Here we go again!!

Well guys, I AM BACK! I have to admit, I have been slacking pretty bad with the ole' blog! Well, things are about to change because........

That's right! B is about to be a big brother! If you don't know already, I am surprised, because the little stinker has been telling the world about "mama's baby in her belly". It is too precious! 

I PROMISE I am going to document this pregnancy just like the last one, so T-nut numero dos or #tnut2 will not feel deprived :) That means I will be posting how I am feeling, what I'm eating and what my family is up to! Get excited! In case you weren't on the ride last time, you can look at my blog from 2011-2012 when I was pregnant with B. It will be neat to look back on the past, as I progress with this little one. God is GOOD. I am excited to share our news early in the game, because 1) y'all know I can't keep a secret 2) we are thankful for all the prayers in the first trimester 

         

                   August 20, 2014 

 I found out one of my co-workers was leaving the office for another job and cried like a big ole baby. When I couldn't stop crying.... Like allll day..... I knew something was up ..... And whad'ya know ! I was pregnant !! 

My first appointment was on Monday, September 8th. I am officially 7 weeks and 2 days pregnant! That means the baby will be born right around my birthday!! 

Jason and I got to see the heart beat today and although we could not hear it yet, it was beating strong at 130 BMP. Blakely's heartbeat was much faster at my first appointment, but eventually stayed around the 130-140 mark. In true Taunton Baby tradition, I made Jason take a pic of me at my first appointment. I have to admit, it felt silly doing this today, as the overall feeling with number two is much more ..... I dunno.....relaxed ? I am at peace and hope to not worry as much as I did when I was pregnant with B. But here is the pic anyways.........

Remember this one????

Nov 2011- I had just chopped my hair off. What a bold pregnancy move... lol 

The cool thing is that when I weighed in today, I weighed the EXACT same as I did at my first appointment pregnant with B. I thought that was kind of cool. Since I'm being all kinds of honest, I asked Dr. Williams how much weight I gained with Blakely and he said 31 lbs. I didn't even remember that! I hope to eat healthy smart and not kill myself with heartburn from all the pizza I ate the last go round! I probably won't start weekly posts until I'm farther along, but I'll make sure to update the blog as needed.

Official Countdown : 229 days. we got a while.... lol

Current Belly Measurement: no belly yet. just lots of extra cushion coming on.

Weight Gain: 0 lbs

How am I feeling???: GREAT! Taking prenatal vitamins at night works miracles. No sickness. Praise the LORD!

Foods I love : no cravings yet. 

My current "no thank you " foods: bbq makes me wanna ..... well ya know. 

What I am looking forward to : Taking Blakely to his first Auburn game this year!! WAR EAGLE! We are also participating in the HOPE 4 HOUSTON 5k on September 27th. I hope I can make it through this one, since I about passed out walking the last 5k I did. I don't really "do exercise"; it's not my thang. Click here for more info on the 5k! 

Please continue to be in prayer for our family as we embark on another exciting journey. We know that God chose us to be parents, so that our children could live for his glory. Even though we struggle daily, it is hoped that Jason and I can continue to let the light shine for our kids and those around us. We are undeserving and grateful for all of our many blessings.

Until next time,