I am learning to accept the seasons in life better and better each time a new one approaches. I have learned God has a timing for everything and it is perfect timing.. it may not seem like it at the time but He knows what he is doing!
When we moved down to MS, never did I think I had a purpose here or that I would find any friends here. Let me tell you friends, it has turned out to be quite the opposite. I met people who have become life long friends. These friends have become family and have supported us in so many ways when no one else would. It's another life lesson I have learned, there comes a time when you realize you aren't on the top of priority lists for some people, and while it sucks and seems like it should be a normal thing, its okay.. God brings other people into our lives to fill the gaps. Today, I had to say good-bye to a special friend. This woman was the first person I met in the world of UPT and she quickly became a great friend. We were there for one another and spent countless nights staying up and talking about life.. our rough childhood, pregnancy, labor/birth, kids, husbands, cooking, and other girl talk. When our husbands were both on TDY, we were always together. We developed a special bond and I didn't think we could get any closer.. that was until she helped me and supported me through all of my infertility treatments.. and then jumped for joy with me and shed tears with me when I finally saw those two pink lines.. and then prayed for me and our "snowflake" when things weren't looking so promising.. and then helped me and supported me throughout all of my pregnancy, and then helped and supported me after I had Eli and was there for me when I was going through the dark world of PPD. She has been there for me when I had no one else.. when someone helps you bring a child into this world, you know that person will always have a special place in your heart. I am going to miss her so much but I know that God has amazing plans for us and we will meet again!
So now that the majority of our Air Force friends have moved away its becoming more of a reality that our time here is almost up.. its time for something new and to move on. We will be moving to Omaha in just under 2 months and I am beyond excited! I know that God has us going to Omaha for a reason and I know He has a wonderful plan that includes making some more amazing friends and finally settling down into a wonderful house and start raising our family. I am excited for all of that, and for my friends that have already began their new journeys.. I can't wait until we begin ours, and finally, after many years and moves, it is such a relief to have positive and exciting feelings about moving.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012
Eli's 1/2 Birthday!!
My sweet boy is really about to be 6 months (as of tomorrow at 2:56 p.m) Where has the time gone??? It seems like the first 6 months have flown by. Wasn't it just yesterday that I was big and pregnant just praying for Eli to make his appearance early? Just 6 months ago today I awoke feeling like I had caught the flu, little did I know I was in early labor and would be having my sweet boy just the very next day :) I thought it would be fun to compare Eli's appearance and likes/dislikes from when he was a newborn and now.
Newborn
Weight: 6 lbs 15.2 oz
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Reddish brown
Favorite activity: Sleeping
Favorite food: Mama's milk
6 Months
Weight: 17 lbs-ish
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Blonde with a reddish tint
Favorite activity: Jumping and playing in his exersaucer and rolling around in his crib. Also loves the nightly walks with daddy.
Favorite food: Squash, carrots, and peaches.. also likes apples.
It is amazing how much he has changed, grown, and developed in such a short amount of time. It saddens me to think that he is on the downward slope to turning a year old :( He is at a stage now where he doesn't sleep through the night anymore, he doesn't just lay around and sit still, and he is always babbling away and wanting to move around. I wouldn't have it any other way, I am learning that every stage is only for a short amount of time and is over before you know it. I think that is probably the most important thing I have learned in motherhood thus far: cherish every single moment with your child, even if they are in a difficult stage. We only have our children in our house for so long.. it is our job to bring them up the best we know how and to be there for them every step of the way.
I wanted to somehow celebrate Eli's half birthday.. after thinking and thinking of what to do, I finally thought of a great idea! Anyone who knows me really well knows that I love to bake. I decided to bake Eli 'baby friendly' cupcakes for tomorrow. Obviously he will only gnaw on them and probably shred them to pieces, but I think he will enjoy them. I am going to make carrot and apple cupcakes.. no dairy and no sugar. Completely baby friendly :) You can guarantee there will be pictures of Eli enjoying his 1/2 birthday cupcakes in a future blog post.
Now that everyone is caught up with Eli, I can catch everyone up with what is going on with Brenton and I. Brenton leaves for a month long training session in just under two weeks so we have been trying to spend as much family time together as possible. It has been amazing to have Brenton home every day for the past 2 months. We have been able to do so many things and see so many things as a family. Life is wonderful. With that being said, we were recently faced with a challenge that God has put in front of us. I ended up having immediate surgery to remove my ovarian cyst and while in surgery the doctor found some other problems as well. He found endometriosis and a polyp in my uterus. We went to my post-op appointment yesterday and the doctor showed us the pictures of what all he found and what my insides now looked like.. all I have to say is WOW! We are so very blessed that Eli came into our lives, we now have our answer for our difficulty in getting pregnant and being able to sustain a healthy pregnancy. Unfortunately, the doctor left us with some tough decisions to make, decisions that a young family should never have to make, but we know that God puts challenges in our lives for a reason and we just have to look to Him and ask Him for his guidance on all of this. Regardless of what happens, we know we are very blessed with the miracle that has already came into our lives.
We hope everyone is well and until next time.. take care and God bless!
Weight: 6 lbs 15.2 oz
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Reddish brown
Favorite activity: Sleeping
Favorite food: Mama's milk
6 Months
Weight: 17 lbs-ish
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Blonde with a reddish tint
Favorite activity: Jumping and playing in his exersaucer and rolling around in his crib. Also loves the nightly walks with daddy.
Favorite food: Squash, carrots, and peaches.. also likes apples.
It is amazing how much he has changed, grown, and developed in such a short amount of time. It saddens me to think that he is on the downward slope to turning a year old :( He is at a stage now where he doesn't sleep through the night anymore, he doesn't just lay around and sit still, and he is always babbling away and wanting to move around. I wouldn't have it any other way, I am learning that every stage is only for a short amount of time and is over before you know it. I think that is probably the most important thing I have learned in motherhood thus far: cherish every single moment with your child, even if they are in a difficult stage. We only have our children in our house for so long.. it is our job to bring them up the best we know how and to be there for them every step of the way.
I wanted to somehow celebrate Eli's half birthday.. after thinking and thinking of what to do, I finally thought of a great idea! Anyone who knows me really well knows that I love to bake. I decided to bake Eli 'baby friendly' cupcakes for tomorrow. Obviously he will only gnaw on them and probably shred them to pieces, but I think he will enjoy them. I am going to make carrot and apple cupcakes.. no dairy and no sugar. Completely baby friendly :) You can guarantee there will be pictures of Eli enjoying his 1/2 birthday cupcakes in a future blog post.
Now that everyone is caught up with Eli, I can catch everyone up with what is going on with Brenton and I. Brenton leaves for a month long training session in just under two weeks so we have been trying to spend as much family time together as possible. It has been amazing to have Brenton home every day for the past 2 months. We have been able to do so many things and see so many things as a family. Life is wonderful. With that being said, we were recently faced with a challenge that God has put in front of us. I ended up having immediate surgery to remove my ovarian cyst and while in surgery the doctor found some other problems as well. He found endometriosis and a polyp in my uterus. We went to my post-op appointment yesterday and the doctor showed us the pictures of what all he found and what my insides now looked like.. all I have to say is WOW! We are so very blessed that Eli came into our lives, we now have our answer for our difficulty in getting pregnant and being able to sustain a healthy pregnancy. Unfortunately, the doctor left us with some tough decisions to make, decisions that a young family should never have to make, but we know that God puts challenges in our lives for a reason and we just have to look to Him and ask Him for his guidance on all of this. Regardless of what happens, we know we are very blessed with the miracle that has already came into our lives.
We hope everyone is well and until next time.. take care and God bless!
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