This Unfamiliar Road

We have discovered a new "park" near my parents' house. I use the term loosely because right now, it is park property until the city figures out (and votes on) what to do with it. For now, it's basically a huge open field near some woods with hiking trails. The dogs love it because they can run, play in the water...and...

(Yes, I know I missed last week...it was busy around here!) We went for a routine visit this morning and Betsy (a CNM) said Junebug is very active! Currently s/he is lying transverse (across my belly with head over on the right) but this can change daily. Heart rate 160's and measuring perfectly!  24 Week...

I am so happy to announce the birth of my nephew- Kenneth Dale Furman II, born February 13th! I had to work that day, but luckily it was somewhat slow on our unit, so I was able to go visit Amanda throughout the day and be present for the birth! WHAT a blessing! Amanda labored and delivered beautifully and I am so proud...

I feel like my belly growth has come in spurts. I will look the same for 3-4 weeks straight, then suddenly I "pop" (again) overnight! Size: Papaya New Development: Nothing major this week, but I did find it fascinating to learn that I can now hear the baby's heartbeat through a standard stethoscope (instead of a doppler)!...

I have seen this floating around Pinterest and just had to try it! The 1-2-3 Cake: Ingredients: -2 boxes of cake mix: One can be any flavor, but the other must be angel food cake -Mix them together and store in an airtight container To Make: -3 Tbsp of the dry mixture and 2 Tbsp water in a coffee mug -Microwave for...

One of our top priority projects after we moved in was the laundry room. It's not huge, but offers plenty of space to get the laundry done. However, the previous owners didn't leave us much to work with:                  One tiny shelf! (For...

OK, it's February...which means only 4 months from now, it's baby time! Scared, excited, anxious, hopeful...all of the things I am feeling! 21 Week Stats: Size: Banana New Development: Manufacturing meconium-the first poo! Beginning to perceive light from inside. (So, why all the activity at night?) Symptoms: Still...