Although I'm convinced that my co-worker, Kim, is the only one who reads this blog, she enjoys reading it even though she's well aware of what goes on in my life on a daily basis! If for no one but her, I shall continue to blog! ;O)
I had another doctor appointment yesterday. When Dr. Straughn walked in the room she asked, "So, are you feeling pregnant yet?" My reply was, "No, not really!" I was fortunate, praise the Lord, to go through my first trimester free of all the morning sickness. Most days I had to remind myself that I was pregnant because my body showed me very little promising signs. Even though my clothes are feeling more snug, I still do not have the "obvious" baby bump...it's just a bulge! I also, have not felt any movement yet so I continue to remind myself that I am pregnant and everything is fine.
Back to my appointment: I lay back on the table and lift my shirt up. She squirts that yummy jelly stuff on my tummy (ha!) and moves the doppler around trying to find a heartbeat. She moves it in several places with no detection of a heartbeat and I begin to feel nervous. She says, "Honory little thing. Must be a boy!" We both chuckled and I replied with, "I hope so. We don't have a little girl name yet so a boy would make things much easier right now." She managed to find the heartbeat soon after that and it was in the 150's this time. My last appt. it was in the 160's so it has slowly decreased every month. While we're listening we hear this "thump" sound. Dr. Straughn says, "That's the baby moving." The baby was pretty active b/c she'd have the heartbeat coming through the doppler and then you'd hear the thump and she'd have to find the heartbeat again. It was so amazing to hear the baby moving b/c I cannot feel it yet. I was relieved to hear the life inside! Although it may sound strange to say this, but, this all still feels so surreal. I still cannot fathom that this is really happening to ME. I feel so blessed and honored and yet in the midst of those wonderful feelings I cannot help but feel overwhelmed and nervous. I'm sure these are all normal emotions for a first time mother-to-be so that brings me relief.
Jordan was disappointed that he was not able to be there with me to hear the movement. I will have an ultrasound done next month and we will get to find out for sure what the baby is! That is the moment that we have both been anxiously awaiting! I'm just so ready for my baby to have an official identity now. We can call the baby by the name that we have chosen (which, if its a girl may still be a while!) and can begin to work on furnishing and decorating the right room! We are excited about that! Jordan said that he's just ready to hold our baby in his arms and he believes that this baby will bring a new joy into our lives that we have been missing lately. Just 5 more months to go!
Another new and exciting thing in my life right now is this: 
My brand new digital SLR came in yesterday and I could not be more thrilled! I can start taking more pictures now without a concern of film and processing fees. I love that! I also have some news about my own photography business. This is a new endeavor for me and I'm really excited about it. I am officially launching:
[cw] photography
I am booking appointments now, so if you're interested in having any type of portraits done please feel free to contact me. My photography email address is christywphoto@yahoo.com. I will have a website coming soon! Jordan and I are going to spend this weekend in Atlanta for a much needed getaway! We are going to spend all day Saturday at Stone Mountain. I am looking forward to this in a big way! The weather is going to be beautiful and I am thankful that Spring is finally here. It's one of my most favorite times of the year. I love seeing everything spring back to life after a dead, cold and dreary winter. Everything is so bright and colorful and so full of vitality. I think such weather and surroundings also boosts our individual moods too. I feel happier each day being able to walk in the warm sun and cool breeze. These are the times that I wish I could be outside from the time the sun comes up till it sets. I just love it! I hope everyone enjoys their own beautiful weekend and may everyone reflect on the greatest sacrifice ever made: the death and Resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ! He is worthy to be praised and remembered not just this weekend but every day of the year! *Love*
