Baby Update - 15 weeks

I had another appointment today, I guess you could call it the "almost-4-months appt". Everything is checking out just fine! We got to hear the baby's heart rate (Tim for the first time) and it was in the 150's bpm. My blood pressure has continued to be excellent, so that has been a HUGE relief. My blood pressure was high during the entire pregnancy with Tyler. At this point with him, I was already on medication. They are going to continue to closely monitor it, but so far so good! Maybe we'll have less bumps in the road with this one! I am definitely feeling so much better - more energy and less nausea. My pants fit a bit tighter, though! It is beginning to show a little bit, but I am still at that awkward in between point where you are growing out of your normal clothes and not quite in maternity clothes yet. I am sure that will come soon enough! My next appointment is in exactly 4 weeks - the big ultrasound!!! Stay tuned!!!

Colleen McCann's Wedding

Here are some pictures from this fabulous wedding! She married Dan Cichy on September 22, 2007 in Denver, CO.

Everything was perfectly beautiful!

Wynne, Nicole, Colleen, Kim, Melissa and I the night before the wedding

The Mr. and Mrs.-to-be the day before the wedding

My mom and I at the wedding

Me and the beautiful bride!

Visit to Denver, Colorado

My mom and I had a wonderful little getaway to Denver last week. We had two very good reasons for the trip. First, to visit my sister, Suzanna, who has lived out there since February. Second, to see my very good friend Colleen McCann get married! It was a fabulous trip filled with lots of fun. We got to see a lot of the city, as well as taking a little drive to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains to see the Red Rocks Ampitheatre. Aside from the sight-seeing with Suzanna, we got to enjoy ample time with Colleen as we helped her with many wedding related things. What made the whole trip easier is that Colleen and Suzanna live 1/2 mile from each other, on the same road! Walking back and forth is a piece of cake! It was hard to come home, but I missed my boys!!! Tim and Tyler had a great time handing out together, and getting some big house projects accomplished!! Tim painted our master bedroom and bathroom, as well as Tyler's bedroom. What a hard workin' man! Here are some pictures from the trip..........

Me and Suzanna at her apartment

Red Rocks Ampitheatre

Suzanna's dog, Sophia, enjoying the view

Baby Update - 11 Weeks

I went to my second doctor's appointment on Thursday and everything checks out great! I was able to hear the baby's heartbeat. It was a fast 160-170 bpm!! The doctor confirmed a due date of March 28th. Exactly one week after Tyler's original due date!! Good month to have a baby! :)
I am feeling okay. I have been nauseous quite frequently, some moments worse than others. Then I'll have days where I feel perfectly fine. I have been napping a lot, too. That could be either the pregnancy or having a very active 2 year old!
Tim is super excited and has been very supportive through this first trimester. You can't wipe the smile off his face! We are still waiting a while longer before we really explain to Tyler what is going on. He doesn't really understand, yet. We'll keep you posted on the progress!

Summer Vacation 2007

We are relaxed and revived - home from Hilton Head Island! We took our annual summer vacation to our favorite place. We had a blast!!! This was Tyler's third time down there, and definitely the best. He was able to enjoy everything much more this time. He loved splashing in the ocean, playing in the sand, and swimming in the pool.

The frozen custard wasn't so bad, either!! Uncle Jordan ("Bubba" as he calls him) came for a visit Sunday - Monday. Tuesday thru Saturday, we had Mimi and Papa stay with us.

Each day we would get up for a morning walk on the beach with coffee (and the occasional pastry...) then, we'd head home for breakfast and get ready for the pool. Our complex has a great kids' pool, so we enjoyed many hours at that one. The "big" pool is nice, too, and would take Tyler there to "practice" his strokes! We took a break from the sun one day and visited the island's Children's Museum. Tyler enjoyed it. It was simple and not so overwhelming. He even brought some artwork home. Tim and Blythe even got a date night out which was a nice treat. What a fun week for everyone!

Fun at the Pool

We had a nice visit with our friends, Jennifer and Ava Morrow today. So, we packed up and yummy lunch and headed to the pool for some fun. It was a beautiful day. Not nearly as hot as it has been, and there was a cool, crisp breeze in the air.

Tyler and Ava had fun showing off their swimming techniques and splish splashing around! We even saw a few ladybugs and helped them to safety so they wouldn't drown!

Tyler was so ready to swim that he actually jumped in as soon as we got there without anyone being ready. He is definitely a gutsy little guy! We can't wait for our next visit with Jennifer and Ava. Thanks for driving up to see us and to play!

Our Growing Family!!

Time to make room for another little one here in our home! Yes, that is right, we are expecting a new baby. Baby Daniels #2 is due at the end of March (again!!) - exact due date to be determined. Tyler will have a new baby sister or brother! So, our projects for the next several months is to re-do Tyler's room into a "big boy" room and move him into a "big boy" bed and then clean out the playroom to make room for the new nursery! Wow - time is already flying by!

We had our first doctor's appointment yesterday, and everything is looking great! Baby is growing as he/she should and we saw a strong heartbeat on the ultrasound! Here is it's debut picture.........many many more to come!