i have been debating the last week or so if i would write about what i am about to say...the conclusion i have come to is...yes i will. first let me say that i love hearing people's pregnancy/labor stories. they give me hope, joy, excitement, knowledge, and comfort. so knowing that, i realized i need to share the positives and negatives about my pregnancy. it might help someone if they are in the same situation as we are right now. it might help me.
so 2 days after finding out our little one was a girl, i went in for my midwife appointment. i had literally just said goodbye to pete once again for about a week. the band is touring so much right now and only seeing him like 3 days a month is wearing me out. anyways, goodbye pete, hello baby heartbeat. as i am laying down my midwife tells me,
"so we noticed something on the ultrasound."
okay. not sounding good. MY heartbeat starts going about as fast as my little nugs.
"there is a red flag for down syndrome. we are worried about the spacing of her toes."
me with a shaky voice, "okay..."
"so what we can offer you is another ultrasound. this one will be a better pic and more accurate one. we will be able to get a better measurements on her and look at her toes more clearly."
"okay...yes."
she goes to schedule the appt. comes in a little bit later and informs me they can't see me till april 21st. cool. a month to wait. awesome. (sarcastic!) this whole time i am holding in my tears. where is pete? i need him with me...
i leave totally shaken up. get in my car, dial pete, start bawling and try to get out what they just told me. he is obviously so sad but is trying to comfort me.
so you get it....the hardest day.
after talking with pete i called my sister. she was able to comfort me bc she was told from about 6 weeks in her 1st pregnancy much worse. he came out perfect. she assured me that they have to be overly cautious with everything. told me not worry (easier said then done)
i have my good days and i have my bad days. through this all, i have felt so much comfort. comfort from all my friends and family, comfort from prayer. i am so thankful for my God. i am so thankful for prayer. we have so many people praying for us and little bennet. I know God sees all, knows all, is all. He has picked us out to be bennet's mommy and daddy. He chose us. He chose her. I know she is going to be alright. she will be a healthy, perfect little lady no matter what. we love her so much already. i can not wait to meet and kiss her. especially her little toes.
dear bennet,
we love you so much. we are praying for you and your health. so many people are. we are so excited to get to see you again on april 21st. keep kicking around in there :)
so much love,
mommy
4.08.2010
3.24.2010
girly girl
man oh man, i can not even begin to explain how it feels to know our little one is a girl! yesterday was definitely one i will always remember when i think back on this pregnancy. here is a run down on how it all went.
we woke up around 8. we were both so excited and immediately began wondering what the baby would be. went for our appointment at 9:30. they called us in right away {yea! no waiting} the lady was so nice. we told her we definitely wanted to know what baby was. about 1 min in she let the big news out, "This ones a girl!" Shock. and more shock. i had been thinking all this time that it was a boy. i mean i really thought i was sure. so sure.
we both looked at each other in amazement. and then just laughed and smiled the rest of the 20 min ultrasound. even though i was totally wrong, i was so excited! a little baby girl! now i can decorate the room how i wanted to. now i can shop for all the pretty ruffle girl clothes. YES! now i can use the name i have loved for the past few years (and pete loves too)
we headed straight toward the mall to make a stop at baby gap. we picked out her first little outfits (both were on sale) i can't wait to dress her up!
dear little Bennet Elise,
your momma and daddy are so thrilled to finally know you are a sweet girl! we can't wait to snuggle and love on you. i am so excited for you to meet your daddy. he is gonna be the best :) you will def be daddy's little girl. he talks to you all the time and you respond to his voice by kicking around. you two already have a strong bond. we are praying for you. you will be loved so much.
love,
mommy
we woke up around 8. we were both so excited and immediately began wondering what the baby would be. went for our appointment at 9:30. they called us in right away {yea! no waiting} the lady was so nice. we told her we definitely wanted to know what baby was. about 1 min in she let the big news out, "This ones a girl!" Shock. and more shock. i had been thinking all this time that it was a boy. i mean i really thought i was sure. so sure.
we both looked at each other in amazement. and then just laughed and smiled the rest of the 20 min ultrasound. even though i was totally wrong, i was so excited! a little baby girl! now i can decorate the room how i wanted to. now i can shop for all the pretty ruffle girl clothes. YES! now i can use the name i have loved for the past few years (and pete loves too)
we headed straight toward the mall to make a stop at baby gap. we picked out her first little outfits (both were on sale) i can't wait to dress her up!
dear little Bennet Elise,
your momma and daddy are so thrilled to finally know you are a sweet girl! we can't wait to snuggle and love on you. i am so excited for you to meet your daddy. he is gonna be the best :) you will def be daddy's little girl. he talks to you all the time and you respond to his voice by kicking around. you two already have a strong bond. we are praying for you. you will be loved so much.
love,
mommy
3.23.2010
3.19.2010
3.18.2010
OHH MY...
okay, okay...so if you have been reading up on this thing, you know we find out if it is a baby boy or girl in there cooking this coming tuesday (YEA!!) you also know I CAN NOT WAIT to finally know! anyways, last night while lying in bed with the kitties, i started looking online at baby outfits. i want to go to target, old navy, or baby gap (somewhere that is quick and has cute baby clothes) right after we find out and buy our little one his/her's first outfit. oh oh oh there are so many cute choices.
if you have been to target lately you know they are carrying Liberty of London things right now. everything from house decor to the cutest bike. seriously i kinda want everything. they also have the most darling little girl clothes. my favorite being in the 2nd row, 2nd one over. if our little nugs is a girl i must go pick it up!
everyone always says "boy's clothes are not as cute as girl clothes" i get that. just from browsing a few stores, i totally see that i am always more attracted to the little girl section. they are brighter with ruffles and i adore ruffles. BUT...lately i have been so into looking a baby boy things. there are some pretty cute things out there for little men you just have to look harder. so while browsing babygap last night i came across their new collection for handsome little guys. Western outfits!!!!! are you kidding me?!?! i can't take it. i love it all :) my favorite being these three:
if you know my husband at all, you know he probably has a western shirt to match one of these. haha that little blue one kills me. that is def the one i will run out and purchase right away....if it is a boy.
want to take any guesses??? baby boy prevost or baby girl prevost? hmmm...
if you have been to target lately you know they are carrying Liberty of London things right now. everything from house decor to the cutest bike. seriously i kinda want everything. they also have the most darling little girl clothes. my favorite being in the 2nd row, 2nd one over. if our little nugs is a girl i must go pick it up!
everyone always says "boy's clothes are not as cute as girl clothes" i get that. just from browsing a few stores, i totally see that i am always more attracted to the little girl section. they are brighter with ruffles and i adore ruffles. BUT...lately i have been so into looking a baby boy things. there are some pretty cute things out there for little men you just have to look harder. so while browsing babygap last night i came across their new collection for handsome little guys. Western outfits!!!!! are you kidding me?!?! i can't take it. i love it all :) my favorite being these three:
if you know my husband at all, you know he probably has a western shirt to match one of these. haha that little blue one kills me. that is def the one i will run out and purchase right away....if it is a boy.
want to take any guesses??? baby boy prevost or baby girl prevost? hmmm...
3.16.2010
20 weeks!
i can't believe it?!! i am already half way through this pregnancy. where did the time go?? where did feb go??
How Far Along?
20 weeks
How Big is Baby?
10 1/2 ounces! i have a banana in there?!
Weight Gained So Far?
welllllll, i was just out on the road with pete for a week and then spent time with my in laws in cali and lets just say i ate A LOT. i will let you know the exact gain next week....well maybe ;)
Maternity Clothes?
my pregnant friend jenny just picked up some cute cute maternity jeans by heidi klum. even though they are like $50 i really think i should pick up a pair. ok pete?
Stretch Marks?
nope but still pouring on the cream though...fingers crossed
Sleep?
what does that mean?? no seriously this baby is a-movin' at night.
Best Moment of the Week?
at 19 weeks and 2 days, i felt something crazy going on in there. so i put my hand over my belly button and BOOM! there it was! the 1st big kick :) and it hasn't really stopped since then which makes me one happy momma.
Food Cravings?
really anything...as long as it doesn't have garlic on it...yuck!
Gender?
we find out one week from today! :0! :)!
Looking Forward To?
sunday when pete finally comes home, next tuesday=girl or boy?, and easter!
Embarrassing Pregnancy Moment?
having to pee a ton on a bus full of guys...also having the worst case of pregnancy brain. i am amazed when i remember my own name.
so there you have it. this week i plan to clean, organize, and clean some more! also i can't wait to see my friends...i miss them after being gone for 2 weeks
How Far Along?
20 weeks
How Big is Baby?
10 1/2 ounces! i have a banana in there?!
Weight Gained So Far?
welllllll, i was just out on the road with pete for a week and then spent time with my in laws in cali and lets just say i ate A LOT. i will let you know the exact gain next week....well maybe ;)
Maternity Clothes?
my pregnant friend jenny just picked up some cute cute maternity jeans by heidi klum. even though they are like $50 i really think i should pick up a pair. ok pete?
Stretch Marks?
nope but still pouring on the cream though...fingers crossed
Sleep?
what does that mean?? no seriously this baby is a-movin' at night.
Best Moment of the Week?
at 19 weeks and 2 days, i felt something crazy going on in there. so i put my hand over my belly button and BOOM! there it was! the 1st big kick :) and it hasn't really stopped since then which makes me one happy momma.
Food Cravings?
really anything...as long as it doesn't have garlic on it...yuck!
Gender?
we find out one week from today! :0! :)!
Looking Forward To?
sunday when pete finally comes home, next tuesday=girl or boy?, and easter!
Embarrassing Pregnancy Moment?
having to pee a ton on a bus full of guys...also having the worst case of pregnancy brain. i am amazed when i remember my own name.
so there you have it. this week i plan to clean, organize, and clean some more! also i can't wait to see my friends...i miss them after being gone for 2 weeks
3.13.2010
time for an update
wow...how can i go from an update everyday to no update for 2 weeks?!!?!
seriously though my life has been...on the road. and that can throw a person off. since the first day of this month (march, right?!!) i have been traveling with my hubs. for the most part, it has been great. being able to spend time with him, seeing what he loves to do, meet some very generous people, and seeing how the band's new music is helping so many people. who can complain, right?
well apparently, i can. just about the lack of sleep though. i don't think that makes me a bad person. being pregnant naturally makes you a little more on edge and when you throw in lack of sleep, well you get the picture. but not to toot my own horn, i think i did pretty well. no crying. no yelling. all in all i was a pretty chill pregnant girl. (but seriously no more sleeping on a bus for me for a long time) :)
lets go back to all the positives. you really should check out Sanctus Real's new cd "pieces of a real heart" there are so many moving songs on it (my favs being "forgiven", "lead me", and "i'll show you how to live") i kid you not i got teary eyed every night hearing these great songs. (for all the moms or soon to be moms the beginning lyrics of "i'll show you how to live" are "i heard the sound of your first breath. a brand new life on your mother's chest. a beating heart, expectant eyes, on the first day of your life" *tear*)
another great thing about this trip is happening right now. i am in bakersfield, ca visiting pete's family. getting to spend time with his parents, brother and sis in law and grandma prevost has been so so nice. although we all wish pete could be here too but the tour had to keep on going and he is up in seattle right now. he won't be home to nashville till the 21st. gosh that feels so far away. it is so hard when the trips to play shows are so long, but getting to go out and see the response from so many people helps me. it helps me realize this is what God wants him to be doing and what He has gifted them all to do. i have never been so proud of pete.
so yes i am in california and will be going home to nashville either monday or tuesday. although it will be sad to say goodbye to fam, i am excited to get back. i miss my cats, my bed, my friends. 2 weeks is a long time to be away but i won't forget any of it. such a great time!
*coming soon...20 weeks update!!!
*also watch the "forgiven" video...pete looks hot and all playing the banjo and keys :)
seriously though my life has been...on the road. and that can throw a person off. since the first day of this month (march, right?!!) i have been traveling with my hubs. for the most part, it has been great. being able to spend time with him, seeing what he loves to do, meet some very generous people, and seeing how the band's new music is helping so many people. who can complain, right?
well apparently, i can. just about the lack of sleep though. i don't think that makes me a bad person. being pregnant naturally makes you a little more on edge and when you throw in lack of sleep, well you get the picture. but not to toot my own horn, i think i did pretty well. no crying. no yelling. all in all i was a pretty chill pregnant girl. (but seriously no more sleeping on a bus for me for a long time) :)
lets go back to all the positives. you really should check out Sanctus Real's new cd "pieces of a real heart" there are so many moving songs on it (my favs being "forgiven", "lead me", and "i'll show you how to live") i kid you not i got teary eyed every night hearing these great songs. (for all the moms or soon to be moms the beginning lyrics of "i'll show you how to live" are "i heard the sound of your first breath. a brand new life on your mother's chest. a beating heart, expectant eyes, on the first day of your life" *tear*)
another great thing about this trip is happening right now. i am in bakersfield, ca visiting pete's family. getting to spend time with his parents, brother and sis in law and grandma prevost has been so so nice. although we all wish pete could be here too but the tour had to keep on going and he is up in seattle right now. he won't be home to nashville till the 21st. gosh that feels so far away. it is so hard when the trips to play shows are so long, but getting to go out and see the response from so many people helps me. it helps me realize this is what God wants him to be doing and what He has gifted them all to do. i have never been so proud of pete.
so yes i am in california and will be going home to nashville either monday or tuesday. although it will be sad to say goodbye to fam, i am excited to get back. i miss my cats, my bed, my friends. 2 weeks is a long time to be away but i won't forget any of it. such a great time!
*coming soon...20 weeks update!!!
*also watch the "forgiven" video...pete looks hot and all playing the banjo and keys :)
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