Adam finally made a decision

And that decision was to re enlist in the Army. He signed a re enlistment deal that left us here in Ft. Knox for 3 years, so until December 2012. He switched to a combat unit, so he will deploy again before he is done. I don't want him to go, but I am prepared for him to go. The good news is he will be here when the baby is born and will hopefully enjoy at least half of the baby's first year before deploying. It was a hard decision, but we have nothing outside the Army right not especially with the unemployment rate being so high. We did what was best for the 4 of us and hopefully in 2012 things are a little better and we can give the civilian world a shot!

Back from NJ

Well we finally made it home from NJ! After a long, long day of driving in crazy weather we made it. Unfortunately we were pulled over at a McDonalds for just about 2 hours due to heavy snow. I felt so bad for my sister and dad who had to tag along. It broke my heart to watch the stress in their face as we decided what to do. We eventually decided to get back on the road and just deal with it. We drove for almost 2 hours at 35 MPH but hey, we made it home. Adam was very happy to have us home as he had his spur ride and was worn out. We missed Aubree's birthday party and I was really bummed because Allie would of had a great time.

Happy Thanksgiving

Just a quick update

Between the move and the end of my semester, the blog fell to the wayside. I have of course been super sleepy still, but that is starting to fade as an afternoon nap is not neccesity most days anymore. I had my first doctors appointment while Adam was on his lockdown, and everything was great! I got a new due date which is May 31st but I'm pretty sure the first one of May 19th was more accurate. I will discuss it at the next doctors appointment. I have been suffering majorly from headaches at least 5 days a week. This happened with Allie as well, so hopefully they pass soon! My semester is done tomorrow and we decided I would take off until after the baby is born. With Adams work schedule being so crazy sometimes, and the amount of stress school puts on me, it is not worth feeling so hectic inside. We are going back to NJ this week for Thanksgiving. The plans were a mess and had been changing every day until we finally came up with a game plan today. We are driving over night the night before Thanksgiving. We are splitting the day between our families which is nice since they are barely 2 blocks away from each other. Adam is staying until Sunday. He is going to the Eagles game and then going right to the airport to fly home at 9:45. Allie and I are staying in NJ until that following weekend so our families get to spend more time with her. My dad and sister are driving back to KY with me that weekend and then driving back to NJ. What can I say, they love us? I cannot wait to see our family and friends! We have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, especially with our new little blessing on the way!

The house, bloodwork and sickness

Ok so the house wasn't ready last Friday. But it is ready this week, so thats good. Adam is signing the lease tomorrow, and we are moving on Saturday. Im hoping Sunday I will be buying some pretty fall decorations for the outside :) YAY!
So my bloodwork this morning was NO fun. I am normally not bothered by the bloodwork or needle. I showed the guy the vein to get the blood from since its the only vein I've ever given blood from. Well, he couldn't get it. So he tried the vein in the same spot on the other arm...didn't get it. Then he swore he would get the one in the middle of my arm...and he didn't get that one either. He finally called someone else to give it a shot. She got it from the original vein right away, but did have to take 8 vials. She was pretty shocked I didn't pass out, but I think the awful sugar loaded drink stopped that from happening. Hopefully all goes well with the tons of bloodwork.
So the sickness, it comes often and in full force. Im not throwing up, but I feel like the stomach bug is lingering a lot. I have plenty of nausea and a TON of food adversions. The food adversions seem to get worse as the days pass. Something I eat for breakfast, can make me totally sick by lunch time. The worst is chicken. I can't even cook it. Dinner time is always a struggle. Tonight I was able to cook dinner and eat it! That was exciting. It was only hamburger helper, however I could eat the meat since it was covered in sauce. Carbs are my best friend, and anything remotely healthy...yeah right! I cannot wait until the 2nd trimester, when the sickness doesn't keep me on the couch, the fatigue doesn't keep me on the couch, and I can workout and eat better. Im about 9 weeks, so hopefully only 5 or 6 more weeks to go until I feel better!

The first appointment...

Was a HUGE let down! I expected an exam and the ultrasound and it was paperwork! Boring. She made me get a glucose test because Allie was 9 lbs...sorry lady, my family just has BIG babies. Other than that, I basically put Alle in daycare for her to ask about my history, weigh me and schedule my next appointment, which is November 2nd. The good news about that is its at 5:30 at night so Adam and Allie can both come for the ultrasound. As of right now my due date is May 19th, until I get my ultrasound. So right now Im a little disappointed.

So many exciting things!

The biggest news is that we are moving this weekend! Our house will be ready tomorrow so we are going to sign our lease. Adam luckily has a 4 day this weekend and we were planning on moving Friday, but there are some storms on the way with heavy rains and wind so we put it off until Saturday. We are hoping to get it done all in one shot on Saturday and cleaning out the apartment on Sunday and handing the keys over on Monday. I also have midterms on Tuesday and Thursday and Im pretty nervous about them and how I will get all of my studying done. Allie goes back to school next week after her fall break, and believe me that is surely welcomed! I didn't realize just how nice it was to have those 6 hours a week to myself. I am thirlled that we are moving this weekend because her building is being switched next week and it is actually within walking distance of the new house! I also have my first doctors appt on Wedensday morning so I don't have to worry about driving super far anymore. What a relief! Updates coming soon!