This Unfamiliar Road

November 29, 2011

12 Weeks

We went for our 12 week ultrasound yesterday and it was so exciting to get to see Junebug again! Before we got started, she said "There is a 1/100 chance I might be able to determine the gender today-do you want to know?" Tempting, but we stuck to our plan and said, "NO!" A lot has changed in the 4 weeks since we last saw him/her.

12 week stats:

Size: Large plum
New developments: Reflexes are developing, so if you poke, baby might move!
Symptoms: I am starting to get some of my energy back (ok, minus the nap I took yesterday...) and have experienced hardly any nausea this week. Here we come 2nd trimester!

During the ultrasound, the sonographer was busy taking measurements, but Ben and I were alarmed by Junebug's sudden convulsing-literally, his body was jumping. At first, I thought it could be that new development of the reflexes but the sonographer said "Ah, looks like someone has the hiccups!" Oh, it made my heart melt to see our little bug jumping around-quite the personality already!

# Junebug

November 25, 2011

JUNEBUG!

Andrea 9:21 AM 3 Comments

Ben and I are thrilled to announce that we will become a family of 3 in June! I cannot describe the amount of love and support we have received from family and friends. The questions have been pouring in, so I thought I would take advantage of our blog to answer them all at once!

When are you due/How many weeks are you? - Our official due date is June 11, and I am currently 11 weeks and 4 days along.

How long have you known?!- When we began announcing to family, we had known for 7 weeks (so I was 11 weeks along)! Yes, it was very difficult to keep our secret from everyone, but it was so special to reveal our news in a unique way to each set of parents, our friends, and our coworkers. I loved the individual reactions we got (although many were already suspicious, so they weren't all that 'surprised')

How are you feeling?- I am feeling pretty good. I have had occasional nausea, but mostly it's related to a food aversion. I have found that once I eat a certain meal, I really can't even think about eating it again, so Ben and I have become very creative with our menu! Fatigue has been my worst enemy throughout first trimester...I become exhausted doing small tasks and have to rest frequently. It's especially difficult at work-those 13 hour days can wear anyone out!

Are you going to find out the gender?- NOPE! This response has surprised a lot of people because I am so 'Type A'. I know...the nursery, clothes, baby equipment, etc. will all be gender-neutral. To me, that's perfect-I want to be able to reuse some of this (expensive) stuff for the next Baby F. And...we just think it's a fun surprise! We came up with the name 'Junebug' to refer to the baby until the big day!

And because I already think s/he is so precious, I have to share this picture: (8 weeks)

The white dot next to the head is the yolk sac, NOT another baby!

# Junebug

November 14, 2011

My Best Friend's Wedding

Andrea 8:00 AM 0 Comments

The day finally arrived!
As usual, I was a terrible photographer. I think I was more focused on making sure things went smoothly...my # 1 duty as a Matron of Honor.
After rehearsal on Friday (11/4), we enjoyed dinner at Ray's Killer Creek. The food was fabulous and we enjoyed the company even more.
I'm not sure we slept much that night (there was a nervous energy!) but we were up bright and early to start hair & makeup.

Christa writing her letter to her future hubby!

Time for hair (and coffee!)

Morning ladies :)

Seeesters

Our GORGEOUS bride!

Precious

Cutest dance

Photobooth Fun!

It was a gorgeous wedding and I am so happy for my best friend! I am still on the search for a picture of the two of us...it was a busy day :)

# Friends # Milestones

November 13, 2011

A 5th Grade Dream

Andrea 8:00 AM 0 Comments

Christa and I recently had the opportunity to live out a dream we have had since the 5th grade!
OK, it sounds crazy...but we all remember the band Hanson, right? Yes, the ones with that hit single MmmBop. Well, Christa and I were completely obsessed with these boys when we were 10. We knew every word to every song and aspired to someday marry our favorite Hanson brother. We kept up with them throughout the years, but just never had the chance to go to a concert.

Well... for Christa's birthday in July, I called David (Christa's fiancee) to let him know that our beloved boys were coming to Atlanta. David offered to buy the tickets if I would accompany his wife-to-be. We had to wait a WHOLE 3 months, but the timing couldn't have been better. Just about a week before her wedding, it was the perfect night for us to unwind and get some perspective, and have the chance to live out our childhood dream, reminding us of our early beginnings and why we are still BFF :)

We were shocked to see the line for general admission stretching around the building!

We couldn't believe they were right there!

My favorite brother

We were feeling quite nostalgic

We couldn't believe the crowd (from the 3rd row!)

...and the moment we have been waiting for:

Fun Fact: These brothers have produced 13 albums and sold over 15 million records worldwide. They are all married with children.

# Friends # Goals

November 12, 2011

Mac & Paisley time!

Andrea 1:39 PM 0 Comments

A few days after our move, I just couldn't stand it anymore-I had to go visit those babies! Mac & Paisley were almost 6 weeks old and the sweetest babies ever!
I took night duty on Monday night (Jordan didn't argue at all!) and really enjoyed helping Ashley through the night and the next day!

Nap time! (they are both asleep!)

Right before I left...Mac didn't want me to leave. Neither did Ashley ; )

The following weekend, Ben and I scored some season tickets to the TN v. Buffalo game so back to Tennessee we went. We stayed in Chattanooga on Saturday night after the game, so I got to see Mac & Paisley again!

Love this view of the stadium