Hannah's Daddy

This is a picture of Justin at 2 1/2 months old. I had to post this because nobody believes me when I say that Justin was HUGE when he was little. You'd never know it to see him now, but here is the proof. He gained a pound a week for a while (and we are not talking formula) and his dad was convinced he'd be the first 52 lb. one year old. Let's hope that Hannah won't be quite this chunky!

22 Weeks

Justin was the photographer for this picture. I'ts a little blurry and I'm not quite pleased with it (this is the best of the bunch he took) so I may be posting another one soon.

Hannah's First Flowers

Justin was home for a few mintues last night, did his normal routine and then a little while later said, "I have a surprise for you and Hannah." He had something behind his back. I was already surprised because I hadn't seen him bring anything into the house. He then whips out flowers from behind his back.

He isn't sure about having a girl, (more like isn't sure what to do with one) but I think he's on the right track! He brought Hannah her first flowers. He even waited until yesterday to do it, since it was my last day of school before Christmas break and now I will be home to enjoy looking at them. He also said that he looked for colors that would be more like her room: blues, yellows, green and pinks. He couldn't find any he liked. She's going to have him wrapped around her little finger before she even gets here!

Pictures!

It's A ...

Girl! Our appointment was long but went well. Justin walked in right as the Ultrasound Tech. was calling my name. Yahoo! He was there. Everything was very healthy and normal, if not a little big (bone length and weight were apparently a little large). She kept her legs crossed for the entire time, so I was poked, pushed, and rolled trying to get her to uncross those legs. She would roll and move and kick, just not with her legs separated. The tech. said she was 99% sure she knew what it was, but kept trying anyway. Finally after about 10 minutes just trying to get this one picture, she got a semi-decent one. Not the best "money shot" but enough to tell that it was obviously not a boy. So Hannah it is! I will try to scan in the pictures tomorrow at school and post them soon. her middle name is still being debated, and I will post that as soon as we have something official. I hope there are some boys out there, because there are going to be a lot of little girls running around the same age!

The Waiting Game

It was a long weekend! I had a wonderful virus that I can thank my kids at school for. I think about half of my class had it over the weekend or has it right now. I couldn't keep down food and it's hard to believe it, but it was worse than my morning sickness. I even look like I have the measles. My face and neck are covered in little red spots, due to straining. Lovely, huh? I thought I was done with vomiting. I hope I am now. What's ironic is that I never missed a day of school because of being sick, I always managed though. I missed yesterday.

As for waiting...we have our 20 week ultrasound at 2:00 this afternoon. I had to take a 1/2 day off of work so I could get there on time (it was much easier to go to work this morning, still not feeling well, knowing that I was leaving at 11:30). Now I'm just waiting. It looks as if Justin is going to be able to take his "lunch break" and meet us at the hospital. Thank you to everyone who crossed fingers and said a little prayer that he could be there. Neither of us wants him to miss it. My next post will tell you the big news, hopefully that it is HEALTHY and if it's a girl or boy. Hopefully "it" will cooperate in a few short hours.

A Thankful Thanksgiving

I was even more thankful than usual this Thanksgiving. How could I not be? For the first time in weeks and weeks I actually felt good! The week of Thanksgiving was definitely a turning point for me. I still have the normal pregnancy symptoms, but the ones that were dragging me down have gotten so much better. I even was able to make a pig of myself at dinner. My mom and dad joined us at the Vitters for dinner (Trip and Llora were with her family up North and Jess was playing in Europe with a friend) and even though Thanksgiving food isn't a favorite of mine, I still managed to enough more than enough. On Friday we headed down to Hilton Head with the Vitters. It rained most of the time but Justin and I were still able to get a good walk in on the beach. Not only did I start feeling better that week, I also had to officially move to maternity clothes full time. I was very thankful for the outlet stores! I was able to get several warm sweaters that I really like. Another new thing to be thankful for: little kicks and punches. Over Thanksgiving weekend I was able to answer the question, "Is that gas or a kick?". It was certainly a kick. It was so obviously the baby. I have felt it often since then and am so thankful each time I feel it. There is something reassuring about it. I know one day soon it may be uncomfortable at times, due to the movement, but I hope that even then I am thankful for the little life that is rapidly growing inside of me.

Check Up

I went to my first check up this week. Up until now the appointments have been pretty long, either for ultrasounds or blood work or lovely girly exams. This time it was very quick. I only took a half a day off and was back at school in plenty of time. Dr. K measured my tummy and found the heartbeat on the little handheld Doppler. She found the heartbeat right away which was a relief to me! She said the measurements and numbers were all perfect. She also gave me some sample vitamins, now that I can successfully swallow a pill (it's still not easy, but it can happen). I have taken a vitamin two days in a row and it's stayed down. Yahoo! I'm also on a new medication for heartburn/reflux that will hopefully help eliminate the reason I keep throwing up. It's too soon to tell if it will do any good yet. I also officially gained a pound! Dr. K isn't worried about my weight gain yet, because she's happy that I'm not losing anymore, as am I. I am starting to get some energy back, but it quickly goes away around 8:00 and then I'm done. Kodak has been on a couple short walks (a far cry from the walk/run we used to take every single day) and yesterday I actually accomplished a few things around the house, including making pancakes for Justin. He can no longer say that I haven't cooked for him in 17 weeks!

More Pictures & Sickness

Since there are no recent pictures of Roo (we have to wait until December), I'll have to show you Roo via his mommy. The pictures were taken at 12 weeks and then 16 weeks.

On a positive note, I can drink milk now. I have been drinking it all week and keeping it down. Although there have been some vomiting moments, I don't think the milk is the cause. Now I'm just hoping to keep down some vitamins (very unsuccessful thus far). Thursday and Friday were really bad for me. The nausea had pretty much gone away (only to be replaced with vomiting without warning) for the past few weeks, until this Thursday and Friday. Both days were rough at school and rough throughout the evening. I didn't throw up either day, but dry heaving and gagging are not high on my wish list either! So there is the update... Hopefully the next one will be filled with even more good newes :)

Blogging Help Needed

I know this has nothing to do with little Roo, however I need some blogging help. I have added a ticker but it is too big. Does anyone with blogging experience have any idea how to make it smaller? I'd appreciate any help you can give! I can't spend too long trying to figure it out myself! Justin is already afraid I'm going to become addicted, I have to prove him wrong!

Pictures!

I know I should have included this pictures in my first post; however, they were scanned in at school and were on my school computer. Thank you LJ for sending them to me!

These are the ultrasound pictures from our 12 week appointment. It was actual more like the beginning of my 14th week.

It's A Roo!

So I admit that I am pretty terrible with keeping in touch with people. I always have great intentions, really I do, it just doesn't happen. I did a much better job before I had email. I loved writing a card, putting a stamp on it and sending it to someone. I was a terrific penpal. I am attempting this blog to keep other's informed on what is going on in my and Justin's life. Hopefully I will be better at posting pictures and thoughts than I am at responding to emails. Keep your fingers crossed!

So...why this need for sudden communication you ask? It's a Roo! That makes no sense to anyone but the Millers and Vitters but I will try to give you the short version. Justin and I are having a baby! Some of you already know this exciting information, but some don't. Now you know why I need to communicate better. Everyone is asking how things are going and I'm excited to share but haven't done a fantastic job. I have been super sick so that is one good reason (excuse), but probably the only one.

Roo is our baby. The name comes from an inside joke with Jessica and Jeffry on a Miller/Vitters ski trip last winter. The long story short is that if we have a boy his name will come from Justin's Grandpa. His first name happened to be Rueben. No worries, that's not on the list - the middle name is. However, Jessica and Jeffry loved that idea and immediately started calling our yet-to- be-conceived child "Roo". We when told our families we were having a baby both Jessica and Jeffry said something to the effect of "It's a Roo". So Roo it is, until a real name is given. Even then, Roo it will always be to some people.

I am starting my 16th week and the due date is May 1, 2009. I will give more details later but this post has become amazingly long, so that's it for now. I PROMISE to post again very soon.