Nursery under construction....

So Caleb and his buddy, Trevor, started to work on the nursery last weekend. They got the drywall hung and 2 coats of mud on the walls. They even hung drywall in our livingroom, since Caleb decided to do both rooms at once. They still need another coat of mud in a few spots then they can start the "wet" sanding, which they tell me that there will not be the dust from the sanding. I'm not convinced but we will see. I had asked Caleb to have the nursery done by my first baby shower, March 14th. Hopefully it will be finished. We finally agreed on a color for the livingroom. I'm a little nervous about how it is going to look but I'm hoping it turns out great. But before they can paint they need to texture plaster the walls and ceiling. I'll put up pictures when all is done.

2nd trimester coming to a close

We had a second ultrasound at the end of January to get better views of Gaven's heart and the umbilical cord. We also got another picture to show that he indeed is a boy!!!!

My belly has grown and shifted downward. I look like there is a soccer ball under my shirt. So with all this downward movement Gaven has been hanging out on or near my bladder, so bring on the bathroom trips. I have had a few bouts with heartburn and swollen ankles. Other than these few inconvienences, the pregnancy has been fine. Next week is my monthly check up at 26 weeks. Then I believe the visits will be every two weeks. We are nearing the last leg of the race, but can't see the finish line yet.

My dad had his surgery on February 5th. It was a good thing they took out his prostate because it actually had 15% cancer in it as opposed to the 5% they thought. It was also very enlarge. He is now recovering at home. I believe he is starting to get a little stir crazy staying in the house. The first week was ok because he could rest, now he is just getting bored. He goes back in a month for a check up.

I am not looking forward to the next couple of weeks at work, because I will be putting a good amount of overtime in, which of course is nice, but will be tiring. Especially if the multiple nightly bathroom trips keep up. So I am planning to relax as much as I can this weekend to get ready for the upcoming weeks. So I will be home give me a call if you want.

It's a New Year!!!

Happy New Year! Now that 2009 is officially underway, lets get updated. Caleb and I had a great christmas. I love the new golf bag he got me. Our trip to my folks was uneventful, and the stay was nice. Mom had a crotched baby blanket for me and another one started. Christmas in Meadville was nice. Everyone new I needed maternity clothes so I got money and gift cards for Motherhood. So promptly on Saturday, December 27th I headed to the outlets and spent over an hour trying on clothes and was very excited about my purchases. Then on Sunday I went to the local mall to finish up my shopping spree. Now I am more appropriately dressed for work. Wonder what my birthday will bring???

My dad's surgery is scheduled for February 5th. He is doing well now, just wants to get it over with. He is keeping himself busy by working on a dump truck of his.

January 2nd was the most exciting day of all, we had our first ultrasound. I couldn't wait and of course they were running behind and I was the last appointment of the day. We found out that we are having a boy!!!!

This is Gaven James Rhodes!

checking in....

It has been a few weeks. I am doing well, just moody (poor Caleb). He doesn't really talk much any more because he is afraid I will bit his head off. We just had another Dr appt last week. Caleb was able to go with me so I was extremely excited and so was he. We will find out on January 2nd if we are having a boy or girl, well that is if baby cooperates. We have narrowed names down. We have a girl name and 2 boy names picked out so far. But there is room for change.

As for my dad, he has prostate cancer in 5% of the tissue. His consulation at Roswell Cancer Institute is Friday morning. He is hoping that they will schedule the surgery right away. But I really don't think it will be until after Christmas. But we will find out soon enough.

Cailyn Hindle seems to be holding her own. Check out the carepages. Her mom Nikki is keeping everyone updated.

Verdict

Well I just heard today that my dad does in fact have prostate cancer. They are optimistic that surgery will take care of it. When he had his biopsy 2 weeks ago they took 12 samples and only one small area had cancer, so that is good. The doctors office is making the arrangements for the surgery to happen at Roswell Cancer Institute in Buffalo. I will keep you posted. I can't wait to get home to see my family this weekend.

Prayers needed

Today I was informed about a friends very early birth of her daughter. Cailyn Hindle was born on November 12th, 1lb 4 oz. Cailyn's mother had pre-eclampsia so she had to be induced. Cailyn will likely have to stay in the hospital until her origanal due date, February 28th.


Also, today is the day that my dad will find out if he has prostate cancer. Please keep my family and friends in your prayers. Take care everyone.

1st Trimester

So it's been a few weeks. I had my second dr appt a week ago. I got to hear the baby's heartbeat, 170 beats per minute. Sadly, Caleb was not able to make it so I called him and he got to hear the heartbeat over the phone. Caleb thinks this rate of heartbeat means we are having a girl. I told him that it's just an old wives tale. We will see who is right in a few more weeks.

Lately, I have just been feeling fat and not pregnant. I had gained weight before the wedding, so that is not helping my self esteem issues right now. Someone suggested taking a 3 month along pic but I am not feeling it. My boobs are growing and that isn't fun either. I was having some trouble with my sciatica nerve. It was a long painful weekend at the beginning of the month. I had to work all weekend and couldn't get into the chiropractor until Monday. But I am doing better now. It just feels like a pulled muscle. So now it is time to get that workout routine back in place. I need it for my health and the baby, not to mention my sanity and my marriage. I had been very hormonal, so Caleb and I were fighting alot. Things are getting better now.

I am starting to think about nursery themes and colors. I actually started a wish list at Babiesrus to help me keep track of what I like. And will have something to go on when I do go to create the baby registry. We have been working on names. I will keep you posted on all these fun things.