I heard that you were supposed to get all of your energy back in your second trimester... what a crock!
I kid, I kid! I have had more energy than at the beginning of our pregnancy but I wouldn't say by much. Especially since I have started back at the schools (Rowlett HS, Schrade MS, and Coyle MS) I can feel myself going to that sleepy place about half way through my day. By the time I have gotten home the last few days I have been ready to crawl in bed and hibernate! My body is super sore and achy and I have a pretty constant headache (thank goodness I can at least take Tylenol!).
I also am missing my husband terribly this week. He will wind up working a 70+ hour week & with a two hour commute both ways that equals a very lonely wife and pups at home. I am so thankful for the job that he has and he is SO GOOD at it! I am exceptionally proud to be his wife and am so thankful that he works so hard and diligently. He is remarkable especially with some of the things that he has to deal with on a daily basis.
I just miss him.
God has blessed us so much. Perhaps I can pull the pregnancy card (which I try never to do) & say that it's the hormones that are making me so needy and pathetic?!
Anywho, the pups and I are waiting for Project Runway to come on so that we can be distracted and not weep about the absence of our sweet, hard worker.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Diaper Bags, Strollers, & Bedding... OH MY!
It's a GIRL!
Our sweet little Lilah Ann Collins is only about 18 weeks from joining our family!!! So exciting!!!
We picked up her furniture this last weekend and it has been assembled thanks to my wonderful husband. The room is a bit crowded and I am still trying to figure out exactly where I want everything. I had a picture in my mind and of course, it isn't working out quite that way. The furniture is BEAUTIFUL and we are thrilled with the structure and color ALTHOUGH I will let you know that you do not have to purchase the most expensive stuff as Phil and I are pretty positive they are all exactly the same (only the sales pitch may change).
After we found out that it was Lilah we were having my brain flipped a switch to girly mode. Never did I think that would be the case as I do not tend to be a very "girly girl" but alas I want pink, pink, and more pink. : )
I repainted the light brown and tan squares on the wall to two different shades of pink the day after we had our sonogram (of course I had to do it right away... that is simply my way). I also ditched the bedding we had previously agreed on (we had not purchased it yet, no worries) and decided that I needed to find something more fitting for our little angel.
Easier said than done!
It has taken me two weeks (which seems like an eternity) to decide on bedding that will incorporate into her room. We couldn't do anything to busy because of the accent wall and I am not really into the butterflies, ladybugs, and barnyard animals.
We decided to go with this lovely set yesterday and I am very pleased...
Philip has brought to my attention that we need to have a manly diaper bag seeing as he does not want to be seen carrying a "sissy" one.... If any of you have diaper bag suggestions PLEASE let me know : ) These are a few that I have found...
Yes, I like Eddie Bauer... lol.
Now when it comes to the stroller/car seat combo I am having a difficult time NOT choosing something girly. We want to be able to use it later down the line so I understand going neutral... but that is not where my head is at!!
I suppose there will be much discussion on the topic in the weeks to come : D
Love you all, hope you aren't bored by baby talk!
Our sweet little Lilah Ann Collins is only about 18 weeks from joining our family!!! So exciting!!!
We picked up her furniture this last weekend and it has been assembled thanks to my wonderful husband. The room is a bit crowded and I am still trying to figure out exactly where I want everything. I had a picture in my mind and of course, it isn't working out quite that way. The furniture is BEAUTIFUL and we are thrilled with the structure and color ALTHOUGH I will let you know that you do not have to purchase the most expensive stuff as Phil and I are pretty positive they are all exactly the same (only the sales pitch may change).
After we found out that it was Lilah we were having my brain flipped a switch to girly mode. Never did I think that would be the case as I do not tend to be a very "girly girl" but alas I want pink, pink, and more pink. : )
I repainted the light brown and tan squares on the wall to two different shades of pink the day after we had our sonogram (of course I had to do it right away... that is simply my way). I also ditched the bedding we had previously agreed on (we had not purchased it yet, no worries) and decided that I needed to find something more fitting for our little angel.
Easier said than done!
It has taken me two weeks (which seems like an eternity) to decide on bedding that will incorporate into her room. We couldn't do anything to busy because of the accent wall and I am not really into the butterflies, ladybugs, and barnyard animals.
We decided to go with this lovely set yesterday and I am very pleased...
Philip has brought to my attention that we need to have a manly diaper bag seeing as he does not want to be seen carrying a "sissy" one.... If any of you have diaper bag suggestions PLEASE let me know : ) These are a few that I have found...
Yes, I like Eddie Bauer... lol.
Now when it comes to the stroller/car seat combo I am having a difficult time NOT choosing something girly. We want to be able to use it later down the line so I understand going neutral... but that is not where my head is at!!
I suppose there will be much discussion on the topic in the weeks to come : D
Love you all, hope you aren't bored by baby talk!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Purpose-less
I can honestly say that this post has no purpose, no meaning, and no agenda. I simply needed to busy myself in something and decided that this was the way to accomplish that.
This last week was rough for my family and for myself. The Lord has really been at work on my heart and this evening I feel jumbled & like I have taken 12 steps backwards. So many variables play into my emotional state, the largest being that these pregnancy hormones are ABSURD! I appreciate the process of growing another human being but good grief... can a girl catch a break? lol. I will try to keep the whining to a minimum, you have my word.
Ever felt like your prayers just hit the ceiling? I do. I feel that way today. Perhaps my heart just isn't in the right place.
Joel's (pastor of Connection Point Church) sermon this last Sunday was about feeling overlooked, like you can't catch a break. I understand that message better today than I did on Sunday. I don't feel overlooked in the sense that I am steps behind anyone else but more in the way that I feel taken advantage of. I feel a little unappreciated and slightly taken for granted.
I am guilty of ALL THOSE THINGS, I just want that to be abundantly clear. I know that I have made others feel that way and I truly work to keep that to a bare minimum... we are all human.
Sometimes I feel like screaming out loud, sometimes I do not feel like praying, & sometimes I feel like punching in a wall, lol, the last of which I would do more harm to myself.
There is a song that says, "Everyone needs compassion" among other things, & I want this to be heard... heck, I want to tattoo it on some peoples foreheads! It isn't always about US/YOU, sometimes it is about OTHERS. Have compassion for the trials in other peoples lives, be grateful and thankful for what you have an understand that some are not so lucky.
To myself: Practice what you preach, Collins.
Noted.
This last week was rough for my family and for myself. The Lord has really been at work on my heart and this evening I feel jumbled & like I have taken 12 steps backwards. So many variables play into my emotional state, the largest being that these pregnancy hormones are ABSURD! I appreciate the process of growing another human being but good grief... can a girl catch a break? lol. I will try to keep the whining to a minimum, you have my word.
Ever felt like your prayers just hit the ceiling? I do. I feel that way today. Perhaps my heart just isn't in the right place.
Joel's (pastor of Connection Point Church) sermon this last Sunday was about feeling overlooked, like you can't catch a break. I understand that message better today than I did on Sunday. I don't feel overlooked in the sense that I am steps behind anyone else but more in the way that I feel taken advantage of. I feel a little unappreciated and slightly taken for granted.
I am guilty of ALL THOSE THINGS, I just want that to be abundantly clear. I know that I have made others feel that way and I truly work to keep that to a bare minimum... we are all human.
Sometimes I feel like screaming out loud, sometimes I do not feel like praying, & sometimes I feel like punching in a wall, lol, the last of which I would do more harm to myself.
There is a song that says, "Everyone needs compassion" among other things, & I want this to be heard... heck, I want to tattoo it on some peoples foreheads! It isn't always about US/YOU, sometimes it is about OTHERS. Have compassion for the trials in other peoples lives, be grateful and thankful for what you have an understand that some are not so lucky.
To myself: Practice what you preach, Collins.
Noted.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Well Wishes for the Future of Mr. & Mrs. Davin Haley
My best childhood friend is getting hitched today : )
I remember when she was going to marry Justin Timberlake & I was going to marry JC from NSYNC... How grateful I am for unanswered prayers, lol!
I love that people change and that Megan & I have both grown into the women we were meant to be.
Meggie,
I wish you nothing but joy in your marriage to Davin today and for the rest of your lives. The most incredible thing I have ever done was to marry my best friend. God gave us such an amazing gift in marriage and the opportunity to share your life with a partner. I pray that Davin loves and cherishes you, that he leads you in a Godly union, and that you always feel loved. I pray also that you love and cherish Davin, that you always honor, support, and respect him, and that you continue to fall in love more each day. I love you friend.
Can't wait to watch you walk down the aisle! All eyes on you girlfriend :-D
I remember when she was going to marry Justin Timberlake & I was going to marry JC from NSYNC... How grateful I am for unanswered prayers, lol!
I love that people change and that Megan & I have both grown into the women we were meant to be.
Meggie,
I wish you nothing but joy in your marriage to Davin today and for the rest of your lives. The most incredible thing I have ever done was to marry my best friend. God gave us such an amazing gift in marriage and the opportunity to share your life with a partner. I pray that Davin loves and cherishes you, that he leads you in a Godly union, and that you always feel loved. I pray also that you love and cherish Davin, that you always honor, support, and respect him, and that you continue to fall in love more each day. I love you friend.
Can't wait to watch you walk down the aisle! All eyes on you girlfriend :-D
Monday, July 12, 2010
Wait.. Was My OBGYN Just Holding His Breath???
Yes... turns out he was.
I went in today to get some blood work done & to see if I was anemic (which it turns out I am borderline so I will begin an iron supplement daily). I wasn't expecting to get an exam and I certainly hadn't let myself believe I was going to get to hear my baby's heartbeat (I was devastated last time I didn't get a sono!) so I was OVERJOYED when my sweet, white haired doc went over and picked up the doppler!
"Oh yay!" I exclaimed, and in response received a giggle. : )
We chatted through about the first 20 seconds while he guided the 'wanna be microphone' across my tummy... then we stopped when I heard a heartbeat. It was my own. Sigh.
Another 20 seconds goes by... and then another... and another.
"You're making me nervous", I cautiously said, no response from doc.
He began pushing on my tummy and trying to manipulate the belly that I have come to love.
A total of about 2 minutes passed and then FINALLY the 'whooshing' sound of my little ones heart came over the doppler! "HALLELUJAH!" I thought and subsequently said aloud.
That's when my precious doctor let out a huge gush of air and I realized he had been holding his breath!
It is never comforting when your doctor is nervous especially when it pertains to your growing child, but in the end I got what I was longing for... even if only for a brief moment... the knowledge that our miracle is safe and sound, growing and getting prepared to meet us face to face.
~~ Lord, thank you for your love, for this life, and for this child. Thank you for the knowledge that you are bigger than everything and everything is what you control.~~
I went in today to get some blood work done & to see if I was anemic (which it turns out I am borderline so I will begin an iron supplement daily). I wasn't expecting to get an exam and I certainly hadn't let myself believe I was going to get to hear my baby's heartbeat (I was devastated last time I didn't get a sono!) so I was OVERJOYED when my sweet, white haired doc went over and picked up the doppler!
"Oh yay!" I exclaimed, and in response received a giggle. : )
We chatted through about the first 20 seconds while he guided the 'wanna be microphone' across my tummy... then we stopped when I heard a heartbeat. It was my own. Sigh.
Another 20 seconds goes by... and then another... and another.
"You're making me nervous", I cautiously said, no response from doc.
He began pushing on my tummy and trying to manipulate the belly that I have come to love.
A total of about 2 minutes passed and then FINALLY the 'whooshing' sound of my little ones heart came over the doppler! "HALLELUJAH!" I thought and subsequently said aloud.
That's when my precious doctor let out a huge gush of air and I realized he had been holding his breath!
It is never comforting when your doctor is nervous especially when it pertains to your growing child, but in the end I got what I was longing for... even if only for a brief moment... the knowledge that our miracle is safe and sound, growing and getting prepared to meet us face to face.
~~ Lord, thank you for your love, for this life, and for this child. Thank you for the knowledge that you are bigger than everything and everything is what you control.~~
Friday, July 2, 2010
Dreary Outside, Joyful in my Heart
I finished painting the BABIES ROOM! I haven't been able to go as hard on it as I would have pre-fat girl (it's a joke, I know I'm not "fat") and therefore I would get frustrated that it wasn't done... NOW! But alas, it is done! I am very, very pleased with the outcome & I really think the baby is going to love it :D
We will be putting the current bed up in the attic and are looking into getting a day bed or futon for the room so that there is plenty of space but still a place to rest/sleep.
I am so thankful for this home & for a place that we can bond with our child. We are blessed beyond words.
Now if only we knew FOR SURE if it was a little boy or little girl! :) Either way I cannot wait to meet our little miracle.
We will be putting the current bed up in the attic and are looking into getting a day bed or futon for the room so that there is plenty of space but still a place to rest/sleep.
I am so thankful for this home & for a place that we can bond with our child. We are blessed beyond words.
Now if only we knew FOR SURE if it was a little boy or little girl! :) Either way I cannot wait to meet our little miracle.
Monday, June 14, 2010
And Baby Makes 3
What an incredible blessing this pregnancy has been! After talking to so many wonderful women about their pregnancies I give thanks that mine has been so fantastic so far. No morning sickness (unless I made the fatal mistake of taking prenatal vitamins on an empty stomach), no truly horrible food aversions (other than eggs... weird), & no roller coaster of emotions! 
---Ok so the last one is a COMPLETE fabrication as I have sat sobbing on the kitchen floor because I couldn't open a jar of peanut butter---
We picked out our nursery furniture yesterday and it should arrive in mid August! I can't wait to get it in the room and get to decorating! I have already begun painting, which if you know me you will not find that the least bit odd or overzealous! If I have it in my mind... I am going to do it... today :)
The room is going to be gender neutral so that we can reuse it in the future. The walls are a beautiful green (momma's favorite color!) and I have made an accent wall of different sized squares that will be brown, tan, green (like the walls), and a lighter shade of green as well. I am pretty confident that it is going to look fantastic when it is all done and if not I am certain the baby won't mind.
I have been asked if what I want in terms of boy or girl and I can say with complete honesty that all I want is HEALTHY!>
If it is a little boy, AMAZING! if it is a little girl, AMAZING! If it is healthy and all mine, HALLELUJAH THANK YOU JESUS!
We are just so excited about this wonderful little gift that the Lord has given us and so happy and grateful to have so much wonderful support and love. This baby is going to be rotten!
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