"...Noah's Mommy"

It is funny how the littlest things can make you feel such a rush of emotions. Just the littlest comment from a stranger can sometimes make your day. Yesterday, during mass a little old lady said something that made me smile SO big for so long. I turned to offer them "peace" and she shook my hand and said "Peace to you, Noah's Mommy". I almost cried from happiness. I know I am his mommy and he is my son, but for it to be said out loud, for the first time was amazing. I don't think I will ever forget the first time someone called me Noah's mommy. Now I just look forward to the day when he calls me Mommy.

34 Weeks!!

Today marks yet another milestone I feel completely blessed to get to. We only have 6 weeks left until Noah is due. When we first got to see him he was only 6 weeks along and here we are 6 weeks from meeting him officially. It is so hard to imagine but I am so excited.

This week I have been super swollen and really tired, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I know the stress isn't helping any either but sleep is really hard to come by as well.

Justin is finishing up his last shift in Morgan City then he will be packing and leaving for KS. Needless to say this week will only keep getting crazier. But I have faith in God and faith in my husband and know both will be taking care of me.

This Just Got Real!!!!

Back story: Justin's dream job has always been to work doing what his uncle does. He travels around the country (and the world) fixing big jet planes. Well a few months ago he called Justin to let him know some positions were opening up. He flew up to Wichita for an interview and apparently they liked him because

HE GOT THE JOB

I am so happy for him but TERRIFIED at the same time. Those of you who know me know I have NEVER lived more than an hour away from the hospital I was born in. Not to mention we will be moving with a new newborn in tow. Well technically I will be moving then, Justin's first day is 3/12 so he will be there in the next couple weeks. I am freaking out about him not being here for the birth or with me through the end of the pg. I KNOW he is torn but we also know this is the opportunity of a lifetime and can't turn it down.

This is going to be a great thing for our family. We just have to get through the main transition phase. But I know the other side will be wonderful. I will be able to stay home with Noah (my dream job) while my wonderful husband will have his. And when he is home our family can have real quality time without Noah having to go to daycare and me to work, we can all relax and enjoy each other.

.......... But it sure is a far cry from home.

Overview of sorts…

I am going to try my hand at this blog thing for many reasons. Mainly to keep everyone, who is interested, up to date with our family without blowing up FB with a million pictures everyday. Also, it will help me to look back, as the time progresses, and see what we went through as a family. I have started and stopped blogs before (don’t even bother looking for them, they are deleted) and never was successful. I was either too busy with work and life or so uninteresting I bored myself with complaints about being over weight and not being able to conceive. So I am starting a newer and happier blog….see lots of reasons. Since this is the first blog post I probably should give everyone an overview. So strap yourselves in as I try to keep this as short and painless as possible.

Justin and I have been married since 8/9/08. We were former high school sweethearts who met back up years later and…. Well the rest is history. I love him with all my heart though I may not always display it the best. He is my best friend and I know he always is there to catch me or call me out. I try to be his biggest cheerleader and be there when he needs an ear. We just fit that way.

Not long after we were married, Justin wanted to get back to doing what he always dreamed of, fixing aircraft. He needed to return to school to do it, but I had his back and he had enough determination to give his family the best he could. We knew it would not be easy but over all, looking back, it was the best choice. He excelled in school, passing his classes with flying colors all while holding down a full time job. I am still in awe of the man I am able to share my life with when I think about how hard he has worked for us. In Nov. of 2010 he completed his last class and in the summer of 2011 he finished his last federal exam and was able to receive his A&P mechanics license. I am still so proud of him for following his goals! He started working for PHI and though it was an adjustment to make to go from having him home every night to every-other week, it works. He is happy and so it makes me happy. I know he will continue to achieve all the goals he sets for himself. We started to not prevent pregnancy from the very start of our marriage. Due to ummmm personal issues, we knew getting pregnant was not going to be easy for us. LONG LONG LONG story short, we found Dr. Hardey and he was super supportive. After 2 months of Clomid we got the best anniversary gift EVER!!!! On 8/7/11 we found out we were expecting!!! We literally laughed, cried, freaked, jumped, and about a million other emotions I can never begin to describe. I don’t think either of us stopped smiling for days. It was SOOOO hard to keep it a secret, but some how we managed. On 8/25/11 we saw our beautiful baby for the first time, though it looked like a blinking dot, it was the most beautiful thing I had ever laid my eyes on. The love for our child only continued to grow. Justin came to almost every appointment and every ultrasound. We still gush when we hear that strong and steady heartbeat. Finally on 12/14/11 our shy little one opened those legs just long enough to determine we were having a BOY!!!!!!!!!!! We know Noah Dean will be the blessing we had prayed so hard and so long for. He will never be able to doubt the love we have for him and how much we wanted him.