Sense & Sensitivity

Today's conversation:

Ashley: Well, can't wear this shirt anymore. I keep having to pull it down over my belly.
Lee: Yeah, when I came home and saw you I was like, "Woah, there's my pregnant wife."
Ashley: Uh-huh.
Lee: I mean, I'm just not used to seeing so much of you.

The Epitome of Pitiful

What happens when you have a husband coming down with a cold and a wife with pregnancy pains? Nothing, that's what.

My poor man has been getting more sick every day, and I have been trying to force that practically nonexistent nurturing side of me to come out. I was doing well until yesterday afternoon when I started having pains in my side and back (likely related to ligament/muscle stretching).

When Lee came home from work, he joined me on the couch where we stayed until bed time. Neither of us wanting to do anything. I tried to impress upon the dogs that they would need to take care of themselves, but their English is still limited. And they have not grown opposable thumbs, which makes opening doors and throwing balls more difficult.

Today, I am feeling better, but Lee is more sick than ever. Please say a prayer for him...I know he feels miserable, and he hates missing work. Personally, I don't mind him missing work. It is always nice to have him home, sick or not.

We got stuff!

This Monday, we received a special gift from my sister and her family. They let us have our pick of Carson's infant paraphernalia which he has outgrown. We are now officially a part of the 3B club (boppy, bumpo, & bouncer).

I have to admit, having that stuff in the house is making me even more excited for Kara's arrival. Too bad we're only half way there. At least it gives us plenty of time to read the instruction manuals included with each of the products.

Thank you so much, Daniel, Amber, and Carson! We are incredibly blessed and grateful for your generosity!

Meet Kara James!

We're delighted and full of joy to tell you our first child will be a girl. Her name is Kara James. Here are a few photos from our ultrasound on September 10th. She weighs 13 ounces, which puts her in the 76th percentile.

Here is a profile:

Here is her little hand:

Feel free to compare these to her Granny's dream.

We can't wait to hold our little one. We covet your prayers that the rest of the pregnancy goes well and for her to know Christ!

BTW - Kara means Joy or Delight. James is a family name from both sides.

He'll be a good dad

My belly.

Lee has recently discovered that it makes a great drumming sound and is the perfect size to grab with both hands and jiggle around.

We both get a good laugh out of it (although a part of me feels like I should be offended). Right now it's his little way of playing with the baby. Some people read books to their children while in the womb, others sing songs. Lee is more hands on.