Guess it's official now. I've made it past the point I was last time when I lost Baby Shrub and feel it's ok to share. A little one will be joining us in September and the four of us couldn't be more proud. Anderson's vote is for a boy and Bently is pulling for a girl! As far as names, a boy-George Washington and a girl-Maggie McKinley. Yep, that is Bently's choice of names. This one came as a surprise. I had no clue I was pregnant, but had still been praying for a baby for us. I can remember feeling sick one night and sent Mark a text at work that this would be a good sick. Time rocked on and I finally took a test never really thinking it'd be positive. It was! Excited, but nervous we chose not to tell anyone just to make sure. The bump popped out rather fast so the girls I work out with picked up on it quicker than ones that don't see me in fitted clothes. I had my first ob appointment last week and the baby is growing and has a strong heartbeat, Praise the Lord!!! I haven't been sick, but rather gag when I brush my teeth. I'll take it though. No real cravings, but I love the thought of root beer, fruit, sweet things every now and then, and sushi. Please join us in praying this baby will grow and stay put for at least 38 weeks! We don't need any more preemie babies!
The boys began soccer last week. They were as cute as ever. Bently has improved a good bit over the year. We cut it short to go drop Mark off at the airport. He spent a few days in New Orleans for a conference. He had a 5 min presentation on a paper he presented. You read right...a whole trip for 5 minutes, BUT in his defense most of the work was done here researching and putting it all together. He has started a challenge at the gym to lose weight. He's doing very well and being strict on himself. Training a few times a week and eating way better. It's worth every penny to me for him to feel good again and take care of himself. The past several years have not left a lot of him time to do things like that, so I'm happy he has finally made up his mind and i'm here to support him. It's 12 weeks long, so hopefully I'll share a new picture of him in a few months!
Next week is Spring Break for us, so we are headed to Louisiana for a visit. I dread the drive, but it's just selfishness on my part. I know the boys need and want to see grandparents and cousins and family is important to me. Mark's parents will be coming out this summer and I'm sure Mom will too, so not sure when the next trip in will be.
Have a good week,
Amber
**I'll add pictures soon!
