My First Post!

Ahhhh! I am so excited to be a part of the blog world. I just recently discovered them and think that they are a great way to communicate news/ideas/thoughts. The purpose of this blog is to give updates and such about the rest of the pregnancy and when the baby arrives. I will also post pictures and videos and funny stories - before and after baby.

A quick update on the pregnancy so far:

I am currently a little over 25 weeks. The baby's official due date is February 3, 2010. That being said - I don't anticipate birth happening on that day. I expect more around the 10th...but rest assured - we will welcome baby any time - hopefully after it is safe for him/her to come out. This means we have about 15 or 16 weeks until we meet our little one!

Everything has gone well so far. There was some 'all day sickness' in the beginning, but that is to be expected. Also, since Tim and I kept the pregnancy very quiet for the first 12 or so weeks, I had no choice but to suck it up and be normal.

Recent weeks have included some major aches and pains. Actually, two weeks ago I was convinced I was never going to be normal again - but consistant visits to the Chiropractor along with icing and dousing myself in lavender oil has brought my body back to its normal state of harmony.

Tim and I have registered for a childbirth class in January. It's a natural childbirth class and I don't know about Tim, but I am excited to meet like minded couples and continue preparing ourselves for B day (Birth day). Also, we are seriously considering hiring a doula to be a part of B day. Our dreams of having a midwife seems so unlikely at this point - I have no qualms in asking for your prayers that somehow one becomes available.

Until next time,
Candee and baby

***Hope y'all enjoy the video of the baby... We have had 3 ultrasounds thus far (a topic I will save for a later date) and our little baby just doesn't want its photo taken. This one is the best of the bunch we received.