Symptoms - Morning sickness is almost non-existent at this point! Praise Jesus!! :) A little tired, but manageable. All in all, feeling great!
Memorable Moments – Celebrating Jared's birthday. :) Addi falling asleep and then laughing hysterically five minutes later...in her sleep. So cute! Feeling the baby move...I've felt him move quite a bit for the last three or four weeks, but every time I feel him move, I love it like it's the first time ever.
Feelings / Thoughts – Excited, but there is so much to do. I feel like I haven't been able to enjoy being pregnant as much this time around because I have so much going on. That kind-of bums me out and I really want to change this, especially since this will probably be my last pregnancy. One thing's for sure though, our little guy is very much loved and we are so excited he's going to be in our family!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Blog Sabbatical
I took a bit of a blog sabbatical because I just couldn't find the words to type how I have been feeling recently. Jared and I have known or known of couples who have miscarried in the past four months. Seven miscarriages in total. We also know or know of a few couples who are trying to conceive, but each month are faced with the reality that their dreams are placed on hold for yet another month. It's heartbreaking. We've been there. We never miscarried, but we know the agony of hoping, praying, dreaming and then waiting. I can't help but think of the couples I know whose dreams have been delayed and wonder why God, a God who is full of love, is allowing them to suffer so deeply. But I also know that we serve an amazing God who has planned every detail of our lives before we were born (it's true, just read Psalm 139). His timing is perfect and wonderful and so far the story He has written for my life has been better than I could have ever imagined.
Honestly though, I've felt almost guilty being pregnant a second time, especially so soon after having our first miracle baby, when there are people still waiting for their first child. If I were still trying to conceive, I don't know if I'd like someone like me very much. It doesn't seem fair that I've been blessed with two miracles. And it's not. I'm not some wonderful Christian who deserves showers of blessings. I make mistakes every day of my life. I don't read the Bible or pray as much as I should, I don't always turn to God first, I don't always find it easy to trust God. I'm as imperfect of a Christian as they come. There are people I know who would love to have a child who are WAY more qualified and deserving to be a parent than me. One thing I've learned though, there's no rhyme and reason as to why some people have to wait longer for a child (or anything else for that matter) than others. We all have our trials and tests...it's part of life. God uses those to reveal Himself to us and it's not up to me to tell Him who is or is not deserving of specific trials. So, I have made up my mind, to not question, but instead to stand in the gap...especially for those couples who are near and dear to my heart. I plan to pray for them daily...even when they don't feel they can pray for themselves. And one day, when I hold their firstborns, I will be overjoyed knowing that these precious couples have an appreciation for their children that can only come from going through the "fire" first.
Honestly though, I've felt almost guilty being pregnant a second time, especially so soon after having our first miracle baby, when there are people still waiting for their first child. If I were still trying to conceive, I don't know if I'd like someone like me very much. It doesn't seem fair that I've been blessed with two miracles. And it's not. I'm not some wonderful Christian who deserves showers of blessings. I make mistakes every day of my life. I don't read the Bible or pray as much as I should, I don't always turn to God first, I don't always find it easy to trust God. I'm as imperfect of a Christian as they come. There are people I know who would love to have a child who are WAY more qualified and deserving to be a parent than me. One thing I've learned though, there's no rhyme and reason as to why some people have to wait longer for a child (or anything else for that matter) than others. We all have our trials and tests...it's part of life. God uses those to reveal Himself to us and it's not up to me to tell Him who is or is not deserving of specific trials. So, I have made up my mind, to not question, but instead to stand in the gap...especially for those couples who are near and dear to my heart. I plan to pray for them daily...even when they don't feel they can pray for themselves. And one day, when I hold their firstborns, I will be overjoyed knowing that these precious couples have an appreciation for their children that can only come from going through the "fire" first.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
15 Weeks
Symptoms - Morning sickness is still the same. I am starting to show a little bit.
Memorable Moments – We went with some friends to a see a Christmas light show. Addi was mesmorized. Other than that, the only memorable thing that I can think of is that Jared was the sickest I've ever seen him on Saturday night until Monday night. Wow, he helps a lot...by the time it was all said and done, I was exhausted with taking care of everything for Addi and keeping up with the house, etc. Jared - THANK YOU for ALL of your help, love and support. The days you were sick made me realize that I would be more lost without you than I even thought. I love you!!
Feelings / Thoughts – I am really excited about finding out what the gender of our baby is in a couple weeks. I would love to have another daughter, but I would love to have a son, too. Either way, Jared and I will be happy and we are so thankful that God has given us a chance to experience all of this again! :)
We hope you all have a fabulous Christmas!!! :)
Memorable Moments – We went with some friends to a see a Christmas light show. Addi was mesmorized. Other than that, the only memorable thing that I can think of is that Jared was the sickest I've ever seen him on Saturday night until Monday night. Wow, he helps a lot...by the time it was all said and done, I was exhausted with taking care of everything for Addi and keeping up with the house, etc. Jared - THANK YOU for ALL of your help, love and support. The days you were sick made me realize that I would be more lost without you than I even thought. I love you!!
Feelings / Thoughts – I am really excited about finding out what the gender of our baby is in a couple weeks. I would love to have another daughter, but I would love to have a son, too. Either way, Jared and I will be happy and we are so thankful that God has given us a chance to experience all of this again! :)
We hope you all have a fabulous Christmas!!! :)
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Change of Plans
We had a great weekend planned that included fun stuff like picking up Addi's Christmas pictures, a visit to the Billy Graham Library (which has a wonderful Christmas event!), church, and a bonfire and dinner with friends that was to end with a walk around Christmas Town USA. The weekend plans also included the not so fun stuff: shopping at WalMart and Target. Don't get me wrong, Target is one of my favorite places to shop, but all that was on my list to pick up there was diapers and baby food...so, not really all that exciting (though I do love shopping for my baby!). :) I left work at Friday with a plan of spending the evening at home with my favorites. This plan worked out wonderfully!
Fast forward to Saturday morning. We were getting ready when I heard the sirens at 9:00. I totally forgot that this was the Saturday the town Fire Department was coming around on a fire truck with a man dressed as Santa on the top of the truck and firmen hanging off the sides and giving children goody bags. While I didn't expect a goody bag for Addi, I insisted that we have her see all the commotion. The fire truck finally made its way through our subdivision and to our house around 10:15. By this time it was snowing and icing slightly which made for an exciting, picturesque moment when the truck came around (which Addi LOVED!), but the roads were just a little icy (really it wasn't anything, but Jared was nervous) causing me to postpone my shopping trips to later. Jared had to work from noon to four and I didn't want to take Addi with me (seriously it is a little difficult trying to find the best bargain and bang for our buck with a nine month old screaming because she doesn't like to be in the cart), so I decided that we should go to the Billy Graham library on Monday night so that Jared could watch Addi while I shopped. Then we remembered the lights in the town beside of us which are beautiful and wonderful, but cause utter chaos on the weekends. I would have been stuck in traffic for probably an hour or more, so I chose instead to do my shopping on Sunday with Jared and Addi. Or so that was the plan.
After wrapping presents, finally putting finishing touches on my Christmas decorations, working on a Christmas present I am making for Addi,and getting all outfits for Sunday ready, Jared and I decided that our lazy Saturday had been lovely and perfect. Then 10:30 pm hit. Poor Jared started throwing up every 20 mins (sorry if that's TMI), and did not stop until around 7:00 a.m. He didn't sleep at all, I slept for maybe three hours...Addi slept through it all, Praise Jesus! Needless to say, church was off, plans with friends were cancelled and I ended up taking Addi to Target, Sears to pick up her pictures and to WalMart. I spent more money in WalMart than I should have because Addi was anxious and I wanted to get back to Jared so I barely looked at prices while grocery shopping. It is now past 8:30 pm and he still is getting sick every hour to two hours. Praying he feels better soon. Addi is still up, refusing to sleep, and I'm feeling a little frazzled by it all.
So it was a great weekend, a terrible weekend, a long weekend and a short weekend all combined. Here's to Monday...and the short work week...and to the hope that next weekend will go a little bit more as planned. :)
Fast forward to Saturday morning. We were getting ready when I heard the sirens at 9:00. I totally forgot that this was the Saturday the town Fire Department was coming around on a fire truck with a man dressed as Santa on the top of the truck and firmen hanging off the sides and giving children goody bags. While I didn't expect a goody bag for Addi, I insisted that we have her see all the commotion. The fire truck finally made its way through our subdivision and to our house around 10:15. By this time it was snowing and icing slightly which made for an exciting, picturesque moment when the truck came around (which Addi LOVED!), but the roads were just a little icy (really it wasn't anything, but Jared was nervous) causing me to postpone my shopping trips to later. Jared had to work from noon to four and I didn't want to take Addi with me (seriously it is a little difficult trying to find the best bargain and bang for our buck with a nine month old screaming because she doesn't like to be in the cart), so I decided that we should go to the Billy Graham library on Monday night so that Jared could watch Addi while I shopped. Then we remembered the lights in the town beside of us which are beautiful and wonderful, but cause utter chaos on the weekends. I would have been stuck in traffic for probably an hour or more, so I chose instead to do my shopping on Sunday with Jared and Addi. Or so that was the plan.
After wrapping presents, finally putting finishing touches on my Christmas decorations, working on a Christmas present I am making for Addi,and getting all outfits for Sunday ready, Jared and I decided that our lazy Saturday had been lovely and perfect. Then 10:30 pm hit. Poor Jared started throwing up every 20 mins (sorry if that's TMI), and did not stop until around 7:00 a.m. He didn't sleep at all, I slept for maybe three hours...Addi slept through it all, Praise Jesus! Needless to say, church was off, plans with friends were cancelled and I ended up taking Addi to Target, Sears to pick up her pictures and to WalMart. I spent more money in WalMart than I should have because Addi was anxious and I wanted to get back to Jared so I barely looked at prices while grocery shopping. It is now past 8:30 pm and he still is getting sick every hour to two hours. Praying he feels better soon. Addi is still up, refusing to sleep, and I'm feeling a little frazzled by it all.
So it was a great weekend, a terrible weekend, a long weekend and a short weekend all combined. Here's to Monday...and the short work week...and to the hope that next weekend will go a little bit more as planned. :)
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
14 Weeks
Symptoms - This baby ovbiously doesn't realize we are now in the second trimester. Which is why I am on the computer at 6:30 this morning. Had to take a break from getting ready because I feel so nauseous. Oh well...I'll gladly go through this every day if it means our baby is healthy and thriving. :)
Memorable Moments – Addi started crawling. Well, not really crawling...more like using one arm to pull herself around the room, but hey, in our book it's crawling! :) She also met Santa Claus this weekend, which did not go over well at all. She never cried, just made her pitiful pouty face and her eyes filled with tears. Jared and I are still in discussions about what we are going to teach our children regarding Santa, but it was fun to get a photo. :)
Feelings / Thoughts – Happy...and ready for Friday. Tuesday mornings seem rougher than Monday mornings at times. :)
Memorable Moments – Addi started crawling. Well, not really crawling...more like using one arm to pull herself around the room, but hey, in our book it's crawling! :) She also met Santa Claus this weekend, which did not go over well at all. She never cried, just made her pitiful pouty face and her eyes filled with tears. Jared and I are still in discussions about what we are going to teach our children regarding Santa, but it was fun to get a photo. :)
Feelings / Thoughts – Happy...and ready for Friday. Tuesday mornings seem rougher than Monday mornings at times. :)
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
13 Weeks
Symptoms - Morning sickness is not fun at all, but sure is worth it. No other major symptoms…I think my energy level is starting to increase, which is very nice for me…and even nicer for our house that FINALLY has Christmas decorations! :)
Memorable Moments – The Hokies won the ACC championship and I was so excited that Jared was able to attend the game since it was in Charlotte! He had a great time with one of his closest friends and I used that time to decorate the house since Addi slept away most of the evening. Addi also learned to clap over the weekend. Her clap is very cute…she keeps one hand open and one shut. :) She also said, “dap” a couple times and would clap. We lovingly refer to her as our immobile genius because she says, “Mama,” “Dada,” “bath,” and “baba” (for her bottle), but she still refuses to crawl. It concerns me, but I know she will soon - hopefully…and hopefully before baby #2 makes his/her way into our crazy lives. :) Oh and Sunday night, Addi and I sat on the couch for over two hours….we played, cuddled, sing, “talked” and laughed. She is a cuddly baby, but not usually that cuddly for that long. I momentarily thought about all the things I needed to be doing, but decided to focus on her instead. It was the best decision I’ve made in a while and was absolutely a perfect moment.
Feelings / Thoughts – Blessed :)
Memorable Moments – The Hokies won the ACC championship and I was so excited that Jared was able to attend the game since it was in Charlotte! He had a great time with one of his closest friends and I used that time to decorate the house since Addi slept away most of the evening. Addi also learned to clap over the weekend. Her clap is very cute…she keeps one hand open and one shut. :) She also said, “dap” a couple times and would clap. We lovingly refer to her as our immobile genius because she says, “Mama,” “Dada,” “bath,” and “baba” (for her bottle), but she still refuses to crawl. It concerns me, but I know she will soon - hopefully…and hopefully before baby #2 makes his/her way into our crazy lives. :) Oh and Sunday night, Addi and I sat on the couch for over two hours….we played, cuddled, sing, “talked” and laughed. She is a cuddly baby, but not usually that cuddly for that long. I momentarily thought about all the things I needed to be doing, but decided to focus on her instead. It was the best decision I’ve made in a while and was absolutely a perfect moment.
Feelings / Thoughts – Blessed :)
Saturday, December 4, 2010
The Turner Four / 12 Weeks
For those of you who aren't aware...the Turner family of three will become the Turner family of four in late May or early June. When we first found out we were pregnant, we were shocked. Our shock has been replaced with gratefullness, an overwhelming feeling of being completely blessed and admittedely a little fear. We are overwhelmed with our daily tasks at times as it is and soon we will have two children needing our love, care, time and energy. I know that we are going to LOVE being parents of two children though and that God will give us the strength to make it through the first few months with a new little one, just as He has with Addi.
As I did with Addi, I'm going to try to blog each week about my pregnancy...starting with this past week (which went from the Tuesday before Thanksgiving through Monday of this past week).
So...12 weeks:
Symptoms - Morning sickness ia in full force. This child is making sure to not be outdone by Miss Addi. The worst symptom thus far though has not been the nausea, it's the terrible taste I experience with almost everything I eat. I have been living off of fruit mainly for the past 7 weeks. It seems to be getting slightly better (fingers crossed!)
Memorable Moments - We told our family about the pregnancy on Thanksgiving day (more to come about that later), experienced Addi's first Thanksgiving as well and heard our baby's heartbeat for the first time on Monday! :)
Feelings / Thoughts - See above this time
As I did with Addi, I'm going to try to blog each week about my pregnancy...starting with this past week (which went from the Tuesday before Thanksgiving through Monday of this past week).
So...12 weeks:
Symptoms - Morning sickness ia in full force. This child is making sure to not be outdone by Miss Addi. The worst symptom thus far though has not been the nausea, it's the terrible taste I experience with almost everything I eat. I have been living off of fruit mainly for the past 7 weeks. It seems to be getting slightly better (fingers crossed!)
Memorable Moments - We told our family about the pregnancy on Thanksgiving day (more to come about that later), experienced Addi's first Thanksgiving as well and heard our baby's heartbeat for the first time on Monday! :)
Feelings / Thoughts - See above this time
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