Ouch!!!

Well..some updates....Baby is doing great! She's kicking like crazy these days! We still don't have a name picked out, but we have a list going of ones we like. As my belly gets bigger, I think Alyson is starting to "get it" that there is a baby in there! She's so very cute sometimes with the whole thing. Yesterday, as I was driving to work, I was on the freeway stopped in traffic and this lady behind me decided to rear end me! She wasn't paying attention to traffic and crashed into me going about 20 mph. I braced for the impact (which your not supposed to do, but all I could think about was my baby) because I saw it coming in the rear view mirror and I couldn't go anywhere...CRASH! My neck and lower back hurt really bad immediately. We got the CHP and he took the report..then I was on my way to Labor & Delivery to get checked out. I was at the hospital for about 3 1/2 hours while they kept me on the monitor, drew blood and did an exam...geez I was uncomfortable! Mostly because of my back and the only drugs I can take is Tylenol...that SUCKS! However, this morning, I am feeling a bit better..Whew! And...baby is A...O.K.!!! Double Whew! It was a scary thing and I'm glad it was over and everything is fine. It could have been worse. Such nice weather these days! I'm looking forward to it heating up just a little more so I can get in the pool! I'm starting to plan the BBQ get together for my "un-baby shower"..haha! I just want to get everyone together to celebrate our new arrival and visit. So, I thought a fun BBQ at a park would be appropriate with kids and men and everyone. I've attached a picture of me now at 24 weeks. And, a little video of Alyson from last week that is pretty cute! Angel :)

It's a GIRL!

It's been about a month since my last post. I've fallen behind...just a lot going on in March! I had some really bad back pain going on...but it got better. I "popped" out as they say and you can really tell now that I am pregnant and not just getting a beer gut! On March 13th, we had the 20 week ultrasound. Mike, Alyson, Aimee and my Mom all attended in Roseville. The ultrasound tech was not so nice and didn't allow Aimee and Mom in until the very end. And, she determined...it's a GIRL!! So, now we are thinking of names for our new little princess! In the last week, baby girl has been very very active! I am almost 22 weeks prego now. We are having some financial trouble (again). We can never catch a break, huh? Just when we were starting to recover from losing our house....Mike's work is cutting back and has cut a certain portion of the drivers pay called "extra pay". They get paid about $40 extra pay that is included in their compensation for each run. He does about 3 runs a day x 6 days a week...they cut this extra pay down $10 per run...that's $180 a week...almost $800/month! They just made it effective and I'm afraid for when it shows up on the check next week. I don't know what we are going to do with a loss of $800/month. He's looking at finding another job. But, that might mean he has to do long haul trucking and will be gone a lot. hmm....like my mom says...it will all work out, right? Here are a couple of pictures! And a little video of Alyson talking to her baby sister through my belly! She thinks the baby is IN my belly button...it's very cute. Happy April! Angel :)