20 weeks and 3 days

In case you haven't already heard.....It's a BOY!

Monday afternoon I had my twenty week ultra-sound. It was great to be able to see the little one now that he looks like a real baby! He wasn't shy either and was ready for us to know what he'd be! The great news is that everything looks great and he's growing like he should.

Cameron's excited that the little guy is a boy and asks daily if it's time for him to come out yet. He was lucky enough to feel him kick the other day....he giggled for a few minutes!

The baby has been moving for several weeks now, I first felt movement at 15 weeks. He's been kicking for three weeks now, although Cole doesn't believe me because he hasn't felt him.

I am doing okay. I am exhausted most of the day and it's a struggle to get things done. Thank goodness Cameron is is so easy and independent! I don't know how I'd do this with any other child! The nausea has been gone for several weeks now, I traded that for the heartburn! My craziest craving (so far) has been anything lime! Right now, No-Bake Cookies are calling my name....although I have to make them first.

The hardest part of this pregnancy has been the weight gain. When I was pregnant with Cameron I lost 35 pounds!!! Of course after I had him and got back into the swing of things I gained it all back.....I spent this last year (2009) losing 40 pounds and I have...so far.... 20 weeks into it....gained....15 pounds! It makes me so sad sometimes.....But I try to remember it's for a good cause and if I've lost it before I can lose it again!

Cole is still loving his job! It has been a true blessing!

We still love our new home and Cameron still refers to it as our new home.

At the end of March, Cole and I were released from our callings as cub scout leaders. We had a wonderful peaceful Easter and one Wednesday evening off. Our wonderful bishop happened to stop by that one Wednesday evening and I now have a new calling as 2nd Counselor in our wards Young Womens program. I was quite surprised and humbled by this calling. I am terrified but excited! So far (it's been just over a week) I am enjoying it and I'm sure it will only get better and better!

I have miss placed our camera but as soon as I find it I have several pictures to upload. One of them may even be a belly picture....no promises though!

12 weeks and counting!

We have had a busy few weeks....

Cole found a great job after months of looking! He is working for Linde Gas in White City and is so excited! He loves his job.

We moved! this last weekend and are in a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment! I think I speak for all three of us when I say WE LOVE IT!!!! Cameron had trouble adjusting the first night but has taken to his own room like a champ!

I am slowly creeping toward the second trimester of my pregnancy and couldn't be happier. The morning sickness has passed....I'm still exhausted though. Cameron and I went to the doctor yesterday for the down-syndrome/neural defect screening. Both of us enjoyed seeing the baby on the ultrasound. It is crazy to me how something so small can move so much....and I don't feel a thing! Cameron favorite part was seeing the baby's fingertips. I loved seeing his or her move to it's open mouth! Only eight more weeks and we will find out if it's a little brother or little sister for Cameron. Today he's cheering for a little brother...yesterday he was sure it was a sister!

We I better get back to unpacking.

Amber, Cole and Cameron too!

Tired?

I just informed my husband that I am pretty disappointed...here I sit feeling pretty good for the first time in several days and I am the only one awake....(I had to wake him to tell him)....My evenings have consisted of forcing Cameron to bed right after 8pm so I can crawl in bed right after him and sleep till the alarm goes off the next morning....of course there are 2-3 bathroom breaks in there (ALREADY!!!) too! Tonight is the first night in 5 weeks that I haven't been in bed by 9pm.

Life is good. I really can't complain!

While I've spent most of the morning napping, Cameron has been playing with Papa Bruce. I am thankful for a wonderful family. Aside from the luxury of letting me nap, my family (husband included) is wonderful at caring for each other. I thank our Heavenly Father daily for the blessing of a great family....including in-laws that I love!

We want to send out warm wishes to our friends the Doshiers. We are so excited for the arrival of their first child, Keaden James. We wish you many many years of the love that kids bring into your life. Right now, I'm sure, it's hard to imagine....but once those sleepless nights are gone and the diaper changing eases up....you'll believe me! For now, enjoy...they grow way to fast....before you know it he will talk your ear off and then randomly tell you "I love you sooooo much, daddy and mommy"....and your heart will melt!

Here's to a great, peaceful, restful, Sunday! I'm gonna go wrestle my back talker out of the tub, twist his arm to make him get dressed....drag him to sunbeams and force him to go all by himself! That's how peaceful my day will be. Chao!

A conversation

Mommy: "Do you think you need a new carseat?"

Cameron: "No, my baby brother needs a new car seat."

Mommy: "Honey, your baby brother has a car seat."

Cameron : "Well he needs a new one."

Cameron is sure we are having a boy. I love that he thinks about his baby before himself! He is so excited to share with him/her.

Blah!

So last time I left you with some pretty big news! I has taken some getting used to but...here we are at week 8. I feel okay....I have the occasional "morning sickness" wave...yes they come in waves for me....I get a little nauseas and then I eat and I'm fine again for 3-4 hours. I've already started gaining weight....keep in mind that by week 8 the little thing has formed into a teeny tiny baby and is about an inch long....about the size of a bean. I'm sure this little thing weighs less than an ounce! So how do I explain the 4 pounds I've gained in the last week? Keep in mind....I've spent the last 10 months losing 40 pounds....and it wasn't so I could gain it all back in less time than it took to lose it!

This last year I went from a size 20 jeans to a size 14. I bought a size 14 jean at Thanksgiving, a size 14 skirt last week. Now, neither fit! I'm not far enough along to start wearing maternity pants....I'm not showing....I'm bloated!

My breast hurt like nobodies business! I'm grumpy! And I am exhausted. These are all of the things I had forgotten I had experienced when I was pregnant with Cameron. Although, I swear it wasn't this bad!

All in all, I'm doing good. I enjoy spending time with my toddler. He cracks me up. He is so excited about everything....being a sunbeam, being a big brother, jumping in the puddles after it rains! I love his excitement. My very favorite that he does right now is ask to touch my belly. He loves to try to feel "his baby". He asks if he can feel his baby! He wants to buy his baby presents so that his baby can have presents to open for it's birthday.

Cole is still looking for a job. He's applied at several places and has recieved ZERO calls. It's pretty discouraging. However, He's se tto start school again in April and he's spretty psyched about that.

I go to my first OB appointment on Monday the 18th. We are hoping to hear the heart beat then. I will continue to update as time allows.

Goodbye, 2009!

With 2009 coming to an end we have a lot to be thankful for.

In NO particular order here are the happenings of '09:

---I resigned as Grandmas Caregiver and we moved back in with the Henderson's. This was a huge blessing for everyone involved....Grandma is very happy with where she is living. I don't have the stress of caring for an adult while caring for my hubby and 2/3 year-old. Cole doesn't have to deal with crazy me....I go crazy under that kind of stress. Bruce and Lorie have accepted the extra help with taking care of the Buckman Boys. I believe we are where we are supposed to be for the time being. I feel truly blessed for a loving family who has the ability and is willing to help.

---Cameron finally learned to talk. He was potty trained and pacifier broke. He has turned into a little boy not...he's no longer a toddler.

---Cole finished his 5th term of school. We are excited for 2010....he just might finish....

---I was able to work out side of the home for a while this year....I enjoyed the social interaction but was thankful when Cole found that great job and was able to provide for us again....I missed all of Camerons milestones...ie. Potty Training, taking the Pacifier away...and even talking. I love being a mommy and have gotten the working bug out of my system for now.

---Cam and I were able to go to Alaska this last summer. We has so much fun, it was definitely the highlight of our summer, if not year....Cameron still talks about it.

---We had visitors right after thanksgiving...Shannon and her fam and Mandi were able to come visit for a week or so. I love visiting with Cole's sisters and I know he does too!

---Cole's sister Erin announced that she is pregnant with her fourth. She is having a little girl and we are so excited....she's due in March....

---Right after her visit, Cole's sister Mandi announced that she is expecting....she is due in July and we are thrilled for the Boren Family.....

---On December 22, 2009 exactly 3 years after Cole, Cameron and I were sealed in the Medford, OR Temple, Cole and I found out that we too are expecting.....Our newest member of the family will debut at the end of August. Cameron is excited to be a big brother and is sure that we are having a baby brother for him (I'm sure he will be just as happy with a little sister).

---Today, Cameron will graduate from nursery into sunbeams at church...

THERE, that was our year. Stay tuned for 2010, I'm sure it will be a big one! Cole has some crazy plans up his sleeve....he's hoping for a great job, another term or two of school....of course there's the new little one and there's talk of relocating....No promises......