Baby Update

I saw the doc today. So far my body hasn't progressed any. I'm 35 weeks tomorrow. Although, my ultrasound back in December showed him a week bigger. So, I could be 36 weeks. We may already be in the 'safe' zone, but we're gonna hang in there a little longer to make sure he's 'ready'.

We Have a Name

We finally decided on a name for the newest edition to our family!


Dave and I both love the story of King Josiah in the Bible. He became king when he was 8 years old. The nation of Israel had turned away from the Lord. While he was king the Book of the Law was found. Josiah brought the people of his kingdom together and read the Law to them and he and the people established a new covenant with the Lord to obey his commands. Then he went through the kingdom and tore down all the idols and altars. He went crazy making things right. It was pretty cool. We've loved the story and the character of Josiah. That is our prayer for our Josiah. That he would be a man of God that will do what's right, regardless of what others are doing. His middle name is for his Daddy. Dave was named after King David in the Bible, the Bible says that he was 'a man after God's own heart.' That's who Dave is and I pray that that is who Josiah David is.

Well, as I type this little Josiah is trying to make an early appearance. My doctor has put me on bed rest. We're trying to keep him in there for 2 weeks. Please pray for all of us. I can't do anything so Grandma & Grandpa Huwe are helping Dave out quite a bit.

Still No Name

Why is it so hard to pick a name for a boy? It was so easy picking names for the girls. We've known it's a boy for about 2 months so you'd think we'd have one by now. We have narrowed it down to 2 names, but I honestly cannot decide which one. I feel this pressure about picking the 'right' name. I know it's silly and that there is no right or wrong name, but I'm feeling it anyway. Luckily my fabulous husband is not hormonal like me so he is easy going about it. Anywho, hopefully in the next few weeks I'll be blogging about the chosen name. Sorry to keep you waiting....

Kids Say the Craziest Things #2

So, last night Dave asked Abigail who she wanted to lay with her at bedtime. Her response "Mom-mu". I was already feeling like Shamu, and now it's official that I look like Shamu! She definitely has a way of humbling me.

I've gotten quite large in the mid-section with baby boy. I'm a lot bigger than I was with the girls. Here's a peek at my belly at 22 weeks.

The 'Kick Back'

Oh, it's finally here....Dave was 'playing' with our baby boy last night. For over 2 months I've been feeling the boy moving around in my belly and finally last night Dave felt him. I think one of Dave's favorite games when I'm pregnant is pushing on my belly and waiting for the little one to kick back. It's always fun to watch him talk to the baby and push on my belly. The other day he was kicking like crazy and I tried to get Abigail to slow down long enough to feel it, but she was wanting to play. Oh well, eventually she'll slow down long enough.

Thankfulness Day #6

Today I am thankful to be in my 2nd trimester (14 weeks)....finally. Not feeling so tired now. Woohoo! I've made it through the last few days without a nap. I'm so excited to meet this new little one. He or She is already making an impression. I can already feel the little one moving around. The miracle of life is such an amazing thing.