730 Days

730 days ago was the day that changed my families life forever! 

In those first few days i never thought i would have my dad here with me today!

Im so glad i was totally wrong. 

I cant believe it has already been two years. The road hasn't always been easy and i know it wont always be easy. But all that really matters is my dad is here.!!!

Looking back at these pictures bring back so many memories, good ones, bad one, and just amazing ones. Watching my dad fight for his life, was a life changing thing for me. Knowing how bad my dad wanted this..... wanted life, has made me a much better person.

 He has shown me to never give up on anything.!!!! To always be thankful for the days you live, and the life you were giving. 

Yes life might not turn out how you wanted it, but you have to be thankful for the life you have!!

730 Days ago i didnt think i would see the day, where my dad would be able to walk to down to my husband, to give me away, and to watch him take my first steps into becoming a family with my new husband. 

Im thankful that my dad was here to watch me go through this pregnancy and to be here to hold his new grandson! 

Im thankful he is here to watch Connor Michael grow up and watch him turn into an amazing little guy.

Dad,

Thank you for everything you do! For fighting the hardest fight in the world, and for always being my superman.

You have taught me so much in the last 2 years and i will be forever grateful!

I love you to the moon and back, always have and always will.....

Lets keep fighting this crazy fight..... all together.

30 Days of Thanks

1. Today I'm thankful for my past. I wouldn't be who i am today if i never went down those crazy roads.
2. Today I'm thankful for my future. I cant wait to see what the future holds for me, i know its going to be more of a wild road but i cant wait to see what i have in store.
3. Today I'm thankful for my happy little 5 year old. He makes my world go around. I cant pictuer my life without this boy. He came to me when i needed him the most. Might not have been the best timing but it was the best thing that had every happened to me!
4. Today I'm thankful for my little guy inside me. Its amazing how much love you can have for someone you haven't met yet. I know this little guy will take over more my heart when i finally get to see his little face.
5. Today I'm thankful for my work. Most days it takes everything in me to get up and go. But being able to support my family is the best thing.
6. Today I'm thankful for my  friends. Its always nice to know I'm really never alone in this world.
7. Today I'm thankful for my mom. We have had our rocky times, but i wouldn't trade it for the world. We are closer then every and I'm so happy i can call her a best friend.
8. Today I'm thankful for common medication. Help us though the hardest time of our life.
9. Today I'm thankful for my amazing dad. He will and always be my hero and the one person i look up to each and everyday.
10. Today I'm thankful for love
11. Today I'm thankful for the roof over my head. Having a place call home is the best feeling in the world.
12. Today I'm thankful for fear, without fear in life you would never understand the full meaning of living.
13. Today I'm thankful for sleep.
14. Today I'm thankful for my amazing siblings. We are all in different states but we are still as close as ever. I know i can always count on them when i need someone.
15. Today I'm thankful for heartache. Learning from your mistakes is the best healing.
16. Today I'm thankful for my Mya dog. She has always been my little shadow and my cuddle buddy.
17.Today I'm thankful for the unexpected.
18.Today I'm thankful for lazy days.
19. Today I'm thankful for my extend family. My cousin, aunts and uncles are everything to me. So glad we are this close
20. Today I'm thankful for days off work.
21. Today I'm thankful for smiling faces when i really need to see one.
22. Today I'm thankful for laughter. Best healing medication
23. Today I'm thankful for knowing what to do when i need to do it.
24. Today I'm thankful for blankets and movie days.
25. Today I'm thankful for Logan. He drive me nuts 99% of the time, but i always know he will have my back when i need him the most.
26. Today I'm thankful for my doctor and knowing what i need to do to keep me and my baby health and strong.
27. Today I'm thankful for the past year and where it has brought me and my family
28. Today I'm thankful to live an other year to have Thanksgiving with the people i love.
29. Today I'm thankful for Black Friday and they amazing deals you can get!
30. Today I'm thankful to be alive!

23 weeks

What's up with Baby this week? 

Our little man is weighing in at 1 POUND finally.
and about 12 inches long.
Your little womb hi-jacker is starting to kick their break-dance party up a notch now that his/her ears are registering sounds from the outside world!
The sound of a phone ringing (or that catchy ring tone), a thunder clap, or a car honking will actually jar their little ears enough to elicit a kick or violent bout of squirming. More importantly, this means that their little ears are picking up the sounds of your voice and others around you.
 So, if you've been yelling a lot (and really, who doesn't get cranky when they're pregnant?) it's time to reign that in and practice a little self restraint for the sake of your little eavesdropper, who is becoming more exquisitely sensitive to all of your behaviors every day.
 The equation is simple: happy healthy mama = happy healthy baby. Stress during pregnancy is quite literally BAD for your baby's developing brain. It's time to clean out the toxic relationships and situations in your life for your sake and your child's sake. Take the time to center and be quiet - to reflect on the growing life inside of you and the future you will share together. 

Symptoms? Stretching and other then that this week has been pretty good. Finally a week that is good for me and my little man!

Gender? Handsome little boy!

Excited For?  Christmas family parties. Its that time of the year for family and food! 

Maternity Clothes? I LOVE yoga pants..

  

Sleep? Sleep has been better in the past. I stop taking my sleeping pill and i have noticed how much i really do it. When i don't take the pill im up every hour, tossing and turning. On the days i dont take it i notice the next day im way more tired then i was before. So i might need to start taken it again. 

Movement? LOTS! This little man must hate when i put anything on my belly. As soon as i set my hand or the ipad he starts moving like crazy. Its like he is telling me to keep off his space. BUT when anyone else put their hand on my belly to try and feel him move he will stop right away. He is a stubborn little man thats for sure. JUST LIKE HIS DADDY.

Belly Button Status? Half way in and half way out. Some days it wants to be a outie and other days it will stay in.

Missing Anything? Sleeping better at night. Im also starting to roll when i get up from the car or the couch. haha Oh and adult drinks. Logan made this new drink this week and it smelt AMAZING. I was really wanting one. 

Milestones? 

Making it to 23 weeks.
Watching my little guy kick me all the time.
I have a name for Baby G, but now its trying to get Logan to love it as much as i do!!!

Cravings? Nothing really this week. I have noticed this week i haven't been as hungry like i normally am.

Weight Gain? Well i went to the doctor on Wednesday and it said i had gained 13 pounds. YUCK.. My doctor was very happy with my weight gain she said it perfect for how far along i am.


Doctor appointment update
On Wednesday i went to my doctor for a normal check up.
Over all my doctor said everything looked and sounded great. I was measuring 23 1/2 weeks
babies heart beat was 148
my blood pressure was a little high but nothing to bad.
She did have to check me cause i was feeling a TON of pressure down below and cause i had been spotting for a few days. When she checked me i was dilated a finger tip below and dilated to a 1 1/2 in upper. She told me that i was pretty much on bed rest other then going to work. So that means i cant do anything around the house, cant pick anything up that weight more then my baby inside me. Leaving me to pretty much sit on my butt and watch Logan do it all. It sucks cause this is when i want to start getting the babies room ready and start deep deep cleaning the house.
So i guess we will see how this goes and hope i dont dilate more! Finger crossed we can keep this baby in past Christmas. My doctor seems pretty up beat that we will make it to 30 weeks so that's a good sign. She does think that we wont make it to my due date, but i say as long as i dont have an other December baby i will be happy..
I cant wait to see my little guy but i want to make sure he cooks a little longer.