Weeks 8-12

Crazy to think that I am done with my first trimester already!  I was 12 weeks on Sunday and am finally feeling good.  We found out we were expecting in July.  It was quite unexpected for us, but we were (and are) more than thrilled.  It happened at such a crazy time that I have felt it took a long time for it to really soak in.  I am hoping we can really focus on getting unpacked and settled these next few weeks, so we can spend this time enjoying this pregnancy and Addie's time left as an only child.

These first 12 weeks have been filled with lots of nausea, lots more than with Addie.  It was so difficult to function at work feeling so awful all day long.  I felt so bad for Addie because when I returned home, I was so tired and I didn't feel well.  Lots of time resting and cuddling with Addie.  I am one lucky momma to have such a cuddle-bug. 

I am now feeling much better and have a few bouts of nausea here and there, but nothing as debilitating as I was having.  I am still very tired and ready for bed around 8:30 or so.  I have been having quite a few headaches, but other than that I am feeling good.  I am definitely looking forward to feeling baby move and finding out what we are having!

Addie is very excited about her baby brother or sister.  She is always wanting to buy something at the store for the baby and is always touching my belly.  She calls it "my baby in mommy's tummy" -- everything is apparently "hers" these days!

I was also surprised at how fast you grow with the second baby.  I ended up telling people earlier than planned because there just was no hiding it any longer.  I am already having to wear my belly band and some maternity clothes.  I am just hoping I don't get as big as I did with Addie!  Here is a picture at 12 weeks...

Summer Wrap-up...

Oh my goodness...I can not believe how fast summer flew by.  We were just a little busy this summer, and I have gotten just a little behind in the blogging department.  Throughout the chaos of selling the farm, buying a new house, moving, and the pregnancy we have found time to have a little fun!  So much so that we are still not unpacked!

We have been camping a few times.  Addie loves going camping, especially since she met a few new friends.  This is her friend, Autumn.  She has a great time with Autumn, in this picture it was Halloween weekend at the campground.

In August we went to Milwaukee, WI to celebrate Dan's cousin's wedding (I will post more pics of that).  On the way home we stopped at the zoo in Madison.  Addie has been asking to go to a zoo, so she was thrilled!

Addie and cousin Cait.

Our fist makeup attempt...

I was making lunch one day and suddenly realized that I hadn't heard Addie in a few minutes.  I decided to go check on her and I couldn't find her.  After realizing that Emma was looking under Addie's bed, I decided to look.  She was hiding under the bed...when I asked what she was doing under there, she immediately replied' "I didn't get in your makeup, Mom."  Ummm...I don't think she could get away with that one!  She really thought she looked like a princess.

This Sunday was Addie's first day of Sunday school for the year.  This year we gave Spark Story Bibles to the kids starting Sunday school for the first time.  This is actually Addie's 2nd year, but she will technically be in the Nursery class with me for another year yet.  

After we took a picture with her Bible, she insisted that we get a few pictures with Emma.  Can you tell that Emma is absolutely thrilled to have her picture taken?!!

Addie loves having Emma in the house.  We had to shave her because her hair was so crazy from being outside.  I'm just hoping it grows back quickly!

This wraps up all my phone pictures.  I still have more to catch up on, so stay tuned!

First Ultrasound...

We moved this weekend and still no internet. Thank goodness for my phone.

Today we had our first ultrasound appointment. Mainly to see if baby 2 was measuring where he/she needed to be. The appointment went well and we are right on track. The doc wouldn't give me an actual date for my c-section, but thought around March 18th. That is only 6 days before my due date, but he prefers to take moms at week 39. Right now I am okay with that, ask me again around week 36-37 and I may have a different story!

Here is a pic of babe 2. I know, you can't see much...but it feels so good to know all is just fine.

Addie's BIG announcement!

Addie is SO excited to announce she is going to be a big sister!

Let's just hope there is no hair cutting going on and she is more than a "little" nice to her new baby brother or sister!!

Baby Garbes in due in March.  I had my first appointment today.  They took lots of blood work and went over a few things.  My next appointment is on Monday.  They will do an ultrasound, VERY excited to see this new baby and hear the heartbeat for the first time!  

Garbes Update:

Quite frankly...I don't even know where to begin.  Our family has been through so much these past few months, both good and bad.  In the end it has only made our family stronger and I am SO excited to what lies ahead!

So, to begin.

This summer it became quite clear to us that things were not working on the farm.  Small dairy farms are really struggling right now, for many reasons.  Long story short -- we decided that it was not feasible for us to keep the dairy running.  Because we only had the diary for two short years, there was no way Dan was going to get a return in his entire investment without selling more than just his cows.  Our final decision was to sell the entire farm and move on with our lives.  This wasn't an easy decision to make, and quite honestly there was LOTS of stress involved.  I truly believe that there is a plan for each of us, an although it was hard to see that through these tough times, I can definitely see it now!

Fast forward to today -- The farm has sold, we will be closing on that the beginning of September, and it wasn't until last week that we knew where we were going.  Our initial plan was to build a new house.  This was going to very feasible for us, as we have many connections including my father who owns a construction company and a father-in-law with land for us to put a house on.  The problem was the time crunch.  We knew we could not have a house built before the farm closed, which meant probably moving in with our parents until our house was done.  Also the fact that it was the end of summer and we only had a limited time.  If we were going to stay with our parents, we only wanted it to be for a few months...not through winter.  As much as I love them, not sure how moving back in with them would have gone!

Our plans continued -- until we were thrown a curve ball.  Again, I need to remember -- It is all in His timing! (I struggle with that one a lot, being a control freak and all!)  WE FOUND OUT WE WERE EXPECTING A NEW LITTLE GARBES!!!!  We were absolutely thrilled with the news, but worried what this might mean with building a house.  We really didn't want to be moving in right before we were going to have a baby.  So we decided to look at a house in town that was actually just built a few years ago by Dan's aunt and uncle.  Again, long story short -- We bought the house!!  The house was empty, so we were able to take early occupancy and will be moving THIS WEEKEND!!  We are very limited on time before the closing of the farm and will be gone Labor Day weekend.  We are so very excited!  We have a house with plenty of room to grow, as it has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms!! I will have to post pictures at some point.

Also in the midst of all this chaos, I had to take my social work licensing exam.  I am happy to announce that I PASSED!!  It wasn't easy as I was completely nauseous the entire exam!  Since Dan sold the farm he also had to find a job.  Thank goodness for family, who offered Dan a job. He is loving his new job, and most importantly he is home (and in the house) with his family in the evening.  No longer married to the cows! 

Looking back, we have been through one tough summer, but everything has turned out to be just fine.  I know that I could not have made it through this time without our family and friends.  They have all been so supportive, and for that I am forever grateful.  Now we just have to get through moving and unpacking!  At least I can just order the boxes around instead of carrying them myself!