Nursery started!

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend.   It was our last 3 day weekend Mark and I will have for awhile, and we made the most of it!  We got in some shopping, pool time, yard work, relaxation, BBQ and family time. 
I feel like we are getting some things accomplished for Easton, little by little.  It only took 3 trips to the baby store to finally decide on a bedroom set, glider, stroller and car seat!  I'm really excited about it and wish it was going to be put to use sooner than later ;)
Mark's parents came to visit us, so while they are here Gary is going to paint the nursery.  I'm really looking forward to seeing that complete.  The furniture will take 6-12 weeks to get here, so it won't be completely finished for awhile, but having the painting done is huge!  
We went shopping with Mark's parents on Saturday and Sheri insisted in taking this picture in Target (for Megan), it's not as bad I thought it would be.  We were trying to compare prices and brands of diapers, and from what I read, you're suppose to start buying some slowly so it doesn't hurt the checkbook as much when the baby arrives ;)  But as you can see I'm growing and so is baby Easton!

21 weeks

It's a BOY!

I still can't believe it! I totally thought it was a girl, but we're thrilled with the news and so happy to hear he looks healthy! This picture below shows he is definetly a boy :)

The Doctor said I have a marginal placenta previa, so if you're like me you're asking yourself, what's that? It's where the placenta is close by, or touching the cervix, but not actually covering it.  It’s a potentially dangerous condition because if the placenta covers the cervix, it blocks baby’s way out, requiring a cesarean section to deliver the baby. I'm really hoping that isn't the case!  She doesn't seem too concerned at this point, but if any spotting should occur I need to contact her immediately.  No changes to my daily routine at this time.  The good news is that for most women who have marginal placenta previa at 20 weeks, as the uterus grows, the placenta gets further from the cervix and you’ll likely be given the all-clear to get back to normal at 28-32 weeks. At this time my doctor will schedule another ultrasound to check the position of the placenta.  Hopefully it continues to move away from the cervix and not closer. 
I'm still feeling great and can feel him move a lot throughout the day :) Makes me giggle sometimes just thinking about what he's up to in there!
Name you ask, why yes we've decided! Easton Thomas :) Mark has always liked Easton, he shoots Easton arrows in his bow, likes baseball, and we also like Easton Corbin.  Thomas is Mark's middle name so it just seemed to fit.  I know some people don't annouce the name with the sex, but I just knew I would spill the beans so why not just let people know from the start!
We tried our best to do a reveal cake, but beings I wanted to do it the day I found it made it hard. So we went to Dairy Queen and went with a good ole' ice cream cake, they can decorate it in minutes :) We invited my family over to share the news, and Cam revelaed the news!  The boys were excited to hear they are getting a boy cousin, but I think really liked the ice cream :)

Here are a couple more snap shots from the ultrasound.  He was being shy so we never got a great picture of his little face, but I'm sure he's adorable :) Thanks for keeping us in your prayers, and please continue! We're so blessed with the news of a healthy happy boy today, I don't know if I'll be able to sleep :)



Cameron's First Holy Communion

Cameron received his First Communion on Sunday, April 29th.  It was a great day and he looked very handsome :) He was able to wear the suit from the wedding which was cool!

 Preston wanted to be included in the picture, but no smile!

My not so little Godchild!