as possible so our kids can be good friends, too! Sadie was one of the most beautiful brides I have ever seen, I am convinced she could be in a bridal magazine :)

My Aunts, Shannon, Sandy and Janet as well as Janet's mom Carol all got Ryan and I some baby gifts! I will add pictures later, but they found the cutest clothes! I was getting a kick out of the little University of Montana Griz overalls, they are TOO cute! (Pictures to come!).

I didn't too many photos of the weekend, but here are a couple of the wedding and my travels too and from:

 Mmm, Ugly burgers!

 They don't call it Big Sky Country for nothing! This was taken above Great Falls, MT

Also, from last week, I don't think I mentioned in my last post that my best friend from Odessa, Sara, and her boyfriend came up to visit. They had tickets to watch WSU play against San Diego State and it worked out that I could spend time with them as well! Well, a few months ago, Adam shared that he was going to propose to Sara while they were down here! He proposed last Friday and I am SO happy for them! I can't wait for their wedding next July! 2012 is going to be an epic year, that is for sure!!! 

Speaking of weddings...Ryan and I are still waiting to set a date for ours until we find out his deployment status. Things are very up in the air right now and keep changing every 30 seconds. Hopefully we will find out soon and can choose a date!

23 Weeks

23 Weeks

Wow! I can't believe that we only have about 17 weeks until we meet our baby boy...let the nerves set in! I have been feeling a lot more movement the last couple weeks, and he has gotten a couple good kicks in that always startle me.

We have tentative plans to have a baby shower in Odessa the Saturday after Thanksgiving, which would be November 26th. As soon as things finalize, I will let everyone know! Ryan and I have it narrowed down to two or three names, and I believe that once we have it decided we will let everyone know :)

Well, here are some unrelated new things that have been going on the past couple weeks:

 AHHH! Miss Kitty makes me laugh.

 A couple weeks ago, Ryan and I went and visited the San Luis Rey Mission, it was really cool!

 Of course, we had to get our PSL!

 His and Her's PSL :)

 Another picture of The Mission

 In the Sanctuary at The Mission

 This is a photo from The Hoedown we had at work the other day. One of the programs we do is Therapy Riding. This is a demonstration of that, the rider has Down Syndrome and he had people who walk along side him while he rides. While he rides, he practices using his body to sit up straight, keep his balance as well as coordination. It's pretty cool!

 Our baby's first combine :) My parents sent this to us last week!

My Aunt June & Uncle Ron sent Ryan and I this photo frame. It is gorgeous!!! It is personalized and says Ryan and Kelsey's Fairy Tale. I love it :)

How your baby's growing:

At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.

I forgot to post this update last Sunday, so here it is! All is well here! I've been having trouble sleeping because my hips and lower back have been really hurting. I'll update more on Sunday!