8 months!!

I am so ready to hold him! Being parents and doing the"first" ( first walk, first zoo, first easter etc..) as husband, wife and baby is so exciting to us!! We can't wait to indulge in our little family. Teaching him about Jesus is so important to us. Ryan and I looked for some devotional books with baby but have not found any yet. We also want to purchase a great Bible to read him stories from. We are on the hunt!!! 

My dad purchased our crib

So thankful to my parents and Bart and Renee for all they do for us.

The changing table is the smaller shelf. A changing pad sits on top.

OH! got some maternity pictures taken! we love the two we have seen so far. Can't wait to see the rest.

25-30 Weeks

Getting BIG!!!

 I have definitely gotten bigger. Anderson has tons of range now and is constantly kicking.  Had my first experience with rib kicking not too long ago. 

24 Weeks

4D ultra sound appointment is set!!! 11 am on March 22nd, 2011 at First Impressions in Memphis!!!

I was told to drink lots of water because the more water built up the better picture it creates AND to drink caffeine so Ryan said I could get a STARBUCKS on the way to the appt... I AM STOKED!!

I feel these pictures don't do me justice. I AM BIG! I FEEL BIG!! ugh... 

Ryan and I are going on a walk today. I really really want grilled cheese and tomato soup. Yummy Yummy!!

23 Weeks

23 weeks on 2/19/11

My back is KILLING ME still.

Anderson had some sort of tantrum in my belly the other night. Ryan and I just sat there laughing. It was awesome. I know we wont be laughing when the kicking and screaming comes, but at the moment, it was funny.

Ryan and I walked to Kroger's yesterday to get me some Cheeto's. They were extra yummy. He is so good to me.

The Lord is wonderful and we can't wait to teach Anderson about Christ.

22 Weeks 1/12/11

I was 22 Weeks on 1/12/11

Symptoms

Lots and Lots of kicking 

Hungry all the time

I have lots of veins showing up to ensure blood flow I am sure

Ryan and I have been putting co-co butter on my belly and hips. I want to try t avoid stretch marks

20 and 21 Week Belly

My belly is changing!!

My back continually arches more and I am in some pain at times. I know it is because the baby is growing though.

I EAT ALL THE TIME!!!

Anderson seems to kick all the time. He is a night owl like his father, We will definitely have to break him of that.

 

Boy or Girl??.

We are having a BOY!!!! Anderson Ryan Easley!!! We couldn't be happier. Everyone is super stoked!!

We found out on 1/31/11

I cried. I thought Ryan was too but he said he didn't :)

19 Weeks

I am pooching! We are so excited!

Ryan and I watched several of his home movies today and it made us think about our upcoming family. His videos were adorable. Gotta love it.

We also purchased a new car for the baby. A 2010 Toyota Prius. We are selling my mustang since it has no back seat and cant properly hold a car seat. I will miss that car.

Symptoms:

Sore tummy. I think its trying to grow!

Way bigger appetite.

Cried a little for no reason

I am 18 weeks now!

                  Before                                                                              Now

I am able to tell where the baby is most of the time if I am laying down and feel a hard bump. Don't worry, I don't press hard but it is really neat. I am less toned and thicker than I was at the beginning so I just look like I am getting fat. Can't wait to actually look pregnant.

2 week and 2 days till we find out what sex that baby is!!

Long Awaited Post!

I know that it has been a bit since I have blogged and I apologize. We have great news! We get t know the sex of the baby on January 31st!! I almost cried on the way out of the office because of excitement!
Since the last post we have got to hear the heartbeat TWICE and we have a 9 week ultrasound on 11/16.

Here is our idea. Actually, an idea that a friend did at work. We bought a build-a-bear recorded and on our next ultrasound appt we WILL RECORD THE HEART BEAT and get a stuffed animal for the baby to keep forever ( it will be ours too). We are so excited!

All four of the grandparents got us items for the baby at Christmas. My mom and dad go us a blanket and outfits :) and Renee and Bart got the baby cute stuffed animal :). My bestie, Cassie Page, got the baby a Bible and a stuffed animal! She also is allowing us to borrow tons of stuff which is soooo great! Love that woman.

I will definantly post next ultrasound!

Doctor Visit

We went to get an ultrasound and it was awesome! I found out I was 5 weeks and 4 days (on 10/25) and we got to see the heart beat! It was too early to hear it but we will be able to on 11/22. I am super excited.
THE OFFICIAL DUE DATE IS JUNE 23RD!

I have been so tired. I can barely stay awake. I almost fell asleep at work during a meeting. My mom would have been proud if I fell out of the chair, ha!

As of today I am officially 6 weeks and 1 day. I have also felt super nauseous (sp?) all day everyday pretty much. No barfing yet.

My hunger level has changed a little. When i am hungry I MUST EAT THEN AND THERE! I also have had only one instance where i had to get up in the night and eat a cracker or two because I was STARVING!

Symptoms
Nausea
Fatigue
Little more hungry

Lunch
Burger

Exercise
We will walk on Sunday
I walk a ton in the classroom.

Dissapointment

I had my doctor appointment today to find out when I was due and to see if I could get an ultrasound.... and it had to be rescheduled :(. It was rescheduled for Wednesday but I may change it to this coming Monday. I wanted to cry. I don't know if it was hormones already or if I just was super sad. It will happen soon enough though. MUST STAY POSITIVE!

We are going to try to start exercising more because i'll need to keep my energy up and try to get as much lean muscle in order to get back to my regular weight after the baby. My sister, Kari, is working out with a TOUGH DVD so we must wish her luck!

We will be taking week by week pictures soon!

Symptoms
Bloated
Tired
Sore boobs!

Food
Spaghetti

Workout
Parent Teacher Conferences and Walking around Teaching

My Sweet Husband

Mr. Bart and Mrs. Renee left today; their visit was nice :) We all had fun.

I should probably get pregnant more often. :) My husband is so sweet. He has been taking care of me already and bought me flowers as well as made me dinner the other day! We had grilled chicken and potatoes. It was yummy!

Today I was sad. I talked to my twin sister and she is really non-responsive to anything. I am afraid she wont be able to experience anything with the baby like she didn't with our wedding. Miss her LOTS.

I also talked to my mom today. She gave me a lot of advice and she told me everyone is really excited. She said my parents loved the names we picked out.

Girl: Abigail Faith or Addison Faith

Boy: Anderson Ryan

Exercise:

We walked for about 20 minutes around the neighborhoods

Symptoms:

They have really decreased. I still have mild cramping and my boobs hurt slightly. The only prominent symptom is the fact I could fall asleep standing up. Man... it sucks.

Food:

I was bad... I had pizza for dinner and chocolate cake for desert. It was yummy though.

Lunch was healthy though! A small amount of pasta with veggies and a side salad.

NO CAFFEINE SO FAR!!

Doctor on WEDNESDAY!

Blood Test!

Today I went to the doctor to confirm my pregnancy with a blood test. Yup. CONFIRMED!

Ryan and I are going back to the doctor on Wednesday to see how far along I am. We are so excited!!!!

Mrs. Renee and Mr. Bart are coming up this weekend to watch Ryan coach.

Lots and Lots of things to update about and we will be sure to do it!

Symptoms:
Fatigue
EXTREME HAPPINESS!
Cramping

Dinner:

Tortellini

Exercise:
Walking around the room teaching CHILDREN

HERE WE GO!

This is the beginning of The Easley Blog; what more appropriate news to post first than the MOST important.

WE ARE PREGNANT! 

I took a home pregnancy test (well, 3 to be exact) on 10/9/10 and they came out POSITIVE! Ryan is ecstatic and so am I. He has already sang to my belly several times.... so cute!

Symptoms:
My boobs have been killing me!!! (sorry all the men who are reading)
Mild cramping

I wanted to make sure we document this whole experience so I have already taken pictures of my belly! 

I am super nervous that my tattoo will end up being some ugly, weird shape after the baby is born but that is the price you pay for some random idea on your 19th birthday. :)

We called our families and told our close friends the night we found out. There was a bunch of shock all around but once it calmed, everyone was already excited!!

Doctors Appointment:
We are calling the doctor on Tuesday to see if we can come in after work to get a blood and/or pee test administered. I WILL LET YOU KNOW! This is only to confirm everything so we can announce to the world.
Food:
I already feel and obligation to eat better. I felt bad eating the leftover pizza from yesterday.
Exercise:
Ryan is so funny. He has never shown too much interest in walking around the block with me. Today, a different story. He wants me to be healthy and he wants to get in better shape as well. We walked around several different blocks then back home to get a movie that needed to be returned and we proceeded to walk to Kroger's to return it.

OFF TO BED.

Love, The Easley's