MY SWEET SWEET GIRL!

Dear Adaleigh,

Its mommy, Today is December 14th, 2011. If you don't know yet, I think you are the most amazing, beautiful, little girl that I have never met. You are so special to me. I love spending every moment of every day with you. Your kicks can make me smile, laugh, cringe, double over, gasp for air, or most of all just adore you more. Your daddy still thinks your kicks are weird or cool, but if only for a moment he could feel that special bond we have and the way you communicate to me with your movements.

 Every morning when I wake up I rub my belly and tell you good morning, because I know how special each moment can be and how short life is. I have never wanted anything more than I have wanted you. Your daddy, and I and a lot of special people have been praying for you before you were ever conceived. We can not wait to meet you in a few weeks. Thank you for bringing so much joy to our lives.

I think about you every day and wonder what you will look like. Will you have my eyes or daddies smile? What color is your hair? Is it curly or straight? All I know is that you will be beautiful and we will love everything about you.

Please stay in a few more weeks and then come out on your own! We are praying for a healthy mom healthy baby and a non medicated childbirth. Can not wait to meet you hold you squeeze you and kiss you. You are the best thing that ever happened to us. Love you more than you will ever know.

-Love you sweet princess Adaleigh Raine!

New Mexico Life Update!

We love New Mexico, and absolutely love being a family again. Being at home with Rob is such a blessing and I Cherish every moment we are together as a family.

I miss my mom and dad, but know that this is where the Lord wants us to be right now. We are very grateful for everything our families have done to support us in this journey.

New Mexico is very different than Florida. Some of my favorite things: People are nicer, Doesn't rain everyday, Looking out my window just to see the beautiful mountains, Enough snow to make it feel like winter without having to shovel the driveway, Living on base and feeling safe walking around the neighborhood.
Things I miss about Florida: My amazing friends, family and church family, having the beach around the corner (even though I never really went).

Rob is enjoying his job and all the new experiences he is having, and I really love getting to be a housewife, and can not wait to bring home the new addition to our family.

Growing Like a Weed!! 32 Weeks!

32 Weeks!

Wednesday December 14, 2011

How Far Along: 32 Weeks 4 days

Baby's Size: Squash ~18.5 inches (head to foot) around 3.5-4 lbs.

Symptoms: Burping? Uncomfortable at times, Sleepy, Lazy, Moody, Carpal Tunnel

 

Sleep: Carpal tunnel is super painful at night I always end up sleeping on my hand and that wakes me up as it is painful. I am a lot more tired and seem to be falling asleep faster.

 

Belly Size: I think I just realized I am getting close to having a baby. My belly is growing like a weed as the Dr. Said. We are measuring 2 weeks a head at 34 weeks.

 

Maternity Clothes: My shirts just don't fit right anymore, so I put on a tank top first to keep my belly from peaking out from underneath.

 

Food Cravings: I have had two cravings once each. Green apple with salt and salad with creamy Italian dressing. 

Gender: Still a Girl!

Movement: She is still very active. Likes to put her booty in my ribs so I cant sit right. I think she will be very long as she is constantly digging her heals in my side. All the ultrasounds show her with her legs stretched out and ankles crossed ( glad one of us is comfy). I love every second of feeling her kick and punch me from the inside and know I will miss it.

What I miss: Being comfortable while driving and having my hands not hurt all the time.

What I'm Looking Forward to this Week: Going to meet our Doula and tour the hospital! 

VIABILITY!

I can not believe this day is here. We have finally reached 24 weeks. At this point the survival rate is about 60% if we were to deliver early. I pray we don't, but my heart is content knowing we have brought her this far. Our little Adaleigh has no idea what kind of world she is about to arrive into. There are so many people that have been praying for her and can not wait to get their hugs and kisses in.

"Adaleigh, you are one loved little girl and we can not wait to spoil you. Someday I will be able to tell you how desperately we wanted you. I know the day we bring you into this world will be the best day Daddy and I have ever had, and it will be hard to share you with all the other people that love you so much! We love you more than you will ever know. You are truly a miracle and our gift from God. We can not wait to meet you."

Daddy Rob Graduates and comes home on Friday!! I know I am just going to lose it the minute I see him. It has been a long 5 months waiting for him to come home. It will be the best feeling to wake up knowing we are not just "visiting" each other. I am taking Rob to see our little princess for the first time on an ultrasound on Saturday. I know nothing compares to being able to physically see that she is healthy and active. Daddy Rob is sooo excited.

We start our journey to New Mexico Sat or Sunday. We are more than ready to get on the road. It is going to be a long 32 hr drive, but sooooo worth it when we arrive. We have a house on base and are very ready to be a family again. I hope to be updating more now that I wont be working anymore.

Till next time...............

24 WEEKS PREGNANT!

 

Saturday, October15, 2011

24 Weeks! Ear of Corn!

Saturday, October 15, 2011

How Far Along: 24 weeks 

Baby's Size: Ear of Cob ~ 12 inches

Symptoms: Just Exhausted most days. Happy there is no more Morning sickness.

 

Sleep: Still sleeping well. I get up a few times in the night but when I do sleep it is good!

Maternity Clothes: Yoga pants are my favorite!

 

Food Cravings: No real cravings. I love all food!!

 

Gender: Still a Girl!! Adaleigh Raine Summerville is due to arrive Sometime between Late January and Early February, and we could not be more thrilled to meet our miracle!

 

Movement: Lots of movement and I love it! Addy likes to kick when I'm sitting I think I'm squishing her. She is still breech and I hope she flip soon. It is the coolest feeling ever and it calms my nerves to know she is so active.

What I miss: Nothing!! I love growing our baby girl. I'm so in love with her already. 

 
What I'm Looking Forward to this Week:   Daddy Rob comes home on Friday!! We can not wait to have him back in our lives. We have missed him like crazy.

Missing her Daddy!!

Just wanted to give everyone an update on Daddy Rob. He has graduated Basic Training and has now moved on to Tech School. I have to say I have one amazing husband that still makes me feel loved even thousands of miles away. I am having a hard time being away this long, but I know God has HUGE plans and it will all be worth it. Being away has made me appreciate our relationship so much more. I am elated that our love is this strong after five years and I pray it will continue to grow stronger.

Rob is very involved with our baby girl. Although he is not here for the ultrasounds, he has jumped in head first in all the planning. Rob designed what her room would look like and has been very involved with her name and anything we register for or buy. I think he is going to make an amazing father to our little girl.

We skype every Saturday and talk every night. Rob is doing great in school and can't wait to be done and be back with his family.

We are hopefully 1-2 weeks away from knowing where we will be stationed. We are both very anxious about that and are ready to start planning!!!

16 weeks!!

I stole this from another friends blog, but I love it. Hope you enjoy it too!!

Avocado!

How Far Along: 16 weeks 1 day

Baby's Size: Avocado (~4.5 inches)

Symptoms: Tired in the evenings but don't need naps. Round ligament pain when I cough and sneeze when stretched out. Hungry.

Sleep: Sleeping better.  Crazy dreams (as usual). Trying not to toss and turn. 

Maternity Clothes: Love the pants with the elastic band that goes up over your belly. The ones that go below my belly hurt. I bought a pair of yoga pants yesterday and I think I might live in them!!                                                                                      

Best moment this week: Creating a registry with my mom. I can not believe this is real. I actually have a beautiful healthy baby growing inside of me.

Food Cravings: No real cravings but sweets, carbs and anything sour are what sound good to me. ( I know I know all the bad stuff!!)

Gender: GIRL!!!! Rob and I are both so excited!!!! Rob has already dreamed up her serene lavender paradise of a room and I am indulging in watching him get excited about our princess to come.

Movement: Felt her move for the first time!! What an amazing feeling. Its actually a really strange feeling. I have felt her two nights in a row. I am in heaven!

What I miss: Being able to wear all the clothes in my closet. However I love being pregnant and showing off the baby bump!

Milestones: Finding out we are having a little girl and feeling her move. Both amazing things.