Everywhere I go people are telling me how good and little I look! Are they crazy? I feel huge! haha. Anyhow, here is Jake and I at 27 weeks!
~Brooke~
Monday, June 14, 2010
27 weeks
Here is what 27 weeks looks like. :)
Everywhere I go people are telling me how good and little I look! Are they crazy? I feel huge! haha. Anyhow, here is Jake and I at 27 weeks!
Everywhere I go people are telling me how good and little I look! Are they crazy? I feel huge! haha. Anyhow, here is Jake and I at 27 weeks!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
26 weeks!
I'm 26 weeks today! 2 more weeks and I'll be in the third trimester! Woo Hoo!
It's been awhile since I posted a belly picture. I usually don't get up as early as Grant, but today I made sure I got one before he left!
Last night Grant and I went to the Long Beach Memorial Hospital Tour. It was great! Nice to know they have about 6,ooo births a year, and have a neonatologist on staff 24 hours a day. They are also known for there NICU. I feel like this is a good hospital for us and our baby, and I'm confident that everything will go well... But, there is great piece of mind knowing that there is professional staff on hand for special cases! At the end of the tour we went to the nursery... Made me want to hold my little man... NOW! haha.
At 26 weeks Jake is about 2 lbs and is about 14 inches long. Can't wait for my 4D at the end of this month! Jake is the size of a hot house cucumber! ;)
Hope everyone has a wonderful Thursday!
Cheers,
Brooke
It's been awhile since I posted a belly picture. I usually don't get up as early as Grant, but today I made sure I got one before he left!
Last night Grant and I went to the Long Beach Memorial Hospital Tour. It was great! Nice to know they have about 6,ooo births a year, and have a neonatologist on staff 24 hours a day. They are also known for there NICU. I feel like this is a good hospital for us and our baby, and I'm confident that everything will go well... But, there is great piece of mind knowing that there is professional staff on hand for special cases! At the end of the tour we went to the nursery... Made me want to hold my little man... NOW! haha.
At 26 weeks Jake is about 2 lbs and is about 14 inches long. Can't wait for my 4D at the end of this month! Jake is the size of a hot house cucumber! ;)
Cheers,
Brooke
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
99 days left!
Even though 99 days still seems so far away... I personally feel like I'm closing in on Jakes arrival. This is going to be a great month for Grant and I.
Here is what our month is looking like:
1- Grant and I are moving this weekend to the Long Beach Peninsula. This condo (even though it's small) has been our home for the last 2 years. We have lots of great memories and we feel so blessed to be able to rent it out so we don't have to sell our first home together!
2- We take our hospital tour tonight!
3- I'll be 7 months in 2 weeks.
4- We have our 4D ultrasound on the 21st!
5- The 22nd will be our last every 4 week ultrasound... we will now move to every 2 weeks!
6- Going to Boise, Idaho to visit my family from the 23-28! This is will be my last trip until baby Jake gets here!
7- Family baby shower in Boise on June 26th!
So, far that's what we have on calendar... But, it's only the 2nd today! Hope everyone had a wonderful 3 day weekend! Tomorrow I will update my blog with belly pics!
Here is a picture of our condo!
Cheers,
Brooke
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Grant's 31st Birthday!
This has been such a wonderful weekend and it's not even over yet! Grant turned 31 on Friday so I invited 20 of his closest friends to one of our favorite local restaurants. Grant and I go to Naples Rib Co about once a week since I've been pregnant. So, I figured it was a perfect place to celebrate. I got a cake from Creative Cakery! I'm still eating the cake....
Thank you to those that came out to celebrate with us!
Cheers,
Brooke
Monday, May 24, 2010
Jake Bowman
Dear Jake,
There is so much I want to tell and teach you. I know your still growing and not ready for this world yet, but I wanted to write a letter you can read later about this time in your parents life.
I had a dream about you last night. I saw you. You were perfect. You looked like your daddy. You had a strong chin with a dimple, blonde hair, and blue eyes. I was holding you in shock thinking that I was actually your mommy. I woke up and actually thought you were here. I couldn't be more ready for you.
Your daddy and I had a tough last week. Your cousin Isaiah passed away last Monday. It was heartbreaking. Isaiah had epilepsy. Your aunt and uncle tried everything in their power to try and help or heal Isaiah. The Lord was ready to take His son home. Jackson (Isaiah's older brother) asked to touch my stomach last week and it warmed my heart. He said he wants to meet you. This year you will meet him. He's getting so big! Your uncle Renzi, and aunt Lee Anne are very strong faithful people. They have been an inspiration for your daddy and I. They have been so strong through Isaiah's sickness and his passing. We are all Christians. We believe that God has a plan for all of us. A scripture that I read reminds me that we are all God's children. "I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD." Samuel 1:27-28. We will all see Isaiah again. He is waiting for all of us in Heaven.
You are my gift from God. After your daddy and I got married I thought I would get pregnant right away. But, I didn't. It took 6 months. I found out I had poly cystic ovary syndrome, and hypothyroid. With taking proper medications for those syndromes I was able to get pregnant. I didn't know I was pregnant until I was about 7 weeks along. I couldn't believe it. I wasn't feeling great and had extremely bad heartburn (which I still have... wives tales say if you have heartburn while pregnant your baby will have a full head of hair...you should come out with a ponytail!). Dr. Lowe called to check on me and told me my symptoms sounded like I was pregnant. Your daddy ran (literally) down the street to the store and picked up a test. I took it.... walked away and figured it couldn't be the positive. I went back a few minutes to check it... and there it was! POSITIVE!! I ran into our bedroom and showed your daddy. We were so excited! I text our doctor with the picture of the test and asked if it was true! Dr. Woodson said it was! Your daddy and I then went to the movies and I made him buy me another test... just to be certain!
Your grandpa and grandma Spellman are SO very excited to meet you too. I can't wait for you to meet your grandparents. They raised me to be strong, loving, and loyal. I hope to teach you everything I learned from them. Family is everything. You are Greek, German, Irish, English, and Ukrainian. Mainly Greek and German from Mommies side. Your great grandparents are first generation to America. Your grandma will be here when your born. My parents live in Boise, Idaho. Your great grandma also lives there. She already loves you as well! Your great grandfather passed away in June of 2006. He was like another father in my life. He is in Heaven with Isaiah now. They will be your guardian angels. My brother Dylan is 7. He called me a few months ago and told me that he prayed for you to be a boy.... and that God answered his prayers. He will teach you many things and protect you as you grow. I also have another brother. His name is Marty. He is married to Ashley. They were there when we had the ultrasound to find out your gender. He was so excited. He will be a big part of your life. He lives just an hour away. My brother is one of my best friends. Uncle Marty, and aunt Ashley will be there when your born.
Aunt Ginny (your father's younger sister), and uncle Dave live in Washington DC. They will see you this holiday season. You will love them! Jackson calls your uncle Dave, uncle Diddy. Can't wait to see what you call your aunts and uncles. Your grandmother Stone is also excited to meet you. She will also be coming out after you are born to meet you! Your daddy looks just like his mommies side. I chose your first name, but your middle name is your fathers middle name. Bowman. Your middle name is your grandma's maiden name. Your father looks a lot like his grandmother Bowman. Your daddy is a lot like his father. Grandpa Stone and his wife Marcine will be coming out to see you this year as well. They are all strong, loving, and affectionate people. You will be loved by so many!
Your daddy is so strong. He is loving, compassionate, caring, loyal, and sensitive. He already loves you with all his heart. He will teach you to fish, hunt, play sports, and much more. He reminds me of my sweet grandfather. You are in good hands little man!
I love you so much honey, and I count down the days until I can meet my sweet little boy. I can't wait to see you grow and teach you everything there is to know about this life. God has truly blessed your father and I. We love you so much and pray for your health everyday!
Love,
Your Mommy
There is so much I want to tell and teach you. I know your still growing and not ready for this world yet, but I wanted to write a letter you can read later about this time in your parents life.
I had a dream about you last night. I saw you. You were perfect. You looked like your daddy. You had a strong chin with a dimple, blonde hair, and blue eyes. I was holding you in shock thinking that I was actually your mommy. I woke up and actually thought you were here. I couldn't be more ready for you.
Your daddy and I had a tough last week. Your cousin Isaiah passed away last Monday. It was heartbreaking. Isaiah had epilepsy. Your aunt and uncle tried everything in their power to try and help or heal Isaiah. The Lord was ready to take His son home. Jackson (Isaiah's older brother) asked to touch my stomach last week and it warmed my heart. He said he wants to meet you. This year you will meet him. He's getting so big! Your uncle Renzi, and aunt Lee Anne are very strong faithful people. They have been an inspiration for your daddy and I. They have been so strong through Isaiah's sickness and his passing. We are all Christians. We believe that God has a plan for all of us. A scripture that I read reminds me that we are all God's children. "I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD." Samuel 1:27-28. We will all see Isaiah again. He is waiting for all of us in Heaven.
You are my gift from God. After your daddy and I got married I thought I would get pregnant right away. But, I didn't. It took 6 months. I found out I had poly cystic ovary syndrome, and hypothyroid. With taking proper medications for those syndromes I was able to get pregnant. I didn't know I was pregnant until I was about 7 weeks along. I couldn't believe it. I wasn't feeling great and had extremely bad heartburn (which I still have... wives tales say if you have heartburn while pregnant your baby will have a full head of hair...you should come out with a ponytail!). Dr. Lowe called to check on me and told me my symptoms sounded like I was pregnant. Your daddy ran (literally) down the street to the store and picked up a test. I took it.... walked away and figured it couldn't be the positive. I went back a few minutes to check it... and there it was! POSITIVE!! I ran into our bedroom and showed your daddy. We were so excited! I text our doctor with the picture of the test and asked if it was true! Dr. Woodson said it was! Your daddy and I then went to the movies and I made him buy me another test... just to be certain!
Your grandpa and grandma Spellman are SO very excited to meet you too. I can't wait for you to meet your grandparents. They raised me to be strong, loving, and loyal. I hope to teach you everything I learned from them. Family is everything. You are Greek, German, Irish, English, and Ukrainian. Mainly Greek and German from Mommies side. Your great grandparents are first generation to America. Your grandma will be here when your born. My parents live in Boise, Idaho. Your great grandma also lives there. She already loves you as well! Your great grandfather passed away in June of 2006. He was like another father in my life. He is in Heaven with Isaiah now. They will be your guardian angels. My brother Dylan is 7. He called me a few months ago and told me that he prayed for you to be a boy.... and that God answered his prayers. He will teach you many things and protect you as you grow. I also have another brother. His name is Marty. He is married to Ashley. They were there when we had the ultrasound to find out your gender. He was so excited. He will be a big part of your life. He lives just an hour away. My brother is one of my best friends. Uncle Marty, and aunt Ashley will be there when your born.
Aunt Ginny (your father's younger sister), and uncle Dave live in Washington DC. They will see you this holiday season. You will love them! Jackson calls your uncle Dave, uncle Diddy. Can't wait to see what you call your aunts and uncles. Your grandmother Stone is also excited to meet you. She will also be coming out after you are born to meet you! Your daddy looks just like his mommies side. I chose your first name, but your middle name is your fathers middle name. Bowman. Your middle name is your grandma's maiden name. Your father looks a lot like his grandmother Bowman. Your daddy is a lot like his father. Grandpa Stone and his wife Marcine will be coming out to see you this year as well. They are all strong, loving, and affectionate people. You will be loved by so many!
Your daddy is so strong. He is loving, compassionate, caring, loyal, and sensitive. He already loves you with all his heart. He will teach you to fish, hunt, play sports, and much more. He reminds me of my sweet grandfather. You are in good hands little man!
I love you so much honey, and I count down the days until I can meet my sweet little boy. I can't wait to see you grow and teach you everything there is to know about this life. God has truly blessed your father and I. We love you so much and pray for your health everyday!
Love,
Your Mommy
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The last day we were in Oklahoma, Grant and I decided to head to Tulsa to see some friends of his from High School. While we were there we went by Grant's childhood home, high school, and we ate at all of Grant's favorite local restaurants (including fast food). This trip I decided to take some pictures so I can put them in Jake's baby book.
I'm 6 months pregnant now!
(24 weeks)
(24 weeks)
Here we are outside Cole's home.
My baby bump is getting big!
Grant and Cole.
Grant's childhood home (front):
Back of the house... under construction (basketball court where they played basketball, and pool):
As we were leaving Oklahoma City, Lee Anne gave me a few shirts and jackets that Renzi, Grant, Jackson, and Isaiah wore! Jake's aunt also gave him some cool shoes as well! Can't wait until the next time we see them! Jake is already spoiled! :)
I also picked up this hilarious onesie at the airport. I laughed so hard!
Thank you for all the continued prayers for our family. We appreciate it more than you know. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
~Brooke~
~Brooke~
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Pictures from the Ellen Degeneres Show.
I had a friend send me the following pictures on Facebook from the show Kelley and I were on. Here are some pictures of us preggies dancing!
I was in the ready to pop section because Kelley is 10 months pregnant. I sat 3 rows behind her though... Here are some pregnant women I sat with:
I'm behind the really pregnant woman in the white shirt! haha.
I was #125
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