Tis the Season

Not Christmas...
Tis the season for Titus to make his appearance!
He is due to arrive on the last day of Spring.

As you know, I have been sick for the past 5 weeks and could not figure out what to do to get rid of it.  I was feeling okay enough to go to work on most days but every once in a while I did not want to get out of bed. I thought I was over it on Wednesday, but then got home from work and it "hit me". Like literally "hit me", in such a way that I cannot explain it to anyone except my doctor. I went in to work late Thursday, not feeling quite well. This morning I got a call telling me to not come into work. Such a blessing from the Lord! I am feeling alright, but I don't want to push myself. Tomorrow will also be my final day at the Swim School. I was only working Saturdays from 9-1, but it was rushing my Saturdays and I'm getting worn out. I thought I could be that super-mom, but not right now.

Maybe this sickness will finally go away??

Ryan is still working at the church and as a carpenter. He was able to travel down to Cedarville with our pastor to help him work on his grandmother's basement. Her basement was flooded a couple of weeks ago when all the snow melted and we got a lot of rain. I love that Ryan is able to use the skills that he has developed over the years to be able to help others, even if that means not having him at home for a couple of days.

I have been thinking about what I will be doing while on maternity leave, assuming I will have a tiny bit of free time where I'm not falling asleep while changing a diaper. I have decided to open my own Etsy shop. If you don't know what Etsy is, look up the website, it'll change your life! I'm hoping to make baby items such as burp clothes, fancy onesies, hats, etc. Cute baby stuff that I would be proud to show off in public with Titus, you know what I mean?! If it is successful, I am hoping to be able to cut back on hours so that I can be home with Titus as much as possible. Be on the lookout for a link to the site in the next few weeks!

How has Titus been growing the past couple of weeks? He is 27 weeks today!! We have made it to the third trimester! Hearing is now complete and his retinas have formed. He is about 15 inches long and 2 1/4 pounds. He is able to see more light and hear more sounds. The eyelids are opening now and he is starting to blink! He is kicking, punching, and hiccupping like crazy!

What food cravings do you have? Homemade chocolate chip cookies, pears, yogurt, and bananas with peanut butter.

What food aversions do you have? still chocolate (thank goodness!)

How can you pray for us? Please pray that with these couple days off that I can finally kick this sickness (idk what to even call it!). Pray that we would be able to enjoy the time that we have together, now that I am feeling better and have some more free time. I did not pass my first glucose test on Monday (which I blame on the sickness), so I have to spend 3 hours Monday morning taking another one at the Health Center. Pray that I pass! Ryan and I are both ready for our vacation to Florida this July! Ready for a little break, sunshine, clean air, and showing off Titus :)

{Titus 3:4-8}

Our Sick Month

It has been quite the busy past couple of weeks. I have been sick with a cold that led to a sinus infection. I gave in and called the doctor this past Thursday and got an antibiotic. I am pretty much all cleared up now, but Ryan has caught it. This post is to brag about my wonderful husband during the past couple of weeks. While I was sick I was still working 6 days a week.  The first week of getting sick, Ryan made dinner every night. During the second week he kept up with cleaning the apartment and we went to create baby registries. This past Friday began the third trimester (and I had a pretty terrible week at work on top of being sick). Ryan surprised me by picking me up from work to go for dinner, he also had Godiva chocolate truffles, planned on dessert trip but we were full.  We got our first baby items for Titus this past weekend, so we decided to clean out the apartment and make room in the nursery. It is starting to sink in that Titus will be here in just 3 months! On a side note, Milo (our puppy) turns one next Monday! To celebrate, we're taking him to the vet then to get his hair cut. He's excited, like always.

How has Titus been growing the past few weeks?  He begins dreaming (of what, I wonder?).  He has wrinkled skin.  His eyelashes and eyebrows are noticeable.  His brain is growing quickly and his taste buds are developing. He is able to hear completely. He is about 13 1/2 inches long and weights about 1 1/2 lbs. His nostrils are beginning to open.

What food craving do you have?  Oranges, orange juice, broccoli salad, and Skittles.

What food aversions do you have? Chocolate (I know, strange).

How can you pray for us? Me with working with small children and all the bending over that I do. I'm finding out quickly that I am limited in how far I can bend over to pick items or children up. Ryan would be able to defeat this sickness and that we won't catch it again during the next couple of months. Continuing healthy growth of our Little Man.

We are planning a trip to Orlando this summer with
my parents and 7 y/o niece. Lots of photos to be
taken in this cute hate and bibdana I found at H&M!

I look huge in these pictures, but some people still
can't tell that I'm pregnant! I feel HUGE!

{Titus 3:4-8}