its that time of year...

Preschool Graduation 2012!

Crossing our fingers

Crossing our fingers.  We have been renting out our house in Lehi for the last year or so...we put it on the market a few weeks ago as we realized that we dont want to have rental property or be landlords for the long haul.  We have a bit of money tied up in this house, that could REALLY be used in our current home for much needed repairs, and renovations.  Well we expected the house to be on the market for a long time.  There were other lower priced homes in the neighborhood selling, some 40K lower priced than ours...however yesterday we got a really good offer.  We accepted.  So we are praying that the appraisal, and funding will go through and we will be able to sell the home.  Wish us luck!!

Exciting news for our family

I cant believe I haven’t written about this yet…I think in part because of disbelief and part not wanting to jinx it in any way.  However the big news is that we are pregnant again!  Its been a year since the miscarriage and weve been trying ever since…so this was a bit shocking.  We had made an appointment with a fertility clinic and had our first meeting to discuss next steps when a week later …low and behold a spontaneous pregnancy!( which is what the fertility clinic called it J)

The good news is that unlike last time where I felt great and knew deep down something was up…this time…im sick as sick can be!  We’ve already had three ultrasounds and heard the heartbeat which is strong- the baby is starting to look like a baby and all is going well.  The downside is Im brought back to reality which is:  why are we doing this again?  I hate being pregnant, sick with not a lot of relief( Zofran isn’t working this time) and wondering how in the world can I take care of 3 kids and work?( which I will keep doing)  But I am reminded again that difficult times( sleepless nights, morning sickness, toddler years) do fade quickly and having our family complete and full is a true blessing. We will figure out all the logistics just like each time before, and things work themselves out.  They always have.  Jonathan believes it’s a girl, while I am convinced that I will have 3 boys.  A part would love to think a girl will join the family but honestly considering the challenges we have had in getting here, healthy baby trumps anything in my mind. 

Guess when this baby is due?  Guess---Guess….Thanksgiving!!  haha.  Seriously its funny.  3 out of my 4 children will be born within days of eachother along with my birthday.  I guess there is something about Feb and me having thanksgiving babies.

The boys are really excited and Tristan is especially cute.  He yells at my belly saying “ I love you baby!” He hasn’t figured out quite yet that its going to be in there for a while.  He has asked almost daily if the baby is coming out soon.  I think Elijiah is in a great place now…older and understanding about the new addition so there isn’t the same jealously there was when Tristan came along.  It was a hard adjustment to being my only, to having me married with another baby so quickly….this time he seems genuinely happy. 

Another thing to note, while Jonathan hates to see me sick he often has a look of relief when I tell him so..like if I start to feel good then perhaps there will be problems…so again while I am suffering through this I do think it’s a good sign.  I haven’t left the couch or bed beyond my daily obligations. much- the house?  Its become a bit scary really....  Running?  HA!  Ive gone on one walk in the last 12 weeks and was tired after a mile.  I did try and jog as I thought it would be okay- but my stomach felt like a 10 pound weight in it and my bladder didn’t like me much and I was WAY exhausted after a few minutes.  I was a bit sad.  Ive missed running over the winter and the warm weather is so nice…I always look forward to running in the summer.  Its hard to imagine that I ran far into my pregnancy with Noel, but ever since, with both boys, I haven’t been able to do it past a few weeks in.  As soon as I feel better I will be getting myself back in shape…being my last pregnancy and being older, I know that losing the weight will be that much harder if I don’t.  I think walking and light weights will be fine.

 12 week ultrasound...legs, and arms were moving all around...:)

MMM I think that is about it as far as pregnancy updates and where things are.  Excited, nervous, worried, relief…things are good.

Soccer 2012

Elijiah soccer team- the minions- have had a great season...we are in tournament mode now and they are doing really well. The last game the defensive player, sweeper-Elijiah ended up scoring from midfield with his amazing skills. I hate to say this but yes, my child is one of the best players, if not the best player on his team. I know Im biased but its true! ;)

He is a rock star for sure( and yes i lost his yellow jersey but hes cool with it.)