Decisions

It has been a long time since I've posted anything! I feel like time has completely gotten away from me and weeks seem to be zipping by. Jared and I spent the weekend sick with a really bad cold and I am still trying to recover.

Over the last couple of days I have really been struggling with my first big decision as a "parent". We had a doctor's appointment last Friday and the recommendation was for pregnant women to get vaccinated with both the regular flu vaccine and the swine flu vaccine. I didn't think much of it at the time, but yesterday I started getting really anxious at the thought of getting vaccinated. Everyday I am faced with children who have various disorders, delays or disabilities. Some have been due to various situations or medications during birth or delivery...some aren't. I feel like this does make me a bit more paranoid than the average person, but I can't help but question whether or not I should subject myself to these vaccinations, even if my doctor says it is okay. Yesterday, one of my patients, who had been gone for 2 weeks, came to see me and after the session his mom told me that his baby sister had the swine flu and that's why they weren't at therapy. I called my doctor and she prescribed me a medicine that is recommended for people who have been in contact with someone who has had the swine flu. Again...I don't know what to do. In my mind I don't know how there could be enough studies and evidence that shows these new medicines and vaccines are safe for pregnant women...yet I don't want to put myself at an increased risk. Given my profession I am exposed to almost anything and everything that is out there. I truly believe that the Lord is sovereign over all medications, vaccinations and sicknesses...but I do want to make the right decision. I have really been praying that the Lord would give me a peace about what decision to make and that He would calm my anxiousness. Jared and I would both appreciate all prayers and any advice people have.
What to do?!

Double Post Monday

I thought I would get crazy today and post twice. It is hard for me to post during the week because of my work schedule and I really needed to do a baby update! I have officially entered my second trimester (week 14) and I feel great! I have had no sickness and the biggest complaint I have is that of tiredness when the weekend roles around. I'm not showing much but I feel like I am in an in between stage. My regular clothes are getting slightly tight and uncomfortable but maternity isn't a good match yet. Jared went shopping with me yesterday and despite my poopy mood, because nothing fit quite right, he made me persevere and find some clothes that work for my changing body! It has been a bit difficult for me to watch my waist disappear and my mid-section expand!

Here are the pictures we've taken so far week-to-week:

Week 9

Week 10

Week 12

Week 14

And in case there was any question whether or not my mom was excited about becoming a grandma here are the gifts we have received so far:

Besides two of the books, a blanket and the cute little bear outfit up front (we got these from my brother-in-law and sister-in-law...it was really sweet!), my mom bought everything you see here the weekend they were out here in July! Since then she has added burp cloths and another pair of pajamas to the loot! My dad keeps telling her that she needs to slow down because she has until March, but she can't help her enthusiasm! I was informed that she wanders through the baby section everytime she goes to Target "just in case" there is something on sale she can't resist!

My next doctors appointment is in a couple of weeks. We both feel like the time has gone fast so far and once the holidays hit we know the time will zip by. We have started looking at baby furniture and trying to figure out what we want to do in the room. Hopefully things continue to go along smoothly and without complication!

Post Game Wrap Up

First game of the season and it was crazy! The crowd was loud. The tailgating was full swing. There were touchdowns, two-point conversions, safeties, field goals and...in your face punches!

The field was sectioned off into orange, blue and white color themes. Usually people have a difficult time knowing which color they should wear and it never looks quite right. Fortunately most people seemed to get the memo and I thought the crowd looked great!

We were in an orange section and Jared bought us matching shirts...I loved it!!!

I'm glad we got tickets but unfortunately we were waaaay up high in row BB. Around row Q I definitely felt the burn (I climbed it twice because I had to go to the bathroom and get some water)!!!

This is the view looking toward the North end zone, with the sun setting downtown looked really pretty.

Overall, it was a slightly sloppy game but we will take the "W". Unfortunately an Oregon player couldn't control his frustration and decided to punch a BSU player in the face and then go after the crowd on his way out...bad move on his part and I think the controversy has slightly overshadowed BSU's win. Hopefully we are looking at another undefeated season with a bid to a BCS Bowl Game!!!

Duck Hunt

Tomorrow marks the opening of football season...woo hoo! I grew up in California watching the San Francisco 49ers during the Joe Montana/Jerry Rice hay-day. Then in high school Friday nights in the fall were all about football. I love watching football and especially college football. Tomorrow is the opening game for Boise State against the University of Oregon Ducks.

My wonderful husband was able to get us tickets to the game, so we have our orange shirts ready to go. The game is on ESPN and doesn't start until 8:00, meaning it won't get over until after midnight or later. Luckily we both have Friday's off! Here's hoping that the Broncos can repeat their performance last year and pull off another victory over the Ducks. Look for us on TV in the upper deck...we'll be the ones in the orange shirts :) !!!