Almost Christmas Eve.....

It's hard to believe in just a few hours it will be Christmas Eve. What a wonderful year this has been in our family. I cannot thank God enough for all of the blessings he has bestowed upon us in 2010 and I must say 2011 looks like it could be even better. Amazingly enough although we both got sick and Chris had gum graft surgery on Monday, we are all done and ready. Clothes are ready for church tomorrow, last package came in the mail today just in time and its now wrapped, food is bought, all that's left is enjoying time with our families celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. I hope each of you has a very Merry Christmas and may God Bless each of you at this most special time of the year. For all of the loved ones and friends who are watching us from above in heaven, we miss you dearly and know you must be having a wonderful Christmas celebrating in heaven.

Love and God Bless
The Nord Family (soon to be 3)

Baby Bump at 17 Weeks

Love and God Bless you all!

The SICK house....

Well yesterday was just a bang up day, we both ended up in the Dr's office together but with different symptoms. Thankfully the flu tests came back negative. On the flip side Chris has an upper respiratory infection and I have ear infections in both ears and in all my sinus'. We got some medicine and home we went to attempt to get better. I guess I am feeling a little better, but apparently I have an endless supply of snot coming out of my head. I know TMI, but oh well! The baby is still growing strong and in the last week or so I definitely have a little baby bump. As soon as we get better and I don't look like Rudolph, we will be taking and posting some baby bump pictures. Here's to hoping we get better soon!

God Bless!

Great Doctor's Appointment!!!

We went back to the Dr yesterday and it went great. We didn't get any pictures since I am a "normal" pregnant woman but we did get to hear the heart beat and boy was that music to my ears. Every time I hear that amazing sound, I get tears in my eyes. This little miracle's heart rate was a strong 162! What a blessing. My tummy measured 12 which she said is right on track. She said all my blood work with the exception of the anemia can out perfect. So that was great news. Then she said there is only one thing we need to talk about.....you have LOST 6 lbs since 11/1. I knew I had lost since I weighed myself the night before and I was really shocked. So I am still up 2 lbs total. She asked if I was vomiting and having diarrhea a lot and I said no not at all. Then she looked at me and said and I quote "You cannot be dieting can you?" I looked at her with total shock and said no absolutely not, matter of fact I am eating more than I have in the last 2 years. I told her I eat 5-6 times a day about every 3 hours. Granted I don't eat a lot at one time but I eat until I am full. She said to my relief, in that case I am not worried about it at all. As long as you are eating, not getting sick and your little one is growing and measuring right, then she isn't going to worry. She did however tell me to concentrate on making sure I gain at least 2 lbs between now and 12/28 when we go back. So all in all she is happy, the baby is growing and strong and I feel pretty darn good since the nausea is all but gone! So now the count down begins to get to 12/28 and finding out pink or blue.

Until next time.....Blessings to each and everyone of you!