Random List of Updates

1.  Baby LJ is doing well.  We have found out that several of our friends are expecting little ones. We hope to have lots of play dates in the near future.  :)

2.  I couldn't be more excited for a a sweet co-worker of mine that is expecting her second little one.  She shared the news with everyone today.  It was very sweet!  I believe I'm more excited for her than myself.  We now have 3 preggos at work. I'm due in June, one in July, and one in August. Yay for happy and healthy mommies with happy and healthy babies.

3.  The hubby got to feel his son last night.  I'm loving all the sweet moments between father and son.  The smile on his face when he felt his son was priceless, PRICELESS.  I'm so grateful for all the people that love Baby LJ as much as TPS and I do. 

4.  My first baby shower has been scheduled and I have been informed that several more are in the works.  I am beyond grateful and appreciative of the people planning to shower us with love.

5.  TPS completes his first clincial this week and begins his last next Monday.  We are so glad that we are approaching the end of program.  Now, we pray for job offers to begin rolling in.  So far, Goodlettsville and Clarksville have both offered him positions.  This mommy is hoping to be in Goodlettsville, but the Lord's plans are not always ours.

6,   We get to see our baby boy's sweet face this Friday. TPS may have to miss the appointment as he will be traveling back from work.  Cynthia the Great will be attending it with me.  Continuing to pray that all is well with our baby boy and that he continues to grow healthy and strong.

7.  Belly pics are hard to keep up.  I think I'm going to try to create a collage of pics from each trimester for the blog and Baby LJ's baby book.

8.  Baby LJ's crib bedding is here, and it is perfect.  Exactly what I wanted and envisioned for his nursery.  Now to pick the nursery furniture and decide where we're going to live. 

9.  Yay for big changes in our lives. 

Special Momentos and Nursery Decor Hints

After finding out about the arrival of our sweet baby, TPS and our families began searching and/or creating little momentos to commemorate this very special occasion.

Baby LJ received several items this past year for Christmas.  His Meme and Poppi purchased him a silver plated box with his initials with a monetary gift for items needed for his arrival.

Baby LJ's silver plated box

His Nonny and GDaddy purchased him a large plush elephant which will go very nicely with his nursery decor.

 

 

Not sure what to call him!

And last but certainly not least (so cliche), his Daddy purchased him a wooden plaque with the bible verse that we fill truly describes him:

How sweet is this! 

If our son is anything like his father, he will want to keep as much of these special treasures as possible.  My husband has several things that were given to him before his arrival and during his childhood.  Love that man! 

Pregnancy Pics Weeks 6-9

Disclaimer:  I have not been very good about documenting the belly through pictures. I know we have weeks 12 and 15 on our iphones, but not on our camera.  I promise to do better for the second trimester.  In fact, I'm reminding my baby daddy to take pictures tonight.  HA!


Here is a collage of the belly for weeks 6-9, better known as sleepdom or nausea city. They were definitely not pleasant weeks for me.

The ever evolving belly!

 

 

 

 

After looking at the pictures, I'm realizing that my belly has definitely grown since then! HA! 

Baby Johnson is a..........

Baby Johnson is a bouncing baby BOY!  TPS and I met at our families at Love My Baby Bump, a local baby spa on Saturday to find out the sex of our little blessing.  Of course, my parents were late, but they always are! HA!

My mom and mom-in-law were so impressed with the spa and the ultrasound room.  They went on and on about how they wished this stuff existed when they were pregnant.  Once everyone was comfortable, the ultrasound technician began the ultrasound, and she immediately stated that Baby LJ was a boy.  The reactions of everyone in the room was utterly priceless.  Once again, the best part was my dad.  He began to cry realizing his dream of having a little boy was coming true.  TPS was in utter disbelief.  He is still in shock today.

Our little man is healthy (bpm ranges from 160-158) and quite the charmer.  We got pictures of him sucking his thumb, "hiding" in the placenta, and curling into a ball.  We were able to see a peek of his profile, and baby boy has his mommy's nose.  I'm just so thankful for this sweet little boy.  I had an inkling all this time that it was little boy.  When browsing the internet for nursery themes, clothing, and etc. my eye was immediately drawn to boy stuff.

Of course after the appointment came the fun stuff.......SHOPPING!  So many people said that shopping for a boy wouldn't be fun, but this mommy is loving it.  I may get tired of the polos, shorts, pants, and John Johns, but I doubt it.  Our son's Daddy, GDaddy, and Poppi are all sharp dressers, and I expect nothing less for our little man.   Here are some pics of his loot:

To our son:
You are so loved already.  You are so many dreams come true.  Mommy and Daddy wish nothing but the best for you.  We found out that your head is measuring ahead of schedule (by just a few days), and we're hoping that head holds a lot of smarts.  We have high expectations for you, and we know you will not only meet them but exceed them.  You have already changed our world, and we can't wait to see how you impact the world. 




Love,
Mommy and Daddy

2012 and a few updates!

2012 is here!  Of course, we couldn't be more excited about it considering it's the year our child will arrive.  Still so shocked about that!

Christmas weekend went by in a blur, we were very blessed to spend time with our families.  We both received gifts that are much appreciated.  We can't wait to see what Christmas with a little one will be like. I hear there is nothing like it.

We brought in the new year with TPS's sister and friend.  We ate at Bucca Di Beppo, and it was just what this pregnant lady wanted.  The leftovers were just as delicious the next day.

New Year's Day was spent at church and eating the traditional Southern New Year's Meal of black eyed peas and greens with my parents. I usually detest black eyed peas, but they were good!  If you know me, you know I don't do vegetables very well, and I was totally shocked at my liking for black eyed peas.

TPS and I talked and we don't really have any resolutions for the new year.  We both have some goals/changes that we would like to make, but nothing really major.

Johnson Family Goals
1) Rent or buy a starter home (very nervous about this)
2) Make better eating choices (a little at a time)
3) Blog more in order to have a journal for Baby LJ
4) Plan and design a nursery for the aforementioned arrival
5) Make a decision about my future employment
6) Build a better financial future for our offspring
7) Contentment (this is the biggie)

Late Post: Two Year Anniversary

On Monday, Dec. 12, TPS and I celebrated our two year wedding anniversary.  Cliche as it is, I can't believe it's been two years.  We have truly made the most of our two years of wedded bliss, and I can't wait to see what else is in store for us.


We laughed as we as thought about next year, and the fact there will be a little one sharing in our wedding anniversary with us.  It's scary, but oh so wonderful at the same time. 

We kept our gifts very simple this year as I plan to take 6 months off to be with our little one, and we want to be fiscally responsible from now on.  Not that we haven't been, we are just being WAY more careful than before.  The second year anniversary is cotton, but we did "wool" instead.  As my belly and hips have grown, my winter coats have not.  The hubby bought me an adorable coat from Old Navy, and I bought him a coat from Old Navy as well.  Another one of the many reasons we are married.

Memory Lane:

It's Getting Real!!!

So....yesterday, Lawrence and I went to our first "nurse's visit".  After talking to other mommies, I was little worried about the nurse's visit, because no one had heard of it before.  Anywho, the appointment went well but was quite long.  The nurse asked several questions regarding our health and past medical history.  Everything went well. Then she said the dreaded words: SHOTS!  Yep, I had to get a flu shot.  I'm not a fan of shots, but I'm aware that they are a necessary evil.  The shot was quick, not painless, but quick.  She also said:  BLOOD.  Yep, I also gave 5, FIVE, 5 vials of blood.  I know all this is to ensure that our baby continues to grow and healthy and strong, but man, it was not FUN.  I was very thankful that I didn't become faint while my blood was drawn. 

Speed up to today, while working on paperwork in my classroom today, my doctor's office called.  I was told that I needed to be seen within the next two weeks, and not a month out like was previously scheduled.  This mommy began to panic.  I should have prayed first, but I didn't.  I just simply panicked. What if something was wrong, or they saw something in my urianalysis or blood work?  Thank God, that this wasn't the case.  The nurse that completed our nurse's visit doesn't usually conduct them, and wasn't aware that the nurse visit's was followed up with a two week appointment with the doctor.  My heartbeat slowly returned to normal, and I laughed at myself, after thanking God profusely.  This baby business is hard work.  I'm so thankful for this pregnancy, but it's also really scary.  So many things could go wrong, but so many things could go right.  God's Will will be done in my life and in my child's life regardless of what my heart desires.  However, I know God is aware of how much I love this little pea pod I'm carrying.