Baby Leavitt:)

So our last doctors appointment was at 10 weeks 2 days and baby Leavitt looked healthy:) he or she was moving its arms but put them down right as the doc went to take the picture. Baby is still measuring a few days ahead, but nothing wrong with a possible chubby baby right? Here is a new picture of the little one! the doc aslo said he is going to try and guess the gender of the baby next time we come in:) we cannot wait!! The baby is about the size of a prune in this picture. Now that I am 12 weeks along the baby is about the size of a large plum! Our little babe is growing so fast!

 

 

 

As far as how I feel, well not much has changed. I lost all the pregnancy weight I had gained because I could hardly eat anything. I basically have been forcing myself to eat. If anyone knows me this is completely the opposite of how I normally am. I love my food and I cannot say the same right now. I quickly got over my cravings for potatoes. Pizza still sticks around but macaroni and cheese is my new found love in this prgnancy! I want it all day every day. I hate how unhealthy I eat but honestly I have hit the point that eating something is better than nothing. I struggled the first few weeks with this unhealthy run I was on because I normally love my fruits and vegetables and would prefer to eat healthy food. I thought I was doing a horrible job as a soon to be mom, but most people convinced me that it is almost impossible to eat healthy for most pregnant women in the first trimester. I just hope I am doing this right for my little one! I am exhausted all the time but the morning sickness is starting to wear off thankfully. All I do is sleep if I am not working, I'm not complaining about that part though;) My back injury has become an issue already but I didn't expect anything different. The doctor that examined my back warned me of this way back when and it was the initial reason I quit softball. So I wouldn't make pregnancy any harder than it was already going to be.

My baby belly is starting to show a little more every week. I definitely do not know how to feel about it yet. I had to buy new pants and a few new shirts so I could wear clothes comfortably but I am definitely not to maternity clothes yet. All I know about this pregnancy for sure is I would never survive without my husband!!!!!! Like seriously though! He is always there when I need a helping hand, he has taken care of me while I have been so sick, he doesn't let me lift a finger, he tells me I am beautiful every day ( not that he never did before but it seems to mean a whole lot more to you when your pregnant and feel crummy), I just am so grateful for all he has done for me and this baby. Words will never explain how much I love Terran. He is going to be such a good father, I look forward to the day I first get to see him hold our little baby.

 

 

So here is a picture at 12 weeks, it really doesn't do justice to my tummy but I didn't have the best outfit with me to take the picture so it will do.



 

 

A little update on our whole family is that Terran has started the spring semester finally, and boy is he in for a tough one, but I just know he is going to excelle in his classes though. He is taking his Intermediate EMT course which is 9 credits alone, along with his fire fighter I course and BLM fire course. A position at the Elko Fire Department opened up and is hiring. Terran took advantage of this opportunity and applied for the position. This position would be a huge blessing to our  growing little family and we are praying that it will come to us. Terran has also applied for many BLM fir jobs throughout Nevada, Idaho, Utah, and a small portion of Arizona. That is our second choice for a job after this semester for him, and if those two do not come to us then we will also apply for Terran to be a full time EMT here in Las Vegas. We have options and we know the Lord will bless us with what he feels is best for our family. I will start my bachelors program at Western Governors University hopefully the beginning of March to get my degree for teaching in biological sciences for grades 5-12. I am so excited for this to start because it feels so weird that I am not in school right now. The two of us are excited for the new adventures that may lie ahead for us in the near future. We are definitely grateful for what has been given to us so far and everything has been such a blessing, we definitely have felt the Lord's hand in our lives.

Baby Leavitt:)

Most of you already know but Terran and I have some big news. We had many make the announcement for us before we ever got a chance, but we wanted to do an official post:) Terran and I are very excited and let me tell you so is all of our family!

WE ARE HAVING A BABY!

 

 

Baby Leavitt will be here August 11, 2013:)

 

I know it doesn't look like a baby quite yet but this was taken at 6 weeks 5 days. We tested positive early on at about 3 weeks into the pregnancy. I have definitely had my share of pregnancy symptoms too! Its the only time I can account for being so excited while feeling so yucky. I definitely wouldn't have survived so far without my lifesavers which are my husband Terran. He doesn't let me lift a finger and is there for me every time I need him, even if its just rubbing my back while I am pucking my guts out lol. My other life savers are hard candies and my Dr. Pepper. I try an stay away from those as much as possible but they are the only thing that takes the edge of the morning sickness so needless to say I am really grateful for them right about now. I have gained about 5 pounds already since I found out I was pregnant. CRAZY! I gained that five really quickly and its turned into a steady gain since then. I am 9 weeks and two days today and we are looking forward to our next doctors appointment on the 15th! I a starting to get a little baby bump which seems weird with how far along I am. Most days though I feel like I am just fat more than anything lol. We cannot wait to find out what we are having though:) Terran and I are hoping we are going to have a baby boy first, and so is my dad (of course cuz he never had his own) but everyone else in the family is hoping for a girl. Either way we will be extremely happy for our new addition! Kiah is going to love being a big sister.

 

Here is a picture at 9 weeks!

 

 

 

 

Its been over a year since I have posted, but I hope to keep up this new year! Since it has been so long since I have posted I decided to wrap up this last year in one post. Wish me luck!

This last year has been a blast for Terran and I! We have accomplished a lot and been to many places! The beginning of the year we started our second semester as CSI, terran continued to play college ball and take his EMT basic course. He enjoyed the class so much, he loved coming home and sharing everything he learned and would do in his labs and clinicals. He really loves the field he is going into. Here is a picture of him at his first clinical. I love this picture of him.

During the semester we had a wonderful addition to our little family! She has been such a fun and loving pup! She has the funniest personality and is definitely our little princess. Bad thing is she knows she is a princess too:)

 

 

 

After the semester was over we packed up our first apartment together. It was very bitter sweet for us. We were headed to Indianapolis for Terran's summer job. We made the drive across the country in two days. It was fun to see all the different places. We spent all summer there, it was a tough summer for us but Terran worked very hard for us out there. We came home a bit early to be with family which we enjoyed very much. Just before school started Terran and I got to do something we had been looking forward to all year. Our archery hunt!! This was the first time I had been hunting for my own tag. The hunt began august 10th. We left from Bunkerville and headed up to Twin Falls. Our tags were just below the Idaho Nevada border. We had no idea what the terrain was going to be like and boy were we in for one. It was a sage flat with a very deep steep canyon in between. We did a lot of hiking and glassing and unsuccessful stalks. Luckily with the lord on our side our week long hard work payed off.

 

 

 

 

 We then moved to Las Vegas where Terran and I started our new semester at CSN. Terran got to start his fire fighter courses and he aced all his classes. He worked really hard this last semester which has allowed him to only have one semester left. He was accepted into CSN's advanced EMT program this next spring. I am so proud of him and really excited for him. He is so close to being done with school and that much closer to working towards his career. I'm so thankful for how hard he works for us. As school for me I am starting my bachelors program in March for Secondary Education in Biology. I am definitely excited to be that much closer to being done. It was great to have a break from school for awhile but we look forward to starting up again in a few weeks. 

 

This year has been full of adventures for us, we made some accomplishments with school, we celebrated our first anniversary, we lived across the country (again), Terran helped me experience more firsts like a zoo, an NBA game, filling a deer tag, and much more. We are excited for new adventures this next year:)