24 weeks

Today I had my 24 week appointment. Today we also said good bye to Joni. (Sad face for us but happy face for Roy and Bri!) In just a few weeks, we'll say good bye to Aunt Connie. (Sad face for us but happy face for her getting to see her doggy and boys again.) Then, in late July, I'll head back to the good ol' USA to have this little girl who may  have a name but we just aren't quite positive yet. Lots going on.

I'll also say good bye this summer to numerous friends who are leaving the island for their assignment. People like Carla and Kristy and Sonia.

I had my 24 week appointment today. My NP (nurse practitioner) encouraged me today with some good news. I gained 5 pounds. My best weight gain yet. This pregnancy, due to the sickness, I've struggled gaining weight. But that 5 pounds puts me right on schedule. I am measuring perfectly as well. All good news.

My sleep and the nausea continue to be difficult parts of my everyday, but I am working on taking those one day at a time, not worrying about the future, and living in the moment. I continue to use Ambien to sleep which I would really prefer not to have to do. I also continue to struggle with the nausea/morning sickness. Some days are really bad. Other days are pretty good. She told me again today that just because I am still dealing with this at 24 weeks does not mean it will for sure stay all 40 weeks. That was helpful to hear!

Thank you for all of you who are praying for me. I so appreciate all the encouragement!

Friday Funnies

Joni: "When I get home, I'm going to try to order some new superhero costumes for you on the computer."
Sidge: "You can order it from Daddy's computer. He has an ordering computer."
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Sidge: "Who is older. You or Mommy?"
Joni: "I'm older than your Mommy."
Sidge: "But her head is higher in the seat."
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Sidge used the phrases, "I didn't realize that," and "I'm interested in Tennis."
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Joni: "What is your favorite fruit?"
Isaac: "Apples."
Sidge: "Grapes.'
Isaac: "And maybe chocolate donuts."
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Joni: "I'm 25."
Isaac: "I heard you say 62."

My birthday

I got this poem from my Dad today. How lucky I am to have the parents I have and to have been blessed with the life I have been given. Happy birthday to me.

 

I remember the day when Wendi was born,

I cried when I held her, my heart was torn.

Here she was, my firstborn child,

And she was a girl;  God had smiled!

 

She’s thirty-six today, I still have the thought

That she is the gift my great God wrought!

Her life is a testament to what daughters can be,

She lights up the life of her earthly daddy!

Not leaving yet

Last night Sidge had a good cry. He cried because, "I don't want Joni to go back to Florida forever."

I remember crying when I was little when I had to say good bye. I still do that. I still feel that way. It's hard to keep saying good bye to everyone. Some people say they are used to it. That that's just how life is for the military. But I just haven't gotten used to it yet.

Good thing Joni isn't leaving for another couple of days! Man we love having her here!

Triple Birthday Party!

We had three friends all having a birthday within 2 weeks of each other. So we decided to combine them into a little party.

Frank and Claire's son Gavin was turning 3.

Mike & Carla's guy Max was turning 4.

And of course, our Isaac was 5!

I love this picture of the two brothers being boys.

Cupcakes courtesy of Carla the great!

Here is a picture of my neighbor and great friend, Carla and her husband Mike.

Opening presents with Daddy and Mommy.

It was a superhero themed party!

Claire's son Jacob is older than the other kids and is a constant source of entertainment for them!

Frank and their baby girl Bria.

JB and his baby girl Abigail!

Captain America!

Me trying to get in on the festivities.

Our friends Nick and Kristy with their new little Liam.

Buddies eating lunch together.

Abigail loves her Ms. Carla.

Sonia, Carla and me (I realized I have no pictures of our friend Jenn who was there! Sorry Jenn!)

Claire, Connie, and Sonia.

Joni is here for the party! (And always a super good sport!)

More superheroes.

Love this lil' guy.

And this lil' guy.

Great buddy Jackson.

Joni is here!

So many pictures to go through! Here is a picture of Joni dressed as a Superhero for Isaac's Azore's birthday party. Stay tuned for many more pictures. She's cut back, but there are still so many pics to go through!

Friday Funnies

After our flight to the USA Sidge told me, "I'm too tired to even eat."
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Abigail makes a sign for "chapstick" where she rubs her fingers on her lips. When Joni said she was going to play Chopsticks on the piano, Abigail began to make the sign for Chapstick.
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Me: "What branch of the military is Daddy in?"
Sidge: "Ummm ..."
Me: "Is he in the Army?"
Sidge: "No. He's in the Clinic."
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Me: "Sidge, tell Joni if I am going to have a boy or a girl."
Sidge: "Abigail is going to have a sister!"
Joni: "Well aren't you going to have a sister too?"
Sidge: "No. I already have one."

Connie's boys

Connie's sons: Casey and Colin, just boarded their flight to head back to the States. Here are a few pics of their visit here.

 Colin and Sidge.

Colin and Scrubs.

They did a lot of touring.

Casey is an artist. He got into the Magnatiles!

Casey teaching the boys to skateboard. First Sidge. Casey is a GREAT skateboarder.

Now Isaac.