Much to be greatful for

We had another 4 week check up today(we are 17 weeks--this changes each Tuesday for any that don't know), and all is very well!  Baby's heartbeat was 150 bpm, and we could even hear it moving!  I am back to the weight that I was before we got pregnant, so she was very glad to see that.

Much excitement has gone on for baby to hear.  My sister got engaged on Thursday 9/18 to Nathan.  He had asked for my dad's blessing the day before, and then proposed at Anandale Golf Couse on the 16th (most beautiful) hole!  They will wed July 2009.  

Also, I will be baptized at Church on Friday, October 17th--I am so excited about this, and think it will be wonderful to share with baby!

Football

I love fall!  We have football--the Badgers and the Pack are undefeated!--, sweater weather, changing leaves--so beautiful!  This brings apple picking, pumpkin carving, and lots of baking, I am so excited!  

Well, this weekend baby Noelke and baby Cassidy(my sister and brother-in-law's baby-to-be) went to their first Notre Dame game.  First of many I am sure.  Lynne is due in 8 weeks, it was so fun to see her progress!  The game was a blast.  We left Chicago in a complete down pour, and got to  Indiana for the game thinking it was a sure bet to be raining the entire time.  Well, the start of the game was 77 degrees!  After half time, the down pour came, and the fans were cheering on the sheeting rain!  It was a blast.  It was a warm, tropical rain--PJ and I joked it felt like we were taking a shower.  

My days have had their ups and downs.  I still have moments where I feel that something will happen again--fears of the last time.  I do have many nights where I wake up at 2, 3 or 4 am, and can't sleep.  I told my dad that it is sometimes nice, I use this time to talk to God.  I am finding out how to  be still and know that He is there.  It refreshes me, and then I just think of how wonderful it will be to see our baby, and I know this experience has taught me to never take a single second for granted.  

Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God."

Breakfast!

So, those of you who know my eating habits (probably most of you since I am so routine!) will appreciate this post!  I was able to eat my usual breakfast this morning!  An egg (sunny side up) on an english muffin with ham!  This has been the first morning since about week six that I have been able to eat real food in the morning.  My supplement has been a protein shake in the morning which is the only thing that would stay down.  It was an exciting morning-so I wanted to share it.  

As for baby--on my way home yesterday over lunch break to go play with Madi, I was at a stoplight and felt a flutter!  Maybe a bit early, but it was not shifting of gas!  I will let you know the next time I feel baby and if it feels the same!

It's Really happening!

Watching the new State Farm commercial yesterday, I found myself crying tears of joy!  This is the one where the dad is holding new baby in the hospital.  It hit me-it's really happening for us!

There are a few books that I love so far: What to expect when expecting, Secrets of the baby whisperer, i'm pregnant, now what do I eat?, and The Expectant Father.   Still having bouts of morning sickness--mostly because of the changing schedules--three weddings in three weeeknds--they were all so lovely, and all had wonderful weather.  It was so great to catch up with friends--and they say the baby can hear, so fun!  All is well with us, how are you?