This has been a hectic week! I just got back from Birmingham...Ford meetings. Our hotel was attached to this super huge mall. Wonderful times. Me, Mom,Dad,Blake,Fran, and Chloe went...Scott is in the middle of bball=) It's GREAT to be home. Enjoyed the trip...but love being home! Scott will have to come with me for now on...as it costs me too much $$ to leave! He went 'shopping' all over town and come home with all kinds of goodies. Thirsty? We have every soda, juice, beverage imaginable in our fridge-etc. He said it was all for the baby...and my cravings. haha. Love that guy! Also, he made the kitty another home, cleaned the fridge and pantry out, unloaded the dishwasher, got grass mowed, bought 2 humongous bags of halloween candy … huumm..what else...the list goes on and on. I found little surprises all night! Being married to Scott is an adventure to say the least!
Interestingly enough, my yucky am feeling has gone away...and has been replaced with a yucky pm feeling. It's the craziest thing. I feel great all day long...and can eat anything. However, once about 5-6pm rolls around...'uugghh' sets in. I just can't seem to swallow anything at night without it making the queesy bug fly over me. Weird! I know! This too shall pass.....
Side note- our first game is next Thurs at HOME. We play Central MO Mules (Brad Loos Team). Come and support if you can! Let the madness begin, baby!
Congrats Laura and Ben Reed...Baby Rex is precious!
Thanks to those posting comments! Appreciated=)
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
First of many Firsts!
Granny and Papaw send this cute ducky outfit for baby Combs. Notice the cute little ducky shoes. HaHa...made me smile=)
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Top 3 Questions, Etc
Wow! I am tired! Hasn’t stopped me from doing anything, but I can tell even more of a difference in my energy level in the past couple weeks. If you call past 8pm and don’t reach me…I’m probably snoozing! Haha! (only if I can get away with it!)
Last Saturday I ran 8 miles. A perfect day to run and be active. I love my new running area: I start from the house and run past the hospital and way way past the Winery, etc…depending on how many miles I have that day. This is also where we bike. Anyhoo, the run went great. Thankfully, there are port-o-potties on the way…and since I feel like I spend my life in the bathroom now…this just makes my running path even more conducive to my schedule=)
We also went to the APSU/TSU game in Nashville with the Midlicks. (Happy 9th birthday, Will!). Football weather is such great weather in the south. Makes me love living here even more.
Feeling pretty good. Other than being tried, I feel pretty good (on most occasions).
The ‘excitement’ support from all friends and family has been tremendous. Thank you all for your hugs, phone calls, cards, emails, etc. We are blessed with such a great cloud of strong community!
Here are the top 3 questions- this week- that people have been asking:
1) Do you want a boy or girl?
Scott and I do not have a preference. This apparently has come as a shocker to lots…but God will give us what we are supposed to have. Nothing we can do about it! We will be honestly thrilled with either!
2) What names have you picked out?
Haven’t even begun to think of names. I really haven’t thought about it at all. It will come to us….until then, I know I have 6 months=)
3) What bedroom will you put baby in?
Not even sure. Haven’t thought about this one either. Again, right now, time is on my side. 6 months is a long time. It’s a half of a year!!!! Haha…I’m sure we’ll decide sooner or later.
Scott and I have both been very lax thus far…and probably will be. Yes, we are thrilled beyond words with how God has blessed us already…but not consumed=) So if I’m not doing cartwheels to show my excitement, know that I’m just probably tired=) haha
Homework for you:
What lessons can you pass along? Email me! (Saying stuff verbally won’t stick…email me!) I want to compile a book of ‘friend’s advice’ for Scott and I to look on for years to come. (what items are a must to have? Items that are not so important? Advice....ETC)
This weekend is APSU homecoming. We will be out and about…so if you are around, hope to see you! No, won’t be doing the AP 5k this year…will be running but not at race pace. I am, however, training for a 15k in Knoxville. This 10 mile race is on Nov 22…I will be running with Herm, Ashley O, and Brooke!
Happy day to all!
Last Saturday I ran 8 miles. A perfect day to run and be active. I love my new running area: I start from the house and run past the hospital and way way past the Winery, etc…depending on how many miles I have that day. This is also where we bike. Anyhoo, the run went great. Thankfully, there are port-o-potties on the way…and since I feel like I spend my life in the bathroom now…this just makes my running path even more conducive to my schedule=)
We also went to the APSU/TSU game in Nashville with the Midlicks. (Happy 9th birthday, Will!). Football weather is such great weather in the south. Makes me love living here even more.
Feeling pretty good. Other than being tried, I feel pretty good (on most occasions).
The ‘excitement’ support from all friends and family has been tremendous. Thank you all for your hugs, phone calls, cards, emails, etc. We are blessed with such a great cloud of strong community!
Here are the top 3 questions- this week- that people have been asking:
1) Do you want a boy or girl?
Scott and I do not have a preference. This apparently has come as a shocker to lots…but God will give us what we are supposed to have. Nothing we can do about it! We will be honestly thrilled with either!
2) What names have you picked out?
Haven’t even begun to think of names. I really haven’t thought about it at all. It will come to us….until then, I know I have 6 months=)
3) What bedroom will you put baby in?
Not even sure. Haven’t thought about this one either. Again, right now, time is on my side. 6 months is a long time. It’s a half of a year!!!! Haha…I’m sure we’ll decide sooner or later.
Scott and I have both been very lax thus far…and probably will be. Yes, we are thrilled beyond words with how God has blessed us already…but not consumed=) So if I’m not doing cartwheels to show my excitement, know that I’m just probably tired=) haha
Homework for you:
What lessons can you pass along? Email me! (Saying stuff verbally won’t stick…email me!) I want to compile a book of ‘friend’s advice’ for Scott and I to look on for years to come. (what items are a must to have? Items that are not so important? Advice....ETC)
This weekend is APSU homecoming. We will be out and about…so if you are around, hope to see you! No, won’t be doing the AP 5k this year…will be running but not at race pace. I am, however, training for a 15k in Knoxville. This 10 mile race is on Nov 22…I will be running with Herm, Ashley O, and Brooke!
Happy day to all!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Run Casey Run!
YES! to answer the most popular question: I have been keeping up my running! It's been great, actually. Along side running, I've been doing yoga and pilates...and walking a ton (thanks to my dear Miss Molly). Although everything I once knew as normal in my body has completely changed, and although my energy level has greatly decreased...I have found that I truly feel better after I have exercised. Also, although the queasy bug likes to visit about every 2-3 hours...I now know to keep a little food on my stomach. I eat small (healthy) snacks to minimize the nauseous feeling. I've learned that as long as I keep on my normal routine (work, exercise, etc)...that I do not feel as yucky if I am doing something and am occupied. So on I go!
Last weekend Scott and I went to Sharp Top Cove a Young life Property in Georgia. Our YL kids from C-ville went…so we went as adult guests and simply had a blast! Very rewarding trip. Anyhoo, I know I was physically active from the moment I woke up till the moment I went to bed…long days to say the least. However, it felt so wonderful to be so active (and not lazy!). Also, it was a dream for me to have Scott at a YL camp…finally after all these years, he was able to go and see exactly where my heart is: YL. To see him step up and serve the kids…was awesome!
Which brings me to my last point- Scott has been wonderful x’s 10 throughout these past 12 weeks. Really, think about something fantastic and multiply it. He has been very hands on and loves to learn and grow with me. Very supportive and I couldn’t ask for anything more. He has been to every doc appt and shows his excitement in fun ways! Very grateful for a Husband that welcomes this huge change in our lives. Scott is one of the best people I know…I am lucky enough that he ‘recruited me’ and ask me to be his life-long partner. Love you, babe!
Last weekend Scott and I went to Sharp Top Cove a Young life Property in Georgia. Our YL kids from C-ville went…so we went as adult guests and simply had a blast! Very rewarding trip. Anyhoo, I know I was physically active from the moment I woke up till the moment I went to bed…long days to say the least. However, it felt so wonderful to be so active (and not lazy!). Also, it was a dream for me to have Scott at a YL camp…finally after all these years, he was able to go and see exactly where my heart is: YL. To see him step up and serve the kids…was awesome!
Which brings me to my last point- Scott has been wonderful x’s 10 throughout these past 12 weeks. Really, think about something fantastic and multiply it. He has been very hands on and loves to learn and grow with me. Very supportive and I couldn’t ask for anything more. He has been to every doc appt and shows his excitement in fun ways! Very grateful for a Husband that welcomes this huge change in our lives. Scott is one of the best people I know…I am lucky enough that he ‘recruited me’ and ask me to be his life-long partner. Love you, babe!
Week 12- The baby's growth
Week 12...here is where the baby is growth wise! (took from an email I get weekly from www.whattoexpect.com)
This week marks a turning point for your baby. The herculean task of developing new bodily structures is nearing an end as most of your baby's systems are fully formed. Now comes the maintenance phase, during which the systems continue to mature for the next 28 weeks and the organs get to work.
Your little fetus weighs as much as half an ounce now, and the crown-to-rump length is about two and a half inches (the size of a large plum — busily working his or her way through the whole produce department). It's hard to believe but your baby has more than doubled in size during the past three weeks. And that's just on the outside — there's plenty going on inside too. The digestive system is beginning to flex its digestive muscle — literally — as it starts practicing contraction movements, a skill your baby will need after birth to push food through the digestive tract. The pituitary gland at the base of the brain has started producing hormones. And the bone marrow is making white blood cells, which will one day help your baby fight infection (including all those germs passed around the snot-nosed playgroup).
This week marks a turning point for your baby. The herculean task of developing new bodily structures is nearing an end as most of your baby's systems are fully formed. Now comes the maintenance phase, during which the systems continue to mature for the next 28 weeks and the organs get to work.
Your little fetus weighs as much as half an ounce now, and the crown-to-rump length is about two and a half inches (the size of a large plum — busily working his or her way through the whole produce department). It's hard to believe but your baby has more than doubled in size during the past three weeks. And that's just on the outside — there's plenty going on inside too. The digestive system is beginning to flex its digestive muscle — literally — as it starts practicing contraction movements, a skill your baby will need after birth to push food through the digestive tract. The pituitary gland at the base of the brain has started producing hormones. And the bone marrow is making white blood cells, which will one day help your baby fight infection (including all those germs passed around the snot-nosed playgroup).
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
3-2-1 Say Cheese!
So, on separate occasions, we got together with both sides of the family. Scott and I, being the picture-taking-lovers we are, told the family that 'while we are all together, let's take a family picture!' I set the camera on a 10 second timer...to take 3 pics in a row real fast. As we were counting down- Scott yelled, 'We're having a baby!' The results are priceless! 2 of the pictures are in the previous post. Exciting! Shocking!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Come April or May?
Hello all! I always told myself that I would start a blog when the Combs Crew expands....well, good news! Come April or May...baby Combs is on the way! Miss Molly is going to be a big sister! Due date is May 1, 2009. I am a few days short of being 3 months pregnant. WOW! We made a personal decision to wait and share the wonderful news until the 1st Trimester is out of the way. Please join us in celebrating and praying for our newest addition.
My hope for the blog is to remain in strong communication throughout the whole pregnancy and well beyond with all of our dear friends and family.
Milestones we have reached so far: we saw the baby! we heard the babies heart beat!
Our Dr is the wonderful man here in Clarksville: Dr Jeff Anderson...great family friend. We are blessed to have him be our expert!
Scott and I have been most thrilled to share this news...we have held it in for nearly 6 weeks!
My hope for the blog is to remain in strong communication throughout the whole pregnancy and well beyond with all of our dear friends and family.
Milestones we have reached so far: we saw the baby! we heard the babies heart beat!
Our Dr is the wonderful man here in Clarksville: Dr Jeff Anderson...great family friend. We are blessed to have him be our expert!
Scott and I have been most thrilled to share this news...we have held it in for nearly 6 weeks!
Thanks for your support!
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