yeah, baby

So, how does a card-making addict tell her husband that after about eight long years of trying, he is finally going to be a daddy?

She makes him a card, of course!!

This is the card I made for Ryan. It's basically a fancy envelope with a mini card inside. The outside of the mini card says "congratulations" and the inside has a stamp of a tiny little yellow onesie, underneath which it says simply "yeah, baby" :-)

Angelic cabbie

This past weekend I was in Fort McMurray, visiting my hubby who is working 24 days straight. It was nice. I got to spend days with my sis, and evenings with Ryan. And I got to spend Ryan's birthday with him!

One morning I was waiting outside for my sister to come and pick me up. As I was standing there, a loose dog came up to me. Now, I'm not afraid of dogs at all, so I put out my hand for him to sniff. I wasn't worried - until he started barking and growling at me! So I figured I would just move along, but when I tried to take a step, he took a step, growling and barking all the more. So I panicked! I've heard too many stories about people getting mauled by dogs - needing hundreds of stitches, and new noses grown on their foreheads! I stood still and started bawling. I didn't know what to do! So I prayed. And lo and behold, a cab came down the street. I flagged him down and hopped in before he came to a full stop! The driver was so nice! He let me sit in his cab for a few minutes until I calmed down and stopped shaking and the dog wandered off. I am convinced that that cabdriver was an angel sent by God.

Long & Happy life together

Ryan and I were asked the other day "What is the secret to a long and happy marriage?"

I thought to myself Why ask us? We've only been married ten years. Does that consitute "long"?

Then it occured to me: sadly, nowadays that IS long!

The things he says...

Ryan and I talk on the phone every day and send each other text messages. He said some things that made me laugh when I knew I was pregnant, but he didn't know yet! Once, I was teasing him about behaving himself up in Fort McMurray (read: no girlfriends!), and he sent me a message saying, My eyes are only for you.. I don't make enough to support more than one anyways :-) Uh-oh! Better ask for a raise, Honey!

Another time, I was telling him that I was having trouble sleeping. There was a lot going through my head, and I couldn't even tell him! But he sent me a message saying, I cant sleep either.. must have caught what you have. I don't think so, Honey! You gave it to me, but I don't think you can catch it back! ;-)

Not much is happening to make me "feel pregnant". I haven't had any morning sickness or cravings. One thing though, is that I am hungry almost all the time. But I am trying to be good! Lots of fruit, veggies, healthy stuff. I'm eating a lot of it, though! After spending last weekend with Ryan and eating quite a bit all weekend, on Monday after lunch I said, "Whew, I'm full!" He laughed and said, "I haven't heard you say that all weekend!"

The BEST one though, was on February 19 when he sent me this message: Happy family day, Love.

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Did another pregnancy test this morning. Definitely postitive!
Was disappointed yesterday when Dr. Litchfield said I'd have to stay on the Metformin. He said coming off in the first half of pregnancy greatly increases the risk of miscarriage. In the second half would increase the chance of gestational Diabetes. Darn! I am only 15 lbs away from the weight he would have taken me off the drugs. I've lost 65 lbs... I wonder how much I'll gain back now?

February 14, 2007

Happy Valentine's Day!
Found out today that I am pregnant. How bizarre!
Ryan is working out of town, so he doesn't know yet. I wasn't sure if I should tell him right away or wait a week and tell him in person. I do want to see his face when I tell him though!
I am due on Oct. 17. (Happy birthday, Auntie Wendy!)