Friday, May 15, 2009

It's a BOY!

First of all, Praise the Lord! Seriously, I am in complete awe of the miracle growing inside of me. Tim and I had an ultrasound yesterday and were blessed with a really great Tech, Lisa, who spent a lot of time with us, showed us the baby from many different angles, and printed us a lot of pictures.

We were able to see our little boy's feet, fists, spine, and profile. The best part was watching him open and close his mouth, swallow, and make a sucking motion. It was fascinating and definitely made me tear up. Our Tech commented that he has a bunch of room, but was scrunched up in a little ball towards the side of my tummy. I said, "That's my boy. We like curling up and cuddling in small places." Anyways, here are a few of the photos. Thanks for celebrating with us.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Card from Baby Whit

I must post because the little one in my tummy gave me a card for Mother's Day. It was really cute. It proceeded to rail me for already calling it names that will give it complexes and got mad at Tim and I for taking great trips without "it". But, it did tell me that she/she crashed the party in Australia:)

My present? 1. Larger in the middle (how else would anyone know I'm a mom) 2. Cravings that give me a reason to eat whatever I want even if that is bag after bag of sour patch kids 3. Excuses because I can blame it on Baby anytime I don't feel like doing anything 4. Belly Rubs...Baby told everyone that they can rub my belly anytime they want whether they know me or not (this will be my first lesson for baby...not cool) 5. The card - He/she said she would have made me something better but he/she needed help from Dad and he is difficult to work with;)

It was honestly the coolest card ever. It is definitely going into the Baby Book. Love you, Tim;)

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Mama's Day

So today was the day to honor all of our mothers for being the amazing people that they are. How should we go about celebrating such an endless profession in a manner that would be fitting to the trials and hardships associated with the job? Most people would respond with champagne brunch and flowers. This is not the way of the Hawk/Whitacre mothers day celebration. Here are a few snippets of what made the celebration itinerary this year.


Somehow the paintball gun has become a part of most gatherings that we join in on at the Hawks house. A few mothers days ago we gave our mothers paintball guns and all the kids ran up the hill without any weapons. The mothers proceeded to shoot us (their unarmed children) as we attempted to run back and forth while hiding behind the small trees. Luckily we were allowed to wear some protective gear. This year consisted of shooting a cardboard sign with a mother painted on it after beating a mothers day pinata until it spewed forth delicious candy. What could be better then this... well actually... just being able to hang out at with our family is what makes it special. The violent party games just give it that extra little kick, kind of like Slap Ya Mama.

Thursday, May 07, 2009

Swimmin' It Up

Earlier today I posted about the baby moving and wanting Tim to feel it...he did! Tonight the little swimmer was having a dance party and Tim got to feel it kick. We waited for awhile, but then we both felt it at the same time and we looked at each other with big, wide eyes.

It is such a miracle. Every new little piece of this process makes me realize more and more what a special journey we are on...crazy, scary, special.

He/She's Moving!!!

Okay, I can't help but write even if I don't have a picture to post with it...which is my favorite part about looking at other people's blogs.

Anyways, Today I am completely confident that what I am feeling is Baby Whitacre and it is making me absolutely giddy. It stops me in my tracks and makes me smile. I cannot wait until it is significant enough for Tim to feel.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Three and a half years later

Okay. This is a bit embarrassing, but our last blog on this site was November 2005. What can I say? Blogging didn't really stick for us on the first round, but after blogging on the South Pacific trip I think we'll do better on round two. Or maybe I should say that I am hoping we will do better on the second try.

I am hoping to chronicle our first pregnancy and share our experiences with those who aren't close by us. Not just the pregnancy, life in general really. But tonight I have pregos on the brain.

I don't have much to say right now probably because I'm tired, but one thing I did notice tonight is that for the first time since being a pudgy (and I was very pudgy) baby and toddler, by tummy is sticking out further than my chest. Normally this would freak me out. Before I was pregnant or even thinking about being pregnant, I was really nervous about gaining weight and having my body change. Now that I am in the midst of it, I am so proud of my belly and feel so blessed to be able to experience the changes.

Tim and I are trying to take pictures weekly now to be able to look back at the stages and development. Here I am at 15 weeks, I think. My mom saw this picture and said that my butt is still bigger than my tummy so I probably should post it...thanks, Mom:)



The next picture is at 17 weeks during a trip to Shaver Lake. I might not have the hops I did in the South Pacific, but clearly I still have the awesome hair did.



Here I am today, after a jog/walk at nineteen weeks:



Last but not least, I think I can feel the baby move, but am not totally confident. I should be able to distinguish it more in the coming days and weeks, but for now I try to evaluate whether what I'm feeling each time is a gas bubble or a flutter kick from our little swimmer.