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 :) !!!

High School Reunion

It doesn't seem like that much time has passed, but this coming weekend is going to be my 10 year high school reunion.

A lot of people would rather forget high school, but I am actually one of those that had a really good time. I'm by no means saying it was the best time of my life, but I do have a lot of good memories. Growing up in a smaller community made high school enjoyable for me. There was always support for local athletics, homecoming parades, dances after football games, spirit days and pep rallies. Now that I live in a bigger city, that has a big university, it makes me realize how nice it was to have community support and emphasis put on our local high school. I rarely hear about high school activities, events or athletics in Boise because most of the support and attention is towards Boise State University. Although there were some downfalls to living in a small community, overall, I am thankful for the experiences I had.

It has been fun to see old school pictures pop up on Facebook as the reunion gets closer.

Graduation Day (I'm second from the right).

To eliminate parties after graduation, our parents did fund raisers and raffles all year to raise enough money for project graduation. The night of graduation all seniors piled into charter buses, which drove all night to Six Flags in California. We spent the entire day at the amusement park and then drove all night back to Southern Oregon. I'm the one with braided pigtails!

Senior prom, there I am in blue.

All of the seniors gathered together for our last home volleyball game. Athletics was definitely was a huge part of my life in high school and volleyball was the reason I went to Colorado Christian University to play for the cougars. I'm front and center in the short green dress.

I'm looking forward to the reunion and think it will be fun. Unfortunately Jared couldn't get the time off work, so I will be solo, but it will still be great to catch up with people
I went to high school with...some whom I haven't seen for 10 years!

Big News...

I'm sure most people know by now and it has taken me a really long time to post this but we have some exciting news for our family!! It took us a long time to come to this decision and realize that we are finally ready for this next chapter in our lives (at least as ready as we can be). On July 3rd, I woke Jared up at 5:45 am by telling him that:

We will be married for 6 years in December and decided it was time to expand our little family. We are both really excited about it (although it still feels slightly surreal). We got to tell both of our parents in person, which was really special. My parents flew out here last weekend under the false pretense that we were going to Sun Valley for the weekend. I just couldn't imagine telling them over the phone, so it required many white lies! Needless to say both sets of parents are extremely excited.

On July 31st we had our first ultrasound! It was so incredible! Here's the first picture of our sweet little bundle of joy!

Our due date is March 7, 2010. March is a popular month among my family, as my brother, Aunt, myself, Mom and cousin all have March birthdays.

I know that a lot of people have been curious as to when this was going to happen and some even had their suspicions that I was pregnant, but just for the record...I REALLY was sick in Colorado with some sort of stomach bug. I have been feeling great with no sickness or nausea and my doctor told me that a viral sickness was going around that week :)

Last disclaimer is that there will probably be lots of posts and pictures of my pregnancy and events surrounding it. Since my family is so far away this is the best way to keep them updated!!

Go Big Blue!!!

What makes Boise State football stand out from all other NCAA Division I teams?! A little something referred to as smurf turf. Boise State plays on a blue field!! No other Division I team plays on a field color other than green. It takes a little time to get used to and looks a little weird at first, but it is definitely unique.

Yesterday, my parents, Jared and I went to take a tour of the stadium and we actually got to walk on the blue turf! It was pretty fun and I couldn't believe how soft the field was. It didn't feel at all like I expected it to.

Dad and Mom on the fifty yard line, right in the middle of the field.

Along with being able to go on the turf, we got to see all of the trophies and history of Boise State sports. There was also the Sports Humanitarian Hall of fame in the stadium. Jared compared his hand to Wilt Chamberlain's...it was amazing how big Wilt's hand was. My entire hand only fit in the palm of his (didn't even reach his fingers)!!!

It doesn't seem right to talk about Boise State football without mentioning the 2006 Fiesta Bowl. This is the display case that has the trophy, game ball, Emmy award and other memorabilia!

I must admit that I'm pretty excited for football season to start. I love football, but especially college football!!! Can't wait until the opening game against University of Oregon!!!