Big Changes are a comin

I realize that this blog takes a backseat to the rest of my life. Its been neglected and left out many times. I should feel bad about it, but I just can't seem to muster up the energy to care that much.

 Life moves forward at an alarming rate these days. Christmas has come and gone, spring is here, although in the NW we have yet to see it. Its still raining daily with cold weather keeping us in jackets and long pants.  No gardening has happened as all my flower beds are mud puddles.  The deck furniture can't come out of storage because it would always be wet...not very conducive to outside sitting in a soggy chair.

On a very bright and shiny note, Ryan and I will be welcoming the newest member of our little family in August. We are expecting our first, a little girl the end of the summer.  I'm 18 weeks this week and finally starting to feel her move.  Its the craziest and most amazing feeling.

Little hand in front of her face

Lucky me, being Diabetic makes this a high risk pregnancy and I'm being followed by a maternal fetal medicine specialist and I'm on insulin injections twice a day for now.  They are keeping a very close eye on both of us.  At the end of April i have to have a fetal Echo cardiogram done to make sure the diabetes hasn't caused any heart issues with her. 

Poor Ryan, he will be sorely out-numbered but he is going to make the most amazing dad. I am so very excited to bring this little person into the world with him. 

We have also finally finished painted.  Our bedroom is finished and i will get pictures up as soon as i find my camera.  The nursery has a fresh coat of paint and thanks to my amazing Co-worker Natalie, we have a natural wood crib waiting to be put together.  Nat had twin girls that will be three this summer and are moving into big girl beds so we get the old crib.  Very exciting news after looking at how expensive they are brand new. 

We also got new light fixtures for our bedroom and the back bedroom. Ryan also updated all the locks and door handles on all the outside doors so i feel much safer in this old house.