Blueberry...

7 weeks:

7 weeks

Our baby is the size of a blueberry this week!

As our baby works overtime to grow bigger and bigger

I am feeling the process slow me down more and more

Much of the same this week in terms of exhaustion

I attempted to grocery shop but had to take a nap

I attempted to start laundry but had to take a nap

I attempted to do anything on my ToDo list but had to take a nap

Mommy gets the message loud and clear Baby Heiser... "Slow Down"

Since we live so close to my work, I continue to walk to school each day

And I have been walking at least an additional thirty minutes after school

This has helped give me a small burst of energy to make it through the afternoon

I am thankful for a mild winter so I can keep getting the fresh air in Montana

Many fears and worries crept into my heart and mind this week 

Jeremiah continues to be a constant place of stability for me

And I love the calm spirit in which he has approached our pregnancy

The Lord knew the exact balance we would need during this season of life

"Lord, may I find my complete rest in You throughout this pregnancy" 

Baby's First Photo...

The positive tests are there

The symptoms are creeping up more and more

And yet the news of our baby is still sinking in

That is until today that is...

Because today we saw our baby for the first time!

According to the midwife we are healthy and on track for our little one

6 Week Ultrasound

Today Jeremiah and I toured the Great Falls Birthing Center

We are currently researching this facility as an option for giving birth to our child 

I was impressed with the professionalism and caring nature of our midwife

We are excited about exploring alternative birthing options for our family 

We continue to pray for a safe and healthy arrival for our little one

Excited New Parents

"Heavenly Father, we continue to seek you every step of the way on this path"

Flowers from afar...

The love for our new arrival just keeps coming

And today it arrived at our doorstep in the form of beautiful flowers

These bright blooms were sent with love from Larry and Nancy

And we are thankful for the joy in which they have celebrated with us

I am excited for the day some of Nancy's beautiful sewing projects arrive!

"Lord, thank you for the way this blessing brings us all together"

From Larry and Nancy

Sweet Pea...

6 weeks:

6 weeks

How much our lives have changed in the few days we have known our big news
This week was filled with more excitement as we learn more and more about our baby
This week our baby is the size of a sweet pea and growing each minute 


My week was filled with naps, snoozes, and exaggerated blinking
No matter how you say it...I was tired
Throw in a few mood swings and hardly any energy for housework
And Jeremiah officially wins husband of the week award!


Our big treat out this week was Oreo Sonic Blast desserts
We may or may not become regulars over the next nine months


"Lord, your creation amazes us and we are thankful for how You are working"

Go Wildcats!

College seems like years and years ago...

And years ago I was hardly imaging where my life would be today

I was concerned about McConn Coffee drinks and making it to RA meetings

Hardly the same thoughts that this New Mom has today

But years ago my Mom knew this day would come and she wanted to be prepared

So at some point while I was giggling with roommates and playing pranks

My Mom was carefully selecting a tiny outfit for a future WildCat

GO Wildcats!

GO IWU!

You are loved...

There has never been a doubt in my mind that I was loved
Whether it in words, actions, or thoughts
My family has communicated love to me my whole life
And now our sweet baby is sharing in that same blessing
Baby Heiser....you were loved before we even knew about you
There are many across the country who are rejoicing over you already
Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Lohr for our first official gift of love

Baby's First Gifts

"Lord, thank you for family and the gift they will be to our little one..."

Questions, questions, questions...

There are SO many questions associated with a first time pregnancy 


"What is going on inside my body?"


"What should I eat?"


"Is this normal?" (about basically every ache and pain I feel)


Jeremiah and I have loaded up on some great books
To hopefully ease some of our questions and therefore concerns
I have loved watching him curl up every night with his new book 

New Books

"Lord, take our anxious thoughts and allow us to submit them to your perfect plan"

Our Little Valentine...

Happy Valentine's Day 

We can't wait for our little bundle of love arriving in October 2012

Well worth the wait...

5 weeks:

5 weeks

2 more positive pregnancy tests (in case you can't tell this hasn't sunk in yet)

3 medical appointment made

We will be deciding between a birthing center, midwife at the hospital, or a doctor

Our first appointment will be 2/23 and we are excited to start asking questions

I have been craving salty and spicy foods and have not liked sweet things (?!?!)

However I got sick twice this week from Mexican food-ugh!

Gingerale and crackers were my best friends those nights

Overall I have been suffering from complete and total exhaustion rather than nausea

Jeremiah has been great and helping out around the house 

Since my new bed time seems to be around 8:00pm

"Be still and know that I am God..." Psalm 46:10

Becoming a Father...

Love, Jeremiah

And so it begins...

February 11, 2012
6:00am


3 positive pregnancy tests
And the news sinks in...I am pregnant!


Jeremiah was still asleep on this Saturday morning
And yet there was no way I was going to be heading back to sleep
I got dressed and quietly slipped out to Target for breakfast food
I told Jeremiah I was picking up Rhode's Cinnamon Rolls
A special treat we both love when we celebrate something exciting
Looking back he thought it was strange I was going out so early
I walked aimlessly around Target looking for something for the "new daddy"
I may or may not have cried several times while shopping (hormones?!?!)
The magnitude of the day just kept sinking deeper and deeper in 
After not being able to find anything that said "daddy" and therefore crying more
I finally settled on a card and sweet baby duck toy
Now it was time to share the big news...


Jeremiah was awake when I got home and little did he know what was coming next
I sat him down to open up the present and he thought the duck "was cute"
Nope, he was not connecting the dots very quickly but the card truly gave it away
"Today we start our biggest adventure...parenthood"
It was a beautiful mix of excitement, fear, and surprise on his face
I have never loved him more than in that moment, as the father of our child 

Jeremiah's Present

It didn't take us more than a few minutes and we were calling family and friends
The idea of keeping the news to ourselves never really crossed my mind

 

 From the Farris Family

I couldn't possibly keep this level of excitement to myself!

From Jeremiah

From My Mom and Kevin

The day was filled with love for us and the new baby from so many that we care about
We are now a family...and the next nine months are going to be an adventure!


"Lord, thank you for the gift of our precious child...."