Mr. Howell

Ok, this is pretty funny. I was on a website the other day and decided to create a picture of what the baby would look before it arrived. It's simple really, take a picture of Brandon and a picture of me upload them, and click transform and wal-la, a baby that might look both of you. So I wanted to share..... this is funny, can you see any resemblance. I can't.

IT'S A..........

Yesterday, March the 21st, was my appointment at Storkvision to confirm the sex of the little one. My parents, along with Meme and Dan, and Brandon's aunt and mom and little cousin Clyde (nicknames for Carter) joined in. We were all making bets before we even got to the place, and even though I continuosly told myself and everyone else, it was a girl, deep down, I knew the little booger was a boy, but I still had hopes. So we all went in and sat around the big TV as the lady began my ultrasound. She immediately announced the heartbeat was 171 bpm. I was like 171 oh yea it's a girl because that's one high heartbeat. I could already see the worry in Brandon's eyes and the plot to attack all the boys in the world to stay away from his daughter. I sware it wasnt two minutes after she told us the heartbeat, she stopped the monitor and pointed to the middle of the screen and said....."Oh, well.... and the word's "ITS A BOY" came across the screen. Ok, imagine this 12x12 room with 10 or so people in it, pitch black minus the tv color, and I sware the room lit up with light, it was Brandon's smile. He was so excited, and I was so thankful it was all there in tact. hehehe. My mother and his mother already knew we were going to have to take back all our cute girlie stuff.

He was so beautiful. His spine was perfectly formed, His heartbeat was there and normal, his feet were as big as mine and there in the middle of his legs as Clyde would put it were his little "mcnuggets," all ten toes, and while one beautiful hand waved to his family, the other was fisted up in his mouth. Yeap, the little booger was already sucking his thumb. It was the most amazing thing to see and it filled my heart with love. I don't know if I can wait five more months to see him but it gives me some time to shop.

Still no names have been decided on yet, but we will get there eventually. Thanks everyone for keeping up. We'll keep you posted.


IN OTHER NEWS.......

Brandon is still going strong at Motor Trike. I guess they rely on him so much because he comes home filthy dirty and exhausted. But we arent complaining.

I finished up my clinicals at the Digestive Health Specialists and the Lord is good, because they immediately asked me to join their team as a Medical Assistant. I love it. Working with patients is so fun and helpful and amusing all at once.

Still in nightclass. Will apply for the Radiology Tech job in April. Won't know anything til the latter part of the summer. Pray for me.

Brandon and I have decided to build our own home as soon as we find a reliable builder. We know we have to be done by August, and the stress of building a house is extremely overwhelming, but in the long run, it will be worth it. He already has his own land it Troup, so this is where the house will be. Im staying out of it now as much as possible, no more stress on me or the baby right now.!!!!!!

3/1/09 just to catch up

This week has been great for us! It finally feels like things are slowly coming back together! I have my fingers crossed but do not want to get excited too quickly. Only a few more weeks until we find out what the baby is and I am extremely anxious.

Everyone who has kept us in your prayers thank you. Brandon has been working for his grandpa's company for the last two months and earlier this week received the call to welcome him to Motor Trike as part of the assembly line crew. He is very excited. He has also decided to put his project show truck for sale to help us find a home to buy, and we have found a few to look at within this next week. So wish us luck!!!!!!!! I finish up my clinicals on Friday and hopefully will get the job as a Medical Assistant at the Digestive Health Center in Tyler. I have been praying constantly that everything will work out so we can begin our life together for this baby.

Yesterday, I had the day off and decided to do a little shopping since my clothes no longer fit. I went more crazy on clothes for the baby than I did for myself. But dont worry, I kept my receipt. You should see the stack of clothes, it keeps getting bigger. WOw, if its a boy, I promise I wont be upset, he'll just have to wear all these cute little dresses. :) And as for everyone who wants to see the baby bump...its posted.

My morning sickness has finally subsided without the medicine. I entered my second trimester this week and its is scary and exciting to know that I only have 5 and a half more months to go.
I will continue to keep you all posted.

P.S. Go look at my adorable new cousin miss Charlee Addison at charleeaddisonsworld.blogspot.com She is the sweetest thing and the love of our lives. I cant wait for her to meet her new playmate.

Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, an ever-fresh and radiant possibility.Kate Douglas Wiggin

Doctor visit 2/24/09

I finally had my second doctor visit on tuesday the 24th. Everything went well. They took too much blood but I survived. For the first time, I got to hear the baby's heartbeat. It was a miracle. It's amazing to know that something is growing inside of you. My mother went with me to this doctor visit. I told Brandon they were only doing blood work so he didnt have to go and when I found out we were listening to the heartbeat and told him, he was disapointed. The heartbeat was right at 160 bmp, which is high and as the old wives tell goes, it sounds like a girl. As much as I talk about wanting a girl, I think Brandon deep down wants another girl in his life too. :) It really doesn't matter to either of us though we just like to butt heads about being right.

Brandon's parents have decided to treat me to a storkvision session to find out what the sex of the baby is on March 21st. My parents will be joining along with his family as we await inpatiently to see this baby. I have already broke down and bought the sweetest little outfit, my mother is starting to stock up on diapers, and Brandon's mother and aunt have taken over Target's baby clothes section. So everyone, "Save your receipts."

We have also decided on a girl's name. The boys name however is a harder since we cannot agree. I have my favorites and he has his and the boy name will be the death of us yet. So pray for Paisley Elaine.

Ok, I don't know how this happened it was pretty much amazing and weird at the same time. I have had a tiny pudge for the past month now, nothing serious and all my pants were still being buttoned. Friday I get up and go about getting ready for my clinicals (which are going great) and finally at 5 o'clock I go home. Im changing clothes to leave for a dinner date and OH MY GOODNESS, there it is... a baby bump..a huge baby bump. My mom comes in and kind of giggles so I know she sees it. I go to Brandon and he gasps. This thing is huge. Its hysterical that it grew overnight!!!! I cant wait for everyone to see it. Its just too funny that it happened soo fast.


A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for.Author Unknown