18 Weeks

Ok this might be a little late, as I am 20 weeks now but there were quite a few firsts during the 18th week that I wanted to get down and not forget.
We were on the Cruise ship and I believe it was after our day in Jamaica and I had my first scare. I know lots of pregnant women have a time when they bleed or have issues but I was almost half way through my pregnancy and to be honest it has been a pretty text book, no horrible morning sickness, no pain, no bleeding.. nothing. It took me a while to even truly believe there was even anything going on inside me! Anyway I don't want to get too graphic but After dinner Wednesday we went back to our room and after a bathroom break I noticed some redness... I laid down and quietly told Jeff what I saw and talked about it for a min then watched some TV. The next trip to the bathroom revealed more and then panic set in. I sat there (in the bathroom) trying to calm myself before I went out to tell Jeff. I finally gave up and just went out and he knew as soon as he saw me that there was more. At first he wanted to call the Midwife but I told him there was nothing they could do, we were thousands of miles away. So in between my sobbing I told him I thought I needed a blessing to get through the rest of the trip. Everyone was at a show so I calmed myself down enough and went with him to find them after the show got out. Everyone (my parents and Brother and sister-in-law) came back to our room and Jeff and my Brother gave me a blessing. It was one of the best experiences on the trip I think, being that it calmed me and got me though the rest of it without too much worry and that it was the first blessing Jordan got to do and he did awesome!
In the midst of all of that and before the blessing I laid as still as I could and felt what I thought were real VERY real movements. Later as we laid there watching a movie I felt them again and I couldn't help but feel comfort. All I could say was that I knew he was still alive and was confirmed with our ultrasound a few days after we returned home.
Jeff felt him for the first time last Friday or Saturday (see this is why i need to keep up with events). From what I heard it was pretty early but the baby is really low and I'm not that big so I think that is why we can feel him already. Jeff's face was the best when he felt him but he thought it was pretty weird and doesn't try to feel him much (I am taking volunteers to be there when he passes out while I'm in Labor now..) Just kidding!

Anyway here are a couple belly shots from the last couple weeks:

17 weeks

18 Weeks

You better believe I still wore a 2 piece! I'm still in the is she pregnant or fat stage so whatev!

Cruise part 3

The third and final post of the trip I hope. We didn't do much in Cozumel so there are only a couple pictures, but we did shop a little a get a couple things at the end of the day. Mexico was probably the place I felt safest walking the streets in. Jamaica... SCARY! We always try to get a little something from each trip and we did that, but not each stop. I can only handle so many trinkets!

Again we really cannot thank my Grandparents enough for the fabulous trip. We are so lucky to have such amazing family all around!

 This pretty much finishes up the trip. The last full day on the ship we were at sea all day and pretty worn out. Can't wait to see where our next trip takes us!

Cruise part 2

Part 2 of the vacation post is actually only one day... the Cayman Islands. This by far was the best stop and I think most would agree. We swam with sting rays and later swam with Dolphins. It's amazing to be so close to a mammal that is swimming below you one minuet and in your face the next. Dolphins are smart little guys too!

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Cruise part one

Getting our trip posted has taken a lot of work! I decided to break it up between the 4 stops so this one is of our first two stops the Princess Cays and Jamaica.
We had such a good time with the whole Coache Family and can't thank my Grandparents enough for taking the Family to celebrate their 55th Wedding Anniversary. Happy Anniversary you two!

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It was a great opportunity for Jeff to REALLY get to know my extended family and how vacations roll with my Dad! We had a TON of good times and some really great laughs... like Jeff calling my grandpa by his real name not knowing he HATES his name! I so wish I would have had a picture of both of their faces as my Grandpa says "What did you just call me?" "Where the h*ll did you get that?!!" and finally through all our laughter followed by a "Well I'm done talking to him for a while" and poor Jeff looking at me trying to figure out what went wrong but nobody could answer from laughing so much! I was able to lean over and tell him what he goes by but the damage was already done! Sorry Babe... Francis doesn't go by Francis, it's Mike! AHAHHAHA Seriously still makes me laugh!
So many great stories from one little trip I hope we can do it again some time!

Gender

I know I need to post about my vacation but i'm waiting on pictures to do so! Today was just as exciting though... Jeff and I went and had the anatomy scan done and right off the bat our little one was showing off the goods!
I was a little nervous because while we were on our cruise I had a bleeding episode. Knowing there was nothing that could be done on the medical stand point I got a blessing from Jeff and my Brother. I knew I would need something to get me through the rest of the trip without stressing too much about it and it was wonderful! That night was the first time I felt a real kick and every day after that I have had those reassuring kicks. I just know this kid has some long legs and lets face it, we saw today the feet are pretty big too!
 If the picture isn't obvious we will be welcoming a little BOY come January! We are so excited. Jeff is already talking about sports for him and keeping up with the crazy name suggestions.

We are so excited to start shopping and getting all the little boy things picked out! I think Jeff will love picking stuff out and that makes me excited knowing he will enjoy it! He'll be such a great Dad, he already is!