4 months and counting!

We are in month 4!

How big is the baby now? About five inches long and more than three and a half ounces — the size of your open hand. Body fat (baby's, that is) is beginning to form and will continue to accumulate through the end of the pregnancy. By the time the baby is born, body fat will make up about two-thirds of his/her weight.
The baby is almost certainly listening up by now. In fact, loud noises — the dog barking, the doorbell ringing — will actually startle the baby. The baby's eyes (which have fortunately finished their migration to the front of his or her head) are making small side-to-side movements and can even perceive some light, though the eyelids are still sealed. And since practice makes perfect, the baby is sharpening his/her sucking and swallowing skills. In fact, most of the survival reflexes that the baby will have at birth are being perfected in utero right now.
And here's some proof that the baby is truly one of a kind! Within the next week or so, the pads on the baby's fingertips and toes will become adorned with completely individual swirls and creases (aka fingerprints).
(taken from www.whattoexpect.com)

Up Up and Away!

Scott and I went rock climbing with the Loys and Mike on Saturday. It is Monday and I am still sore! Wow! It takes loads of muscle strength to climb. We had so much fun! Josh and Anne were so patient with us and kept us very safe. Not only did we get fantastic exercise, but we walked away feeling accomplished. We tackled a task that we had never really done before (other than a rock wall…but this was totally different!).

We went to Kings and Queens Bluff here in Clarksville. Who knew that such a serene place sat in the middle of Clarksville? If you haven’t gone there…do! It’s wonderful…and needless to say- simply beautiful.

On to the next adventure!

PS. We have got 90% of our Christmas shopping done! We went this past weekend and shopped till we dropped=) 44 days till Christmas Day!

Catch me if you can!

Baby decided to be funny and swim fast every time Dr Anderson tried to take a heartbeat measure. It was hilarious. We’ve got a mover and a shaker on our hands! Of course, I kept laughing which made the heartbeat thing sound even crazier! Finally, he got baby to stay still long enough to hear the heartbeat and get a good measure. Everything looks good!

Our next appt is Dec 9. Always a fun time for Scott and I!

A place for Baby Combs!

Hooray! After much thought and prayer, Scott and I have committed to an in-home sitter for Baby Combs. She's wonderful and we feel blessed to know her. She has 'raised' several (ooodles and ooodles) kids locally...and I have heard nothing but excellence and love about her and the friendly/structure (smile) environment she runs.
One decision down...a few more million to go!

Feeling better and better…I have started swimming as part of my cross-training….love it! It feels so great to be weightless…and get an excellent workout!

Some days I have great running days where I can run on pace…and sometimes Baby Combs has different plans...and I just slow my pace down. I definitely (100% of the time) listen to my body. No worries=)

Happy Day!

Grrr..Ahh...Geez

It happened. I am officially a victim of credit card fraud. Someone stole my credit card # and went to town buying well over $1000 worth of stuff from multiple stores today. I was on the phone for an hour straightening out the situation, making sure I will get a full refund, and cancelling my card all together. Scary! The credit card company called and asked if it was true that I was spending crazy amounts of money- several states away- in a matter of an hour. I assured him that 'no, I was not shopping' but that 'I had just returned from one of my Favorite restaurants (Lovin Spoonful) with a few buddies.' Grrrr....Ahhh...Geez!
Beware friends! It can happen to you! I have not a clue what happened…but I do know now that I am definitely more aware of how I use my card. (ps. My card was in my wallet the entire time.)

2 words: Hope Floats

2 words: Hope Floats. This is my all-time favorite cd…and I lost it somewhere between high school and college (or in Blake’s car)….super bummed out. I casually mentioned that this was my favorite cd a looong time ago to Scott….and in conversation mentioned that when I go past a music store, I try to find it...and have tried for years. Anyhoo, my dear, precious Husband surprised me with it last night…AND had my favorite clothing store gift card attached to it=) I went to bed smiling and woke up smiling….1) I LOVE this cd. It’s uplifting. It’s romantic. It’s happy. It’s fun to sing to. 2) and most importantly, the fact that he listened and gave me a thoughtful gift...means the world.
(this is a much bigger deal than you will ever know. For college graduation, I got kids plastic binoculars…. Very interesting. Great for all that bird watching I do! ha ha)
Scott has earned mega bonus points!

My next appointment is this Friday! It’s hard to believe that I will be ‘officially’ 4 months next Friday. Time is going fast!

This is the best I have felt of the 14/15 weeks thus far. So yea! It’s funny, I get little email messages a few times a week from http://www.whattoexpect.com/. The messages are catered to the week/stage pregnancy I’m in. So far, all the symptoms that are normal for that week….are the symptoms that I really do have. It’s amazing to me the research and thought that has gone behind all this. Because the messages are pretty accurate depending on the stage=)

Names? No, we haven’t thought of any keepers yet. Probably will wait till we find out what baby Combs is.

17 days till my race in Knoxville! I have a 9miler this Saturday….once I get passed that…I will be good. Time to taper after that….love taper time.

Still wearing my normal clothes. I can definitely feel changes…but so far they are not outward changes. I’m definitely in a crazy in-between stage. Not skinny. Not fat. In the middle. Should be an interesting transition.

Until the next time….Have a blessed day!

Welcome Home John Hill

Last night we had the great privilege of having dinner (kudos to Blackhorse!) with John (Betsy’s hubby) who just got home from 15 month deployment in Iraq. What a hero he is to us….and loads more. Thanks for serving our Nation, John. It’s because of heros’ like you (and Travis Humkey, and everyone else!!) we are able to live freely. I hope that our Nation will never forget the sacrifice our Troops make to help secure our freedom, etc. Seeing a Soldier is a humble reminder to me.

The other day, our brick house was shaking…I knew that Chinook’s (the one’s with double spinners) were flying by. Scott and I ran to our back porch and saw an incredible site- 3 of them flying somewhat low! I love living so close to Ft Campbell….as we are always in the presence of bravery and honor. As a Clarksvillian, I have the opportunity to interact and help and serve and give back. I’m sad for the parts of our Country that do not have this tremendous advantage.

We are praying for our Soldiers! Thank you for your service!