Much Needed Update

So I've been really busy lately and completely forgot about this, so I have a lot of catching up to do. Starting with the pregnancy, the placenta finally moved out of the way and we are free to go back to normal life! I've only gained about nine pounds in this whole five months, which I'm surprised about but not complaining. I've definitely been feeling Samuel kick, and he's growing so big and fast! At the 18 week ultrasound, he was nine ounces, and at the 21 week ultrasound he was one pound two ounces! We've gotten the crib and changing table/dresser set up, and I got some more clothes to put away.I'm actually a bit bigger than that now, but it's the most recent picture I have. Also, my aunt and cousin are throwing us a shower and a family friend is throwing us another shower. We are so blessed!

David is adjusting well to his job at Amazon and is making a positive impact and good impression on the people there. He even has the opportunity to get a full time permanent job there. Right now he's on contract and technically doesn't work for Amazon itself. He's also begun to get that paternal instinct, which makes me love him even more! We've talked about how we want to raise our son, and he was very upset at the possibility of not being able to go to the showers.

As it gets closer and closer time to have Samuel, I've started thinking about the type of example I want to set for him, and I've realized I am not where I want to be in my spiritual walk. Since Samuel can hear sounds now, I'm starting to read from my Bible to him each day as a part of my quiet time. It's actually really neat to think that I'm essentially reading the Bible to my son. I just really want to be a good influence on him, and I feel like this is really the best way to start.

Speaking of reading, I've been trying to make myself get back into reading, and maybe writing. Since my focus has completely shifted and has been for a while (oh say, about five months), I've been thinking about it some but never actually done anything. To be honest I didn't have the inspiration I once did. It might sound strange, but I ended up getting inspiration from a TV show I started watching- Law and Order:SVU (Special Victims Unit). The shows victims are very often children who have been abused in various ways, and sometimes the agents become personally involved. Watching enough episodes I became the same way because I started thinking about my unborn child and it got me heated. Finally, I've found something else I'm passionate about! It's just a start because I know that's a deep, dark hole I could get into if I did enough research, but since I'm going to be a mom, just thinking about some doing things like that to children makes me disgusted and want to share my voice about it.

In other, more positive news, we are finally in our own place! We have been here for a couple weeks, it's so great to finally be on our own again. We didn't realize just how much living with parents affects us, and our marriage. We are very happy here and hope to stay here a long time. We are very tired of moving every year, and with a child on the way , we need stability. This gives us what we need. I like it because it's far enough away from my parents to be on our own, but close enough that I can just drive over if I need something, or vice versa.

I think that's everything, but it's hard to keep track of what's going on because we've had a lot of changes happen, and it's about to get a lot busier, what with showers (not just mine-my sister-in-law's) and appointments and classes and such. But I will do my best to keep up with it as much as I can. Just a warning though, it may not be that often.

Guess What!

It's a Boy! His name is going to be Samuel Ryan Havener. We were so excited to be able to find out, and now I want to go crazy buying boy things, but David is keeping me on a leash. I did, however, buy his first outfit, as you can see. Oh, and news on the placenta-I'm pretty sure it did move, but not quite enough. I have a doctor appointment at the end of next week, I might be having two more ultrasounds this next month. The anatomy ultrasound, and then the doctor wants me to get a level two ultrasound at a specialist to get a better look at the placenta. They said it was at the edge of the cervix.

Oh, other great news, my sister-in-law is having a girl! So there's going to be a girl and a boy, and it's really exciting. Also, my aunt will soon be able to start planning for my baby shower, which I am super thrilled about! Now we just have to do the registry.

God is Great!

Sorry I've not posted in a while, honestly I simply forgot with everything else going on. David recently got a job at Amazon and it pays well. Also, we've been searching for a place to live, and we've just been approved at an apartment complex we applied at and are moving in May! Praise God! It's actually part of the apartments my parents used to live in, just the cheaper side. It'll be baby's first home.

Speaking of baby, we go next Friday to our ultrasound to see if the placenta has moved, and, after doing some research, I've discovered that it's possible we could find out the sex! I've got somewhat of a baby belly, which I'm very proud of, and I've bought baby's first diapers and wipes, a diaper pail, and just ordered the crib and changer! The last two were the only big things I'm getting, but I was picky in what I wanted. I've been so excited I can hardly stand it! God is awesome!

A Little Bump in the Road

So we had our first appointment yesterday, and everything went well but one. the doctor said the placenta is covering my cervix, so they will do another ultrasound in a month to see if it has moved. Until then, David and I can't be -ahem- *together*. We just need a little prayer that it will move. Now, by move, I don't mean that it actually moves. As my uterus expands, the placenta will gravitate with it, hopefully pulling it away from my cervix. So we need everyone's prayers for strength and that the placenta will move to the place it's supposed to be. Also, David is still trying to find a Youth Pastor job, having some luck with interviews but not getting anywhere after that. We know God has a plan but wish He would show us a little bit more of that plan.

Great News!

So as you can see we had our first ultrasound today! People are right when they say the most beautiful sound in the world is a baby's heartbeat. When I heard it I cried and smiled and just laid there and listened. The heartbeat was 155, and seeing the baby was so amazing! It measured at 12 weeks although I'm only supposed to be 11 weeks and 4 days. It was jumping around and moving, and it was so great to see our baby! In other news, David's interview went well, and should find out something the end of this week or the beginning of next. David really likes the church and the people, and we both really want him to get this job. Please pray.

God's Greatest Blessing!

So I know I haven't updated my blog in a long time, but it's because the one thing worth blogging I couldn't talk about until now. God has decided to bless us with a baby! That's right, I'm pregnant! I'm actually almost three months, and boy has it been interesting. I've definitely had symptoms, and I'm starting to get really excited because I had my first OB appointment, and next week we get to see an ultrasound. I'm thankful beyond words that God has given us this gift.

Something else great that has happened, David has an interview with a church in Dayton, the same day as the ultrasound.

So now that everyone knows, I'll try to keep updating on my pregnancy, as well as David's progress. Thanks for keeping us in your prayers and keep them coming.

Short Update

I know I haven't updated in a while, but there's really not much to say at the moment. If you haven't read my previous post, I edited it to say that I got the hospitality job at Chick-fil-a! I'm even starting out at more than I thought. Normally they do a review after 30 days and if they think you're good enough to be out of training, they'll move you up to normal and give you a small raise. I've only been there two weeks, and my manager (or as they say, director) is so impressed with me that she's going to try to do my review the next time I work, so that I can be bumped up and get my raise. God is awesome!! He's the Great Provider! However, David is still looking for a job, so please send extra prayers his direction. Right now we are really trying to save up some money so we can get our own place. That's about it for now (told you there wasn't much), I'm just focusing on my job and trying to find our own church. My writing has taken a back seat due to work, but hopefully I will get back on track soon.