Lucas turns THREE!!!

I know I didn't give birth to Lucas, but he is more a son to me than one could ever be.  Lucas and I met when he was only 10 months old.  I can't believe how fast time flies!!  Pete and I, and all those around us, are so blessed to have Lucas in our lives.  We and cannot thank God enough for His gift of this precious child to us.  He is such a loving, ambitious, caring and energetic individual.  We love you so much Lucas!!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

10 Months old

Lucas' birthday cake I made

Trucks and 'sheens of course!

He wanted to open gifts in his room

 

He got a CARS bike!

Some rambling

    I haven't been too great about posting often, I'm sorry!!  So, for that reason you'll get a bunch of information in these recent posts!
Well, here's the lastest....My nausea is GONE!!! WAHOO!!!  But...that doesn't necessarily mean I am feeling better.... A couple weeks ago I came down with a slight head cold.  Knowing I have a fairly strong immune system and thinking it could possibly be allergies I hoped & prayed to wait it out without taking any medication (because I'm not supposed to take certain ones while being pregnant).  However, a week later it started to get worse.  My head was really congested, I had an ear ache, my throat was sore, nose running and everything.  Praise God though, I didn't have a high temperature.  So, I went to work this past Saturday and as the day went on my eyes started to get really really red and irritable.  I kept praying 'Please God don't let it be Pink Eye!!"  I was not comfortable, and mind you, not on any medications!  Sunday morning I woke up and my eyes SO very swollen, I looked like a raccoon!  So, I called the 'on call' Dr. and she suggested that I go to the ER and have it checked out before it got any worse, or spread if it was in fact Pink Eye.  Instead of heading to church that morning, Pete, Lucas and I loaded up in the truck and drove to the ER.  Thankfully the Dr. there was able to see me very quickly, and even more thankfully, it is not Pink Eye!!  He put me on a safe antibiotic for the baby to heal both my eyes and cold and said it should get better soon.  Well, here it is about a week later and I can FINALLY say I am SLOWLY starting to feel better.  As bad as it was I wish I took a picture of my eyes so I can look back on it, but I didn't take any.  What is this baby doing to me?!!  My immune system and entire body seem to have shut down!!  So, with all this going on I have been walking around on pins and needles wondering how much of it will affect the baby.  I mean my nightly coughing attacks cannot be good for that little one!
    This past Tuesday Pete and I went to my 20 week appointment.  I was so nervous and just wanted to hear that little heartbeat and be assured that all was well.  Well, all is well.  I need to be trusting in God more - geesh!!  The doc again and again reassured me that my medications I am taking as well as the baby are completely healthy.  He even took an ultrasound of the baby to ease our mind a little more.  I was so filled with joy that my eyes swelled up and tears flowed (not helping my stuffy nose, but oh well).  Our baby is doing wonderful and everything looks good!  PRAISE GOD!!

Week 20 - slowly getting bigger!

week 20 - the button on my jeans are getting tighter....

Tuesday night some friends of ours invited us down the the park in the nearby town of Westerly.  So we packed a picnic, a soccer ball and some blankets and headed down.  Lucas had so much fun hanging out with the other kids.  It was such a beautiful night.  Thanks Ang and Matt for inviting us!!

Lucas and Eli

Daddy trying to teach Lucas how to batt

    On Wednesday my mom and grandmother came down for a little 'maternity time'.  We went to Babies R US and registered for some much needed baby items!!  There are so many things!!  Then, we went to the mall and they bough me my first maternity clothes!  Oh my gosh they are SOOO comfortable!!  Thank you so much for a wonderful day!  It won't be long before the little peanut is here....

Well, that just about wraps us the past few weeks.  I'll try to post more often next time.  Bye for now!

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."  Matthew 11:28-30

Just some updates...

This rainy weather lately has really taken a toll on the mood around the house.  I thank God constantly for the change in seasons and weather, but come on, why is it taking so long for summer to come?!!!  We've been working around the house a lot lately, however the sun would greatly help the grass to grow a little faster and thicker!  Nonetheless, I know God's got a plan for this weather so I guess I'll just leave it in His hands.
Today marks week 19 for me.  According to several pregnancy websites our baby is now the size of a mango!  He/she is growing like crazy and his/her brain is starting to designate specialized areas for smell, taste hearing, vision and touch! I'm getting so anxious to meet this little one!!!

At our last appointment we were hoping to schedule our gender scan, but our Dr. asked us to wait an extra 4 weeks (at wk. 24) to have a more accurate reading.  I kept telling myself that I could wait till the baby was born to know the sex, but now I want to know!  I forgot to mention in my last post, but I timidly asked our Dr. at our 16 wk. appointment the dreaded question I had about being able to ride or not.  He said I could, as long as I was comfortable - probably for about 2 more weeks.  I was like 'WHAT?!!  only 2 more weeks?!!  I don't think so!!"  He said, the size of my belly would determine how balanced and comfortable I am while riding.  Thankfully I am still very tiny and not growing too fast so I am hopeful that I'll be comfortable up there for AWHILE longer.  I told the Dr. (and continually tell Pete and my mom) that I am very careful!!

Well that's about it for now.  Nothing too much is happening besides our daily prayers for the SUN!!  Here are some pictures of Lucas riding Caida the other day.  Blessings to all!

Lucas and Ashleigh Day!

Last Wednesday, (I know, I'm behind in posting...) Lucas and I got to spend some quality time together.  His latest interest has been dolphins and wanting to swim/pet them.  Originally I told him that we'll have to save our money so we can buy a plane ticket to Florida.  However, shortly after telling him this, my brilliant husband suggested that we make the 15 minute trip and go to the Mystic Aquarium!  Well, duh, why couldn't I think of that!
Lucas had so much fun watching the Sea Lion show, putting his hands in the fish tank, waddling like a penguin and so much more!!  Unfortunately though, there weren't any dolphins.  Apparently they replaced that show with the sea lion show.  Needless to say there was plenty to see and keep him entertained.  He pretty much walked around the whole aquarium kissing like the fishies.  It was so cute. He also kept trying to look for "sea-horsies" - those with 4 legs and a tail.  I tried explaining to him that horsies that live in the water look different than those in our backyard.  I think he eventually understood that they are two different kinds of creatures.  All in all we had a great time!

Lucas and the Beluga Whale

Beluga Whale

Sea Lion show

They came out right in front of us!

CHEESE!!! - My favorite picture!

Week 16

It's hard to believe I'm already at week 16, 4 months!  Eeek!  Yesterday Pete and I went to our monthly checkup and we were able to hear the heartbeat again.  It was so much stronger and easier to hear than at week 12.  The Doc said all is well so praise God!  My 'morning' sickness has slowly subsided, however I have still been feeling really nauseous at night.  I keep waking every day with hopes it will be better, but I guess the baby and my body have a different plan.  But, nonetheless we couldn't be more thrilled that the baby is so far healthy and growing normally.  Here's a picture of my little baby bump.  It's not showing to much yet for the general public, but my pants are definitely getting tighter!  I have to admit that during church this Sunday I had to unbutton them...!

Week 16

Way too short weekend!

This Sunday we drove to Pete's Aunt and Uncle's house in Cheshire, CT to visit with family and to relax for the day.  It was so beautiful out, we certainly enjoyed the warm spring weather!  Here are some pictures of us taking in breaths of fresh air!

Lucas riding in the BARBIE Jeep

Way too young to be driving, but he got the hang of it quick!

Aunty 'woo'

Charley and Julia joined us later because they were busy WINNING a fishing tournament!

Before we knew it the squirt guns came out

Pool time! 

It was a fun and exhausting day - the drool says it all....