Bring on the Sweets

So thankful that I passed my glucose test!  I was worried because of my recent sweet tooth, but I passed.  I am very glad.  I was able to celebrate by eating whatever I wanted on Thanksgiving.  Also, I am very thankful as I enter my 3rd trimester.  I can't believe the journey we have been on - amazing to look back on it.

It seems like just yesterday we were going to Dr. Kutteh for that very first ultrasound.  I was SO nervous.  I remember seeing that little heartbeat and just answered prayers poured upon us .  I also remember Dr. Kutteh's nurse telling me that some of my nervousness would go away but that I would have anxiey or be nervous my whole pregnancy.  I remember her saying this and me thinking I won't be.  Boy was I wrong!  I know God has helped me through a lot of it however, worry and anxiety has definitely crept in at times.  I just pray through it and trust in God.  He is in control of everything and I have no control over any of it.  I know worry will not "help" anything.  I just want to enjoy my pregnancy and trust in God.

Up next:
We are starting bi-weekly appointments!
December 8 - 4D ultrasound - Our moms are coming with us :)

*Please continue to pray that Garrison York (little Jonny) is healthy, strong, and measuring on track.  Please also pray that I stay healthy and continue to support this pregnancy.  Also, that I have peace of mind and trust in God.*

Baby Lindsey has a Name

After much discussion... Jon and I decided on a name for our precious son.  His name is Garrison York.  Garrison is a name we both love plus it's after my dad who's name is Gary.  He will go by Garrison.  York is also a name that we love - plus I (heart) NYC and Jon is a huge Yankee's fan.  We wanted a name that had meaning and was special to us.  There are so many names out there it was a tough decision but, we are very happy with our little boy's name.

We had our 24 week ultrasound last week and praise God everything looked great.  All his measurments were wonderful.  The ultrasound tech was happy with everything.  However, once she told us she was going to take some fun pictures for us he literally put his head in the placenta.  So - he didn't pose for the camera.  We are going to pay to get the 4D ultrasound done - we love seeing our little boy. 

Our registry is finally complete.  Jon and I made a lot of trips to Target and Babies R Us.  We had to read every review and ask opinions of friends on lots of items.  My first shower is coming up in a few weeks - I can't believe it!  Time is going fast. :)

Up NEXT :

November 21 - Glucose Screening - hoping all those sweets I've been craving don't get the best of me.  Please pray we (Garrison and Mommy) have a great check-up!

It's a BOY!

We found out we are having a little boy!  Our ultrasound was at 18 weeks and 2 days which is the earliest we could have it.  He was 9 oz. in weight.  I can't believe it and it makes everything seem so real.  Everything looked great - which is such an answered prayer.  Of course, I had a boy feeling all along.  It was still a huge shock and so amazing.  We are working on a name and we started registering.  I can't believe we are doing all this stuff.  It is such a blessing!  Of course, the worry still comes but trusting in God through it all.  Our sweet little boy was turned facing my back so we didn't get a great look at his face.  This means we get another ultrasound at 24 weeks.  Praying everything continues to look great.

Up next:
22 Week Checkup - October 14th

24 Week Ultrasound - October 28th :)

*Thanks for your continued prayers for our sweet little baby.  Please pray for him to keep growing healthy, strong and to measure on track.*

21 Weeks Pregnant

NYC 10 years Ago

I can't believe it's been ten years since I moved to New York City.  Wow - I was so wide eyed and bushy tailed... it was September 1, 2001.  I moved with a friend from college and ended up living there for a couple of years, had 2 apartments, and basically grew up. One of those growing up moments was definitely September 11th, 2001.  I remember like it was yesterday.... It was a beautiful day...My roommate and I were in our little apartment sitting at the table eating breakfast.  Her mom called her cell phone and made sure we were alright.  She said there had been a bomb or something in NYC - downtown.  I didn't have a cell phone yet so I immediately called my mom.  While I was on the phone with my mom I remember her saying, "The pentagon was just hit."  She explained more what was going on.  Amanda and I didn't have cable yet so we had to walk to get rabbit ears for our TV.  I remember everything being so quiet outside except for the sirens.  It was one after the other - people would just stop in the street and stare.  I had friends in NYC that saw the towers fall and saw the people covered in ash walking from downtown - I'm thankful I didn't see it.  I kept telling family and friends from out of town that I was on the upper east side and that was way downtown.  My poor parents - I can't imagine how worried they were.  I can't describe how scary it was but also a defining moment for me.  I will NEVER forget that day and I will always have a special place in my heart for NYC.

Enjoy the Moment

I still can't believe we are 16 weeks.  Thanks so much for all the prayers and support we have received.  A friend told me the other day that she hopes that I will be able to enjoy my pregnancy.  It's true I have given everything to God and he is in control.  It's hard not to worry about things.  I know God wants me to enjoy every moment and worry doesn't help anything.  It does feel like we're always looking forward to this or that.  I really want to try and enjoy this moment that we are in right now. 

Please just continue to pray that the baby is healthy and strong.  Please pray that my body keeps supporting this pregnancy and doing everything it needs to do.  We have our BIG ultrasound on September 16th.  I can't believe it!  We just want the baby to be healhty and to be measuring on track.  Of course, it will be SO exciting to find out if the baby is a boy or girl.  I would love to hear your thoughts of what y'all think the baby will be...  :) 

*Recent picture of me at 16 weeks *