Spring Break

Patrick and I got away for a few days and headed down to Panama City, Florida.  We had a wonderful time visiting with our family down there.  We always have fun staying with Evelyn and Duran!  Patrick took me to lunch at Mexico beach...it was a beautiful day as you can see.

Ellie and I sat and relaxed on the sailboat while Daddy worked on it.  It was a great week 24 for us!  Ellie loved the waves and classical music.

Lastly...we tried to decide what look we were going for on the boat.  Must have tried on 20 different hats!  Long story short...break was a lot of fun!

The gift of Ellie

I wake up every morning so thankful for the gift of Ellie.  That this little human being is growing and everyday she gets stronger increasing her chances for survival outside of me.  I am in awe and in love with the beautiful being who so far rolls and kicks as any form of communication we have.  I worry about so much for her.  I worry about what I eat.  Did the eggs cook long enough?  Did that have mayo on it?  No lunch meats...To did she move enough today?  What if I go into preterm labor?  Complications at birth, etc...I'm sure that many new moms out there worry about some of the same things.

At times, I wish I could be blissfully ignorant to what all could go wrong.  I have enjoyed every minute of being pregnant so far.  I take great responsibility in this gift that I have been given to raise.  I think of things that were wonderful in my childhood to duplicate and think of the things I hope she never has to endure.  Though I have faith that everything will turn out right and Ellie will be okay...Her two vessel umbilical cord comes to mind everyday.  Wondering if she will be healthy at birth and then on.  This in turn makes me even more cautious of what I eat and do knowing that maybe she can't get rid of the waste she has as easy as other infants.

I write this not even sure why to share these personal thoughts except that maybe if I let them out...then I can let go of them.  I can focus on the positive outcome that is sure to follow for me and Ellie.  I can have confidence in knowing that no matter what, God has a plan.  I have a strong faith that all is right with this little one and she is developing exactly the way she is supposed to.  I have faith that her birth will be happiest day of my life.  I have faith that we are the best fit for this child.  After all, this little girl was sent to me...sent to the Fleming family for a specific reason.  Please continue to pray for the safe development and journey this little one has for the next 16-18 weeks :)

Registered!

It's official we have finally started to register a little.  I am still planning on going with a friend soon to look around and pick out more of the everyday little things we may need.  Some of you have asked so here it is...We ask that the main thing we would like are continued prayers for a healthy pregnancy, healthy delivery, and healthy baby.  I keep praying that my body stays as healthy as possible to help me and this little one get through the next 16 weeks!

To Registery

We are registered at Target...all you have to do is put mine or Patrick's name in there :)

Love to you all!!!

Can you believe we only have about 16 more weeks?!

Ryan

Ryan has been keeping us on our toes lately...He had me laughing when he came in from the laundry room the other day.  What I like also, if you look real close, you can see Nate brushing his teeth :)  Ryan has said that he is okay with this photo going on the blog :)

On the way home from the Atlanta Supercross race Ry's nose bled a little.  When I looked back to see if he was sleeping...this is what I found.  Resourceful little guy isn't he!

Week 23

Week 23 has been a very long week!  As you can see Ellie and I both are getting bigger :)  She is estimated to be about 10 in long and approximatly 1.5 lbs!  I get to feel her a lot more which is very exciting!













Below are some adorable gifts Ellie has received.

From Aunt D

From Krista and Sue

Week 22

Went to doctor today and heard Ellie's heartbeat 146bpm.  We will be doing the sugar test in four weeks and then our measuring ultrasound and 4D on April 26th.  We get to see our little miracle's face in eight weeks (but who's counting? :))  Doctor said that the news from UAB and the blood test all are showing Ellie is doing well.  Doctor said that I should have the same worries as any other woman my age having a baby.  In fact, he said maybe less since we have gotten to see more of our baby than other people get to.  Not many get to see the brain, kidneys, stomach, heart, aorta, etc...she is amazing in every way!

I still pray for her multiple times a day.  She is getting stronger and I love feeling her move.  In a couple more weeks I think Daddy and her big brothers will get a chance to feel her too :)