Week 6

Well we are now at week six and 1 day :) I am feeling better than I did last week. The cramping has subsided so that is better. Other than that, just some tenderness and frequent bathroom visits. Still don't really believe that this is all true, but I will once I get to hear my baby's little heartbeat. I have been working out still, running on the elliptical and light weightlifting. I plan on continuing that up until the end. I am going to start prenatal yoga in a couple weeks. My gym offers a class, so it should be interesting. I hear it is good to stretch daily and all that to help with labor. We shall see. I'm also avoiding all caffeine. I know it is safe in small amounts, but whats the point? I can still have decaf. I missed tea so much in the last few weeks, Joe and I went to Costco and bought a big box of the decaf stuff. I've yet to make any, Sonic was always so much more convenient haha. Anyways, I am going to be posting progress pictures up on my blog so we can all see the belly change. It isn't any different right now, but it's definitley in there!! Starting weight was 121. Let's hope I don't gain 40 pounds.

We are preparing for Joe's surgery, he is not looking forward to it, frankly neither am I. It is scary, and will not be a fun recovery. I ordered him netflix yesterday, and it is really cool, because now, you can watch movies instantly on your laptop. So while he is laying in bed, he has a selection of many movies at his fingertips. So keep him in your prayers. His mouth will be wired shut for about 6 weeks I think.

Well, not much to report this week. We got our first gifts though! My Mom and Dad got us a bib and an soft blanket. Exciting! I can't wait! Thanks Mom and Dad! We love you! Also this week Matt (my cousin, and his girlfriend Renee) had an ultrasound because they could not hear the babies heartbeat. The US came back fine thank God, but they found out that instead of being 12 wks, she is only 9 wks. Which puts our babies about 3 weeks apart. Sooo cool! Maybe she can hold out to May 25th and have the baby on my birthday :)

Description of what is happening during week 6. "Growth is slow, but this is the most important growth stage of your pregnancy. Early brain formation begins, the eyes begin to develop, and tiny buds that will grow into arms and legs appear. In many babies, the heart begins to contract during this week and actually starts to beat, but it will be a while yet before you can feel that. "

It's Official!! 9-29-2009

Were expecting a baby! Yup! I tested on Wednesday, September 29th and got a positive test. Tested again on October 1st and got another. Waaaahoooo, were stoked!

September 29th, I woke up as usual and got ready for work. I was going to the bathroom more than usual. I was coming home from work extremely tired, so that day after work, I bought a test. It showed a bright line and a faint line, so I called my sister in law (since I didn't read instructions) to see if this meant I was really truely pregnant! She said that I was, and it just confirmed my suspicions! So I called up the doctor and set up my first appointment. Joe was on his way home right when I got the results, and I had dinner ready for him when he got home. I put the test on a board under the table so I could grab it and give it to him when he least expected it. It was his first day at his new job as a detective in crimes against children. We sat down at the table, and I told him that I loved him and he said, "thanks" lol. I had kind of interruped his thought process, and I asked him, "well do you love me too?" And he said, "of course!" All I could say was "I hope so," as I slid the test across the table to him. He immediatley smiled and kissed me, and said, "that was fast." But he was super excited.

I love seeing Joe excited about this, it makes me so happy! We had only tried for about 3 months, so I was relieved how easy it was. Anyways, I had my appointment this Wed the 7th. Doctor said everything looked great, I'm still early, just five weeks today. So she confirmed the pregnancy and gave me a due date of June 10th, 2010. We couldnt be happier. I was even brave going to get my blood drawn for the first time in my life, that I can actually remember. Ugh, I was dreading that, but it went well.

Other than that, life couldnt get much better. Joe likes his new job so far, and has had about 5 cases. Keep his job in your prayers, as some of this stuff is no good. Also pray for me and baby! Yay! I pray it all goes well, and we deliver a happy healthy baby here in the nine months! Thanks to all our supportive family and friends! We love you all!

Here is the picture we showed to all our parents to announce the exciting news! We did the same thing when we got engaged, so it only seemed fit to do it again for this next big chapter!

PLUME Wedding - Texas Sept 26th, 2009

This past weekend Joe and I drove out to Texas to see family and to attend my good friend Calais's wedding. The weather was awesome, little humid, but not too bad. We got there Friday afternoon and met up with my brother, Kelli, and Kostyn at Aunt Gail's house. We were planning on going to Calais and Matt's house for the rehersal dinner, but due to time constraints we went to dinner with family. Guess where? Of course, nowhere else but BABE'S! My favorite. Here is a picture of family outside waiting to eat. Mmmm, chicken fried steak with jalapenos, potatos, corn, salad, biscuits. Gosh I want some right now just thinking about it. Everyone needs to go to this place. Highly recommended for sure! So we had dinner, and hung out with my grandma before she headed home. The next morining we shopped till we dropped, but didnt really buy much. I got some jewelry and a new pair of running shoes. Then we headed home to get ready for the wedding. The church was beautiful and so were the dresses etc. Matt works for Grapevine FD so this is what they got to ride to and from the church in. It was SO adorable! The bridal party got to ride in the back part. Anyways, the ceremony was great. She had her reception in the most PERFECT place ever. It was adorable. Called Austin Ranch, with plenty of space for people to move around and chat. And a HUGE dance floor, which at most places, is usually really small. We had a great time with a lifelong friend, and Matt, it was awesome finally getting to meet you! You two are great together. Here is a picture of all of us with the happy new Husband and Wife. The rest of the night, we just danced the night away, until they took off in their little red firetruck off to the hotel. Now the lucky ducksare celebrating in Hawaii. Soooo jealous! Love you all! And here is to the new Plume family! Yaaay!
This just released! The YOUTUBE video of their awesome first dance! Hahaha, be sure to check this out!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGIVtOLf5mY

NM Wine Festival September 6th, 2009

This will be a short post, but we went to the wine festival on Saturday, Sept 6th with some great friends and family. Just wanted to post some pictures of all of us there. My favorite as always is St. Claire's Cab-Zin. Kira and I absolutely LOVE it. Not to mention the food at the restaurant is amazing. The group we went with was aweseome. Consisted of Kira H. and her husband Matt, Kira N., Michael, Sarah, Kelli, Joe and I. This bunch of people are so much fun, and I can't wait until we all get together again for more good times. Perhaps a bbq is in order.


Oh yeah! That morning before we went to the wine festival we poured a concrete patio in our backyard. Here is a picture of the finished product. Thanks to Matt, Brad, Dad, and Gary for your help in this project! It was some hard work! Kostyn even made an appearance to help out with it!

San Diego, CA - August 30, 09

End of August, Joe and I decided to take a trip to California. I was ready to get away from home and beach it with him! We had so much fun. Joe had not been to SD since he was little, and so we decided to go check it out again. The first day we checked out Little Italy, it was very cool. Lots of neat little shops, and the day we were there we witnessed an Italian Funeral complete with music from the Godfather, and Taps on a horn. It was interesting. Also they had a street market with the most beautiful flowers and tasty italian treats, etc. I always love the almond crossaints. Someday, flying star will start selling them again. It was weird, all the mafia looking italians walking around everywhere. The church was beautiful. The architecture there is amazing.

Later on we decided to head to a beach, but all the beaches in SD were SUPER crowded, so we finally found a parking place and did some shopping around the beach where Joe got some flip flops and we found a place named "Hodads" to eat lunch. This is one of the most popular burger joints in SD. It was pretty good, and they had HUGE onion rings. I love onion rings. Anyhow, the place was super crowded and was playing some very loud music by Metallica. Which of course he loved. I enjoyed it, something different for sure. That day was kinda just a bunch of exploring. We drove around the Gaslamp District to see what all that was about, and it was bar after bar after bar, and lots of shopping. It was so crowded on that night we decided to just go back to the hotel and sleep, so we could get up and do lots the next day. The next day we decided to drive to some other beaches further away, in hopes they wouldnt be soooo crowded. It worked. We made it to Huntington Beach and it was a blast. We shopped, ate, body boarded, and checked out the pier. There were a TON of surfers at this beach but it was lots of fun. Joe had a little accident hahaha on his boogie board, the ocean swept him under and he hit his face on the ocean floor, leaving him coming up with a MOUTHFUL of dirt that was stuck in his braces lol. Poor guy.

That night we had a delicious dinner near the ocean with the most beautiful sunset and some great shopping. We witnessed a man laying on a bed of nails, and 6 grown men standing on top of him. It was a cute place with good entertainment. Here are some random pictures of the vaca!

The last day in SD we went to Sea World, it was fun, but got old after a few hours. I'll go back with my niece or nephew when they are old enough to go, but not without kiddos next time. We at some expensive crappy food, and got splashed by Shamu and his dolphin friends. Touched starfish and stingrays, looked at sharks and other fun things. My favorite was the baluga whales, they were sooo adorable! Not something you normally get to see, and it was cool.

It was a sad sad day having to come home. We were not looking forward to it, but now we cant wait to go back. We loved the beach so much. The place is just beautiful!